What is implied malice?
- LAW AND POLITICS
Malice is the intentional activity of doing a wrongful or illegal act without proper justification and in such a way to inflict injury on another. Malice is no accident, it is a very deliberate,…
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- PORPHYRIA’S LOVER
How do “Porphyria’s Lover” and “My Last Duchess” appeal to our senses?
Browning appeals to the reader’s senses in these two poems the same way poets usually appeal to a reader’s senses–through imagery. That’s the definition of imagery. In “Porphyria’s Lover,” for…
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- LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN
Explain Lady Winderemere’s Fan as a comedy of errors.
A comedy of errors presents very hilarious, weird, trivial, and mocking (satirical) instances among its main characters, but at the same time touches on serious matters that have to do with double…
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- THE GOOD EARTH
In The Good Earth, the poor laborers in the city lack knowledge even of what they look like. How…
In The Good Earth, Wang Lung and his family have had to move south to look for food and work. In the city, Wang Lung joins the masses of poor laborers who are also looking for a way to sustain…
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- THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD
Compare Nanny’s voice (or lack of it) to Janie’s sense of voice at the beginning and ending of…
Zora Neal Hurston does an excellent job of bookending this novel, which makes looking at the characters as they appear in the beginning and end, Janie in particular, a valuable method of analysis….
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- HAMLET
Why would Gertrude marry Claudius? I am leaning for the marriage to be more for political reasons…
This is a great question, and one that’s not directly addressed in the text. While we can speculate about Gertrude’s motives (maybe she wanted to stay queen, Claudius was a distraction from her…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Chapter 40, Magwitch says that he will gain great pleasure by watching Pip spend money,…
I think that you can see why Magwitch says this if you just look at the words he uses in this chapter. He says to Pip that I’ve come to the old country fur to see my gentleman spend his money…
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- HISTORY
What made the Cold War ”hot spots” hot?
I am not sure exactly how you mean this question. Are you asking why they were called “hot?” If so, the reason is that these were places where tensions between the Soviet Bloc and the US would…
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- THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO FISTFIGHT IN HEAVEN
Alexie’s use of language can become poetic. Why do his stories accommodate such play with…
Sherman Alexie’s language can become poetic because he is a poet. He wrote poetry before he began writing prose, and he still does write poetry. His stories adapt well to poetic language because…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How and why does Dickens change from the past tense to present tense and from third-person to…
Early to mid-19th century authors were usually present as authors within their works, so it’s not surprising to find Dickens refer to himself–as author–for example at the beginning of Chapter…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Is the following quote an example of Aphorism?Jim mentions in the first quarter of the book some…
I would say no. I think the last part, where Jim says “signs is signs” probably comes closest, but I would be hesitant to identity that as an aphorism. Here’s the definition of aphorism from…
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- HENRY
What are the references to the reunion in the story “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry?
The short story “After Twenty Years” has several references to the reunion of Jimmy Wells and “Silky Bob”: 1. When the policeman approaches the man in the doorway, he tells the officer that he is…
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- SCIENCE
What happens if there is too much dopamine present in the brain?
Dopamine is one of many important neurotransmitters in brain tissue, these neurotransmitter chemicals interact with each other and relay chemical messages from neuron to neuron as they pass from…
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- SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, compare and contrast life in the two mead halls of Heorot and…
The second section of SIr Gawain and the Green Knight (trans. Jessie L. Weston) opens with a description of Camelot: King Arthur lay at Camelot upon a Christmas-tide, with many a gallant lord and…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How is Mary Warren a dynamic character?
It’s interesting to think of the rather timid Mary Warren as a dynamic character in The Crucible, but she is. She is timid and defers to the wishes of the older, more forceful Abigail almost from…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Why do critics proclaim Great Expectations to be a ghostly tale?
I am not certain that your question is complete – “ghostly” what? I am not familiar with this term when applied to this novel, but if you can be more specific, perhaps we can help. There are…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why does Mr. Raymond pretend he is drunk to help people cope with his mixed marriage?
I believe that Mr. Raymond does this because he wants to live by his own values (he does not want to give in to what society says) but, at the same time, he does care to some extent about other…
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- CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY
What are the settings effects on the readers in Cry the Beloved Country?
Throughout this novel, the settings seem to mirror the characters and the tribe. The decay of the land parallels the decay of tribal life. The business and chaos of the city parallels the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How did Miller show how bad Puritans were? How does this connect to the Red Scare?
I think that there are two issues in the question. I am not entirely certain that Miller “had it out” for the Puritans and solely wanted to show them as “bad.” Rather, I think that Miller is…
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- SCIENCE
Describe an investigation you could carry out to find out how temperature affects the rate of…
To conduct this experiment you have to first construct a potometer. This is used to measure the rate of transpiration. A potometer can be constructed using a plastic tubing and a 2 ml. pipette….
- SCIENCE
How is a third degree burn treated?
Third degree burns are very serious and require immediate medical attention. When a person has a third degree burn it means that all layers of the skin have been burned. In addition, tissues and…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the factors that contribute to the problem of pornography, including how pornographic…
One major problem that deals with pornography and how it affects children is the internet. Pornographic sites are easily accessible for curious young minds to find sexually explicit material. I…
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- SCIENCE
I know conjunctivitis is pink eye, but what actually is conjunctiv?
The word “conjunctivitis” comes from the word “conjunctiva” not just “conjunctiv.” So conjunctivitis is the swelling of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a membrane in a person’s eye. It is…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What are the major events in the novel A Separate Peace?There are many events and i want to make…
I’m assuming you’ve read the novel, so my references to events will be just that–short, quick references. The frame (beginning and end) – Gene comes back to Devon school and re-examines the events…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Tracing the history of the conch throughout the novel, explain how it is used, its purpose, its…
In Lord of the Flies, Golding uses the people and objects as symbols of something bigger. The conch is one of those symbols. Piggy, symbolic of intellect and intelligence, is the first to spot…
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- ROBERT BURNS
Look up “To a Mouse”. Then discuss how the poet Robert Burns uses the season in a…
You are right about the season. Robert Burns’s poem, “To a Mouse,” takes place late in the fall, after the harvest and just before December. You have probably picked up on clues in the text such…
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- THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, why did Dr. Jekyll enjoy being Mr.Hyde?
Two paramount aspects of Dr. Jekyll’s life led to his profound expression of life lived without restraints as Mr. Hyde in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The first has to do with his…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What is the point of view in Oedipus Rex?
Generally speaking, the term “point of view” refers to the perspective from which a story is told. In examining a story’s narration, readers can determine whether the point of view is first…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible,” what are some examples of the three main types of conflict?The three main…
I think that one can find different examples of the conflicts mentioned throughout the work. John Proctor might represent all of them on different levels. On a personal level, John is struggling…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is the symbolic meaning of “The Valley of Ashes” in The Great Gatsby mean ? (as a symbol)F….
The ash heaps in The Great Gatsby is a place which is a marked contrast to the world of the ultra rich as represented by East and West Egg. It runs parallel to the railroad tracks; at some point,…
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- MACBETH
Quote a line in scene 7 that develops the appearance vs. reality theme(Macbeth) please put the…
I assume you’re referring to Act I scene vii of Macbeth, and I’m afraid a page number wouldn’t really be helpful as there are so many published versions of this (and every) Shakespeare play. What…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
At what points in the story does Dickens change from the past tense to the present tense and from…
The sections which deviate from present tense and third person in A Tale of Two Citiesare those which are clear and obvious foreshadowings of the Revolution to come. In these passages, the…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
Is the conflict in the story internal, external or both, and is it settled when the narrator…
As a reader I would think it is mostly internal, since we obviously think he’s mad; he, however, tries to convince us otherwise: “Nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why…
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- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
How does the plight of those outside the “Annexe” contribute to the theme that human growth…
Anne matures as she spends time confined to the Annexe, moving from a self-centered adolescent to a more concerned and caring individual. As Anne listens to news of the illness of Mr. Kleiman, the…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Chapter 9-10, how do the readers know the bank notes came from the convict?Can you give proof?
The answer to this is found in Chapter 10. In that chapter, Pip is at the Jolly Bargemen when a stranger comes in and wants to buy people a drink. It soon becomes clear to the reader that the…
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- HAMLET
In Act II of Hamlet, who sets traps, who are the traps for, why are the traps being set?In Act 2…
In Scene one, Polonius sets a trap to attempt to discover what Laertes is up to — is he falling by the wayside by gambling and visiting brothels? He counsels Reynaldo to act as a sort of spy,…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What causes Pip to regret his thanklessness toward Joe in Chapter 52 of Great Expectations by…
In this chapter, Pip is on his way out to the marshes to meet whoever it is that has sent him the anonymous letter. On the way, he stops at an inn. The landlord of the inn tells him his own…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Chapter 40, How does Abel Magwitch resemble Joe? Identify at least four characteristics they…
One of the most striking similarities between Abel Magwitch and Joe is the way Pip describes–and is repulsed by–their lack of table manners at mealtime. In Chapter 40, Pip gives Magwitch food,…
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- TURTLE MOON
I’m reading this book and I have an essay due for summer reading. It’s a bit confusing I was…
did you ever find a summary? i’m in the same situation this year… hahaha
- SCOTT O’DELL
books underused?In my 36 years of teaching, I never taught a Scott O’Dell book. I have been…
We read/studied the Island of the Blue Dolphins in 4th grade and I LOVED it. I was an elementary ed major and wrote one of my curriculum projects on it because I liked it so much. I actually…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What are passages or quotations in The Great Gatsby that indicate Tom’s and Daisy’s concept of…
At the end of the novel, Nick says that Daisy and Tom are completely careless in their behavior and treatment of everyone and everything around them: “They were careless people, Tom and…
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- SCIENCE
What are the conversions of: Alkene-alkane Alcohol-alkane Carboxylic acid-alkane, etc.?
Alkanes are the simplest organic molecules with a chain of carbons bonded by single bonds with hydrogens filling every remaining bond. Examples are methane, CH4, ethane, C2H6, propane, C3H8, and…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is the writing style in Fahrenheit 451?
Ray Bradbury is well-known for his incredibly descriptive style. He employs figurative language (mostly similes, metaphors, and personification) throughout the novel and enriches his story with…
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- BUSINESS
What is the use of documentation?mananging information
I think that greater specificity would help in this question. The use of documentation is primarily meant to reflect current conditions in any enterprise “on paper.” In business, “documentation”…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
How does Huxley achieve irony, humor and suspense?
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- HISTORY
From what advanced civilization did Europeans get the “science” of making spirits (alcohol)?
Fermented beverages have been traced back to China as early as 9000 years ago. Chemical analysis from preserved pottery reveals that villagers in Henan province mixed rice, honey and fruit to…
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- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
I need help with finding quotes from All Quiet on the Western Front for the four literary terms…
I don’t have a copy of the book in front of me, so I can’t give you any exact quotes – but I did teach this book a number of times, so I’ll try to point you in the right direction. External…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, how does Jack appear on the beach and who takes responsibility for the…
At the end of the novel, naval officers arrive to rescue the boys and return them to civilization. Upon their arrival, the naval officers ask who is in charge on the island. Jack, who struggled…
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- WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE
In When the Legends Die, what are the figurative language and the comparison of this quote: “The…
I would say that the most obvious use of figurative language here is personification. The star, which is obviously not a real person, is spoken about as if it were a human, which is called…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
In The Grapes of Wrath, of what symbolic value is the desert?This question is aiming at the end…
The symbolic value of the desert represents the lack of hope in America at the time. When I see the desert and Dust Bowl conditions presented, I see areas that were once fertile and vibrant…