What is in the letters that Cassius privately sends to Brutus?

August 21, 2018 Educator

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW

What did Bryon find out that was surprising and refreshing about Cathy’s personality?

Unlike the other girls Bryon had dated in the past, Cathy is an innocent, insightful, down-to-earth kind of girl. In Chapter 3, Bryon takes Cathy to a school dance and when they arrive, Angela,…

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HOWARD ZINN

What did Howard Zinn mean when he said, “in the long run, the oppressor is also a victim?”

When, early in his populist treatise on American history, A People’s History of the United States, Howard Zinn wrote, “In the long run, the oppressor is also a victim. In the short run (and so far,…

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HISTORY

What were some of the effects of New Imperialism?

New Imperialism is the name given to the colonisation of lands in Africa and Asia at the end of the nineteenth century. The main empire-builders of this era were the U.K., the U.S. and other…

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HISTORY

Which social scientist affected Enver Pasha’s political ideas?

Enver Pasha was one of the leaders of the Young Turks, a nationalist group during the decline of the Ottoman Empire. Pasha and his colleagues wanted to reform Turkey by making it modern, while not…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What would cause the Ghost of Christmas Past to hide its light under its cap?

In A Christmas Carol, the first of the three spirits is identified through its lithe physique and an amalgam of seemingly contradictory symbols such as holly and summer flowers. Perhaps most…

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SCIENCE

What electron configuration are the most stable configurations? Explain the properties of the… 1 image

Part 1 and 2 are not very clearly defined in the question. The electronic configuration of four metals, sodium, magnesium, aluminum and silicon are given in the image. From the electronic…

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THE GIVER

In The Giver in the community, what does a family unit consist of?

In The Giver, an adult citizen of the Community may request a spouse. After an adult gains a spouse, they may request a child. They can also request a second child. This is the family unit. The…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

What is a summary of “The Canterville Ghost?”

“The Canterville Ghost” is a hilarious short story written by Oscar Wilde. It is about the American Otis family and their recent move into a haunted mansion. The mansion is haunted by Sir Simon’s…

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MACBETH

In what way does Macbeth feel his situation is similar to that of Mark Antony and Octavius…

In Act 3, Scene 1, Macbeth’s soliloquy shows that he is planning to have Banquo murdered. Macbeth compares his relationship with Banquo to that of Mark Antony’s with Octavius Caesar, which…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, how does the town help during the period of grieving after Mr….

When it became known that Mr. Radley was dying in To Kill a Mockingbird, there were several thoughtful measures taken to ensure his time of passing would be as peaceful as possible. The property…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Does Rainsford’s mind change about hunting by the middle of the story “The Most Dangerous Game”?

There is some evidence that Rainsford does change his mind about hunting in “The Most Dangerous Game” near the middle of the story. In the exposition as Sanger Rainsford and his friend Whitney…

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BUSINESS

The table below shows the marginal benefit that arises from providing police protection in an…

The marginal social benefit of a third police car is $90. Therefore, if the marginal cost is $90, the town should provide three police cars. To understand these answers, we first have to…

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SCIENCE

Milk at 19 degrees Celsius is mixed with hot chocolate that is 55 degrees Celsius. What could the…

Heat flows from a warmer substance to a colder substance, when in contact and this flow continues till both the substances are at the same temperature. In the given case, heat will flow from the…

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HISTORY

What does Article 1 of the Articles of Confederation mean?

The Articles of Confederation (1777) was written as the first charter or constitution of the United States. The document outlines what shape the government of the United States will take and how…

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SCIENCE

Why is a parallel circuit used in household wiring?

Parallel circuits are used in homes because the loads can be operated independently of each other. That means that you can have an electrical item turned on and running without needing to have all…

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HISTORY

What are some problems that the Jamestown colony faced?

The 144 Englishmen who established the colony at Jamestown in 1607 went there with the purpose of finding gold. As a result, the colonists spent very little farming and this created one of their…

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SONNET 18

In “Sonnet 18,” how can the poet’s beloved be eternal?

Simply put, the speaker’s beloved is eternal because the poetry the speaker writes will live on forever after his lover dies. In the last four lines of “Sonnet 18,” the speaker states, Nor shall…

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DAVID IVES

How to understand, analyze and interpret the play, The Universal Language by David Ives?

The title of David Ives’s play, The Universal Language is a double entendre: On the one hand it implies the creation of a language that any race or nationality can understand, while on the other it…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

What’s the theme of “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”?

There are many possible themes in Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” One of the central themes is the conflict between good and evil. Throughout much of the story, the grandmother…

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HAMLET

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, how does Prince Hamlet treat the women in the play?

The two women in Shakespeare’s Hamlet are Hamlet’s mother and his sweetheart, Ophelia. At the story’s beginning, Hamlet discovers from his father’s roaming spirit that the old king was murdered….

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ARTS

What was Pablo Picasso’s motivation for making art?

Pablo Picasso began creating art at a young age. His father was a painter, and because of this young Pablo was surrounded by art. It is even said that one of his first words was “piz,” which is…

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SILAS MARNER

Silas Marner can be described as a somewhat mature reprsentation of changes caused by the…

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Which structural element in Sonnet 116 is present in the following two lines: “if this be error…

A Shakespearean sonnet has a specific form. It contains three quatrains (4 line stanzas) and a rhyming couplet, and a rhyme scheme of ABAB/CDCD/EFEF/GG. In the case of the example you have…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What is one characteristic of an iambic pentameter used in sonnet 29?

Your question asks about characteristics of iambic pentameter. The characteristics of iambic pentameter are described in its very definition. It is a metrical pattern in which a line of poetry…

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THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO

How has industrialization affected the proletarians in The Communist Manifesto?

When Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote The Communist Manifesto, the process of industrialisation was well-advanced in many European countries. This process transformed the economy, giving rise…

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HISTORY

Who benefited the most from imperialism?

Generally, the colonizing country benefits the most from imperialism. The main purpose of establishing colonies or possessions is so the colonizing country can benefit economically, politically,…

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A DAY’S WAIT

In Hemingway’s “A Day’s Wait,” what does the last paragraph suggest about the incident?

In Ernest Hemingway’s short story “A Day’s Wait,” the last paragraph suggests that the boy is very young and must have been under considerable emotional strain from waiting all day to die. The last…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What role if any, do you play in reflecting or effecting globalization?

In my answer to this question, I will try to get you to think about how you might be “reflecting or effecting” globalization. It would not be useful for me to answer for myself because you…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

In Chapter 2 of The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare, why does the quiet bother Matt?

The quiet bothers Matt because he has no one to talk to and to keep company with. In Chapter 2, Matt is a little downcast after his father leaves for Massachusetts. The only way he can keep busy is…

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HISTORY

What can I put in a protest sign for Brutus and Octavius?

Brutus was a Roman Senator that was complicit in the assassination of Julius Caesar. He was concerned that Julius Caesar was usurping his position as dictator. Caesar had been declared “dictator”…

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THE RAVEN

What is the source of evil and horror in “The Raven”? Does the horror come from within the…

In “The Raven,” a man who is mourning the death of his loved one receives a visit from a talking bird that can only say “Nevermore.” He has a conversation with the bird and becomes progressively…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, what is it about Lennie’s actions in the bunk house that lead…

In John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, Lennie presents significant danger to himself simply because he appears so menacing, regardless of what his actual mental capacity is. Shortly after…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

How does the family’s mood change after Mr. White makes his first wish?

As soon as Mr. White makes the wish, the family is doubtful about the efficacy of the paw. They do not really believe anything will happen. In fact, the mood is very playful and sarcastic….

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HISTORY

Why was Britain going to war with France, and how did this upcoming war affect the Louisiana…

Napoleon had reasons for making the Louisiana Purchase with the United States. At one point, Napoleon had hoped to control North America. After his army was defeated in Haiti, however, he knew it…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

What is the purpose behind the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost?

Good question! Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” is one of the most frequently studied and recited poems in the United States. Its lines appear not just in schools, but also in commercials,…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What is the biographical background of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

The Crucible, set in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, is about mass hysteria with people being accused of witchcraft and false confessions being generated. There is similarity in Millers life in that…

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LITERATURE

How can I find an eight page play?

Plays are available in many lengths but script length is generally calculated in acts, scenes or minutes of performance length. Just like books are divided up into chapters play scripts are divided…

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SCIENCE

How do your bones change over time?

When you are born, a good bit of the infant skeleton is cartilage or cartilaginous, to help facilitate the passage of the unborn infant through the birth canal. As you begin to grow into a small…

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FENCES

What are some examples of symbolism in Fences?

There are a number of examples of symbolism in August Wilson’s Fences. The most prominent example of symbolism comes in the repeated use of fences (variously literal and metaphorical) in the…

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THE REPORT CARD

Where does Nora get bullied in Andrew Clements’ The Report Card?

Nora herself is actually never the victim of bullying in Andrew Clements’ The Report Card, not even after her high IQ is revealed and she begins acting like a smart aleck in class. Instead, her…

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THE CHERRY ORCHARD

Is The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov a comedy or a tragedy?

The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov has generated much discussion especially with regards to its genre. The author considered the play a comedy while the famous director, Stanislavski considered…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In relationship to The Crucible, what did Senator Joseph McCarthy have to do with the Red Scare…

McCarthy claimed that there were some two hundred “card carrying Communists” in the United States and that these people posed a significant threat to national security. He led the House UnAmerican…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What does Montresor suffer from, mentally?

Because Montresor is a textbook example of an unreliable narrator, I think it’s difficult to say that we have any objective evidence or indication of the true state of his mind. While we might…

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SILAS MARNER

Who is Bob Cass in Silas Marner? Isn’t he the youngest brother?

Bob Cass is the last of Squire Cass’s sons in Silas Marner. You may also already know, by know, that the other two children, Dunstan and Godfrey, are good for nothing. Therefore, Bob, who hardly…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are examples of concurrent powers?

In order to answer this question, we first need to define concurrent powers. Concurrent powers are powers that are held by both the federal government and the state governments. These are…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, who is Pompey?

William Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a semi-historical account of the assassination of Julius Caesar and its aftermath. Pompey is not actually a character in the play,…

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SCIENCE

sugar solution is a mixture because a it is made up of two substances b both sugar and water are…

A sugar solution is a mixture because sugar can be separated from water by crystallisation (c). Mixtures are combinations of two or more pure substances that maintain their compositions. No new…

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THE ALCHEMIST

In Coelho’s The Alchemist, what kind of magical realism do the Urim and Thummim stones represent?

Coelho has a gift of combining biblical symbolism with magical realism in his novel The Alchemist. The Urim and Thummim appear in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel,…