What is the conflict of the novel The Chrysalids?
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How is population growth in Peterborough, England, UK, to be explained?
Peterborough, England, UK, has had growth that is ahead of the national average. Among other things, Peterborough has one of the largest populations of Italian immigrants in England, now having…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
What is the conflict of the novel The Chrysalids?
The conflict of The Chrysalids is very similar to the central conflict of many “post-apocalyptic” or futuristic works–man versus society. David, more than any other characters, represents this…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, how are George and Lennie related in terms of freedom, responsibility, work,…
George and Lennie are both “free,” in the sense that they move about the country at will, traveling wherever they choose. They are not really free, however, in that they are trapped by their…
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- LITERATURE
Is the pursuit of the american dream affected more by optimism or by disillusionment?i need to…
My first choice would be The Great Gatsby. In this novel, we see the pursuit of the American Dream, as affected by both optimism and disillusionment, in the same character. Gatsby’s world is…
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- LITERARY STANDARDS
What are the literary standards to be considered in studying literature?
This is an excellent question. By literary standards, I’m going to assume you mean the standards used to decide if literature is great or not…for instance, Shakespeare versus Danielle Steele….
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- SCIENCE
Name one way other than photosynthesis that carbon dioxide is removed from the ecosystem.
Oceans absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide, providing a natural sink for CO2. When the partial pressure of CO2 at the ocean’s surface is less than that in the atmosphere, CO2 will dissolve into…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Crucible notesAs far as i know The Crucible is about a town who think they have witches there.Im…
In relation to your question, it would help if you could have some more specific questions to ask. Enotes is a great source for plot summaries, character analyses, discussions of themes in the…
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- SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER
In Summer of My German Soldier, what did the townspeople do to Mr. Lee, and what was Patty’s…
The townspeople essentially run Mr. Lee out of town, harassing him and making him a victim of a hate crime. Someone throws a heavy object, most likely a rock or a brick, through the plate-glass…
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- A WORN PATH
Name at least four antagonists in the story “A Worn Path”. Remember that the term does not have…
When she makes her difficult and dangerous trip to town to get the “soothing” medicine for her grandson, Phoenix Jackson must overcome numerous obstacles and forces that oppose her. The physical…
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- THE GILDED SIX-BITS
Why did Zora Neale Hurston call this story “The Gilded Six-Bits?”
Missie May and Joe Banks were a happily married couple until the arrival of Otis D. Slemmons. Mr. Slemmons opens an ice cream parlor in their town and Joe takes Missie out for to visit the new…
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- LITERATURE
Why do we need to study literature?
I am sensing frustration on your part. Perhaps you don’t like reading? When my students tell me they don’t like to read, my answer is always, “Keep looking. You haven’t found a book yet that…
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- HISTORY
What is the plot of Plautus’s The Swaggering Soldier?
The Plautine comedy The Swaggering Soldier (Miles Gloriosus) centers on a young lover who yearns to be with the courtesan he loves. Pyrgopolynices, the braggart Captain who gives the play its…
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- INVISIBLE MAN
I need help with the thesis in Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man or also known as Battle Royal.
The thesis that anchors the story is that individuality is a basic human right to society, and a human obligation to one self- Racism opresses the individuality of those who are targeted….
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- AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY
Following the etymology of the word, “astrologer” literally means “one who studies the stars.” More specifically, an astrologer studies the stars and their influence on human affairs. An…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
What does Malvolio do everyday that would be on his agenda?I need at least 10 things he does.
Malvolio is a “stuffed shirt” type of man. He would be fastidious about his appearance and would spend time flossing just right. He would organize his sock drawer and hang the things in his closet…
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- APPARENTLY WITH NO SURPRISE
Compare and contrast the poem “Apparently with no Surprise” by Emily Dickison and “Design” by…
There are many similarities between these two poems. They both refer to an almighty power, either God or a darker power, that controls some of the more merciless aspects of nature. In “Design,”…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” how does Montag feel as he burns his own house. Why does he feels this way?
If you look closely at the beginning of section three of the book, Bradbury has a very descriptive passage about Montag’s feelings as he is forced to torch his own house. Montag feels a strange…
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- THE GIVER
What is the first memory transmitted to Jonas in The Giver?
The first memory is of snow & sunshine, sledding and hills. This comes back to Jonas during his escape, as he sleds down the snowy hill. This may seem insignificant, but The Giver is starting…
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- COURAGE
How does Sexton feel about heroes in the poem “Courage?”Support the answer with evidence from the…
Anne Sexton’s poem “Courage” is in a collection that was published after her death. The poem is a story of humankind’s progress from birth to death. The first stanza is basically saying that one…
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- MCTEAGUE: A STORY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Where can I get a copy of the movie with Helen Hunt about McTeagues?My son is a bartender at…
This book was written by Franik Norris. I found both the book and the audiobook at Barnes and Noble, but nothing about a film version. The Audiobook is a theatrical performance and has a full…
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- THE CONCUBINE
What is the theme of “The Concubine”?
The central theme of the story is man’s potential to manipulate his or her own destiny versus the decree of the mystical cosmos employed through folklore, tradition, and superstition. This is a…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Is it true that ‘in pace’ could refer to a secure monastic prison?
Yes. While the phrase “in pace requiescat” translates to “rest in peace,” “in pace” by itself means a “secure, monastic prison” in Italian. Thus there is another level of irony in…
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- THE BEST OF O. HENRY
What is the theme of “After Twenty Years” written by O. Henry?What are the emotions of the…
The most important theme is honor represented in different ways: A) Bob honored Jim’s friendship by traveling “thousands of miles” to be there, and claims it to be worth it if his friend will be…
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- THE LOTTERY
What are the pros and cons of reading “The Lottery” as compared to watching the movie?
I have not seen the movie, but I imagine the pros of reading the short story are similar to other situations comparing the written work to the filmed version. When you read, you form pictures in…
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- AMOS FORTUNE, FREE MAN
Why do you think Amos buys the freedom for every one of his wives?
When Amos is captured and sold into slavery he is taken from Africa to America. During this event in his life he is taken from his family and is especially upset about leaving behind his little…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, is Julius Caesar really as ambitious as the conspirators think he…
In Julius Caesar, as in Roman accounts of Julius Caesar’s life, the extent of his ambition is an ever-present question. In his play on the life of the Roman emperor, Shakespeare makes his answer…
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- HISTORY
Is Indochina a peninsula?why is it called a peninsula?
Geographically speaking, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia are part of South East Asia, as are the Phillipines, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, the Malay archipelago, East Timor and the three countries…
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- REFERENCE
What is intelligence? What is it that some have lot of and others little? Controversial issue…
Intelligence is an ability to gather, synthesize, analyze, retain, and reproduce information. In other words, an ability to learn. There is NOT one definition because intelligence is a composite of…
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- MATH
I need to make x the subject of the following formula. 2y = (5 – square root of x)/ 3
I am assuming that you would like to solve the equation for x. 2y = (5- sqrt x) /3 You want to isolate x. In order to do that, you first must multiply both sides of the equation by 3. 3 * 2y…
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- REFERENCE
Is there a way I can make my account in Enotes private?
Yes. Go to “My Account” then follow the button labeled “My Profile”. In your profile setting, it asks about how you want your informaton displayed, and it is marked with a red asterisk. The…
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- REFERENCE
What is poetry to you? Give a brief description of your definition of poetry.Think of why people…
Emily Dickinson once said that you know good poetry when you read it because “it takes off the top of your head”. I think good poetry works its magic on everyone that way…it’s good to you at the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” what is John Proctor’s last meeting with Elizabeth?
You can find the answer to this question in Act Four of the play. Unfortunately, the last time that husband and wife meet is right before John Proctor is taken away to be hanged. The judges let…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
How do we know that Elizabeth does not appreciate the company of Mr Darcy? Choose at least 3…
Before Elizabeth realizes Mr. Darcy’s real character, she demonstrates through word and deed on numerous occasions that she holds only disdain for Mr. Darcy. 1. After Elizabeth overhears a…
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- ROBERT FROST
What does “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost symbolise?
“The Road Not Taken” seems to be a bit of a conclusion in life; at the very least, the speaker is at a vantage point in his life where he can reflect upon the different choices that he has made and…
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- LITERATURE
Are advanced placement courses, such as AP Literature, still relevant and useful for students to…
My response is: absolutely! In fact, the continuation of NCLB, combined with the economic situation, makes AP classes the last haven of advanced content knowledge. Because they are designed as…
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- ADOLF HITLER
What groups and organizations was Adolf Hitler involved in? I need to know for a history…
Adolf Hitler was involved in the growth and development of some parties and organizations that eventually evolved to be the most influential parties of his time. Hitler was a soldier in the…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
What is the oppression of women in “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin?
In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour,” the oppression of women isn’t super blatant; there is a woman who is unhappy in her marriage, and has a rather unusual reaction to news of her husband’s…
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- DINO BUZZATI
Please summarize the story “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzatti.
In “The Colomber,” a boy named Stefano Roi accompanies his father, who is a sea captain, aboard his boat and sees a strange fish on the horizon. His father explains that Stefano has seen a…
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- THE SPECTATOR
Songs of Innocence and Songs of experience by william blakeHow are these poems contrary? What do…
They indicate opposites even though they may sound quite a bit alike. Take the “Chimney Sweep” poems, for instance. They are both about the young boy whose job it is to clean out chimneys, but the…
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- READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN
Is the magician based on a real character or is he made up?Ok, in the Author’s note Nafisi says…
Remember that this is a person’s memory. If you and another friend were standing on the street at the time of a bank robbery, I doubt that the two of you would remember exactly the same things…
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- BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
How did Jess get across the creek the first time in Bridge to Terabithia?
The first time Jess crosses the creek bed, it is early autumn, and the bed is dry. He and Leslie have discovered an old rope hanging from a crab apple tree on the bank of the creek bed, and are…
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- ARTS
What are some songs or movies that express the ideas of Transcendentalism?
I think you can take a modern approach to Transcendentalist thought. Some of the themes to the movement have provided fodder for some great films. For example, “Pleasantville” can be seen as…
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- THE DEMON LOVER
In “The Demon Lover,” why has the Drover family left their home in London, and why does Mrs….
This is one of those questions that can be answered by a close reading of the text. If you haven’t read the story yet, I highly recommend it; it is super suspenseful and haunting. Near the very…
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- MACBETH
what are possible essay questions a teacher could ask dealing with a comparision of macbeth to…
- Outline the moral decline of Macbeth and Jack. How are they similar? 2. How do the crown in Macbeth and the conch shell in LOF hold similar importance in these two stories? 3. In both stories,…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Identify figure of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, metonymy, synecdoche, hyperbole,…
- Irony. The statement makes the opposite conclusion than what is expected. You expect to see “more” after working so hard, but here they can expect “less and less”. 2. Personification….
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- TWILIGHT
When Bella sends her letter to Edward in Chapter 22 of Twilight, how could Edward ever receive…
The novel does not clearly indicate how Edward would have received the letter. For that reason, a number of possible explanations come to mind. Remember that Edward does have the ability to read…
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- MATH
What exactly would you like to do with 9x – 2y =11? You can graph it. That’s what I assume you would like to do with it. In order to graph the equation, you can set up a T-chart or you can find the…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In the novels Of Mice and Men, Night, and Animal Farm, how can media help prevent the strong from…
In Of Mice and Men, media does not play a role, but if the migrant workers (and all the outcasts) on the ranch had had access to the media, perhaps it would have served as a connection for the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What was Atticus doing at the jail in chapter 15 of “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
Atticus is approached at home that evening by a group of men who feel uneasy about having Tom Robinson, a black man, in the Maycomb jail. Atticus assures them that Tom will remain in the jail…
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- LOOK BACK IN ANGER
do you find the ending of look back in anger appropriate and justified?do you find the ending of…
It is neither appropriate nor justified, but it seems as if the situation was desperate enough for all parties involved for it to end the eventual dismissal of the mistress followed by…