What is the difference between American and British literature?
- HISTORY
When did people begin living on the Italian peninsula?
According to http://quatr.us/romans/history/stoneage.htm, during the Upper Paleolithic period, the peninsula of Italy was populated by indigenous people. The people were cave dwellers who left…
- HISTORY
For the Battle of Thermopylae How many Spartans were there and which King got killed?
The Battle of Thermopylae, fought between the Persians and the Spartans, was the first battle fought during the Persian invasions between 480 and 479 BC. During this battle 300 Spartans and nearly…
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- HISTORY
How is is the Boston Tea Party related to the Tea Act?
The Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party are related events. The Tea Act was passed to give a British company, the British East India Company, a monopoly over the tea trade in the colonies. This…
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- KARL MARX
How did Karl Marx’s ideas impact the lives of people during the Industrial Revolution?
Karl Marx was a German philosopher, historian, economist, and political scientist who was born in Prussia in 1818 and lived most of his life in London. Although he started writing for publication…
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- HISTORY
Why did Lincoln enforce martial law upon Maryland?
Lincoln had a very significant reason for imposing martial law on the state of Maryland. When Virginia seceded from the Union, Maryland became a very important state for the Union. Since…
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- HISTORY
How would you describe the economy of the 1920s in the United States?
The economy of the 1920s in the United States was fantastic for almost all of the decade. The decade is known by several nicknames including the Roaring 20s, the Magic Decade, and the Jazz Age. All…
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- HISTORY
Zoning laws were created to protect our citizens. When people buy a house, they expect the area around their house will be in a residential area. They don’t want a lot of businesses being built…
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- SCIENCE
Explain how weathering might have contributed to the formation of the rock of which Uluru is made.
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock is an island mountain or inselberg and this huge rock is very sacred to the Aborigines who live in the area. It is located in the middle of Australia and its…
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- THE CRISIS
In The Crisis, what reasons does Paine give for his confidence that God will favor the Americans…
I assume that you are asking about the first pamphlet in the series The Crisis. I make this assumption because it is the best-known of the pamphlets and because, in this pamphlet, Paine does…
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- THE CALL OF THE WILD
When and why was Buck humiliated in The Call of the Wild?
Buck was humiliated right away in chapter 1 of the book The Call of the Wild. Buck has a pretty good life at the estate of Judge Miller. He is well taken care of, fed, and groomed. He has the…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
Explain the different way and the reasons why Gene, Finny,and Leper respond the way that they do…
Gene, Finny, and Leper are young men attending boarding school who are mentally preparing themselves for the inevitability of becoming participants in the war while grabbing at the moments of their…
- GIRL
In the story, “Girl,” is the mother being loving toward her daughter, by giving all the…
It seems to me that the mother in “Girl” is practicing tough love. It’s true that most mothers who regularly call their daughters “sluts” aren’t described as “loving,” but I would argue that the…
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- THE ART OF POETRY
I need help writing an essay on Horace’s “Ars Poetica” in light of Plato’s and Aristotle’s…
The first issue you might want to discuss in your essay is the question of influence. Although the Aristotelian corpus was available in the edition of Tyrannio the Grammarian and Andronicus of…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does Old Major draw attention to the main points of his argument?
Old Major first states the general problem. He says the life of animals is “miserable, laborious, and short” and their lives end in slaughter. He asks if these are necessary conditions because of…
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- ESSAY LAB
Having problems understanding writing a Research Proposal Submission. Do I have to had already…
The answer is no. The purpose of a research proposal is to present the topic you wish to research. In addition to the topic, you should list ways you plan to go about your research and what types…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
Why do you think Hurst wrote “The Scarlet Ibis?” That is, what larger message was he trying to…
In “The Scarlet Ibis,” James Hurst points to the polarities of life and demonstrates how even certain feelings can be both valuable and destructive. These polarities are at the heart of Hurst’s…
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- SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT
Reasons that show Sir Gawain’s courage.
When looking at reasons for Sir Gawain’s courage, knowing something about history and the Medieval Period, the period in which Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was written, will help in identifying…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How are Jem and Scout different?
What a great book with amazing character development! Scout doesn’t really seem to fit in among the Southern community of proper young girls. Scout is definitely a “tomboy,” very confident, and…
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- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
What is Jerry’s goal in the story “Through the Tunnel”?
Jerry’s immediate goal is to be able to swim through the tunnel in the rock. He finally has the nerve to separate from his mother and spend some time alone at the “wild bay” instead of the “safe…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What is some evidence from the short story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner that Emily is a…
The premise behind the descriptor of “tragic figure” is that such a character possesses a personality flaw that, ultimately, will lead to self-destruction or personal failure. Your question…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the definition of Relativism and Absolutism? What are the differences between these two…
Definitions: Relativism is the view that standards of right and wrong are defined by each individual’s personal experience, cultural sensitivities, and inclinations. In other words, relativistic…
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- AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY
What is an example of imagery in “An Astrologer’s Day?”
In “An Astrologer’s Day” R. K. Narayan uses imagery as he describes the setting in the city marketplace where the astrologer has minimally outfitted his stall. The astrologer sees his clients…
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- THANATOPSIS
The poem’s title means “Vision of Death.” Describe the vision of death.
William Cullen Bryant’s Thanatopsis is a poem meaning “a vision of death”. The verse centers around the musings of life as death grows near. Bryant refers not only to death but the trappings of a…
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- SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
This sermon suggests a belief that people can best be controlled by…? 1 image
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is one of Johnathan Edwards’ most well-known sermons. It seeks to stir humanity to realize the dangers that most assuredly await their immortal souls. The four…
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- OZYMANDIAS
Write a short character sketch on Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is Greek for Ramses II, regarded as the greatest, most powerful pharaoh in the Egyptian Empire. Diodorus Siculus, a Greek historian of the first century B. C. E., claimed that this…
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- WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
What is the theme of Wordsworth’s “The Daffodils”?
“Theme” is a tricky, not very technical term in literary analysis. But what is generally meant by it is “What larger abstract idea is most commonly discerned by a reader when reading the…
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- HAMLET
Does the old King’s ghost truly appear to Hamlet? Or is it a psychological delusion?
Shakespeare leaves the answer as to whether or not the ghost really appeared to Hamlet as ambiguous (not clear or definite). Ambiguity is really what makes the play great as it creates doubt within…
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- NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001
How can the No Child Left Behind Act be better implemented to be responsive to the material…
Although NCLB was a cornerstone of President Bush’s educational policy, and it claimed to improve access to education for poorer students, there are many grounds on which it has been criticized by…
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- FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
What are the future economic needs of the health care system?
The future economic needs of the health care system vary from country to country, and depend, among other things, on demographics. In many wealthy countries, the key issue in health care financing…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Does an increase in income always shift the demand curve outwards to the right? Explain your answer.
If you are asking about the demand curve for individual goods, then the answer is no. An increase in the income of the consumer does not always lead to an increase in demand. For most products, an…
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- ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Explore the artistic expression of religious belief in Roman Catholicism. Discuss religious…
One central issue in the history of religious symbols within Christianity has been the Biblical prohibition against idolatry. While, on the one hand, religious symbols, art, and iconography can…
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- MACBETH
What would Lady Macbeth say in a letter to Macbeth in response to the letter Macbeth gave her?…
I believe that Lady Macbeth is excited about the witches’ prophecy. If she were appalled by the prophecy and wanted nothing to do with it, she would not have done the entire “unsex me” scene where…
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- LITERATURE
“After Twenty Years” is about an appointment between two friends. What is special about their…
In O’Henry’s short story, Bob is waiting for his friend, Jimmy Wells. This is a very special appointment because this appointment was made twenty years ago. Accordingly, twenty years ago, both men…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
What is the significance of the plant in A Raisin in the Sun? What does it symbolize?
Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun is so layered and nuanced that something so simple as a plant becomes something so much more, so deeply symbolic. On a more obvious level, the plant can…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Explain Karl Marx’s class conflict theory in the context of contemporary society.
Karl Marx’s class conflict theory is a sociological explanation for how different class structures operate in society. There are two necessities for this model to work. First, there must be a…
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- SCIENCE
What are some household chemicals that can be used to learn more about chemistry?
Normal household products, milk, vinegar, baking soda, laundry detergent, water, can be used to create endothermic, exothermic, precipitate or gas producing reactions. Sodium acetate can be…
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- RELIGION
Explore the artistic expression of Catholic religious belief. Discuss religious images as these…
Catholicism is rich with symbolism and ceremony as a means to worship. In the exploration in the pageantry and artistic expression of Catholic doctrine, it is important to consider the fact that…
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- HISTORY
The history of ancient Rome spans a period of almost a thousand years. Over this period, the form of political organization went from a small, localized monarchy to a republic and then evolved into…
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- MCCARTHY, JOSEPH RAYMOND
Explain what Senator Joseph McCarthy meant when he said the following: ”When a great democracy…
Senator McCarthy’s campaign to expose and eliminate Communists caused a great deal of alarm and outrage in the United States. While many citizens resented his tactics and did not agree that…
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- SCIENCE
NADH and FADH2 are classified as which of the following? acids coenzymes enzymes lipids
NADH and FADH2 are both examples of coenzymes. Coenzymes are small, organic substances. Unlike enzymes, coenzymes are not proteins. Some coenzymes are vitamins. Although coenzymes are not catalytic…
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- RELIGION
What are the creation stories of Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism? What are the similarities and…
The Christian Bible and the Islamic Qur’an tell the same basic story of creation. There are many subtle differences in the wording that some people believe make major differences in the story; this…
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- LITERATURE
What made Johnny kill Bob in The Outsiders?
In chapter 2 Johnny and Ponybody meet and hang out with Cherry and Marcia. The two girls are the girlfriends of Bob and Randy. The reader also discovers, in chapter 2, why Johnny is so skittish….
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
In what ways do we in society look to past traditions for cultural ideas?
In human culture, most of the ideas that we have do come from past traditions. This is natural because our past traditions are the main source of the ways in which we think. Most often, our…
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- SCIENCE
Part A What potential difference is needed to stop an electron that has an initial velocity…
The potential difference between two points in an electric field is equal to the work done to move a unit electric charge between these points. When an electric charge is released into a potential…
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- SCIENCE
A 32 cm -diameter conducting sphere is charged to 530 V relative to V=0 at r=∞? Part A What is…
- a) In the outer points to a charged sphere the electric field behaves as if all the load were at the center of the sphere, so that the surface potential can be expressed as the potential created by…
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- SCIENCE
The electric potential of a very large isolated flat metal plate is V0. It carries a uniform…
The electric field of a infinite flat plane is uniform and perpendicular to the plane (please see attached reference link.) It’s magnitude equals E=σ2ε0E=σ2ε0 , where σσ is the…
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- SCIENCE
A 13.2 cm -radius thin ring carries a uniformly distributed 16.5 μC charge. A small 7.2 g sphere…
The potential of the electric field created by a charged ring is given by V=kQr2+x2−−−−−−√V=kQr2+x2 , where x is the distance from the center of ring on the axis of the ring, Q is the charge and r…
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- SCIENCE
Are snakes found in grasslands?
Snakes are found throughout the world and can inhabit such areas as deserts, prairies (grasslands), forests and even in bodies of water. They cannot be found in places like Ireland, Greenland, New…
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- THE RISE OF THE ENGLISH NOVEL
When was the rise of the British novel?
The rise of the English novel began in the Renaissance. Some of the the first major influences on the English novel were the recovery and translation of ancient Greek novels. Several of the Greek…
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- LITERATURE
What is the difference between American and British literature?
The main difference between the two is that British literature is normally written by British citizens and American literature by United States citizens. Many Canadians would point out, though,…
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