• LAW AND POLITICS

What is the government supposed to do with regards to civil liberties?According to the Constitution.

The main thing that the government is supposed to do with regard to civil liberties is to avoid infringing on them. In other words, civil liberties are our right to be free from government…

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• THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

What is the significance of having many names in The House on Mango Street?Because I have read in…

In The House on Mango Street, Esperanza describes the given names and nicknames that she and others have. In describing her own name, Esperanza tells the audience that her name in Spanish means…

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• A DOLL’S HOUSE

In A Doll’s House, how much time has gone by from act 1 to act 2?

We are given no precise sense of how much time has passed in this play in between Act One and Act Two, yet I think we can safely infer that roughly a month has passed. In Act One, we are introduced…

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• CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

What point is Thoreau making by telling us that he got his shoes fixed and led the huckleberry…

One of the major points that Thoreau is trying to make in this essay is that government (the State) is not a good thing. It is best to have a government that does not interfere in the lives of the…

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• THE HOBBIT

In The Hobbit, on what special day do Bilbo and the dwarves discover a way into the Lonely…

We are given the answer to this question at the end of Chapter 3, when Elrond helps them work out where they need to go and tells them about moon runes. Reference is made to “Durin’s Day,” which…

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• SCIENCE

Compare the location of the focal point of a concave mirror and a convex mirror. Give reasons for…

In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is shaped such that when the rays of light strike the mirror they are reflected to converge at a point called the focal point. The point of focus of a…

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• A ROSE FOR EMILY

What are the strengths of Emily Grierson in “A Rose for Emily”?

This is an interesting question because although Miss Emily might be considered a “strong” person in lots of ways in the story, it is clear that her “strength” is also linked to a crucial weakness,…

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• LITTLE WOMEN

What is a complication of Little Women?

Remember, in literature, complications are the difficulties encountered by characters which form the action of the plot. Little Women is a long enough novel that it involves several different…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

at the party in the apartment, what social classes are represented and by whom?

This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/great-gatsby/q-and-a/party-apartment-what-social-classes-represented-139639

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• THE ALCHEMIST

What indications are there that Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist could be considered an…

A philosophy is defined as a pursuit of wisdom. Early philosophical theory maintains that existentialism is the concept… …that the individual is solely responsible for giving his or her own…

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• MACBETH

How can I analyze these lines spoken by Lady Macbeth? “The Thane of Fife had a wife. Where is…

At this point in the play, Lady Macbeth is not in her right mind. The doctor has already told Macbeth that he can’t cure what is wrong with her. The Thane of Fife was Lady Macduff. Macbeth had…

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• THE HOBBIT

Why did Dain’s army attack first in The Hobbit?

Dain is Thorin’s cousin, and the battle begins because Thorin assumes that Bard is going to steal his treasure. Smaug the dragon is hoarding treasure that once belonged to Thorin the drawf’s…

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• A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How is Scrooge’s character shaped by conflict?

The conflict that shapes Scrooge’s character is internal; what this means is that Scrooge is actually fighting himself. Scrooge has been suffering psychologically for years from the abuse of…

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• MATH

Solve for t in (0,2pi) sin 2t – 3 = 6 sin t – cost

We have to solve sin 2t – 3 = 6 sin t – cos t for x. Now sin 2t = 2 sin t cos t sin 2t – 3 = 6 sin t- cos t => 2sin t *cos t -3 = 6 sin t – cos t => 2sin t *cos t – 6 sin t + cos t – 3 =…

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• SCIENCE

Why are mosses and liverworts restricted in size and habitat?

I believe the answer to that question lies in the fact that mosses and liverworts have an entirely difference composition and makeup. These types of plants lack the usual characteristics of other…

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• BIOLOGY

What are the advances of ferns over bryophytes?

One of the primary advances of ferns over bryophytes is the development of a vascular system. This, consisting of tissue named xylem and phloem allows water to be transported from the roots, where…

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• ARTS

What year was the first jazz recording? What were the titles of the recorded compositions? What…

The Original Dixieland Jass Band was a dixieland band from New Orleans, led by Trumpeter Nick LaRocca. They are credited for making the first jazz recording in 1917 on the record label Victor. The…

• IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES

In In the Time of the Butterflies, what is a quote that shows the relationship between Minerva…

Well, remember that in this novel the relationship between Minerva and Manolo changes as the action progresses. Their relationship doesn’t really start off very well as Manolo is unfaithful to…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is the real definition of racism?

I am not sure what you mean by the “real” definition, but here is how I would define it. I would say that racism is the idea that people of one race or many races are inferior to some other race or…

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• HEART OF DARKNESS

In Heart of Darkness, what is significant about this quote? “The word ‘ivory’ hung in the air….

Everything that is happening in the Congo stems from the ivory trade. I believe this passage comes toward the end of the story in talking about Kurtz and his compound. Kurtz has fallen victim to…

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• HAMLET

Quotes in Hamlet that show an Oedipal relationship between Hamlet and Queen Gertude?

Hamlet, at several points in the play, considers his mother’s sexual activity with Claudius in a way that seems to be extreme. This fits the definition of a young man with an Oedipal complex – one…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Why is memory important in Farhenheit 451? “We’re remembering. That’s where we’ll win…

There are a variety of instances where Montag tries to remember what life was like before, what his relationship with his wife was like, all sorts of things but he always struggles. Everything…

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• SOCRATES

Why was Socrates given the death penalty?

When Socrates was tried and convicted (and sentenced to death) there were two charges against him. First, the Athenian authorities claimed that Socrates refused to worship the Greek gods. This was…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What is the main difference between “The Most Dangerous Game” and “Leiningen Versus the Ants?”

The main difference between the two stories is their central conflict. “The Most Dangerous Game” is a classic Man vs. Man story. Rainsford is hunted by General Zaroff, and he must survive. The two…

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• WE ALL FALL DOWN

Who are the main characters in this book?We All Fall Down by Robert Cormier

I’m going to assume from your question that you have not yet read the novel. I want to give you a glimpse of the main characters but not tell too much, as it would spoil one of the best parts of…

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• ARTS

Modern MusicSome people think, in this world of DVDs, streaming video, and MP3 audio, regular…

I would tend to agree with this idea. I certainly would not pay to go to concerts on any sort of a regular basis when I can listen to the same music in the comfort of my own home. You might argue…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In chapter 9 of The Great Gatsby, what does young James’ schedule reveal about himself?

James Gatz’ schedule as a young boy reveals several things to the reader. First, it reveals that he had an 8 hour a day credible job. This is something we don’t see in the book. Second, it reveals…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In Chapter Nine of The Great Gatsby, why does Nick feel responsible for the funeral?

Nick is the first one that makes any calls regarding what had happened to Gatsby. Because he did so, every practical question or idea about the situation seemed to be referred to him. He notes that…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In chapter 7, how does fitzgerald use the weather as a backdrop to the scenes?

The most important element of weather in chapter 7 is the desciption of the HEAT of the day. Fitzgerald says the day was “broling… the warmest day of the summer.” He explains that the sun was…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

In Act 2 of The Crucible what are examples of irony?

Irony can broadly be defined as something that is the opposite of what you expected occuring. So, taking that as a base definition, there are numerous examples of irony that can be found in act…

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• A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Explain the main differences and similarities of the three spirits in A Christmas Carol.

You have asked quite a big question here, and the best way to answer it is to compare and contrast the way that the text introduces and describes the three ghosts. You are right in being aware of…

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• BUSINESS

What are complements in regard to various products?my case study used the examples of Mobil and…

Complementary products are products that tend to be used with one another. This means that the price of one of these can affect the demand for the other. If the price of one complement goes down,…

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• HISTORY

How did the railroad industry pioneer the economic developments of the late nineteenth century?…

I would say that the major way in which the railroads acted as pioneers was in relation to building the big businesses that came to typify the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As one of the…

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• THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

Most Important Lesson?What is the most important lesson that Junior learns during the…

As with any question of this nature, there will be considerable debate. I think that embracing the divergence of thought will allow a better answer or discussion to emerge. In my mind, I would…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

How did the Constitution itself reflect issues concerning distribution of power?

The Constitution tried to distribute power out as much as possible — to give power to as many different groups or people as possible. This is one of the fundamental ideas of American Government….

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• THINGS FALL APART

According to Chinua Achebe’s novel Things Fall Apart, how might tradition restrict a society’s…

If you look at Okonkwo as the embodiment of Igbo culture, which in many ways he is, he demonstrates some of the difficulties in dealing with change that the other members of the tribe also have….

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• POLITICAL SCIENCE

What does government do in relation to foreign policy?

The American government does a lot of things with regard to foreign policy — everything from war and espionage to foreign aid. The government is the main actor in foreign policy. It is the…

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• LOVE MEDICINE

What does “love medicine” mean in the novel Love Medicine?

Love Medicine, by Louise Erdrich, is actually a collection of short stories which deal with the lives of two families (Kashpaws and Lamartines) of the Chippewa culture, and how each family, in the…

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• MACBETH

Is this a good start to a thesis statement concerning Macbeth and Othello? I’m comparing Macbeth…

This comparison focuses on the motivation or the driving force behind the characters’ behavior. Macbeth’s actions in Macbeth do suggest that his desire for power has motivated his evil actions–he…

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• OEDIPUS REX

If a prophecy declared before Oedipus is born that he will kill his father and marry his mother…

Apparently so! The very good enotes study guide on this tragedy includes the following comment under the theme “choice and consequences”: Another theme in the play is the distinction between the…

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• HISTORY

How did America’s fight against communism affect the U.S. (1946-1990)?

In my opinion, the main impact of the fight against communism was that it served to weaken the US in terms of its ideals. I think that the US had to retreat from its ideals a bit just as it is…

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• MATH

Answer the following word problem?As part of Black History Month in February, an artist is…

Now we have the dimensions of the side of the building given as 50 feet by 30 feet. The border will be uniformly placed around the central painting. Now let us assume that a fraction x of the total…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Administratively what is the difference between setting up universal health care and providing…

I see that you’ve tagged this with Amergov and so I assume you are talking about the difference in what the role of the government would be in these two scenarios. If so, the answer is that…

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• SCIENCE

If you were given the opportunity to clone yourself, would you allow scientists to complete this…

I do not think that I would do this. I do not see that there would be any purpose to it. I do not believe that cloning would make another actual me. It might make another person who is physically…

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• THINGS FALL APART

In Things Fall Apart, list four physical characteristics that separate Okonkwo’s appearance from…

In the beginning of the novel, Okonkwo is described in a variety of ways, his physical prowess is made much of, but he is also described as follows: “tall and huge, and his bushy eyebrows and wide…

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• THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

Would Tim O’Brien be considered a writer of psychological realism writer in The Things They Carried?

“Realism” is a very broad but useful term that can be applied to a wide range of literature. “Psychologica realism” should be, by definition, a sub-category of “realism.” I’ll do my best to explain…

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• WHERE ARE YOU GOING, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

Compare and contrast Connie of “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” with Queenie of “A…

While there is not as much character development of Queenie in John Updike’s “A & P” as there is of Connie of Joyce Carol Oates’s “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been,” both girls…

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• DRACULA

Is there any doubt in the reader’s mind that Dracula will be defeated in Dracula?

In my mind, there seems little doubt that Count Dracula will be defeated. The manner in which the battle is depicted with Dracula being on the side of insanity and evil, while the empiricists of…

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• PHYSICS

How does the following wire behave under tension?A piano wire made of steel is under tension. The…

The Young’s modulus of the wire is 200 x 10^9 N/m^2. Young’s modulus is tensile stress/ tensile strain. So the change in length would be dL/L for a force of 200 * 10^9 N applied over a…

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• THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE

Which dynamic character transforms from the time he is introduced until the conclusion of The Red…

The protagonist of the novel, Henry Fleming–“the Youth”–remains in constant transition throughout the course of The Red Badge of Courage. It is the story of Henry’s transformation from naive farm…

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