What is the "miracle" Nora waits for in "terror and hope"?
- “MASTER HAROLD” . . . AND THE BOYS
How does Fugard show racism in the play?
Hally Fugard, the seventeen-year-old son in the story, has been raised in the midst of apartheid South Africa. He’s been taught that nonwhites are inferior. The two black men in his life,…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
What is the “miracle” Nora waits for in “terror and hope”?
Nora is waiting for Helmer to defend her honor in the face of Torvald’s accusations in the letter. Sbe believed that it would have been a miracle if her husband protected her. …
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How does the title Of Mice and Men tie into the whole story and ideas of it?The title of the book…
A main theme of the book is the relative value of the lives of animals vs. humans (mice vs. men), and I believe the title is symbolic of this issue. Lenny likes to pet mice, and accidentally…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How did Ralph develop throughout the novel?How did Ralph change? Including his personality.
Ralph begins the novel a straightforward , sensible young man. He believes that structure and organization are key to their survival and rescue.As the novel progresses,, Ralph loses some of his…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Act II What is the purpose of the inclusion of the disagreement among the conspirators as…
Lightness and darkness are used as symbols throughout Shakespeare’s plays. The fact that the conspirators are meeting at three in the morning reflects their evil intentions. The disagreement…
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- MOBY DICK
Moby Dick features several characters who seem insane. How does insanity relate to this story?
In a very old but still relevant article titled, “A Theory of Moby Dick,” author William S. Gleim argues that for Ahab, “the only escape from the torture of consciousness, as he…
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- BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE
Are there any more parts to the book Blood and Chocolate?I remember back in High School when I…
You’re in luck! As near as I can discover, one additional “vampire” novel was penned after Krause’s first. It is called “The Silver Kiss” and is widely…
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- HAMLET
Can you let me know how nemesis overtook Claudius, Gertrude, Laertes and Hamlet?
I am not entirely sure what you mean by “nemesis” but one of the definitions is “something that a person cannot conquer or acheive”. If this is the case, then Claudius…
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- HAMLET
What happens to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and what is Horatio’s opinion of this action in Act…
Rosencratz and Gildenstern, intending to turn Hamlet in to be executed via a letter from Claudius, have been tricked by Hamlet; Hamlet has replaced Claudius’ letter with another…
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- HAMLET
To what extent is the end of the play dramatically satisfying in Act Five?
Act Five is sad, but dramatically satisfying:Claudius challenges to a fencing match and Hamlet agrees. Claudius smugly feels that he is the better swordsman, but wants to be sure that this…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In chapter one, what details exist to suggest that the beauty may be an illusion?
Although the boys are initially thrilled with their remote and tropical paradise, there are clues in the descriptions implanted by Golding that lets the reader know in subtle ways that all may not…
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- SHIZUKO’S DAUGHTER
What would be the climax in Shizuko’s Daughter?
The climax is the turning point in a story that usually occurs just before we know the outcome of the main conflict. The main conflict in this story is the struggle of the women in Japanese society…
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- A PASSAGE TO INDIA
Is friendship between the Indian & the British possible according to E.M Forter’s A Passage…
Forster suggests at the end of the novel that a friendship between a British and an Indian citizen can’t be endured. It can begin and develop to a certain point, but it can’t last. Aziz tells…
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- BEOWULF
Name three uncle-nephew relationships in the poem, and briefly describe how the two relatives…
The most significant uncle-nephew relationship is between Wiglaf and Beowulf; Wiglaf is Beowulf’s nephew.Wiglaf is the only one who defends Beowulf in his time of intense need. …
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What are the expectations of the characters? Help me please!can anyone tell me what…
Pip wishes to become a gentleman, aspiring to improve himself in order to feel worthy of Estella. He must be educated to reach his status as a gentleman. Pip also wants to be a moral and…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Can anyone help me start off my Great Expectations essay?the essay question is “to explore…
What is so great about enotes is we have all the information you need to write your essay. Go to the link below for complete details. I’ll give you a start and suggestions about how to proceed….
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- IN COLD BLOOD
Who played in the original movie In Cold Blood?I always thought that is was robert blake and eric…
The original 1967 version did feature Robert Blake. Eric Roberts was not in that one. There was a 1996 TV miniseries that did star Eric Roberts.
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are conflicts that Montag faced involving man vs. man, man vs. self, and man vs. nature?
The conflict is the struggle in the story that characters must deal with. You’ve named three of them; the other two are man vs. society and man vs. the unknown. Man vs. man is most obviously seen…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In the book “Lord of the Flies”, what is the beast?
At the end of the book, the beast is revealed to be the savagery inside of the boys. You could generalize this and apply it the savagery that lies below the surface of all humans. In the…
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- LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
Before the husband breaks the news, what three clues are there that this paticular evening is…
Three clues: 1. Patrick Maloney drains his first drink in one gulp which the wife notes as unusual. 2. He refuses to allow her to get him another drink (he makes a very strong 2nd…
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- THE NECKLACE
How do I find out what the climax of the story is?
The climax occurs at the end of the story, when Madame Forestier tells Mathilde that the lost necklace was actually a fake. Here is the exchange between the two women: You say that you bought a…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
What is the setting of the actual murder? Bring out the details which heighten the effect of…
The murder takes place deep within the catacombs, where the narrator lures the unsuspecting Fortunato, by telling his nemesis (we never know exactly what Fortunato has done to so…
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
What’s the summary of act 5 scene 2?
Summary: Oliver is so angry with Orlando that Orlando feels he’d better get out of there. Rosalind and Celia buy a flock of sheep and dress up like shepherds; they call themselves…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Chapter 3, what two groups with differing goals are emerging?
Ralph and Jack disagree over what’s most important to take care of right away. Ralph sees the need for organization and taking care of immediate needs, such as building huts. He’s frustrated…
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- THE GARDEN OF EDEN
Is there any way to find what was published of the 2nd half of The Garden of Eden? Only the first…
Part Two, as you say, exists only in fragments. I would suggest that for additional information you post a message to the Hemingway List-serv, a feature of the Hemingway Society. I have been a…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does the novel Animal Farm represent a “complete return?”
I assume that “complete return” means that from the beginning, when the animals (led by Old Major) become aware of their human oppression and seek to overthrow it. They are…
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- THE MAN TO SEND RAINCLOUDS
How does Silko use setting, characters, or plot to portray the theme of continuity and change in…
The setting, an Indian reservation in the Southwest, is an integral part of Silko’s story. The dryness and the cold serve to create the feeling of isolation which brings both problems…
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- SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
What do we learn about what counts as proper behavior, what counts as improper behavior? In…
Because Austen very clearly presents Elinor as the respectable heroine of the novel, she also becomes the model for proper behavior in this time period. Marianne is the opposite, and often…
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- SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
What are some examples of Austen’s use of satire?
Satire is a “literary mode based on criticism of people and society through ridicule. The satirist aims to reduce the practices attacked by laughing scornfully at them–and being witty enough to…
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- THE BROWNING VERSION
Why would you teach The Browning Version and which would be the aims of teaching it?
This play is an excellent example of several themes. You could take one or more of the themes and use them to compare or contrast to the themes of another piece of literature, or use other…
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- THE MIRACLE WORKER
What did Ms Sullivan mean when she claimed that Helen had language if she was referring to…
Language is the ability to communicate. Helen can communicate her feelings, but only in an undisciplined manner, such as throwing a fit. What Helen doesn’t have is the ability to express the…
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- SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
What are the different value systems in this novel? Who holds which ones? To what…
The value systems in this novel involve the ideas of sense or practicality, romantic sensibility, and social status. Practicality is exemplified by the heroine of the novel, Elinor. She…
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- EVERYDAY USE
In a paragraph what character changed at the end of this story.
Mrs. Johnson, the narrator, changes at the end of the story. Her daughter, Dee, comes home from college with her boyfriend. Dee has taken a new African name in her attempt to discover her African…
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- CAT’S EYE
In Margaret Atwood’s Cat’s Eye, what are Elaine’s traumatic experiences? Was she traumatized by…
At the age of eight, Elaine moves to Toronto where she is mercilessly picked on by other girls, effectively ruining her self-esteem. As a result, she begins to develop…
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- 1984
The betrayal of the family bond is a chief theme in 1984. Winston fears parents because he does not want to be turned into the “Thought Police” for his subversive views. “No one dares…
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- HAMLET
What differences are brought out between the characters of Hamlet and Claudius in Act one, scene 4?
In this scene, we learn about Claudius’ character from the conversation Hamlet has with his friend, Horatio. Horatio has brought Hamlet along with him in the dead of night in order that…
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- DANTE’S INFERNO
What are some examples of symbolic retribution in Dante’s The Inferno?
Oh, there are many!! All of the nine circles of hell are symbolic of divine retribution for earthly sins. (Picture a funnel, with the widest circle at the top, and the smallest at the…
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- BARN BURNING
Could you analyze Abner Snopes (character) in an understanding way up to his background, his…
Abner Snopes is an insecure man at war with society, especially those he sees superior to him in some way. His vicious behavior suggests he lacks any self-confidence, so he rejects and brutalizes…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How is Piggy indirectly responsible for the blowing of the conch?
In Chapter 1, Ralph and Piggy discover the large conch shell on the beach. Piggy realizes they could use it as a kind of trumpet to find the other boys. He has Ralph blow through the shell, and…
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- LES MISÉRABLES
Examine the morality of M. Thenardier and M. Javert.
There is a thorough character anaylsis here at Enotes. Here is an excerpt on both Thenardier and Javert that speaks to their morality (or lack thereof). I have “bolded” the parts that…
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- MACBETH
If you had to make a resume for Macbeth, what would it consist of and what would it look…
What a fun assignment! Look at Macbeth’s characteristics and actions that tell you about him, and then consider how this would apply to the parts of a resume. We usually include a person’s…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
While at Governor Bellingham’s mansion, who supports Hester in her pleas to keep Pearl and by…
This would be Dimmesdale and the argument takes place in Chapter Eight, “The Elf Child and the Minister.” Governor Bellingham (who is based on a real person, btw) wants to take Pearl away…
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- THE BROWNING VERSION
How would you use THE BROWNING VERSION and the eternal love triangle in your teaching career?
There are several excellent suggestions in the Enotes page, “Topics for Futher Study,” excerpted here: 1)Compare and contrast Andrew Crocker-Harris with Willy Loman from Arthur Miller’s Death of…
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- HAMLET
Why does Shakespeare attempt to create sympathy for Claudius in Act three (Scene three)?
Rather than create a work that portrays a simplistic good guy/bad guy scenario, Shakespeare presents this scene where a Claudius is struggling with the effects of his murderous act. It’s a…
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- HAMLET
What reason does the queen have for thinking Hamlet mad and beliving him to be sane?
Act III Scene 4 where Hamlet confronts the Queen is a perfect example of why the Gertrude could consider Hamlet made or sane. He presents very lucid and convicting thoughts regarding his…
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- HAMLET
What are the reasons for considering that the murder of Polonius is the turning point of the play…
Hamlet has been hesitant in carrying out his revenge against Claudius, putting it off until he can know for sure that Claudius is guilty. He accidentally kills Polonius, making Hamlet feel God…
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- MACBETH
Why was Macbeth persuaded by his wife?
Macbeth is persuaded for a few reasons. First of all, he is tempted by his own ambitions to become king so her persuasion is easily effective. She’s convincing him to do something that…
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- HAMLET
What did Hamlet say to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern after he discovered they were spying on…
“Will you play upon this pipe?…You would play upon me, you would seem to know my stops” (Act III, scene ii).(Quote found in A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, by James Shapiro -…
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- A WRINKLE IN TIME
What grade level could a lesson plan be made for A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle?
I have used the Enotes Wrinkle in Time lesson plan in a 7th grade reading class. It could be adapted for use in a variety of levels, from an advanced 5th grade reading class to a 9th grade English…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
A modern reader feels more pity than fear for Frankenstein’s monster. To what extent do you…
You are absolutely right, at least in my opinion, that the modern reader feels more pity that fear for Frankenstein’s monster. Think about it; how do we treat those who are different today?…
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