What is the relevance of the displacement defense mechanism to pastoral counseling?
- HATCHET
In Hatchet, sometimes Brian’s thoughts go back to an earlier time, when he was with his mother….
In Hatchet, the “breaks” in Brian’s narrative help to enhance his characterization. Brian’s narrative is more than just a survival story in the wilderness. There is an emotional undercurrent that…
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- HAMLET
What are some quotes from Hamlet that prove Hamlet and Ophelia’s love for one another?
When Hamlet learns that Ophelia has died and that it is her grave that the gravedigger he’s been bantering with is digging, he clearly feels great grief. When Laertes, her brother, jumps into her…
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- HAMLET
What are some quotes from Hamlet that proved Hamlet and Ophelia’s love for one another?
Ophelia’s lamentations when she believes that Hamlet has truly gone mad help to show how much she loved him. After Hamlet insults her over and over again, implying that she’s a whore, that she…
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- THE NAMESAKE
In The Namesake, how does Gogol’s definition of home change throughout the novel?
Gogol finds that he cannot be comfortable as an individual with a stable and acceptable identity while living “in between” cultures, with a Russian first name, with a Bengali family outside of…
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- HAMLET
Does Hamlet see Claudius as a fatherly figure and is this one reason that he delays killing him…
No, Hamlet definitely does not see Claudius as a father figure, and he doesn’t mean to delay his revenge for so long. Although Gertrude wants Hamlet to think of Claudius as a father, he does not….
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- ARABY
Compare and contrast John Updike’s story “A&P” and James Joyce’s story “Araby.”
“A&P” and “Araby” have a similar plot: we have a first-person narrator, a young teenage boy, describing a particular encounter with a highly attractive and desirable teenage girl; the boy has…
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- SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER
In Chapter 10 of Bette Greene’s novel Summer of My German Soldier, why does Patty’s father beat…
In Bette Greene’s novel Summer of My German Soldier, the story of the relationship between an innocent 12-year-old Jewish girl and the escaped German prisoner-of-war she hides, Patty is a…
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- INTO THE WILD
For an essay, I have to pick an epigraph from Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, which best explains…
Krakauer has a number of reasons to write Into the Wild. In the Author’s Note in the Anchor Books edition, Krakauer lists a few: he is interested in the “grip wilderness has on the American…
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- HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
What is a close reading of Henry Longfellow’s “A Gleam of Sunshine”?
Henry Longfellow’s “A Gleam of Sunshine” is a poem consisting of fourteen four-line stanzas written in what is called “common” or “hymn” meter. The lines alternate between iambic tetrameter and…
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- THE ODYSSEY
How does the Odyssey demonstrate that although life can be difficult, the end result is worth the…
You have rightly recognized that the Odyssey can be viewed as metaphor for the journey of life. Odysseus faced a daunting (and very dangerous), ten-year journey home to his wife, Penelope, and son,…
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- HAMLET
How and why do William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet speak to us today in a strong…
Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet are two of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. Both have gripping plots, poetic language, and memorable characters. Romeo and Juliet is the famous tale of “A pair of…
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- HAMLET
How does Shakespeare portray Hamlet’s character?
Hey there! So for this assignment, I think it would be wise to emphasize diction, particularly because word choice is one of the leading reasons behind Shakespeare’s continued relevance. The choice…
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- SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER
In Summer Of My German Soldier, why does Patty lie about what Anton Reiker bought?
In the story, Patty lies about what Anton Reiker bought because she wants to protect him. When the FBI agents question her, she tells them that the only things Anton bought were a ‘sharpener,…
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- THE SLAVE DANCER
Why is Stout smiling at the end of chapter 3 of The Slave Dancer?
Great question! In The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox, Stout smiles at the end of chapter three. Although this might seem like an ordinary reaction, the context illustrates that this smile represents…
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- REFERENCE
SMART is an acronym used in the formation of goals. A goal is an ambition or desired result. SMART goals are used by businesses and school districts or teachers. SMART goals are often used during…
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- OZYMANDIAS
What is your impression of Ozymandias as a king?
As described in the poem, Ozymandias was a tyrant who did not even make a pretense of caring about the needs of his people. His facial expression, his hand, his heart, and his voice all point to…
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- IN COLD BLOOD
This passage in In Cold Blood precedes the story: “Men, our brothers, who live after us, Do…
Among the reasons so many were shocked and affected by the murder of the Clutter family was that the crime seemed to be meaningless and without motive. In the 1950s, the idea that a person or…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Chapter 23 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Jem’s argument about there being…
In Chapter 23 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout grows extremely upset when Aunt Alexandra denies Scout permission to play with Walter Cunningham, Jr.; Aunt Alexandra even goes so far as…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
The theatrical appeal of Twelfth Night depends primarily on Shakespeare’s dramatic presentation…
There are a couple of different things going on with this question. First of all it is asking about the play’s theatrical appeal, so it’s important to understand what is meant by this. What makes…
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- BUSINESS
What are three stakeholder groups who might lose from the building of the factory? The XYZ… 1 image
1.) Local competitors: As the XYZ Corporation is a large multinational business that produces similar goods to local businesses in the area, these smaller local businesses may find it extremely…
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- SCIENCE
How would the boiling point change if the atmospheric pressure increases or decreases?
One can think of boiling point as the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the pressure exerted by the fluid above it (which we normally term as the atmospheric…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How do the three branches of the U.S. government impact healthcare today?
It is not usual for all three branches of the federal government to impact health care in important ways. However, in recent years, all three branches have. This is because of the continuing…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Explain how the tragedy in Romeo and Juliet is due to a combination of characters’ tragic flaws…
The events of Romeo and Juliet indeed result from bad luck and characters’ tragic flaws. Both Romeo and Juliet are young, impetuous, and passionate. Friar Laurence warns them that “violent…
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- HISTORY
What was the Ottoman threat to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire?
The Ottoman Empire represented a political, economic, and cultural threat to Austria-Hungary. The rivalry between the two powers originated in the Sixteenth Century when the Ottoman-Habsburg War…
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- SCIENCE
Is there always the same amount of nitrogen and carbon in the world?
Yes, the total amount of nitrogen and carbon in this world (on planet Earth) is fixed. However, this amount may be in various chemical forms and/or in different spheres of our planet. The global…
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- OZYMANDIAS
What is the moral or the lesson of “Ozymandias”?
A moral of a story or work of literature is a lesson that the reader can take away regarding what is right, prudent, or good. In Percy Bysshe Shelley’s sonnet “Ozymandias,” we can take several…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is the best and most unique essay topic relating to The Great Gatsby and why?
The Great Gatsby is taught so frequently in academic settings that it may seem impossible to come up with a fresh take on it. But the novel is such a rich work of literature that there are nearly…
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- HISTORY
Who were the people over whom Montezuma of the Aztecs ruled?
You’ve actually answered your own question: Montezuma ruled over the Aztec Empire. There were actually two Montezumas; during the reign of the first, the Empire’s Triple Alliance was…
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- HISTORY
Montezuma II was the Tlatoani of the city of Tenochtitlan (modern day Mexico City), the capital of the Aztec Empire (or the Triple Alliance). He reigned during the initial contact between Europeans…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
How is humor created in Act I scene ii of The Merchant of Venice?
Act I, scene ii of The Merchant of Venice, introduces the audience to Portia. The audience will come to appreciate Portia’s keen intellect and dry sense of humor. She is weighed down by the…
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- SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND OF EXPERIENCE
What literary devices are there in “Spring” by William Blake?
Blake uses a refrain at the end of each stanza. A refrain is phrase that is repeated in a poem, prayer, or song. Repeating the phrase “Merrily, merrily to welcome in the year” helps to emphasize…
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- HISTORY
What were the goals of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
The Sepoy Mutiny (Indian Rebellion of 1857) was essentially the birth of Indian nationalism and the protest of Indian rule. The major goal of the uprising was to prevent the assimilation of…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
How can Louise Mallard from “The Story of an Hour” show empathy for Jeremiah Anderson from “The…
In “The Story of an Hour,” Louise is under the impression that her husband has died. She is initially consumed with grief. But this is temporary. She is then overcome with the joy of being free….
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- THE STORY OF MY LIFE
What would be a main character sketch of Helen Keller from The Story of My Life?
Helen Keller was a woman who accomplished much in her life. She wrote her autobiography, The Story of My Life, which detailed her experiences from infancy to her early twenties. When Helen was a…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What factors are responsible for the tragedy of Oedipus the King ?
By definition, a tragedy is a play in which a hero experiences a tragic fall from a high position, typically as the result of a flaw within himself. The hero starts out as basically a good…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
What is an example of foreshadowing in “The Open Window” by Saki?
Twice, before she tells Framton the story about Mr. Sappleton and his two brothers-in-law, the narrator describes Vera as “self-possessed.” This means that she is confident and able to control her…
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- LITERATURE
Do you think Shylock deserves the treatment given to him in the trial scene in The Merchant of…
You could go either way in your answer to this question. It does not matter if you think yes or no. What matters is that you back up your position with reasons and evidence from the text. You…
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- THE BLACK CAT
In “The Black Cat,” is the suffering of the narrator related to superstition about the cat or…
It depends on how you interpret the story, which is one of the interesting things about Poe’s stories and poems: they can have different meanings for every reader. Personally, I tend to favor the…
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- LITERATURE
I have a question: do you think that knowing about history is important ? Why or why not ? I…
As the American philosopher George Santayana wrote, “those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This quote explains in a nutshell why knowing history is so important: We need…
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- SCIENCE
DNA replication begins when the enzyme helicase separates the two strands in a small section of the DNA molecule. The strands are kept separated during the replication process by the binding of…
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- SCIENCE
Which sedimentary rock is formed in calm, warm seas from the hard remains of corals and mollusks?…
Limestone is formed in the calm, warm seas from the hard remains of corals and mollusks, among other marine organisms. Limestone is a sedimentary rock and consists mainly of calcium carbonate…
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- SCIENCE
Light does not “move” in waves. Light IS an electromagnetic wave, or electromagnetic radiation, which is created by the changing electric and magnetic fields. These, in turn, can be created by…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
Do you feel pity for any of the characters in the story “The Story of an Hour”? Which ones, and…
Yes, I actually pity both Mr. and Mrs. Mallard because neither of them has the life that they want, and they both want reasonable lives. Mr. Mallard wants, I assume, a wife that loves him as much…
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- THE STORY OF MY LIFE
Character sketch of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell.
Helen Keller’s parents sought help from Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, who was famous for inventing the telephone. He had family members who were deaf, so he had sympathy for Helen’s plight. In her…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In the play, Julius Caesar, where was Caesar stabbed and where did Brutus and Antony deliver…
Caesar was stabbed in the senate-house. All the senators had gathered there to hear his address and also to petition him for a number of different causes. The vain and arrogant general had been…
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- SAKI
What is the theme of “Fur” by Saki?
One reigning theme in “Fur” is friendship vs. convenience, among many other themes that could be extrapolated from the tale. In this story, two women who are friends, Eleanor and Suzanne, are…
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- HOLES
Does the actuality of Camp Green Lake live up to its name?
No, Camp Green Lake does not live up to its name in the present day. The name is ironic, the opposite of what actually faces the boys, like Zero, when they arrive at this remote locale. The name…
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- GREEK DRAMA
What would be an interesting subject for a Greek tragedy that follows all the rules, with the…
This is an interesting project. In addition to the three requirements in your inquiry, a “Greek tragedy” must also have a protagonist who falls from a high place, due to his/her tragic flaw,…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How could the relationship between Piggy and Simon be described?
Although Piggy and Simon both display similar character traits, they do not share a mutual respect for one another. Both characters support Ralph and value civilization, but like the other boys on…
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- RELIGION
What is the relevance of the displacement defense mechanism to pastoral counseling?
A good counselor doesn’t explain a lot or offer a lot of solutions. Instead, she helps a person work through their own problems and come to their own conclusions. The client is the one engaged in…
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