What is the role of fate in Oedipus Rex?
- LAW AND POLITICS
Does the WTO control tariffs? I just read an article where South Africa put a 10% tariff on…
You are right to say that South Africa imposed a 10% tariff on steel because that is what they are allowed to do by the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO rules allow 10% tariffs. However, South…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Would this be a good thesis statement? In the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Harper Lee uses the…
You have a great start to a strong thesis statement here, but let’s clean things up a bit. It looks like you have been tasked with writing a literary analysis paper. Your thesis is a good…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Can you discuss a theme or themes from Chapters 6,7, and 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
One main theme that emerges from this portion of To Kill a Mockingbird is the idea that people are not always what they seem. Earlier in the text, Scout and Jem describe their neighbor, Boo…
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- HISTORY
Who won the Spanish-American War?
The United States quite easily won the Spanish-American War. The war was fought on essentially two fronts, the Philippines and the Caribbean. In the Philippines, the modern United States navy…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill A Mockingbird, what are some insightful inferences from quotes that use…
About six pages in to Chapter 8, Miss Maudie’s house is on fire. Scout, as narrator, mentions how the “fire silently devoured” the house. Fire does in fact seem to eat/devour what it burns, but the…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
What are some quotes on the setting of “The Gift of the Magi” that show how both characters in…
In The Gift of the Magi, Della and Jim Young live in a furnished apartment, which they pay $8 a week in rent for. When Della “flop[s] down on the shabby little couch” at the beginning of the…
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- THE SIGNAL-MAN
How could a Marxist critique be applied to “The Signal-Man”?
According to Washington State University, to apply a Marxist critique to literature, it is necessary to keep in mind “issues of power and money” and to look for instances of oppression in the text….
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- THE RAVEN
What is important about the title in Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”? Why did the author use…
The symbolism associated with ravens makes the title to Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” appropriate. In many European countries, the raven is a symbol of grief, sadness, or death. This alone…
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- HISTORY
How did the election of 1868 impact Reconstruction?
The election of 1868 impacted Reconstruction significantly. This was the first presidential election since the Civil War ended. When the Republicans won this election, it signaled that the American…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Does Tom stand a chance in court or is his fate sealed in To Kill a Mockingbird?
One could argue that Tom Robinson has a small chance of being acquitted. As Atticus says, “You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” (Lee 149) Tom Robinson has several things in his favor throughout…
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- HISTORY
Why did the United States stay neutral in the beginning of World War I? What are some events…
When World War I began, the United States was neutral. However, eventually the United States joined the war on the side of the Allies. There were reasons for both of these positions. When World War…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the events of Chapter 10 help to change the children’s perception of…
Chapter 10 in To Kill a Mockingbird is dedicated to showing how Jem and Scout view their father, Atticus. At the beginning of the chapter, Scout complains that her father is nothing like her…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Why does Steinbeck use animal imagery when George described Lennie as a bull?
Steinbeck’s use of animal imagery through George describing Lennie “as strong as a bull” represents both a stylistic element and an aspect of Lennie’s characterization. In the novella, animals…
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- GO SET A WATCHMAN
Looking at Harper Lee’s characterization of Scout in both the novels To Kill a Mockingbird and Go…
As Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird progresses, protagonist Jean Louise Finch, nicknamed Scout, matures into a very understanding person who rejects prejudiced and racist views. Due to her…
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- THE GIVER
What happens at the Ceremony of Two in The Giver?
The answer to this is that we simply do not know what happens at the Ceremony of Two in The Giver. Some of the ceremonies are described in the book, but others are not. The Ceremony of Two is one…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the relationship between Scout, Jem, and Atticus like?
Scout and Jem have a very unique relationship with their father. He is a widower, and he works as a lawyer, so the time he spends with them is often in the evenings around and after dinner. As a…
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- HISTORY
Why was Julius Caesar was murdered?
Julius Caesar was murdered on March 15, 44 BC by a group of Roman senators who believed he was a tyrant and planned to overthrow the Senate. At this time, Rome was a republic, but this group of…
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- HISTORY
Why did Vikings settle in England?
Between 800 and 1150, around 200,000 Vikings left their homes in Scandinavia and settled in various countries across the world. According to historical records, the first Vikings arrived in England…
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- SCIENCE
Explain the roles of enzymes in biochemical equations under the following headings: 1. Diagnosis…
Enzymes are proteins produced by cells which catalyze biochemical reactions. The uses of enzymes are many and varied. Some examples are below. 1. Diagnosis of HPV The initial diagnosis of HPV may…
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- SCIENCE
Which objects have gravitational fields?
Scientifically speaking, any object with mass will exert a gravitational field. The classical equation for gravity is given below: F = G(m1m2)/r^2 where F is the gravitational force, G is a…
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- JOHN MCPHEE
What does John McPhee tell his readers about being human in “Under The Snow?”
In “Under The Snow,” John McPhee illustrates how his sensitivity to his own humanity is amplified through his experiences in ursine (relating to bears) management. In the story, he administers…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
On what page in the book do they say what the love nest looks like?
I am assuming your question refers to the apartment that Tom Buchanan has provided for himself and Myrtle Wilson in New York. I have the Scribner edition of the novel, and this description appears…
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- ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Discuss the iceberg principle in Hemingway’s writing.
Hemingway believed in showing only what was going on with the fewest and simplest words possible to do it. He doesn’t explain why his characters make the choices they do. He simply presents the…
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- SCIENCE
A and B are parallel long straight wires in a vacuum 2.3cm apart. Wire A and wire B carry an…
- a) The wire A exerts a force on wire B because electric current in wire A creates magnetic field around the wire. Since there is electric current (moving electric charges) in wire B as well, the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the major effects of corruption?
Most scholars agree that all of the major impacts of corruption are negative. Corruption makes economic growth more difficult, increases inequality, and makes it harder for true democracy to…
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- LANGSTON HUGHES
In Langston Hughes’ story “Berry,” how is Berry treated?
In Langston Hughes’s short story “Berry,” the African-American boy named Milberry Jones, called Berry for short, is instantly treated like an “other” the moment he arrives to work in the kitchen at…
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- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Can you briefly explain Benjamin Franklin’s “Speech in the Convention” in terms of meaning and…
Franklin readily admits that he doesn’t agree with everything that’s in the Constitution, although he doesn’t say which bits he disagrees with. He says that in the wisdom of his old age, he has…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
What kind of life do Jim and Della live in “The Gift of Magi”?
Jim earns only twenty dollars a week, and their flat costs eight dollars a week. They must lead very quiet lives. But, at this point in their young married lives at least, they are still very much…
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- THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
How can I write a letter from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde?
Before writing the letter it would be important to choose the point in the story where Dr. Jekyll is writing to Mr. Hyde. Jekyll’s feelings about Hyde change over the course of the story, so his…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Explain the quote, “You are a man to be respected.”
That specific line of text does not exist in Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado.” There are some lines of text that get close. “Come,” I said, with decision, “we will go back;…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
In the Langston Hughes story “Thank You, M’am,” how does the culture of the the characters affect…
“Thank You, M’am,” by Langston Hughes, tells the story of a boy named Roger who attempts to steal a purse from a tough but kind woman named Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. A person’s culture…
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- BUSINESS
Why is globalization good or not good for a business?
Depending on the type of business, globalization can serve as an asset for change or as a hindrance that may turn out to be a very huge investment that may not be needed. This is because…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is Mrs. Dubose’s point of view when Jem comes to visit?
In chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose displays her habit of yelling at Jem and Scout when they pass her house each day. She usually tells them how their behavior disgraces the name of Finch, but when she…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Why do people like capitalism?
There probably is no such thing as a purely capitalistic economy because even the most capitalistic of economies is subject to some governmental regulation. But people who like capitalism like it…
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- RULES OF THE GAME
What life skills, regarding achieving success, can be learned from the story?
This story teaches us a number of life lessons about success. First, this story teaches us that rules are important. In other words, we need to learn the rules well enough to play the game….
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- HISTORY
What happened in the French and Indian War?
The French and Indian War was a very significant event. In this war, the French and most Native American tribes were fighting Great Britain. In the beginning of the war, the French did very well as…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What does Hester represent as an allegory? Why does Hawthorne use Hester in this manner?
An allegory is a story in which the characters or events stand for something other than what appears in the story itself. As such, an allegory functions on at least two levels; it is the story…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What examples would you use to support the argument that the legislative and the executive…
America’s democracy is composed of three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The idea is for these individual branches to check each other’s power, preventing one from becoming too…
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- RULES OF THE GAME
How does Waverly dress for competitions?
This is a good question. At first, we don’t know how Waverly dressed for competitions. However, when she got better and her mother saw the potential in her, she wore special clothing that her…
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- MACBETH
What was the Elizabethan belief in natural order?
The Elizabethans believed that God had ordered the organisms in the world into a hierarchy called “The Great Chain of Being.” Visually, this “chain” is most often illustrated as a ladder with God…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What has occurred between John Proctor and Abigail Williams before the time the play is set?
Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, is set during the Salem Witch Trials and contains fictional and embellished events and characters, including John Proctor and Abigail Williams. In Act I, Scene…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
How does Dickens present ideas about the social divide in “A Christmas Carol”?
Dickens really does this through his contrast of socioeconomic classes. In several instances in the story we see the wealthy and the poor and how their worlds relate to one another or affect one…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How one can characterize the relationship between Boo Radley and the kids (Scout, Jem, Dill)?
It would be tempting to characterize Boo’s relationship with the kids as one of a person seeking friends as equals. After all, the gifts that Boo gave in the tree knot are consistent with what…
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- THE SNIPER
What details does the writer include to make the sniper more realistic?
In “The Sniper,” the use of physical details makes the titular character more realistic. O’Flaherty uses physical details to help the reader envision the sniper. The opening description of the…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
How did women behave in Shakespeare’s time?
Well, there’s no clear answer here. It’s difficult to track how women behaved in Shakespeare’s day, but we know that women from wealthier families were often subjected to arranged marriages and…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What quotes could be used to support the position of Hester Prynne as a heroine?
A heroine is a female character of notable courage and noble qualities. She often inspires sympathy from readers. Her introduction in this novel immediately begins to establish Hester Prynne as…
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- SCIENCE
Hydro energy is the energy inherent to moving water. More specifically, hydro energy or hydropower is used in the context of electricity generated from water. In the simplest terms, dams are built…
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- SCIENCE
What would make a cruise line want to illegally dump waste into the ocean?
This question can be answered with one word: money. When a boat is at sea, it obviously does not have access to plumbing (both fresh water and sewage waste). Therefore, all fresh water needed for…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm by George Orwell, who are the humans, and what do they do on the farm?
The humans on Manor Farm in Animal Farm by George Orwell were Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their four workmen. They took care of the farm. Mr. Jones and his men plowed and planted, bred animals to sell…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What is the role of fate in Oedipus Rex?
Fate drives the plot of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. In the play, Laius, the father of Oedipus, has offended the gods by violating the laws of hospitality in a particularly gruesome fashion. In…
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