What is the significance of the opening/ closing scene in the novel Frankenstein?
- LITERATURE
Reflect on this quote: “Only who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly.”Reflect on this…
To me, this is a very true statement. It is very much like the adage that “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” The idea behind both sayings is that if you do not try big things, you cannot achieve…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What is the significance of the opening/ closing scene in the novel Frankenstein?
The beginning and end of this novel are in the form of letters from a young explorer, Robert Walton, to his sister Margaret. Walton has secured a ship and hired a crew for a voyage to the North…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
How does the satire in “The Devil and Tom Walker” apply to all humanity?
If you read this short story with an eye to the satirical and ironic statements, you can answer this question. These statements get at the heart of the story and the theme. For example, right in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Jem, Scout and Dill are all young people who learn from people and events around them. How does…
It is true that author Harper Lee allows the children to grow as they learn from the people and events around them. Occasionally, Jem and Scout need a little added explanation from father Atticus,…
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- LITERATURE
What cheif characteristic of mead is described in the riddle Honey-mead ?
The most famous Anglo-Saxon riddle having to do with mead, the honey-based beverage of the period, is the one to which you’re referring, I’m sure. Once the honey is brought down from the mountain…
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- SCIENCE
What causes birthmarks, and why are some darker than others?
There are two different kinds of birthmarks: vascular birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. There are many kinds of vascular birthmarks and they are related to abnormal proliferations of blood…
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- THE GIVER
Why does Jonas claim that “it isn’t fair that nothing has color” in Lois Lowry’s The Giver?
Here is what I think is going on here — he is worried about being unable to choose. What bothers Jonas right now is that people are not able to choose because they do not know about colors. He…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What do Jem and Scout learn about respect for the individual from the other characters in To Kill…
Wow–this is a loaded question. Here’s some info to help you get started. Boo Radley–the children spend much of Part 1 of the novel obsessing over Boo and trying to get a look at him,…
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- SCIENCE
What happens to the nervous system when a person has a drug induced coma?
The nervous system’s, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) are still functional during a pharmacological induced coma but the person is sedated. Drug induced…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
I’m suppose to write a character analysis essay on Rose of Sharon. I don’t recall quotes that…
I think that when we are looking at how Rose of Sharon changed, the ending is where we have to start. In feeding the man in the barn with her own breastmilk, she has become the maternal figure…
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- THE SEAFARER
What Christian element is emphasized in “The Seafarer”?
The second part of “The Seafarer” contains many references to the speaker’s relationship with god. God is an entity to be feared. He is the Creator: He turns the earth, He set it swinging firmly…
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- LIFE OF PI
Where do they end up finding Richard Parker in Life of Pi?
Richard Parker is actually a 450 pound, male Bengal tiger who escaped the sinking of the ship. Pi helped the tiger climb on board the lifeboat, knowing that man and tiger won’t necessarily…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
What aspects of Diamond’s evidence in Guns, Germs, and Steel do lay readers have to take on faith?
Unless readers are expert in all of the fields Diamond discusses, they must take essentially all of his arguments on faith. For example, most readers of this book do not have any independent…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
What are the differences and similarities between Lily from Secret Life of Bees and Scout from To…
This is a pretty good question to me. I believe that if I were to look at things that are different I would say the following. Lily is from an abusive environment. She accidentally killed her…
- LAW AND POLITICS
I’m a landlord in Louisiana & suspect that my tenants may be letting freon out of the a/c…
In your situation the video camera/surveillance would be placed in a public area on the side of the building, yes, you can do this without any express consent given. Privacy matters boil down to…
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- REFERENCE
What are some applications for Excel workbooks and worksheets?
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- MATH
f(x) = (x+5)*lnx Find f'(x) First let us assume that: f(x) = u*v such that: u= x+5 ==> u’ = 1 v = ln x ==> v’ = 1/x By definition: f'(x) = u’v + uv’ = 1*lnx + (x+5)*(1/x) =…
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- MATH
Given f(x) and g(x), please find (fog)(X) and (gof)(x) f(x) = 2x g(x) = x+3
f(x) = 2x g(x) = x + 3 First let us find (fog)(x) (fog)(x) = f(g(x) = f(x+3) = 2(x+3) = 2x + 6 ==> (fog)(x) = 2x + 6 Now let us find (gof)(x): (gof)(x)…
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- MATH
l 2x – 3 l < 5 Let us rewrite: ==> (2x -3 ) < 5 OR -(2x -3) < 5 Or we could write: -5 < 2x – 3 < 5 Now add 3 to all sides: ==> -2 < 2x < 8 Now divide by 2: ==>…
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- MATH
log 2x – log (x+4) = log 5 We know that log a – log b = log a/b ==> log 2x/(x+4) = log5 ==? 2x/(x+4) = 5 Multiply by (x+4): ==> 2x = 5*(x+4) ==> 2x = 5x + 20 ==> 3x = -20 ==> x = -20/3
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- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
In the story “Through the Tunnel” what effect does the climax have on any of the conflicts in the…
At the end of “Through the Tunnel,” Jerry accomplishes what he has set out to accomplish: he travels through the underwater tunnel he discovered after seeing the older, native boys swim through it….
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- THE CATBIRD SEAT
What are the similarities between “The Catbird Seat” and “A Jury of Her Peers”?
Irony is device shared by both of these short stories. In both stories, the extent of the irony is not revealed until the end. In The Catbird Seat, we realize at the end that Mr. Martin has…
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- MATH
Please solve for x. ln(x+2) – ln(3x + 1) = 4
ln (x+2) – ln (3x+1) = 4 We know that ln a – ln b = ln a/b ==> ln (x+2)/(3x+1) = 4 ==> (x+2)/(3x+1) = e^4 ==> x+2 = (3x+1)*e^4 ==> x+2 = 3(e^4)x + 3^4 ==> 3(e^4)x – x = e^4 – 2…
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- MATH
x – 3 y = -8 2x + y = 3 slove x and y
x – 3y = -8 ……..(1) 2x + y = 3 ………(2) Using th elimination method, multiply (2) by 3 and add to (2): ==> 7x = 1 ==> x = 1/7 Now to calculate y value, substitute in (2): 2x + y = 3…
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- GRAMMAR
What is the difference between using ‘a’ or ‘an’?
In terms of how you use them in a sentence, there is no difference between these two words. They are both indefinite articles that are used to refer to something that is not already known to the…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
What happens to Don John at the end of Much Ado About Nothing?
The answer is that we do not really know what is going to happen to Don John after the play ends. All we really know is that he is in trouble. At the end of Act V, Scene 4, we know that John has…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How would you sum up Juliet’s personality in Romeo and Juliet?
Naturally, I think that your impression of Juliet is going to be critical in forming your writing about her character. In the end, it’s what you feel about Juliet that is going to drive this…
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- HISTORY
what was a convivium?how did it reflect social status?
i think this will help: (ecology) A geographically isolated population of a species that shows differentiation from other populations of the same species; becomes a subspecies or ecotype A…
- CLOUD ATLAS
Why does author David Mitchell change and twist his narration technique in his book Cloud Atlas?
Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas is an excursion through time and outcomes. Mitchell changes his style as times and settings change so that the narrative is appropriately adjusted. For instance, Mitchell…
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- SCIENCE
What causes a infant to have congential chloride diarrhea?
Congenital chloride diarrhea is very rare. When an infant is born with this it means that the infant does not absorb electrolytes properly, especially chloride. The baby can actually show symptoms…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How is Abigail Williams a hypocrite in The Crucible?When she says “I want the light of God, I…
You are absolutely correct in your assertions. Your analysis is dead on because Abigail is invoking the name of the God or the divine to advance her own personal agenda. Her claims of witchcraft…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How are Samuel Parris, Thomas Putnam, John Hale, and Rebecca Nurse linked with the idea of…
Each character features a different relationship to authority in the play. For example, Parris and Putnam represent the desire to consolidate authority into hunting for witches and diverting from…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Chapter 25-26 of Great Expectations, How does Walworth reflect Wemmick’s personality?Where can…
Pip first visits Wemmick’s house in Chapter 25. Though Pip sees Wemmick as a strict, all-business worker in Jaggers’s office, Pip sees an entirely different side of Wemmick when he visits…
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- SCIENCE
What is fractional distillation of petrol?
Petroleum is mixture of hydrocarbon molecules. The molecules are of different sizes and have a different number of carbon atoms. The smaller molecules have fewer number of carbon atoms and have…
- PARADISE LOST
hero of paradise lostwho is the hero oh milton’s paradise lost?give arguments in support of your…
I think mankind is supposed to be the hero. I know Adam and Eve don’t exactly represent the typical epic heroes, nor do they possess all the qualities of epic heroes – but in the end, they are…
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- BUSINESS
Recommend new business strategies and plans for British Airways to attract new clients.
There are a variety of ways to approach this. I think that any suggestion should be prefaced by the fact that the entire airline sector is enduring some level of economic hurt. The recent…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
In literature? I think the word you are looking for is “hyperbole.” But actually, it is probably found more often in every day speech than in books. This falls under the “figure of speech”…
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- THE BOOK THIEF
What does Markus Zusak point out about the war in The Book Thief?
The novel The Book Thief was a very good way for Markus Zusak to take characters others than Jewish people and to show the good side of the characters as they pertained to the war. Initially I…
- SCIENCE
If the neurotransmitters were not received by the receptors, what would happen?
What would physically happen in the body depends on what neurotransmitter is not being received by what neuron. Simply speaking that neuron just wouldn’t fire – sometimes this can be a good thing,…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, what are significant quotes that explain or describe Slim?
I think that you can find ten descriptions given how Steinbeck demonstrates a reverence for him. Steinbeck holds a great deal of respect for Slim. Consider his “god- like” eyes, and the manner in…
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- SCIENCE
What are the three tributaries of the coronary sinus?
The coronary sinus is a collection of veins that together form one large vessel to collect blood from the myocardium of the heart. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from coronary…
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- SCIENCE
Which symptoms of hypovolemic shock relate to fluid loss and which to negative feedback systems,…
Hypovolemic shock is caused by hypovolemia. Hypovolemia is a decreased amount of circulating intravascular fluid volume. Hypovolemia is primarly a volume problem. Possible etiologies include…
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- THE NECKLACE
What is the theme of the short story “The Necklace” ?by Guy de Maupassant
There are several theme subjects presented in this short story. I’ll give you some ideas to get you started: 1. Appearance vs. Reality: consider Madam Loisel’s lack of contentment. She is…
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- THE DEAD
What was Joyce’s attitude towards women as it is portrayed by the narrator in the story?I’m…
Critic Florence Walzl in “Dubliners: Women in Irish Society” contends that Joyce challenges an authoritarian power structure by drawing “acerbic caricatures of masculine bravado.” Joyce, she…
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- SCIENCE
When one of your appendages “falls asleep,” so to speak, is this blood flow related or nerve…
It is blood flow related. The veins rely on body movement as well as valves, to aid in their circulation of carrying blood back to the heart. If an appendage such as your leg “falls asleep” the…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are the three most important parts in Fahrenheit 451? Why?
This will be highly subjective as each reader will have their own moments that represent importance and relevance. For me, one of the most important moments happens early when Clarisse asks Montag…
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- ANCIENT ROME
What did drinking wine symbolize in ancient Rome?
Those who could afford to drink and offer wine to their guests symbolized an economic status. Obviously, the wealthy patrician class of ancient Rome were able to serve wine to all of their guests…
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- HISTORY
1.Peru’s name means”land of abundance”? Explain why the name is appropriate. 2. How can being…
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- INTO THE WILD
How is Chris McCandless a visionary in the book Into the Wild?
Chris is a philosophical thinker who strives to put his grand thoughts into action. Much like Henry David Thoreau (one of Chris’s idols), McCandless tries to make the idealized life of “simplicity,…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can I sue an apartment complex in Texas if my car gets stolen because they have no…
Landlords have no duty to provide you with anything other than what is included in your rental/lease agreement/contract. This is not an actionable civil suit. So, no you can not “sue” your landlord…