What is the theme of Night in chapters 8 and 9?I just need a theme with some evidence of the…
- NIGHT
What is the theme of Night in chapters 8 and 9?I just need a theme with some evidence of the…
I think that being able to select evidence from the last two sections of the work and tie it into a theme is going to be contingent on what the reader sees as dominant themes in this section. The…
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- CHARLES DARWIN
What was the influence of Darwinism on English literature during the 19th century?What was the…
I think that one of the most profound examples of Darwinian thought impacting artistic and political reality was in how the role of human beings were reconfigured. On one hand, those who believed…
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- WALT WHITMAN
What are some of the poetic techniques used in the poem “O me! O life!” ?
“O Me! O Life!” is part of Walt Whitman’s collection of poems Leaves of Grass. In “O Me! O life!” Whitman raises an existential question: “What good” can be found in life amid “the endless trains…
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- PHILOSOPHY
Is the following statement valid or invalid?All forms of cheating are ethically wrong. Plagiarism…
An argument is valid if it is sound and if the premises are actually true. The argument you have presented here meets both of these criteria and so it is valid. To be sound, the conclusion must be…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
contract act 1872A made an agreement with B to supply the 100 bottles of liquor after 2 months….
With the little information you have given I would say that the contract would become void once the government made alcohol illegal. There is a clause in the Act that states that the agreement is…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Discuss which character is the most Machiavellian in seeking what is best for Rome in Julius…
Personally, I think I would have to go for Cassius as being the most Machiavellian of the characters in this play of intrigue and plots. He is presented, initially at least, as being the most…
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- BUSINESS
Does planning play a role in the allocation of resources in a modern mixed economy?
In a mixed economy, planning will always play a role in the allocation of resources. This is because a mixed economy has elements of a command economy — one in which the government makes…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” what might the albatross have symbolized in Coleridge’s own…
This is a very interesting question. Clearly we cannot know for sure if Coleridge was actually sharing some of his own experiences through this marvellous poem, but perhaps we can speculate at some…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” when the albatross falls from his neck, is the Mariner free…
I edited your question to make it slightly clearer, so I hope it still asks the original question that you wanted to ask on enotes. It is clear that the albatross was hung on the Mariner’s neck as…
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- THE GLASS MENAGERIE
What is the significance of the fight between Tom and Amada in SC.3? How does it reveal Tom
Cruelty among family members is a prevalent motif of Tennessee Williams, and Tom and Amanda of The Glass Menagerie are each cruel to the other. Tom’s acrimonious words and insults are his…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Book 16 of The Odyssey, how does the reunion between Odysseus and Telemachus anticipate what…
It is important to realise that the revelation of Odysseus to be who he really is at key points in this text is a central motif that we see again and again. When Odysseus does reveal himself to be…
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- RALPH WALDO EMERSON
What is Emerson asserting in this statement?”It is easy in the world to live after the world’s…
The basic premise of the quote is that there is a greater sense of character within the individual who is able to maintain their own sense of character and integrity in a world that might speak…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Book 15 of The Odyssey, why do you think Homer delays Telemachus’ journey home?
In Homer’s Book XV of the epic The Odyssey, there are several reasons I would expect Telemachus’ journey is delayed somewhat. First, it heightens the suspense in the waiting that Telemachus has to…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Book 15 of The Odyssey, how has Telemachus grown as a result of his own odyssey?
We are shown a Telemachus who has definitely grown up a lot in Book 15. Consider what he manages to achieve. He shows himself responsive to communication from the gods, he remains resolute on doing…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Book 14 of The Odyssey, why doesn’t Odysseus reveal himself to Eumaeus when the swineherd…
This is a great question. You might find you get a range of answers, but my own idea is that we see in this section of The Odyssey an Odysseus who displays his customary flair for storytelling. It…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Book 14 of The Odyssey, why does Odysseus test Eumaeus’ loyalty?
I think the biggest reason for Odysseus wanting to test the loyalty of Eumaeus is that he has been away from Ithaca for so long, and he knows that there is a hostile force of the suitors in his…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
how the spread of English has been viewed from positive and negative perspectivesHow has the…
The spread of English can look negative to those whose languages are being pushed aside in favor of English. This can happen a great deal in the developing world For example, my relatives in the…
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- SCIENCE
Please solve the physics problem below.A 2.0 kg mass starts from rest at the top of an inclined…
Problem A) The net external force will be found by using Newton’s 2nd Law. Net force is equal to mass times acceleration. We know the mass is 2.0 kg, the acceleration must be found using…
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- ESSAY LAB
I need to write a persuasive essay about Global Warming. Can someone help me please.
This should be a direct topic, as there is much information on the topic. As with all essays, I think that the first step is to check with your task description and instructor to make sure that…
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- SCIENCE
What is the importance of cathode tube/discharge tube made by J.J Thomson in atomic chemistry?
Thomson was trying to understand in more detail the structure of the atom. With his cathode ray tube he was able to generate electrical discharges in gas molecules. When he did this a stream of…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
This question is about Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, and Shaw’s Pygmalion.I am looking for a comparison…
In Henrik Ibsen’s, A Doll’s House, and George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, both Nora and Eliza go through a major transformation, which ultimately changes each woman. Nora is married to a man…
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- JUDE THE OBSCURE
Discuss the theme of marriage in Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.
This novel certainly offers a commentary on the way that marriage was such an institution in Victorian England, and how those that did not “conform” to the expected norms of living in a married…
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- LITERATURE
What is the difference between traditional tragedy and a modern-realistic tragedy?Give examples.
I would say the one of the primary differences between the tragedy of the moderns and that of the ancients is its “democratization.” Essentially, this means that anyone can suffer and feel immense…
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- REFERENCE
Both my mother and I have an e-book, how can we share books?
You can directly sent an attachment with email! It simple. Or use an filesharing site and post the download link to ur mother. Don’t forget to mark it as best answer.
- ROMANTICISM
I need a comparison between Blake’s critical theory and that of William Wordsworth’s theor.
I think that one of the critical differences between both writers’ theories was that Wordsworth was much more pronounced in articulating Romanticism. Wordsworth and Coleridge were quite conscious…
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- THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS
Can you write a short summary of The Pilgrim’s Progress?
The Pilgrim’s Progress is an allegory whose protagonist, Christian, appears to the author in a dream. The first part of the book tells the story of Christian’s journey from the City of Destruction,…
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- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Identify and explain an example of a humorous misunderstanding or slapstick comedy in The Taming…
Well, this play is full of humorous misunderstandings. There are definitely no shortage for you to identify! If you are focusing on Act I, however, I would have to pick Act I scene ii and in…
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- THE RAVEN
In “The Raven,” how does the significance of the word “nevermore” change each time it is spoken?
Great question! The word “Nevermore” and its use in this poem is particularly crucial to the overall feeling and dread and suspense that Poe creates. Consider how the different meanings of this…
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- THE WASTE LAND
Why does T.S. Eliot refer to lilacs in The Waste Land?
Eliot refers to lilacs at the very outset of his landmark modernist poem, “The Waste Land”: April is the cruellest month, breedingLilacs out of the dead land, mixingMemory and desire, stirringDull…
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- MATH
To find the value of (1 – 2i)^6 we use the DeMoivre’s Theorem. First convert (1 – 2i) to polar form, which is the form r [A] r = sqrt (1^2 + -2^2) = sqrt (1 + 4) = sqrt 5 arc tan (2 / 1) =…
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- PARADISE
Who is Piedade and what does the last paragraph of the novel mean?
This might be a little bit late, but we are just studying the novel now. I think that Piedade is Consolata’s mother. She is a woman who sings to get by.
- MATH
Find x + iy: 4 + 2i + ( 1 – i)/ ( x + iy) – (9 + 7i)(3 + 2i) = (32 + i)
We have to find x + iy given: 4 + 2i + (1 – i)/ (x + iy) – (9 + 7i) (3 + 2i) = (32 + i) 4 + 2i + (1 – i)/ (x + iy) – (9 + 7i) (3 + 2i) = (32 + i) => 4 + 2i + (1 – i)/ (x + iy) – 27…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In the Great Gatsby, chapter 5 page 57 contains some descriptions of facial expressions and…
Chapter Five’s arranged meeting of Daisy with Jay Gatsby at Nick’s house is strained and artificial from the beginning. After Daisy arrives, Gatsby enters Nick’s house ” pale as death, with his…
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- MACBETH
How does Shakespeare show the theme of conflict in Macbeth Act 5 Scene 1?
In Act 5 Scene 1 of Macbeth, the doctor and the gentlewoman have come upon Lady Macbeth as she sleepwalks and makes the motion of washing her hands. While doing this, Lady Macbeth says, “Out!…
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- OTHELLO
Discuss the significance of handkerchief episode in Othello.
The dominant symbol in Othello is the handkerchief, spotted with strawberries, Othello’s first gift to Desdemona. It’s white background is symbolic of Desdemona’s suspected reputation (virginity),…
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- SCIENCE
R2C=CR2 How many molecules of H2 are required for the complete saturation of the compound ?
Your reference organic molecule is showing one double bond between the two carbon atoms. Because of this double bond the compound is considered to be unsaturated – meaning it could contain more…
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- HISTORY
Why did Reconstruction fail to bring social and economic equality of opportunity to the former…
Reconstruction failed because white Southerners did not want black people to have social and economic opportunities and because Northerners did not really care about the subject one way or…
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- SCIENCE
What is the difference between electrical and electronics
One view point is that “Electrical” relates to the development and delivery of the electrical energy to the various devices that perform specific functions in a given environment. Example: The…
- BUSINESS
International marketsWhat’s the the reasons that encourage firms to seek international markets?…
Firms seek markets (international or otherwise) in order to make money. Firms might think that foreign markets are promising if the foreign country has a large population that might want the firm’s…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How can a person apply the levels of moral development in his/her daily life?How can a person…
I will assume that you are asking about the levels of moral development that have been set out by the psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg. These levels of moral development are useful to anyone who…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
State the importance of moral development.State the importance of moral development.
Moral development is extremely important in the life of every human being. As the link below says, Moral development is a concern for every parent. Teaching a child to distinguish right from…
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- ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING
In Elizabeth Barret Browning’s sonnet “Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flowers,” what advice…
In response to the many gifts of beautiful flowers that the speaker of the poem has received from her beloved, which all act as symbols or tokens of the love that he has for her, she gives a gift…
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- GENERAL PROLOGUE TO THE CANTERBURY TALES
In The Canterbury Tales, what strategies are used to individualize the characters in Chaucer’s…
Chaucer’s band of pilgrims represents a remarkable collection of literary characters, presented to the reader in a generally concise but very effective manner. Chaucer’s knowledge of medieval…
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- CINEMA AND DRAMA
How should I defend this quote from the movie Dead Poets Society?”We don’t read and write poetry…
This is one of my favourite quotes from one of my favourite films! To really try and empirically prove this quote, you are going to struggle. What it does it is defines how poetry is essential to…
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- SCIENCE
A solid cube of silver (density = 10.5 g/cm3) has a mass of 90.0 g. What is the resistance…
The solid cube of silver, between the opposite faces of which we have to find the resistance, has a density of 10.5 g/cm^3 and a mass of 90 g. Now density is given by mass/ volume or volume is…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
What is the framing story of “The Open Window”?
This is a great question as you have identified one important aspect of this darkly humorous short story. A framing narrative or framing story is a literary term we apply to any text which contains…
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- HISTORY
What forces or ideas motivated and inspired this effort to remake and reform American society…
I think that in writing the DBQ you will have to take the aspects of each document in trying to explain what elements helped to reform American society. This will involve you being able to…
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- THE GLASS MENAGERIE
In The Glass Menagerie, what is revealed about Amanda’s telephone callsIn The Glass Menagerie ,…
Amanda’s phone calls are necessary for the plot of the story itself because they expose particular realities: First, Amanda has a hard time making it as a woman of lesser means than she used to as…
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- HISTORY
How was the pope depicted in Marsilius of Padua’s Defender of Peace?
In Defensor Pacis, disputes the claim that the Pope is the successor to St. Peter, and as the Vicar of Christ on earth exercises “plenitude of power” that is coercive power over all things…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Who developed Moral Development Theory?
Moral Development Theory was established by an American Psychologist named Lawrence Kohlberg. Kohlberg served as a professor at both the University of Chicago and Harvard University, where he…