What is the theme of the book Slam by Walter Dean Myers?
- BIRCHES
What is the summary and main theme of “Birches” by Robert Frost?
Like much of Frost’s poetry, “Birches” takes a look at the interaction between nature and man. In this case, we have a grown man, the narrator, telling the reader that he recalls what it was…
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- SLAM!
What is the theme of the book Slam by Walter Dean Myers?
The novel “Slam” by Walter Dean Myers has several themes. The story is about the life, challenges, and growth of Greg Harris. Greg is the narrator and he is name Slam on the basketball court….
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- MACBETH
Write the first body paragraph from a Macbeth essay, please follow the details.Skip the…
Without the introduction and the complete idea of the thesis (the evil of greed is what? responsible for many characters’ demise in the pla?) It is very difficult to write or to give you…
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- A SIMPLE HEART
In Gustave Flaubert’s “A Simple Heart,” Felicite is not a tragic character. What do you feel?
I do not think that Felicite sees herself as a tragic figure. That would be too complex for her. This is not to slight her as a character. Felicite believes in the capacity to love as an…
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- LITERATURE
What are some stories or any ideas of a story that would relate to belonging??What are some…
Joseph Conrad’s “The Secret Sharer” centers around the theme that “meaning depends upon sharing.” In this narrative, an inexperienced captain takes the watch upon himself to prove to the crew that…
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- WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY
What are the themes of Thackeray’s “King Canute?”
I would also add that, in all, the themes could be condensed to: power vs. weakness sycophancy vs. humble servitude honesty/dishonesty mortality vs. immortality (as the kig is deemed as a God yet…
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- BUSINESS
Making references to examples, discuss how Michael Porter’s ideas of generic competitive strategy…
Michael Porter’s three generic strategies are: cost leadership, niche or focus strategy and differentiation. They are basic concepts to help define your target market. With regard to cost…
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- REFERENCE
“Shut up your mouth.” Change this into passive voice.
“Shut up your mouth” (or better, “shut your mouth,” since the compound verb “shut up” is intransitive when used in the sense “cease speaking”) is in the imperative mood. The imperative mood in…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What is Cassius saying to Brutus in Julius Caesar Act I Scene 2, lines 142-150, which include…
The lines in question form part of a long speech by Cassius that is intended to raise doubts in Brutus’ mind about Caesar’s motives and his fitness for supreme command. Earlier in the speech,…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Why does Antony tell the crowd that he does not plan to read Caesar’s will to them?
As Cassius recognizes in urging that he be killed, Mark Antony is a highly skilled orator and is not shy about using rhetorical tricks to whet the appetite of the crowd. His announcement in Act…
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- LITERATURE
How do the elements of fiction work together?How do the elements of fiction work together?
In certain narratives, the elements of fiction are inextricably tied together. In fact, it is nearly impossible to discuss one of the elements without including others. For, often the setting…
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- OUR TOWN
In Our Town, what makes the earth “too wonderful for anyone to realize you”?
In Act III of the play, Emily has died. As she takes her place among others from Grover’s Corners who have died, she requests to relive just one day of her life. Mrs. Soames tries to discourage…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In “The Outsiders,” does Dally slap Johhny in chapter four, or chapter five?
I think you might be somewhat confused. Dally does not ever slap Johnny. In chapter three Johnny and Ponyboy were in the lot talking, and Johnny says he doesn’t have anyone who cares about him….
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
Do you think that the cigar introduced in Act 3 is significant to the plot of the novel? I am…
I hadn’t really put much thought into the cigar until your question, so I am really pleased you asked. Considering the time period in which “A Doll House” was written, it is probably very unlikely…
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- THE GIVER
In the book “The Giver,” by Lois Lowry, in what chapter does it prove, or can I get a quote from…
One example of how much the community controls the memories is in chapter 12. The Giver is talking to Jonas about his ability to see the color red. On page 95 the Giver tells Jonas that at one…
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- JOHN GRISHAM
I am looking for a detailed summary and character list on the book “The Appeal” does anyone know…
I have looked all over and am unsuccessful on the list of characters. It seems in all I have read that his characters for this book may not be as dynamic and developed as in his past books….
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- THE HOBBIT
Who is a small, slimy, dark creature?From ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘Lord of the Rings.’
You’ve got to be referring to Gollum, the first keeper of the ring. Possession of the ring over time warped both his mind and body, and his one obsession is to get it back. He finally does manage…
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- MACBETH
Please explain the ending of the play “Macbeth” and the resolution.I would like a detailed…
Macbeth ends with the battle at Dunsinane Castle, where Macbeth has holed up awaiting the attack from Malcolm, Macduff, and the English forces. We know that Macbeth is in desperate straits, and the…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What is significant about the quotes, “All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than…
The events that precede the new philosophy include: Napoleon executing animals who dare to question his authority. Animals are torn to pieces by his attack dogs right in front of the other animals…
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- MACBETH
What are best examples of characters lose all hope of redemption when he chooses the path of…
The characters ultimately beyond redemption are Macbeth, and possibly Lady Macbeth, because of the path toward murder they took. Banquo warns of the possibility of great danger to the soul if the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is Miss Maudie’s reaction to the disaster in Chapter 8?
Miss Maudie is truly a strong, wise, and wonderful woman, and how she reacts to the loss of her house to fire shows these character traits. Maudie’s house burns to the ground, despite attempts to…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What would you say are the reasons for Huck’s low self-esteem?
Huck falls in an age group, from around 12-16, where support systems at home and society are most important to assure the safety and security of the growing child. Unfortunately for Huck, he is…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, what are the best examples of characters who lose hope of redemption when they choose…
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth best characterize this idea. Both plan and participate in the violent, bloody murder of King Duncan, playing upon his love and trust to slay him as he sleeps peacefully…
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- MONSTER
Why is Ms. O’Brien’s cross examination of Osvaldo so strong in Monster?The book is Monster By…
Ms. O’Brien is the defense attorney, and her job is to make the jury see her client, Steve Harmon, in the best possible light. As a witness for the prosecution, Osvaldo, who is placing the blame…
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- CLASSIC AMERICAN SHORT STORIES
In “The Things They Carried,” why does O’Brien move back and forth between descriptions of what…
O’Brien’s descriptions of what the soldiers carry in Vietnam are part of his characterization. What a soldier carries represents a unique part of his personality and also shows a part of who the…
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- MACBETH
Lady Macbeth: is she more or less guilty than her husband?Lady Macbeth: Is she more or less…
Whoa! Guilty as in “feeling guilty” or guilty as in “being guilty of being bad?” If you mean to compare the degree of guilt they feel for their actions, then I believe they suffer from the same…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What are some examples of characters that have free will or choice of action which lead to their…
Victor is the greatest example of free will at work. As a representation of science, he is a living symbol of each human’s control over his/her own life, and his pursuit of knowledge at any cost…
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- HOLES
What are the themes in “Holes”?
The main theme in Louis Sachar’s Holes is the theme of Justice. Justice is what Stanley wants and expects, and the way it plays out is what makes the story work. The book says that justice will be…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In Catcher in the Rye, why does Holden think it spoils a conversation if someone asks what…
Holden is obsessed with the idea of authenticity, and he seems to feel that when people find out what religion a person belongs to, it makes them look at that person in a certain way. After that,…
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- ASTRONOMY
Is there gravity in space?Explain why? please
Gravitational attraction is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the center of gravity of a mass. In theory, there is no “cutoff” or “horizon” where the gravitational…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In Catcher in the Rye, what is the point that Holden tries to make about people when he…
The point that Holden is trying to make when he elaborates about suitcases is that people judge others by the kind of suitcases they carry. He says, “…it’s really hard to be roommates with…
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- S. LEWIS
Identify the best examples of characters suffering because of decisions they made or others made…
Without question, almost all of the “ghosts” in The Great Divorce suffer because of their choices. That is the moral of Lewis’s allegory. Humans are allowed to choose whatever eternal destination…
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- SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
Could you please explain the prologue of “She Stoops to Conquer”?
David Garrick, the writer of this prologue, was one (if not THE) most famous actor and producer of his time. He wrote this prologue as a satire, where the character “Mr. Woodward” would be in…
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- AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY
Give a summary of “An Astrologer’s Day” with a description of the meeting of the astrologer and…
Narayan’s tightly crafted story, “An Astrologer’s Day,” is about a man in India, who, as a young man with uncontrolled and wild habits of drinking and gambling and fighting, stabbed a…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
Do you think that Holdon had any serious feelings toward Jane Gallagher? Was she an ideal for…
Seems more like Holden simply had such a deep fear of maturing,growing out of his “rebellious” stage and facing the world as it is, that the only thing that made him “happy” was anything that…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
What can you say about Holden’s relations with his friends? Is there any difference in his…
I wouldn’t say that they were all real friends. The charactersof Ackley and Stradlater are way too disjointed and contrasting, which is a writing technique that helps you analyze Holden’s…
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- THE DROVER’S WIFE
which character inthe short story the drover’s wife appeal to you? give reasons for your choice…
Thanks for sharing this title- I read it in about 10 minutes because it was so darn interesting and well-written! I was inclined for Tommy, the 11 year old son. He understands his mother’s…
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- HISTORY
can you differentiate the old generation from the new generation?Can you differentiate the old…
That is interesting question, and there no specific one answer to it. The biggest difference between the older generation and the newer one is techonology and how we communicate. The newer…
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- BLESS ME, ULTIMA
Narciso tried to help Lupito because he … ??Narciso tried to help Lupito because he … ??
Narciso sees much of himself in Lupito. Both have been cast out by society; both are trying to deal with the pressures of soldiers returning home after war. While Narciso drowns his own pain in…
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- REFERENCE
I need a good thesis statement using the information entered belowI am trying to come up with a…
I’m really familiar with this passage (in reference to Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath) because I wrote it in an eNotes answer! I’m glad you found it meaningful and want to base your…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
do you think fairies play a provocative role in shakespeare’s midsummer night’s dream?do you…
Oberon plays the role of deus ex machina in the play, providing the means for resolving the dilemma of the mismatched lovers. Titania offers Shakespeare the opportunity to display his skill in…
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- SCIENCE
What is the structure of the layers of Earth?
There are four main layers in the earth. Crust: This is the part we see, and includes both the continents and the ocean floor. The thickness of the crust varies from 35 to 70 kilometers in the…
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- HEALTH
What is the importance of Physical Fitness?
The more physically fit you are, the less likely you are to develop various diseases. There are no guarantees, but you can greatly increase your chances of living a healthy, active life if you…
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- MACBETH
- HEALTH
In Act I, in “the battle” who does Macbeth fight against? Does the Thane of Cawdor side with the…
It does get a bit confusing! The Norwegians are attacking King Duncan and Scotland. Allied to the Norwegians are two Scottish traitors, the ‘merciless MAcdonwald’ and that disloyal traitor the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Religion Studies in Public SchoolsHow can the teaching (not preaching) of multiple religions,…
Questions like this one always remind me of the motto of Faber College in Animal House, printed on a sign and displayed on the lawn at the entrance to the campus: “Knowledge is good.” It was a…
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- LITERATURE
Who were the well-known female authors during the period of 1865-1912?Who were well-known female…
I am guessing you mean world wide and not one particular country, correct? Off the top of my head, you have George Eliot (pen name of Mary Ann Evans) who was popular from about 1850 through 1880….
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- KINDRED
Compare Rufus and his dad. Is Rufus an improvement over his father? How if at all, is Dana’s…
In the novel “Kindred” by Octavia Butler, Dana is a Black woman shifting back and forth in time. She soon realizes that when she is “called” back in time it is to rescue a boy, and later an adult,…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Which role does individuality play in Fahrenheit 451?
The novel makes a strong and dramatic defense of the value of individuality and the individual’s right to exist in society. What most defines an individual is his or her own mind. Control a…
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- THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER
i have a posterboard project on the rocking horse winner bydh lawrence can anyone help me with…
What exactly is your assignment? With more specific parameters, you will get better ideas to work with while you decide best how to complete your project.
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, a good man will do the right thing, even if it kills him. How does this apply to…
Really, considering Macbeth in relation to this idea seems surprising to me. It seems to apply more to Macduff than to Macbeth. For instance, Macduff chose to fight against Macbeth who had murdered…