What is there to say about relationships gone bad?The thin line between love & hate. What…
- LORD OF THE FLIES
How is the poem ‘In Memoriam’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson an appropriate statement to Simon?write a…
In answer to your first question, the poem is obviously about Jesus Christ, and many critics have looked to Simon as the Christ figure in the story. He is kind and helps everyone, doesn’t seem to…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is there to say about relationships gone bad?The thin line between love & hate. What…
Love arouses intense emotions in people. When love goes awry, the emotional intensity generally doesn’t disappear, and the person suffering must figure out a way to dissipate the energy. If the…
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- THE ALCHEMIST
In “The Alchemist”, what is the Universal Language?
While the straight forward answer to this question is the soul of the world, what does that mean? The soul of the world has to do with the author’s attitude toward finding meaning in our individual…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill A Mockingbird”, what risk does Atticus take in selecting the jury members for Tom…
The night that the Sarum bunch showed up to “get” Tom, Atticus was sitting there with a book and was trying to protect him. One of the men was Walter Cunningham. He has known the Finch family for…
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- HISTORY
Writing a thesis on the state of economy and how it compares to the 1930s Great Depression….I…
It is important for you to understand the purpose of a thesis statement before you can present one. Generally speaking a thesis statement informs the reader on how you plan to interpret or argue…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Is Atticus’s explanation of rape suitable for Scout?
When Scout asks Atticus, ” ‘What’s rape?’ ” in Chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird, he gives her a typical, honest answer. He sighed, and said rape was carnal knowledge of a female with force…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In Chapter 12 of The Scarlet Letter, Chillingworth appears at the scaffold at the same time as…
There are three scenes in the novel which take place at the scaffold, and Chillingworth is present in each one. Chapter 12 recounts the events of the second time the characters visit the scaffold….
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does Orwell compare Animal Farm under Napoleon’s leadership to its exploited state under…
It’s the same thing … perhaps worse. I say worse because under Jones the oppression came from another species or class. When Napoleon takes over he is one of their own and he offers them hope…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In “The Adventures of Huck Finn”, why do the King and the Duke decide to give back the inheritance?
The Duke and the King’s motivation has nothing to do with guilt or any type of noble thought. Because some are starting to question their identity as the heirs, they need to perform some gesture…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are the two primary beliefs about human nature and man’s relationship with society? How do…
William Golding credits his experience in WW II as a turning point in his life when he realized the potential for evil that each of us possess. “The single event in Golding’s life that most…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Discuss the killing of the sow in “Lord of the Flies”. What makes this scene so important?
The killing of the sow is very important in this novel. This scene represents the end of innocence for the boys. The sow is “in maternal bliss” as she is nursing her babies. That moment is…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How is irony developed in Lord of the Flies?
Irony is developed through the setting, the plot, and the characters. For example, in the beginning of the story, Ralph is elated when he first realizes that there probably are no grown ups on the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Discuss the importance of Simon’s clearing to him and to the novel, “Lord of the Flies”.
Simon is the moral character in this novel. He realizes what the boys do not. He knows that the beast is within them. The boys think it is an actual monster of some sort. Because Simon has this…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Discuss the creation of the hunters. What is their role in The Lord of the Flies?
The hunters are formed when Jack decides that they will need a group of kids who will get meat for the rest of them to eat. Ralph agrees with this idea because he is eager to appease Jack, having…
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- LITERATURE
What is meant by the phrase “art for art’s sake” ?What is meant by the phrase “art for art’s sake” ?
John Keats’s “Ode to a Grecian Urn” underscores what has been so well explained in the above post. In this poem, the poet ponders the permanence of pursuit and desire captured in the paintings on…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
What is the name for the literary device where items from the future appear in a story?The mantel…
The literary device that you are referring to is known as anachronism, or when something is chronologically out of place. Anachronism: Something that is used in a story when it was not yet…
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- ONION JOHN
What is the genre of the book “Onion John”?
I taught this to a class a few years ago and I would class it as realistic historical fiction. When labeling a book into a certain genre, do not be afraid to put it in all that it fits–just make…
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- THE COLOR OF WATER
What were Mommy’s early years in Virginia were marked by in The Color of Water?
Mommy’s early years in Virginia were marked by harshness, isolation, and loneliness. Much of her unhappiness was caused by her father, a severe, domineering man. Mommy’s father was a…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How do I write a thesis statement over Lord of the Flies?I have to write a crtical analysis over…
Your topic seems to be very broad, which gives you much latitude in determining a focus for your paper and crafting a thesis statement. You could, for example, examine the symbolism or the irony in…
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- HISTORY
What are the fundamental differences between Lee’s and Longstreet’s strategy in the Civil War?
The differences between the strategic views of Lee and Longstreet are indicative of the general differing views of the Southern command during the war. The initial plan was to keep the capitol at…
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- HISTORY
In what year did the Ford motor company sell the Cadillac to General Motors?ford orgininally made…
Actually, Henry Ford was never really involved in the production of the Cadillac itself. Ford was an early partner of William Murphy and Lemuel W. Bowen. Both Murphy and Bowen were bankers behind…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, what were 3 flaws that led to Brutus’ death?
Brutus, although arguably presented by Shakespeare as a heroic character, is deeply flawed in ways that lead to the defeat of the conspiracy against Caesar and the ruin of the conspirators. He is…
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- SCIENCE
What food should you give a new born baby bird, that is not bird food.
When hand raising a baby bird you can take several peices of dog or cat food and add enough water to turn it into a paste. Using a straw cut to a beak like shape, scoop some of the paste on the…
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- ROBINSON CRUSOE
In “Robinson Crusoe”, how did Friday get on the island?in robinson crusoe
In Chapter 22 of the book, Friday and another person are captives of the cannibals who evidently come to the island to have their festivities and then leave by canoe. One victim is killed, and the…
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- OLD YELLER
How old is Travis in “Old Yeller”?
In Gipson’s novel “Old Yeller” Travis is a 14-year-old boy who has been left in charge by his father. The family lives in Salt Lick, Texas in the late 1860’s. Mr. Coates must leave his wife, two…
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- ARABY
Where is the “epiphany” in James Joyce’s “Araby”?
The epiphany of “Araby” comes at the conclusion of the story. As the boy “lingered before her stall, though I knew my stay was useless,” he realizes that his idealization of Mangan’s sister has…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
At the end of “Fahrenheit 451” we read that Montag has escaped from the firemen and the mechanical hounds. He finds himself in the middle of a group of “book people.” Each person in the forest…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Quote a significant passage that reveals Ponyboy’s thoughts in the novel, The Outsiders.
We know that Ponyboy Curtis is the most sensitive and intelligent member of the greaser gang in Susan E. Hinton’s teen novel, The Outsiders. He loves movies, reading, sunsets and his brothers,…
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- THE LISTENERS
Describe the supernaturalism as depicted im the poem “The Listeners”.
This poem contains the supernatural in the form of the actual “listeners” that the poem is named after. In the poem, a traveller comes riding up to a cottage in a forest, “knocks on the moonlit…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
Why do so many readers find the story’s last line frightening?
The last line of “By the waters of Babylon” by Stephen Vincent Benét is “We must build again.” It is uttered by the protagonist, who has discovered the mummified body of one of the former…
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- HARRIS AND ME: A SUMMER REMEMBERED
What is another main person in “Harris and Me” other than Harris and the narrator?
If you haven’t read “Harris and Me: A Summer Remembered” you really should. It is a great story about the narrator, a boy a bit older than Harris is sent to live with the Larson’s for the summer…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In Act 2 of The Crucible, why does Marry Warren continue to accuse people?
Mary Warren continues to accuse others of witchcraft for several reasons, but the primary motivation is fear. Abigail is very charismatic and has threatened the girls if they turn against her….
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What comic events occur in Chapters 39 to 50 of Pride and Prejudice to provide comic relief from…
Two instances of comedic relief in Pride and Prejudice occur in Chapters 39 and 41, though Austens’ comedic relief is not without integral purpose in forwarding character development and plot…
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- HAMLET
How do different interpretations of women’s roles impact someones total understanding of the…
Interesting question. In Hamlet, you might approach women’s roles as the following: 1. Ophelia as the doting, dependant lover. 2. Ophelia as the innocent maiden. 3. Gertrude as the mother figure….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How does the author in “Of Mice and Men” bring out the differences between Lennie and…
There are several methods of characterization that authors use. through a physical description of the character through the character’s action through the character’s thoughts, feelings, and…
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- LITERATURE
How should I do a book report?How should I do a book report?
Most instructors give specific instructions for what they want in a book report so you should always look to these first. If you do not have specific instructions, clearly state the title and…
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- HISTORY
What is the role after millennium of Non-Alignment Movement?
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) began during the Cold War, at the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung, Indonesia. Originally a group of 29 nations, largely former colonies, their platform was to…
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- THE BIBLE
Describe the structure of the Book of Luke as a whole. Describe the context of this passage…
The structure of the Book of Luke is set up as an explanatory letter to a man named Theophilus. In Luke 1:3, the author explains that, after a thorough investigation, he intends to write a…
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- SCIENCE
What effect does smoking tobacco have on the body?
Tobacco smoke containes a number of harmful ingredients such as carbon monoxide, heavy metals, tars and nicotine. Each of these is toxic by itself when inhaled. The immediate effect from tobacco…
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- THE BIBLE
Identify and describe Luke’s audience. Discuss scholarly opinion about the author and the date…
Luke’s gospel is the most objective and detail oriented of the four gospels. As a Greek Christian (the only non-Jewish writer of the gospels), Luke had a unique point of view. Luke was also the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some journals I can write for To Kill a Mockingbird?
I’m assuming you mean writing a journal from the point of view of one of the characters. This is a popular activity over the novel, and it is a good one because it requires that you are very…
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- SCIENCE
Lymphocytes are produced by precursor cells in the bone marrow. They are found traveling in the blood stream, at sites of infection in large numbers, and in the lymph nodes which are located in the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Lady Capulet misunderstand Juliet’s sorrow In Act III of “Romeo and Juliet”?
In Scene 5 of Act III of “Romeo and Juliet,” Lady Capulet enters Juliet’s chamber to find Juliet completely distraught. She wisely remarks upon excessive grieving for a loss loved one: Some…
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- MACBETH
What do lines 126 through 158 in Macbeth show him thinking about?
I assume you mean in Act I, scene 3 where Macbeth and Banquo have just received news that Macbeth is now Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth now sees that two of the three prophesies have come true. Now all…
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- 1984
Is Winston’s politics of revolution right? Can revolution succeed from within?
This is a question of opinion. You have to decide if you think the way Winston tries to revolt could be successful. Just because it did not work with Winston does not necessarily mean it could not…
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- HISTORY
How did Shakespeare inform the public that there was going to be a performance?
The Globe Theatre flew flags from the flagpole atop the Globe Theatre walls. A black flag meant a tragedy, red meant a history, and white meant a comedy. Sometimes flags with pictures on them…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what are some events and passages that show Jem and Scout’s innocence…
One particular passage in the conclusion of Chapter 23 addresses Jem’s and Scout’s attitudes toward people. After enduring her Aunt Alexandra’s hateful comments about her friend Walter, Scout tells…
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- HAMLET
How does the graveyard scene in Act 1, scene 5 of “Hamlet” contribute to the audience’s…
This scene is ironic in many ways. First, we learn from the gravedigger that Hamlet was born the day his father defeated Fortinbras Sr., the king of Norway. This establishes Hamlet as a prince but…
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- HISTORY
Could you give me strategies, statements and philosophies on the Civil Rights Movement?
The Civil Rights movement lead by Dr. Martin Luther King went forward with a strategy of non-violent protest, economic boycott, and mass gathering in large numbers singing songs, praying, and using…
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- THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Discuss the illusions and truths related to Amanda, Tom and even Jim through Tom’s saying at the…
Amanda is an abandoned wife, that is the truth. She talks about her youth in Blue Mountain when she had 17 gentleman callers in one day, that I think is illusion. The fact that she married Mr….
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