What message is Bradford trying to convey in History of Plymouth Plantation?
- THE ODYSSEY
Who does Odysseus meet in the Land of the Dead ?
Odysseus goes to Hades in order to see Teiresias, who was a blind seer, which is what Circe advised him to do. After giving his sacrifices, he actually came into contact with three spirits. The…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
When Iggy comes to the apartment, what does he report to Killer Kane?
Actually, it would be more appropriate to say that Kenny “Killer” Kane is the one who comes to the apartment. However, you are right that Iggy “reports” something important to Kane. The…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How does Parris feel about his parishoners?
Reverend Parris feels a lot of disdain for his parishioners in The Crucible. He sees them as the means to an end. He wants to be known as a popular man of God and wants them to show their…
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- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL
Why does the minister recoil at the sight of his own veil?
Mr. Hooper recoils at the sight of his own veil because he had, perhaps, allowed himself to forget its presence (and what it symbolizes) until he accidentally caught sight of it in a mirror. In…
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- THE RAVEN
What does the speaker really want with Lenore?
To begin with, the speaker greatly misses Lenore, his lost love, who has apparently died. He says that she was a “rare and radiant maiden” that the angels now call Lenore (line 11). He grieves the…
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- BEOWULF
How are the Biblical stories of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel related to the themes and images of…
Beowulf engages with many Christian themes, and it especially makes use of the Biblical stories of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel. If you don’t know who these individuals are, here’s a quick synopsis:…
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- SCIENCE
What are five or more abiotic factors necessary for the decomposition chamber?
Decomposition is the process by which organic materials are broken down into molecules. Most organic matter in terrestrial ecosystems is broken down by decomposers found in soil and trash….
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- SCIENCE
Would photosynthesis be a physical or chemical change?
Physical changes are those where new substances are not formed and the changes are, generally, visible (or can be easily observed). Boiling and melting are example of physical changes. In each of…
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- HISTORY
In his Notes on the State of Virginia, how did Thomas Jefferson describe the importance of…
In his Notes on the State of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson emphasised the importance of agriculture to the state and its people. He does this in two ways: firstly, by referring to the abundance of…
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- HISTORY
Why did Louis XIV choose the sun as his symbol?
Louis XIV became a Monarch at an early age. He was only five when he was crowned king following the death of his father. In 1661, Louis XIV was ready to demonstrate his power over the people. He…
- HISTORY
Who opposed Napoleon during the Louisiana Purchase?
When Napoleon offered to sell us all of Louisiana for $15 million, he received opposition from an unlikely source. That source was Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy New Orleans and a…
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- HISTORY
What was the main point of the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine had a very specific message to European countries. It told the Europeans that the Americas were off limits to them. It told the Europeans they could have no new colonies in the…
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- HISTORY
How does Progressivism involve progress?
The Progressive Movement was a movement that involved progress by trying to make things better in society for most Americans. There were many issues in American society that needed to be improved….
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- HISTORY
What impact did the Great Awakening and the freedom rhetoric of the Revolutionary era have on the…
The Great Awakening and the Revolution were two fundamental events in creating a strong desire for liberty and freedom in America’s slave population. As the wider American society was freed from…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In the novel The Outsiders, how does S.E. Hinton use foreshadowing?
Hinton foreshadows the fights between the greasers and the Socs and the trouble that Johnny and Pony will get into. Foreshadowing is the author’s use of hints at future events earlier in the…
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- BUSINESS
What are some advantages of Interactive voice response systems to customers and to companies?…
An interactive voice response system provides automated interaction between humans and machines/computers through voice. A customer calls in and the call is responded to by the machine, which…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are two internal conflicts and one external conflict in chapters 1-11 of Harper Lee’s To…
The literary term conflict is defined as a “struggle between two opposing forces” (Literary Devices, “Conflict”). An internal conflict is a “psychological conflict” in which the character battles…
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- SCIENCE
What is the easiest way to determine a mineral, and what method works best?
The question could be interpreted in two ways. How to determine if something is a mineral? Or, how to determine what a particular mineral is? In order to classify something as a mineral, it…
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- RELIGION
In The Matrix, who or what events symbolize Jesus, John the Baptist, the disciples, the…
Great question! The Matrix is one of a large number of books and films that draw on Christ imagery. Of course the obvious first parallel that we draw is between Jesus and Neo. Neo is the “One” that…
- HISTORY
What was the lost colony of Roanoke?
In 1585, the English had made their first attempt at establishing a colony in America. Under the leadership of Sir Walter Raleigh, the colony had suffered many problems and was abandoned in favour…
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- IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
In In Another Country, how does the major’s behavior represent the modernist writer’s take on…
The major is stoic and despite the fact that he doesn’t think his hand will ever be repaired, he returns to his physical treatment each day. The narrator says the major does not believe in bravery…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What are some examples of direct and indirect characterization of John Proctor in The Crucible?
Let’s be sure to define these terms before we go on to answer the question: Direct Characterization: the author explains certain traits about a character directly to the reader Indirect…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
No one has ever found the document Hawthorne says was an outline of his “Romance” and most…
First, let’s identify that the purpose of this question is to make a statement responding to the prompt of what may have motivated Hawthorne to make up a story about a lost document which outlined…
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- BUSINESS
What tactics could customer service representatives use to help relieve stress?
Frontline staff, such as customer service representatives, deal with many stressful situations. Learning how to find relief from stress is important for an individual’s health and well-being. One…
- DREAMLAND
In the book, Dreamland, by Sarah Dessen, where and when do the events take place?
The obvious setting for Dreamland by Sarah Dessen is a non-descript, small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business. It is small town, contemporary Americana. Gossip is frequent and…
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- SCIENCE
Giant stars (or red giants) are stars that are most easily identified as those larger than our sun. This is a matter of perspective, as our star is only a middle sized star but still well above…
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- BUD, NOT BUDDY
What is one of the themes that Curtis addresses in the novel Bud, Not Buddy?
One of the predominant themes that Curtis addresses throughout the novel Bud, Not Buddy deals with identity. Bud, the novel’s protagonist, refuses to let anyone call him by the name Buddy…
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- PHILOSOPHY
The main problem with this questions is that the Sophists were not an actual school of thought. The Older Sophists (as they are properly called to distinguish them from later writers of the “Second…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are Mayella’s injuries in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Throughout Chapter 17, Sheriff Tate gives a description of Mayella’s injuries when he is on the witness stand during the Tom Robinson case. After solicitor Gilmer asks Tate to recall his story,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
“This…was the beginning of a rather thin time for Jem and me.” Explain what Scout means by this…
Scout means two separate points by these words. But before I proceed, the context is important. Here is the quote: This order, given by me to Cecil Jacobs, was the beginning of a rather thin time…
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- ARTS
How do you write an essay about art, for example, Joarez Filho’s painting “Saxofonist”? 1 image
When writing an essay about anything, but most particularly art, it is important to look at as many details as possible and then relate them to the content of the painting. It is also a good idea…
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- THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS
What is the main conflict in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot?
There are several conflicts in this book, and that is part of what has made it so successful. One of the main conflicts of the book, however, is whether Henrietta’s family should have been given…
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- SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS
How can I narrow down my focus in a paper comparing love themes between Wyatt and Shakespeare’s…
First, I’d like to say that you are absolutely on the right track in your writing process here. First, you have chosen your authors. Next you have chosen your theme, and now you are working on…
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- MATH
How do you find the last digit of 843219 to the power of 100.
We have to find the unit digit of Every digit from 0 to 9 has a pattern of 4 digits when raised to an exponential power( Refer to the attached image). Divide the exponent by 4 and…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I have a thesis statement for my “To Kill a Mockingbird” essay about why Harper Lee used some…
Since you did not give the actual thesis, the feedback here is more about the topic you have chosen. Harper Lee did use the Scottsboro Trial as inspiration for the book and the trial of Tom…
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- THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN
How does The Way to Rainy Mountain deal with nature and self-identification?
The book The Way to Rainy Mountain deals with both nature and self-identification by revealing the entire history of the Kiowa tribe (making sure to include both myth and personal experience)….
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- HISTORY
What was the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution was a period of time when machines replaced hand tools. During this time, people’s lives were changed in many ways. The country also underwent changes during this time….
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- BUSINESS
Please provide a definition of “general management”.
General management is the level of management where the responsibility for the strategic vision and administration of the organization rests. Typically a General Manager (GM) is the senior…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What two ladies does John Proctor hang with at the end of The Crucible?
Although John Proctor was hanged alongside a number of men on August 19, 1692, including George Burroughs, John Willard, and George Jacobs, Sr., as well as Martha Carrier, the dramatic version…
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- THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND
What could be a theme statement for The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
There are many themes in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. There are themes of friendship, as Kit befriends outcast Hannah Tupper. Themes of loyalty are shown throughout the story, as Kit reveals…
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- HISTORY
How did the anti-war movement of the 1960s affect today’s society?
The anti-war movement of the 1960s has affected our society today in at least two main ways. First, the anti-war movement has helped to make our society less respectful of traditional authority….
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- WHOSO LIST TO HUNT
How is love presented in “Whoso List to Hunt,” and Sonnet 130? How may these poems have a similar…
In Whoso List to Hunt, Sir Thomas Wyatt presents his love as an endless and ultimately fruitless chase. He writes of his doe (“hind”). He is weary from the chase but cannot help himself continuing…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
In “Young Goodman Brown,” how is Brown’s wife, Faith, used as an allegory?
In the story, Brown (a “good man”) goes into the woods at night on a mysterious errand. His journey is literal and allegorical. He meets a man who resembles an older version of himself, but also…
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- THE WIFE OF BATH’S TALE
In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” why might King Arthur willingly allow his wife to effect a…
In “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”, there are several reasons why King Arthur might have allowed the queen to punish the knight. One reason is that the knight raped a young woman, and therefore, the…
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- LITERATURE
Summary for The Forgotten Cottage
Well, The Forgotten Cottage is the third installment of the Annie Graham series written by Helen Phifer. It is considered a modern horror story, and the plot certainly reflects this. At the…
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- HISTORY
Trace the shift from non-racially specific indentured servitude to perpetual race-based slavery…
The shift from indentured servitude to racial slavery in the British North American colonies didn’t occur all at once. Instead, the transition was much more uneven, spreading across different…
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- B. WHITE
In the essay “Here is New York,” what does E. B. White mean by “New York is a permanent exhibit…
The complete quote is: The collision and intermingling of these millions of foreign-born people representing so many nations and creeds make New York a permanent exhibit of the phenomenon of one…
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- HISTORY
When was the United States founded?
There are several ways one could answer this question. Here are some options you should consider. The most obvious answer is that the United States of America was founded when it declared…
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- THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY
In The Freedom Writers Diary, how did the labels on the students impact them?
In The Freedom Writers Diary, labels impacted many of the students. Although not all of the labels were “negative,” they all influenced how the students were viewed. Throughout the book, many…
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- HISTORY OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION
What message is Bradford trying to convey in History of Plymouth Plantation?
William Bradford explains his purposes for writing the History of Plymouth Plantation in Chapter 6 of the text. He begins by saying that he recorded the information so that the descendants of the…
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