What problems or issues did Andrew Jackson face?
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- HISTORY
What problems or issues did Andrew Jackson face?
As president, the main issues that Andrew Jackson faced were issues that were based on class. Jackson saw himself as the “tribune” of the common people, the person who was to watch out for their…
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- ILIAD
What are the similarities and differences between Iliad and The Epic of Gilgamesh?
This is a very interesting question to think about. Of course, one of the major similarities you will want to focus on is the way in which both of these incredible works of literature are true…
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- SILAS MARNER
Who is the Cass family in Silas Marner?
The Cass family constitutes the gentry of Raveloe because they are land and business owners as well as people of renowned name and history in the village. The head of the family is Squire Cass, a…
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- HISTORY
How did sectionalism shape American history during the early to mid 1800’s?
Sectionalism was apparent in the United States as early as the Constitutional Convention, in the late 1700’s, when the issue of slavery became a point of contention between representatives of the…
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- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
What is the plot summary of “Through the Tunnel”?
The story begins on the first day of the holiday of a young English boy and his mother in an undisclosed location, but probably either in France or North Africa. As they walk down to the “safe”…
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- HISTORY
Using the time frame 1800-1849, argue that 19th century American history can be explained by…
There were many incidents in the time frame that you mention that show that American history was being driven by sectionalism. I will mention three of those incidents here. First, there was the…
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- SCIENCE
is tuberculosis disease part of epigenetics?
epigenetics (appearance) or is the study of inherited changes in phenotypegene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence, hence the name epi- (Greek:…
- THE ODYSSEY
What is the opinion of Menelaus of Odysseus in The Odyssey?
It is in Book Four of The Odyssey when Telemachus visits Menelaus and his wife, Helen, whom he has taken back from Troy after the end of the battle. Telemachus is of course hunting news of his…
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- POETRY
Please give a line by line explication of “Cooks Brook” by Al Pittman.
“Cooks Brook” by Al Pittman is primarily a poem about fear. The fear that the speaker feels about cliff-diving is not irrational, however, but very real. After all, he’s diving into a natural pool,…
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- FATHERS AND SONS
What do you think the relationship was really like between Nick Adams and his father?”Fathers and…
In Ernest Hemingway’s “Fathers and Sons,” a part of the Nick Adams series about a young man’s coming of age, Nick drives through a small town rather than take a detour. His son sleeps on the front…
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- BUSINESS
What kind of firm would use a job order cost system?
A job order cost system is one in which a firm counts the costs for each separate “batch” of work separately. In other words, the company treats different jobs as separate things and therefore…
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- SNOW-BOUND
In lines 110-115 of the poem “Snowbound”(Whittier), what details help you imagine the isolated…
To answer this, you need to look at the words and try to think which of these words convey loneliness — which of them would make you think that the people feeling these things are completely cut…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Explain the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication.
Verbal communication is face-to-face conversation between people. It includes sounds, words, or speaking. Tone of voice, volume, and pitch are all ways to effectively communicate verbally….
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- MACBETH
How does the nocturnal setting of Act II, scene i contribute to the scene’s over all mood, or…
It is a classic horror device to use the darkness of night to create suspense. Interestingly, in the Globe Theater of Shakespeare’s day, the play would have been performed in full daylight…
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- LIFE OF PI
In Life of Pi, what’s a good thesis for the theme “Coming of Age?””Coming of Age”:…
The “coming of age” novel is called a “Bildungsroman.” This is when the main character matures, has moments of self-discovery and this can involve a mental and/or physical journey. In Life of Pi,…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
In The Kite Runner, why does the visit with the pulmonologist became unsuccessful when Baba asks…
In chapter 12, Amir and Baba go to visit with the pulmonologist, Dr. Schneider. The meeting was going well until Baba wanted to know where Dr. Schneider was from, then “lost it” when the doctor…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
What is the most important part of Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream ?
The pivotal moment in Act 3, Scene 1 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the moment in which Puck transforms Bottom’s head into the head of a donkey. This is an important moment because it serves to…
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- MY LAST DUCHESS
Compare and contrast Browning’s “My Last Duchess” and Byron’s “The Destruction of Sennacherib.”
Except for imagery and rhyming couplets, there is more to contrast between these two poems than there is to compare. A few points to consider are these. In Browning’s “My Last Duchess,” he makes…
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- HISTORY
What problems or issues did George Washington face?
The major issue faced by George Washington was president of the new United States was to get the country off on a start to democracy. It would have been very easy for the country to become…
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- MACBETH
macbethWhat are some false appearances in Macbeth?
For one, Macbeth pretends that he has become king on his own merit when really he has killed Duncan. He also pretends to be Banquo’s friend while plotting to kill him. Later on, there are false…
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- SCIENCE
With what speed does the mass hit the ground at the bottom of the cliff?The following takes place…
Let m1 = mass cannon+platform =46kg. m2 = mass ball = 10kg u1 = u2 = initial horizontal velocity of m1+m2 = 3ms^-1 v1 = final velocity of cannon and platform = -2ms^-1 Use m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1…
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- A POISON TREE
How is ” The Poison Tree” a parable ?
A Poison Tree is not a biblical story, although a tree is often mentioned in Genesis as the harborer of knowledge and the place in which sin lurks. This premise colors the poem but the it is not…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
The mode of production is a concept created by Karl Marx. It is (like many of Marx’s ideas) rather complicated. One way to try to state the idea in simple terms is that the mode of production is…
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- EMILY BRONTË
Analysis of the poem “Hope,” by Emily Bronte?
The poem “Hope” is an antithesis. It actually is about how Hope can be cruel at times and simply flies you by when you need it the most. In itself, it is a sad and kind of cruel poem because it…
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- LITERATURE
What is the major influence on 20th century British literature?What is the major influence on…
I think there are many influences which all contributed to the development of 20th century British literature. I’m not sure that there’s one influence that stands out more than the rest. Two…
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- MY LAST DUCHESS
Analyze Robert Browning’s poem, “My Last Duchess” using the criteria for “good poetry” set forth…
In Aurora Leigh, E. Browning brought out two points (that I found) of what constructed “good poetry”. The first was an ordinary man, rather than an inflated figure as a hero. “That Homers heroes…
- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
Why was the boy crying at the end of the story in The Old Man and the Sea?
Santiago is Manolin’s mentor. Manolin idolizes him and pities him at the same time. To Manolin, Santiago is a father-figure. Father-figures and mentors are initially perceived by their admirers…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How does The Crucible reflect Transcendentalist ideas?
I had to pare down the question a bit. I think that Miller’s work does possess some direct Transcendentalist ideas. The most dominant of which is the idea that conformist and traditional social…
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- STAR FOOD
I need thought provoking questions for an assignment: Ethan Canin’s short story “Star Food.”
When you are asked to provide “thought-provoking questions” for an assignment, the most important thing is for those questions to come from you. I would suggest rereading the story carefully and…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What quotes are there to describe the “hollowness of the upper class” in “The Great Gatsby”?
Certainly you have identified one of the major themes of this novel as it depicts the infamous “jazz age” of the 1920s that only really the wealthy were able to enjoy in all its hedonistic…
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- THE AWAKENING
In Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, how does the sea symbolize rebirth?
The sea symbolizes rebirth because, first, it was one of Edna’s first accomplishments that set her aside from co-dependence: the fact that she would swim. Second, the sea would always be a focal…
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- LIFE OF PI
In Life of Pi, what does Pi lose when the Tsimtsum sinks? What did he gain?Besides the loss of…
Pi conflates divine intervention and meaning with the creation of stories. For Pi, story-creating is part of his sense of divinity because it is through this creative process that he is able to…
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- LITERATURE
comment on Nirad C. Chaudhuri’s prose style.
Nirad C. Chaudhuri,The most controversial writer of India was the last imperialist and self-professed Anglophile. Although he was highly critical of the post-independence Congress party…
- ETHAN FROME
In the Conclusion of Ethan Frome, who spoke in “the querulous drone” as the narrator entered the…
In the conclusion of Ethan Frome, the narrator entered Ethan’s house as a courtesy from Ethan considering that he had been the man’s driver for a while. He had known the story of Ethan as the…
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- THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM
In “The Pit and the Pendulum,” what has the unknown narrator dreamed?
I take it you are referring to the dream that the unnamed narrator experiences after being condemned to death at the beginning of the story. It is interesting to note that, before we are told what…
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- LITERATURE
What is the difference between real and imaginary?(Besides real being phyical present and…
Big question! The Real, or Reality, is everything that exists; whether we can observe it or not. There are theories in philosophy and psychology that “human Reality” that reality is subject to…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
What is the critical analysis of Act III scene ii of Much Ado About Nothing?
This scene is absolutely crucial to the overall plot and the rising action of the play. Note how when Don Pedro says he will leave after the marriage, Claudio is quick to offer to accompany him,…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What is the significance of Reverend Wilson, Mistress Hibbins, and Governor Bellingham to Hester…
In Chapter VIII of The Scarlet Letter, Hester is summoned before the secular and spiritual leaders of the community. At the Governor’s Hall, she is to be questioned about her fitness to raise her…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What is Mr. Darcy’s motivation in Pride and Prejudice?
Mr. Darcy’s first and foremost motivation at the beginning of the novel Pride and Prejudice was precisely that: His pride. The need to preserve a very stern sense of dignity among people whom he,…
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- BUSINESS
What is the importance of marketing to a nation, individual, or organization?
The importance of marketing is the same for all of these types of entities. They must all market themselves so as to project the best possible image to the world. By doing so, they will be able…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In what way does New York City affect the characters in The Great Gatsby?
There is a definite distinction in the novel between Manhattan, “the city,” and Long Island, the site of small villages (like East Egg and West Egg) and extraordinary mansions (like those inhabited…
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- THE LOVELY BONES
How would you describe George Harvey’s appearance/looks and personality in The Lovely Bones?
In The Lovely Bones, George Harvey is characterized as an odd man in terms of his personality, but on the outside he appears to be just a normal man. Mr. Harvey is a quiet, unassuming neighbor who…
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- TARTUFFE
In Tartuffe, how does Moliere dramatize the relationship between convention and morality.
In the drama, Moliere draws a sharp contrast between conventional behavior and morality. This is seen most clearly through the character of Orgon. As the head of his household, Orgon wields…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can the conviction of extortion be sustained in the follwing case?The defednant had brief sexual…
Yes, a conviction for extortion could clearly be gotten and upheld in this case. Let us look at the definition of extortion to see why this is the case. The link below defines extortion as…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can the parents be convicted of theft of the van in the follwing case?The parents of two children…
Yes, the parents could be convicted of theft of the van in this case. To see why this is so, we must look at the definition of theft that is given in the link below. It defines theft as A…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Would you agree with defendant in the following case?A woman sued a former boyfriend, seeking the…
The answer to this depends on what question you are asking. If you are asking if the statute is too broad, we would have to know the wording of the statute in question to judge. If, however, you…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What kind of defenses might a defense attorney us to defend the clients in the following…
Given the facts, a defense attorney would have a difficult time defending on the strength of the law itself. Hopefully, he could argue there was some intervening cause that led to the lady’s death…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What criminal charges could be issued against the two men in the following scenario?An elderly…
Clearly, the first charge that could be issued against these two men would be a charge of robbery. The two clearly took money from the old woman through the use of force. That charge is…
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- HISTORY
During the time of the “Red Scare” what assumptions were we making about the Soviet Union that…
The major assumptions that underlay American foreign policy towards the Soviet Union came from the famous “Long Telegram” written by George Kennan. In this telegram, Kennan argued for a policy of…
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- RUDYARD KIPLING
What is Kipling’s purpose for beginning several lines in each stanza with the word “if”, in the…
The developments of literary theory since the 1960s have stressed the impossibility of knowing the authors’ real purposes when they compose a literary work. What we can say is that, whatever…