What quotes are relevant to the losses in Othello?

August 25, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

Charles Darwin noticed that the geology of the Galapagos Islands suggested that the islands were…

In his journeys on the Beagle during the 1830s, Charles Darwin made some of his most famous observations on the Galapagos Islands. One of his theories developed there was that the islands were…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

In Pride and Prejudice, what effect does Lydia’s elopement have on the other characters?

The effect of Lydia’s elopement with Wickham has an impact on everyone in her family, but most profoundly upon Elizabeth. Elizabeth learns of the elopement in a letter from Jane. Jane is newly…

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LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM CITY JAIL

Give examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in King’s “Letter from Birmingham City Jail.”

King’s “Letter from Birmingham City Jail” has often been used as a model of ethos, pathos, and logos, the three pillars of argument. Ethos is credibility or authority. King establishes his…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

How does the “heavy slab” fall in Great Expectations?

The heavy slab in the story falls when the sultan cuts the rope. Pip uses the metaphor of the heavy slab to demonstrate that he has entirely lost his life to Estella. He is completely in love with…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What is the meaning of “the skies are painted with unnumbered sparks. They are fire, and every…

CAESAR: I could be well moved, if I were as you;If I could pray to move, prayers would move me;But I am constant as the northern star,Of whose true-fix’d and resting qualityThere is no fellow in…

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HOLES

Why was it easy for Stanley to carry Zero up the mountain?

To answer this question, we must think back on the plotline about Elya Yelnats and Madame Zeroni. Elya was in love with Myra Menke and wanted to earn her love in return. When Myra’s father says he…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

What does Della’s action of cutting her hair to buy Jim a gift reveal about her character and…

In O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” Della’s action of cutting her hair reveals her self-sacrificing love for her husband Jim. At the outset of the story, Della is conflicted about how to…

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SCIENCE

Where is the fulcrum when a boat is being rowed?

The two pivot points that attach the two oars to the side of the rowboat are the fulcrums on the rowboat. A fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests or is supported. The lever pivots on the…

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RELIGION

How can I analyze the following from Eusebius’ Life of Constantine Book 3, Chapter V: “For as…

Eusebius has left us one of our very few contemporary accounts of Constantine’s interaction with the Christian Church. A little background is needed to analyze this passage. The Emperor Constantine…

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LITERATURE

What is the significance of Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” in S.E. Hinton’s novel… 1 image

Frost’s poem is about lost innocence. The poet says gold, which represents youth, is hard to hold onto. It lasts only a short time, like flowers that whither in a vase. He also refers to Eden, the…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

How does Holmes react to Dr. Roylott in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”?

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Roylott only meet in person one time. Dr. Watson is present and describes the meeting. Roylott bursts into Holmes’ sitting room and tries to interrogate and intimidate the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill A Mockingbird, why did Mayella Ewell live a miserable life?

Mayella is the isolated, unattractive daughter of Bob Ewell. She is part of a very poor family considered white trash by the rest of the community. Bob Ewell, an alcoholic, is a violent man who…

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What principle or idea is the speaker trying to convince his son to accept in the poem “If” by…

The speaker is trying to convince his son that being a man means leading a life of integrity and having depth of character. Many of the admonishments the speaker presents are based on a…

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ARTS

Describe A Dream Play by August Strindberg.

A Dream Play was written by Swedish playwright August Strindberg in 1907. The play that spawned the creation of the dramatic Expressionism movement. Expressionism was a modernist movement in…

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ESSAY LAB

Discuss writing a paper that has validity. Cover fact and fiction, supporting evidence, bias, and…

A paper that has validity must be credible, which means convincing and believable. The key to achieving this lies in backing up or illustrating your ideas with quotes and examples (supporting…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

What were some criminal activities Puck (Robin) did in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

Puck engages in all manners of mischief in A Midsummer Night’s Dream: he drugs teenagers, he transfigures unsuspecting weavers, he proves himself adept at covert surveillance, trespassing,…

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KRISTIN HANNAH

Who are the main characters in The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah?

The novel The Nightingale revolves around the lives of two sisters, Vianne Mauriac and Isabelle Rossignol, in France during World War II. Rossignol (Also Vianne’s maiden name) means ‘nightingale’…

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SCIENCE

What is the structure and function of the larynx?

The larynx is part of the respiratory system. It is located in the neck, between the trachea and pharynx. The larynx’s structure is tube-shaped. The length of the larynx is approximately 5 inches…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Did John Proctor get excommunicated from the church? It says that 30 people showed up for it,…

In Act Four, Parris is trying to convince Judges Hathorne and Danforth to delay the executions that are scheduled to take place that morning, at least until they can elicit a confession from one of…

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SELF-RELIANCE

In “Self-Reliance,” describe what Emerson compares to these things and events: planting corn,…

A discourse on individualism, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” extols the creativity of individual thought as well as its importance in society while stressing the need for resistance to…

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THE BRONZE BOW

In The Bronze Bow, what are two reasons that Daniel feels he could never marry Thacia?

As Daniel gets to know Thacia better and as he begins living in the village and being exposed to people who live in family units, including his friend Nathan, he begins to feel angry at the fact…

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THE BRONZE BOW

In The Bronze Bow, what does Daniel expect to lose by freeing Joel? What does he actually lose?

Daniel expects that he may lose his life in the effort to free Joel. He is going to be the one to get close enough to break Joel’s chain because “that’s a blacksmith’s job.” After instructing…

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THE BRONZE BOW

What incidents from Chapter 15 give Daniel a feeling of happiness, quietness, and hope?

In Chapter 15, Daniel begins traveling to Capernaum to listen to Jesus speak. Sometimes Daniel does not even understand what Jesus is talking about, but Daniel mentions that there is hope and…

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SCIENCE

In what ways does an enzyme speed up a reaction?

Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up the rate of a biochemical reaction. Some enzymes are specific to one reaction only, while most can act on multiple reactions with similar…

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THE CALL OF THE WILD

In the novel, The Call of the Wild, what is Judge Miller’s relationship with Buck?

Judge Miller was Buck’s first owner. He lived in a big house in Santa Clara Valley, California. Buck, “….ruled the estate. Here he was born, and here he had lived the four years of his…

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HOOT

In Hoot, why did Roy exaggerate his homework responsibilities?

Although Roy and Beatrice make up a story about doing a science experiment, and that could be considered “exaggerating” his homework responsibilities, I think this question refers to what happens…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

From J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, how does Holden show exaggeration?

Holden is a funny and interesting character. He’s a teenage boy who sees most adults as phonies and doesn’t seem to fit in with many kids his age. Almost everything that Holden observes is…

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WHY I LIVE AT THE P.O.

Can the narrator’s voice be equated to Welty’s?

In Eudora Welty’s story, “Why I Live at the P.O.,” the narrator has a very clear and strong voice. The narrator, Sister, is sassy and opinionated–she has a thought on just about any topic and is…

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BUSINESS

What is a summary of Chapter 5 of the fifth edition of Artistry, Choice, and Leadership?

Chapter 5: Organizing Groups and Teams. This chapter opens with a detailed description of two real instances of teams working successfully together: the SEAL team that took out Osama bin Laden, and…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

With reference to Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, discuss how to use direct quotes, especially when a…

The use of quotation marks can be confusing sometimes. For instance, if you are reading a book printed in, for instance, England, you might find a single quote when a conversation is presented. The…

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HISTORY

How would you define and describe the beliefs and values of Jeffersonian liberalism?

Jeffersonian liberalism was characterized above all by a faith in the ability of the people (by which Jefferson meant white men) to govern themselves. This belief was reflected in his words in the…

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THE LOTTERY

In the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, what is one example of situational irony and what…

A good example of situational irony begins when Tessie Hutchinson arrives late for the drawing. Just as Mr. Summers finally left off talking and turned to the assembled villagers, Mrs. Hutchinson…

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SCIENCE

Compare and contrast the tundra and desert biomes.

A biome is made of several ecosystems. Biomes are classified by distinct climates, vegetation, and wildlife. Tundra and desert are two examples of biomes. There are two kinds of tundra: the arctic…

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THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN

In The Way To Rainy Mountain, in what ways do the activities at Momaday’s grandma’s house connect…

There is a very pertinent quotation from The Way to Rainy Mountain that has to do with these “activities” you speak of at Momaday’s grandmother’s house. From this quotation, readers can certainly…

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SCIENCE

The tendency of moving object to continue moving in a straight line or a stationary object to…

The tendency of a moving object to continue moving in a straight line or a stationary object to remain in its place is called inertia. In other words, inertia is the resistance of a physical object…

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HISTORY

How did the role of the Canadian government change over the course of World War II?

Canada officially declared war on Germany just over one week after World War II officially began on September 1st 1939. This was Canada’s first independent declaration of war. Initially Canada was…

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SCIENCE

What kinds of ions do acids and bases form in water?

Acids produce hydrogen ions, H+, in water. Bases produce hydroxide ions, OH-. A hydrogen ion is a bare proton that associates with a water molecule so the H+ ions produced by an acid exist as H3O+…

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TWO KINDS

In “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, why do you think Suyuan had such high expectations for her daughter…

Suyuan moved to the United States with the hope of a better life for her and her future children. She sacrificed everything she had there, including her twin babies. She saw Shirley Temple and…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How are Romeo and Mercutio different in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

Mercutio is playful and Romeo is brooding. Mercutio is a good friend to Romeo. He tries to cheer him up when he sees that he is brooding over the loss of his girlfriend, Rosaline. He wants to…

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THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER

Does Paul solve his mother’s problem? Why or why not?

This is an interesting question. Paul dies to win 80,000 pounds in the derby for his “heart-frozen mother,” an amount of money which would on the surface appear to solve her financial problems….

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YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

Where did Goodman Brown find one of the pink ribbons from Faith?

As Young Goodman Brown is led deeper and deeper into the forest by the Devil, he approaches a Witches’ Sabbath amid the burning trees. He hears a lone female voice, lamenting some sorrow, and he…

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LITERATURE

In the story, “The Sniper” what happens to the sniper after he shoots the man in the armoured…

After the sniper shoots the man in the armored car, he shoots the woman who indicated his position. In order to get a good aim at the man in the armored car and the woman, the sniper had to…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Describe the appearance of the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol

In Stave Two of A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past. This “strange figure” appears to Scrooge as a cross between a child and a old man. It has, for instance, an…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Scout compare Mayella to during the trial?

Mayella Ewell is the nineteen year-old daughter of Bob Ewell who accuses Tom Robinson of raping her. When Mayella takes the witness stand, Scout thinks about where she comes from and the type of…

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THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS

What is the character or personality of the narrator in the story “The Ones Who Walk Away From…

The narration in “The Ones Who Walked Away from Omelas” is given in the first person using a written voice that is very commanding and present. Where many first person narratives are designed to…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What is the report given by Casca in Act I, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar?

Publius Servilius Casca in Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar might be considered a minor character. He has few speaking parts, appearing to be little more than an informer for Brutus and Cassius….

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

What is the mood of Eyes on the Prize?

An inspirational mood defines Eyes on the Prize. The mood in a work of literature is the emotional atmosphere of a given work. The struggle that surrounds Eyes on the Prize can be seen as very…

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KILLINGS

What are the justifications for murder in the story, “Killings”?

In “Killings,” the “love triangle” killing of Matt’s son Frank is depicted on a grand scale so that the reader sees it as a heinous crime against the natural order. Nature is such an…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Scout reveal about her relationship with Atticus in Chapter Nine?

In Chapter Nine of To Kill A Mockingbird, we see a little of what Scout and Jem will have to face because of Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson. At the beginning of the chapter, we learn that Scout…