What was Antony’s speech at the funeral?
- JULIUS CAESAR
What was Antony’s speech at the funeral?
Marc Anotny’s speech at Caesar’s funeral contains some of the most well-known and frequently-quoted lines Shakespeare has written. The speech occurs in Act III, Scene II and begins: Friends,…
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- SCIENCE
What nail polish do you think is the best?im doing a science fair and need results!
Orly or O.P.I. are the best.
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- MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
Can someone please explain the poem in the Prologue to Mother Courage and Her Children?
Brecht uses these poems/songs throughout the play to foreshadow events, as well as drive home the themes he wishes to present. One of those themes is the reality of the horrors of war. This…
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- REFERENCE
I wish to join enotes. I want to know whether the study guides are really genuine ?
Not only are the study guides “genuine,” but so are the editors who are ready to help you with your questions, day of night. You will find this site invaluable as it can provide you with the…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In the novel “Fahrenheit 451” writen by Ray Bradbury, what would the exposition and the initial…
The exposition, or introduction of setting, characters, and information needed to get the story off the ground, starts with the very first words, “It was a pleasure to burn.” We are quickly…
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- ANGELS AND DEMONS
What is the message of the book Angels and Demons by Dan Brown?In about 20-25 WORDS.
Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons depicts the struggle between religion and science. For hundreds of years, the church has been at odds with modern science, as evidenced by Robert Langdon’s…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How would you describe Miss Maudie in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Miss Maudie Atkinson is a such a strong and supportive character in this novel! She is the Finch’s neighbor from across the street who is not prejudiced at all and delights the children by talking…
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- TWO KINDS
What actions or speeches bring out the character traits of Jing-Mei in Two Kinds.
What is crucial to remember when studying this short story is that Jing Mei is a first generation migrant – that is she was born in a country where her parents have emmigrated to. Therefore a lot…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Shakespeare? “When he shall die, cut him out into little stars,… all the world will be in love…
This quote is from “Romeo and Juliet”, Act 3, sc. 2. The words are spoken by Juliet as she is waiting for night and Romeo to return to her. She does not yet know that her cousin Tybalt has been…
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- THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS
Some themes in this story are Morality, Victimization, Guilt and Innocence, and Happiness. Using…
Interestingly, Le Guin’s story, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” is subtitled “Variations on a Theme by Williams James.” James, the older brother of psychologist and author Henry James,…
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- NIGHT
In Night, Chapter 6, what keeps Eliezer going during the brutal march?
Part of what keeps Eliezer moving onwards and not stopping is the presence of his father along side him. The penalty for stopping is to be shot, so motivation of self interest is present. However,…
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- THE HIDING PLACE
Where in Chapter 2 of The Hiding Place is there a reference to the hiding place? This is a…
Just a little past the halfway point of the chapter, there is a recounting of how Father gathers the family around to read the Bible before they begin their day. Father puts on his spectacles and…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Think about the role of money in the play, A Raisin in the Sun. How does it affect different…
Money plays an essential role in the play, A Raisin in the Sun. It is Hansberry’s progressive and advanced attitude about American discrimination that she does a very skilled job of articulating…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Discuss the title of the play, A Raisin in the Sun. How does it relate to the dreams of each of…
The title of the play, A Raisin in the Sun, comes from the Langston Hughes poem commonly referred to as “Dream Deferred.” In this poem, Hughes asks the question “What happens to a Dream Deferred?”…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
In the novel Tom Sawyer, after the fight with Becky, what does Tom dream of becoming?
Tom’s fantasy characters range from Robin Hood to Indian chiefs in Mark Twain’s enduring novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but after his fight with prospective girlfriend, Becky Thatcher, his…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
In A Raisin in the Sun, how does the idea of assimilationism become important?
The Younger family represents a family who believes in the power of dreams and the collective hope for success. Both of these represent a sense of assimilationism, as they feed into the…
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- TWILIGHT
How long after the Bella and James incident is the prom. Bella mentions she thinks Jacob has…
In “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer, she is not always very specific about the month and time of when things are taking place, but you can deduce approximately when the time period is. For example,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Harper Lee use humor to discredit Miss Stephanie’s stories about Boo Radley ?thanx !
Miss Stephanie represents the type of person most people have experienced at least one time in their life but wish they didn’t. You know the type, the one you try to avoid because their only agenda…
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- THE BIG SLEEP
What is the difference between The Big Sleep the movie and the book?
There are many differences. The homosexual relationship between Geiger and Carol Lundgren is only hinted at. Geiger’s business of renting pornographic books is only hinted at. It is not Eddie Mars’…
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- THE STORM
What is Alcee’s role in “The Storm” by Kate Chopin?
Alcee, the old flame of Calixta’s, walks into the story and manages to change quite a bit. Kate Chopin has a common theme of women who feel repressed and unsatisfied in their marriages. And, it’s…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Question about “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry”How would you compare and contrast a typical school…
First of all, in “Rolling Thunder, Hear My Cry,” the children of Great Faith School must walk along a dirt road in order to get to school, while the other students ride in a bus, a bus which often…
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- ANTIGONE
How does the sentinel seem to feel about his arrest of Antigone?
The sentinel demonstrates several attitudes as he brings Antigone to Creon. 1. He is defiant. He had told Creon that he would not bring in the person who tried to bury the body, in part because…
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- MENDING WALL
Can you give me criticism about this poem “Mending Wall” which was written by Frost?
Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” is about two different outlooks on life and relationships. The neighbors, one of whom is the speaker, meet each spring to mend the stone wall between their properties….
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- MARK TWAIN
What were the major philosophical attitudes during Mark Twain’s lifetime?
First, you must situate the story to analyze the historical context under which such philosophical attitudes bloom: His most prolific work, through which he expressed society’s character, were…
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- MATH
To factor x² – 6x – 16 = 0, you can complete the square or use the quadratic formula. The quadratic formula is for equations, like yours, that have the form ax² + bx + c = 0. The quadratic…
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- SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT
What is George Orwell’s view on imperialism as revealed in the essay “Shooting an Elephant?”
George Orwell’s essay “Shooting an Elephant” was written in 1936. He was working at the time for the Police force (*imperial Indian police). The elements that he presents in the story include…
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- HELEN KELLER
What is the context that prompted “Are We Wasters of Time?” by Helen Keller?what is her tone?
Helen Keller effectively used persuation as her voice in her essay “Are We Wasters of Time?” The essay starts with the main topic, which explains the context of the message: “Time is one of the…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
How does Faulkner describe Miss Emily in the sixth paragraph of “A Rose for Emily”?
She is a “small, fat woman” dressed in black. All of her attire and accessories are in black and gold. She is essentially lifeless, for Faulkner writes, “She looked bloated, like a body long…
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- ENDER’S GAME
In chapter 7, Ender imagines the Salamander Army as the wolves in the game. What gives Ender hope…
Ender remains hopeful during his time in Salamander Army because he makes friends with Petra. She teaches him how to become a better marksman. He also keeps his hopes up by practicing during his…
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- CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY
What decisions did Kumalo make in Ezenzeleni?
Ezenzeleni provides Stephen Kumalo a moment to reflect. The chaos of Johannesburg has confused the unfundisi and without the hopeful environment of Ezenzeleni, Stephen’s epiphany would not have…
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- LITERATURE
What are some elements of Victorian Literature?I am confused about whether…
Great question! You may get several different answers but I am sure they all will coincide in many points. alienation/dislocation: Yes. Victorian literature, especially Gaskell, Dickens, and Elliot…
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- CHINUA ACHEBE
Guide me for doing a cultural linguistic study of two novelists: Chinua Achebe & Anita Desai.This…
I think that in doing a study of this magnitude with such powerful writers, some elements will have to be addressed through thought and care. The first would be to study the relationship between…
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- THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Anne says her own atmosphere keeps shifting from great happiness and thankfulness to great…
Anne’s reflection of her state of being in this statement is probably one of the most profound elements present in the diary. She expresses happiness and thankfulness for being able to be with her…
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- ANIMAL FARM
help me with my literature essays.hi there i would appreciate it if u could help me with my…
If you examine this link, http://www.enotes.com/animal-farm/essays-criticism You will see some examples of potential essays that might appear on an exam. They range from discussion of characters…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What was the sentencing guidelines for judges in 1996 for Robbery gun/deadly weapon
Unless it was something like a federal bank that was robbed this would have a different answer in each state.
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- FEVER 1793
What is the setting in Fever 1793? The setting—where and when the story takes place in the book
The story Fever 1793 takes place in Philadelphia during the post-Revolutionary War years. Philadelphia was the capital of the newly formed United States at that time, and the events described take…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” compare & contrast Montag and Millie’s first reaction to books and…
As the guidelines for this website allow for one question a day, I can help you with the first one, and I suggest submitting the other questions separately. When Montag and Mildred start to read…
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- LITERATURE
Discuss about Anglo- Saxon literature.Discuss about Anglo- Saxon literature.
There was a similar question to this in the realm of American Literature. I am not sure this can be answered or discussed because it is too broad of a topic. To discuss “Anglo Saxon Literature”…
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- HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
What does Harry Potter’s scar symbolize?
It is a symbol that was bestowed upon him after his parents died. Lord Voldemort knew that this “Wizard King” was born and would destroy him. In his efforts to kill him first, Harry’s parents gave…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Please explain Act II, scene 3 in “Julius Caesar”?
In this short scene of “Julius Caesar,” Artemidorus, a teacher and friend of some of the conspirators, has learned of the assassination plot against Caesar. Therefore, he writes to Caesar naming…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
What is the significance of the inscriptions of the scrolls in the three caskets?”All that…
The inscriptions communicate the importance of looking beyond surface qualities to see true character. Bassanio woos Portia initially for her money and social position, but eventually grows to love…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” why is Atticus not really concerned in explaining to Jem and Scout…
One of the major themes of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is that it really doesn’t matter where you come from, who your ancestors are, or what social class you belong to–it is the “content of your…
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- THE THREE MUSKETEERS
What is the narrative line of the Three Musketeers story?
The narrative style of The Three Musketeers is told in straight and direct third person form. It is told in a manner that highlights the heroism of D’Artagnan and his friends, and does not spend a…
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- BUSINESS
What is ‘prisoner’s dilemma’, a non cooperative game?
This is a scenario posed that helps to understand how individuals should act in regards to self interest. The situation is that the police have two suspects for a crime in custody. They are…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
May I have help with a character sketch of Octavius in “Julius Caesar”?This sketch is for my…
Octavius is Julius Caesar’s adopted great nephew and heir; he is part of the triumvirate formed after Caesar’s death, with Lepidus and Marc Antony as the other two. It is not until Act IV that…
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- SELF-RELIANCE
What would Emerson think of 21st century American capitalism?
With the government take-over of General Motors and a president of the company appointed by the government, and the many governmental subsidies, it is becoming doubtful if the economic condition of…
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- WILKIE COLLINS
Could I receive a book report style analysis for Moonstone by Wilkie Collins?Just for bookreport.
The book revolves around the adventures concerning a precious jewel from India, called The Moonstone. This gem has cultural and religious significance to the Indians, and must always be guarded by…
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- THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Show how the complicated plot is resolved in “The Importance of Being Earnest”.
The real origin of Jack *Earnest* Worthing is revealed at his country house. This scene is specifically important because all the key characters are present: Jack’s friend Algernon was already…
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- 1984
Why does the Party have to keep watching Winston reading Goldstein’s book? Why is the past more…
Firstly, the Party watches Winston read the book because if they didn’t we could not read the book ourselves. And while this part of the book can be dry, it is important in revealing the reasons…
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- THE NECKLACE
When did the story “The Necklace” take place?
According to enotes’ page on the historical context of the short story “The Necklace,” “Monsieur Loisel is a civil servant under the…’ministre de l’Instruction publique,’ or Minister of Public…