What was Johnny’s favorite part of Gone with the Wind? Of whom did it remind him?
- TEACHERS
Hi. I decide this summer to work as an english teacher in a private school and i wrote my CV.I’m…
A quote is a good idea. Your philosophy of education is another way to go. Do you believe every child can learn? Think about your teaching philosophy and consider how to say it in a line or two.
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What was Johnny’s favorite part of Gone with the Wind? Of whom did it remind him?
In “The Outsiders,” chapter five, Ponyboy and Johnny Cade have run away to Jay Mountain after accidentally Bob. While they are “hiding out” Johnny asks Ponyboy to read out loud from “Gone With The…
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- PHILOSOPHY
What is the meaning of life?life
joy
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, what are five metaphors in Macbeth’s speech in Act 5, Scene 5, lines 21–30? What…
This speech is surely one of the most quoted in Shakespeare. Life, in Macbeth’s tortured view, is described through a series of metaphors, one quickly following another. Life is a candle which, in…
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- SOLDIER’S HOME
In “The Soldier’s Home,” what is the conlict?
The story develops two primary conflicts, Harold’s internal conflict and his external conflict with his mother. After Harold returns home from the war, he tries initially to resume his old life in…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What does it mean to be a citizen? What should a citizen of this world, this country, this state,…
Being a citizen implies rights and responsibilities, whether you are a citizen of the world, your country, your state, your community, or your family. The rights and responsibilities are different…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
Share your feminist or anti-feminist view of A Doll’s House, a play reflecting Ibsen’s feminist…
Although Ibsen made it clear that he intended A Doll’s House as a statement relating to human freedom and respect, the play is frequently examined in terms of feminist themes. Nora’s life was one…
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- NATIVE SON
Bigger’s fear of Gus stems from the plan to rob Blum’s deli. As we learn early in the scene, Bigger is “fascinated with the idea of the robbery, and a little afraid of it.” However, Bigger refuses…
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- THE GLASS MENAGERIE
In The Glass Menagerie, what inner conflicts create tension in the family?
It is Tom Wingfield’s inner conflict that creates the major tension in the family and functions as the driving conflict in the play. Tom is torn between his responsibility to his mother and sister…
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- THINGS FALL APART
What are some major themes regarding humans in “Things Fall Apart?”
There are many themes dealing with people and society in Things Fall Apart. A few are: Individual’s place in society- This can be seen in the character of Okonkwo and his struggle within his own…
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- HISTORY
True or False: According to President Andrew Johnson (September 18, 1865) the reason the South…
False. Andrew Johnson and members of the Southern Confederacy opposed the abolitionist’s views on ending slavery. They believed that they had the right to own slaves and were defending their…
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- BUSINESS
What are the causes of discrepancies in inventory stock management and what are the steps to be…
Discrepencies in inventory stock management refers to situations in which actual warehouse inventory or in-store inventory differs from the records of those inventories: When the expectation based…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the direct significance of the mad dog, the snowman and the tree with the knot hole in…
A symbol is something that means both what it is and more than what it is; symbols function both literally and figuratively at the same time. 1. The mad dog becomes a threat to the children and…
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- HISTORY
Please explain the origin of ‘Children’s Day’ in India.
In Japan May 5 is Children’s Day. In Japan, May 5 is Children’s Day, a day to celebrate children. This day combines what used to be celebrated as the Dolls’ Festival on March 3 and the Boys’…
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- THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
“The Yellow Wallpaper” is narrated through stream-of-consciousness; discuss, viewing the feminist…
Stream-of-consciousness writing is where the narrator of the story reveals all of their thoughts, no matter if they are connected, smooth, or logical in their progression. Let’s say that you are…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What theories can I possibly use to the study of the expression of passion and sexuality in…
That is an intelligent question. There are many theories out there that might be helpful. First, the theories of Michel Foucault might be helpful, because he has spoke on sexuality a lot. He also…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
In “The Gift of the Magi” what is so precious about Jim and Della?
Their love is completely pure, and they are willing to both sacrifice what is most precious to them in order to show that love. That indeed is endearing, and makes Jim and Della very special. A…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Why do John and Linda die in “Brave New World”?
Linda dies from an overdose of soma which is fitting considering she is like John and really doesn’t fit in anywhere. Linda subscribes to the ideas and soma use of the BNW and seems to use soma to…
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- THE WESTING GAME
What was unusual about Sunset Towers in The Westing Game?
There are several things that are unusual about Sunset Towers. First of all, there is its name – the sun sets in the west, but Sunset Towers faces east, and it has no towers. The apartment…
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- ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD
What are some neo-classical features in Thomas Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”?
In his “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard,” Thomas Gray employs the neo-classical use of personification in his poem of strict iambic pentameter with eloquent classical diction. There is a…
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- BUSINESS
What is trade openness and what is the effect of trade openness on economic/financial development?
Trade openness refers to the outward or inward orientation of a given country’s economy. Outward orientation refers to economies that take significant advantage of the opportunities to trade with…
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- MY ANTONIA
What is Jim’s attitude towards Leo and Ambrosch Cusak?
Near the end of Jim’s story he relates to the reader of his visit to see Antonia. When he arrives he is introduced to all of her children. She makes dinner for him and they visit. She asks Jim…
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- CHEMISTRY
Ammonium salts decompose on heating. What other property do ammonium salts have in common?
All of the ammonium salts decompose, or break down upon heating at a molecular level. Another property of ammonium salts is that they have solubility in water. They dissolve in water and can be…
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- CHEMISTRY
Explain why anhydrous HCl is a poor conductor of while aqueous HCl is an excellent conductor?
To answer this question we must recall that electrical conductivity is a measure of how many charges are moving, and how fast. For HCL, the answer comes down to how fast the charge carriers can…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why is Atticus such a good father in “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
Atticus, as a single father, has a difficult job, especially since there are so many undesirable influences on Jem and Scout in the community. However, he excels at parenting and, with the help of…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What are the main personality traits of different characters in Pride and Prejudice?Personality…
The Bennets Mr. Bennet has a quick wit. He is reserved, quietly observant, and tolerant. He seems to be constantly at odds with his wife, and favors Elizabeth above all his daughters. Mrs. Bennet…
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- BLISS
What is the representation of marriage in the story “Bliss?”
In Katherine Mansfield’s “Bliss,” Bertha Young is portrayed as a contented, happy homemaker. She is secure in her life with her husband, her child, a lovely home, and preparing for a perfect…
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- HEALTH
neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lungmorphine sensitive, what other pain relieve can you get?
The neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung you are referring to is a form of cancer. Cancer is very serious, and this condition is very painful. If you have it, chances are you will need pain…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
In The Kite Runner, why does Sohrab refuse to speak after he arrives in the United States?
Sohrab is a child who has gone through two unbelievably horrific experiences. Both of his parents have been brutally murdered. He has been enslaved, humiliated, and sexually abused, completely…
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- NIGHT
I need three examples of how the Nazis dehumanized the Jews or treated them with compassion in…
The Nazis most definitely treated the Jewish people as less than human. The Nazis doctors experimented on the Jewish people in an attempt to create a “perfect” superior race of man. The Nazis…
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- SCHINDLER’S LIST
How are films like “Schindler’s List” important in continuing the message that regimes that…
Regimes that control people are successful in times of war or great economic depression. During these troubling times, people look for a leader and for solutions. When a charismatic leader comes…
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- PHYSICS
Gravity is a force that acts on physical particles. Gravity does not contain molecules, but it acts upon molecules by pulling them toward molecules with a greater gravitational force. There are two…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
In chapter 25 of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, what desire came to Tom?
In Chapter 5, the narrator states, There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure (175). This is the desire…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In “The Outsiders”, why did Ponyboy collapse the night of the rumble?
The morning after Ponyboy returned from Jay Mountain he is feeling pretty bad, but he encourages his family to go on with their regular day so they won’t get fired from their jobs. He and Two-Bit…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, what startling discovery does Tom make shortly after lunch in Chapter VII?
The answer to your question is found in this passage: “Who wants to go to town?” demanded Daisy insistently. Gatsby’s eyes floated toward her. “Ah,” she cried, “you look so cool.” Their eyes…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
How resourceful is Vera in “The Open Window” by Saki?
In “The Open Window,” the last line describes how resourceful Vera is, “Romance at short notice was her speciality.” Knowing that it is customary for her uncles to return from hunting and come…
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- BLESS ME, ULTIMA
Ultima is a curandera, what we might think of as a natural healer. She also serves as midwife on the llano. While Antonio’s family, particularly his mother, respects and reveres her, others in the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” why did Jem and Scout not leave the school until almost everyone else…
The passage that you are looking for can be found a couple pages into chapter 28. It is after the pageant, and Scout is mortified that she had fallen asleep and missed her cue to come on stage….
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- RIDERS TO THE SEA
Is Bartley a Christ figure in Riders to the Sea? In answering this question, consider the…
I think there are definitely elements of the Christ story in this excellent narrative. You might want to think about the way in which Maurya sprinkles holy water on the clothes of her son, which…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In “Of Mice and Men,” what is George or Lennie’s epiphany, or their insight to the world?please…
In “Of Mice and Men,” after Lennie tries to quiet Curley’s wife from screaming when he strokes her hair too hard, he inadvertently breaks her neck as he struggles with her to cover her mouth. When…
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- TUCK EVERLASTING
Please comment on Mae’s arrest in Chapter 20.
In Tuck Everlasting, Mae Tuck accidentally kills the man in the yellow suit. The sheriff’s constable sees just enough and has armed with enough information by the man to believe Mae has…
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- LANGSTON HUGHES
Describe Langston Hughes’ literary works.How would you describe Langston Hughes literary works?
Langston Hughes is perhaps the most influential and famous member of the Harlem Renaissance, a birth of art in the early twentieth century African American community. His works include “The Blues…
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- THE ROAD
In “The Road” what might be suggested by the many descriptions of a scorched landscape covered in…
The many, many descriptions of the scorched earth, distant sun, ashen drifts, cold weather, and endless rain all serve to paint a very bleak and hopeless existence, an existence that perhaps, is…
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- A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
In which war did Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire fight?
Stanley is a World War II veteran. The play opens in May right after the war’s end. Stanley is described as a man “in more than his early 30s.”
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Please tell me how would cassius and brutus fair as today’s politicians!atleast 350 – 400 words…
Cassius would fit right in with Lee Atwater, Karl Rove, and other politicians who stimulate fear and envy to try to defeat their opponents. Cassius insinuates himself into Brutus’s thoughts and…
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- THE WESTING GAME
What was Sam Westing’s final disguise on the Fourth of July?
Sam Westing was disguised as Sandy McSouthers, until he “died” on the day that the final part of Sam Westing’s will was revealed. It was wintertime, not actually the Fourth of July, but the…
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- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
In “The Ransom of Red Chief,” how many examples of contrast between expectation and outcome can…
Certainly an incongruity exists between what the men expect to happen in Summit, Alabama, and what actually occurs. Thinking themselves too sophisticated for the “yeomen” of such a place, Sam and…
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- THE GIVER
In “The Giver”, what new information does Fiona give Jonas about the treatment of the old?
Once the twelves are given their assignments in The Giver, Fiona is assigned to the House of the Old. We already know that the rules and awkwardness about nudity are not applied to the old just as…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
Does Faulkner’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech relate to his story “A Rose for Emily”?In his…
Great question. I see the answer from this perspective (you may get different input) Emily’s house was a standing vestige from the past in a progressing town. Emily herself continued to conduct her…
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- THE WESTING GAME
What was unusual about Barney Northrup in The Westing Game?
On the first page of The Westing Game the reader is alerted that Barney Northrup is not what he appears to be: Then one day (it happened to be the Fourth of July), a most uncommon-looking delivery…