What was the purpose of altering the text of the Lord’s prayer?
- A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE
What was the purpose of altering the text of the Lord’s prayer?
This Hemingway story, more than any of his others, expresses the theme of “nada” or nothingness. The philosophy of “nada” as he develops it in numerous works is the idea that…
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- THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT
What are the virtuous traits of Mother Shiton and Piney Wood from “The OutCast of Poker Flat?”
Mother Shipton, the Madam in the house of Prostitution and Piney Woods, who is an innocent that the outcasts meet on the road, really don’t have much in common. Mother Shipton, who cares for…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
What is the very odd event that occurs near the end of “Young Goodman Brown”? Evidence?
Just when Brown is fighting to save Faith and imploring her not to give in to the devil, he suddenly finds himself alone in the forest. Hawthorne writes: “Whether Faith obeyed he knew not….
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
What connection is there if any between Biff’s return and Willy’s inability to get past Yonkers?
There is indeed a connection. It’s one of those details us literature buffs love to find in critical analysis. In this case, Willy is physically unable to drive, as he is aging, losing his vision…
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- EVERYDAY USE
In “Everyday Use,” why do people disagree about which character is the protagonist? Who…
Dee is the story’s protagonist. Her arrival sets the story into motion. Her actions drive the story. Walker’s theme is developed primarily through Dee. Her selfishness and insensitivity toward her…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
What peculiar sights does Goodman see as he walks through the woods? Why are these sights rather…
Young Goodman Brown sees a number of peculiar sights as he travels through the woods. First he meets a man who the narrator tells us is in the guise of Goodman Brown’s grandfather. Then, as he…
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- A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE
Who is the protagonist in Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”?
American Heritage Dictionary explains protagonist as coming from the Greek word protagnists, which is the Greek combining form proto-, meaning first in rank or first in time, plus the root agnists,…
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- MATH
I do not understand how to slove systems of equations by elimination Example: -4x-2y=-12 and…
Falynmarie is right that you would often want to change one of the equations to positive or negative by multiplying both sides by -1. However, with this one, I think you are fine as you are. -4x…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
List the characteristics of Ralph, Jack, Piggy and Simon. List personality traits, values,…
Ralph is described as a natural leader, although he does not live up to that role in their time on the island. At first, he has a quite carefree attitude, and he displays some childish cruelty…
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- MACBETH
What is the tragic flaw of Macbeth according to Aristotle?What is the tragic flaw of Macbeth…
Well, let’s first get the chicken before the egg, so to speak… Aristotle set forth the criteria of Greek tragedy long before Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” (even prior to the stories on which the play…
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- BUSINESS
Are people rich or poor depending upon how hard they work?Are people rich or poor depending upon…
Sometimes, but not necessarily. Frequently, hard work does result in financial success. However, sometimes a person can work very hard, but other factors, such as illness or natural disaster, can…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
Are General Zaroff (The Most Dangerous Game) and Montresor (The Cask of Amontillado) crazy?
They are equally cunning, manipulative, determined and indifferent to human life, but they are not crazy. However, their motivation is different. Montresor is motivated by revenge. He needs to…
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- MACBETH
In regards to Shakespeare’s Macbeth, what do you think is the atmosphere of Banquo’s…
Always honorable and noble, Banquo would be continually concerned for his family’s welfare; however, his inaction in regards to his suspicions allows the tragedy that could have been prevented…
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- BUSINESS
Is a person’s ability to become rich based on political party, neighborhood, schools, class or…
This type of question can create a great deal of debate. There is no clear cut, black and white answer. The concept of obtaining wealth has several characteristics. If a person is driven,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How would you explain the social conflict approach in today’s society??How would you explain the…
I found a hepful link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_conflict . Social conflict is part of a Marxist theory. The idea is that differences in resources cause conflict. People will always…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
How old are Steve Randle, Cherry Valence, Tim Shephard, Bob, and Randy?
Their ages are never really totally said in the story so you kind of have to guess from when Pony says “”No!” I screamed at him. “I’m fourteen! I’ve been fourteen for a month! And I’m in it as much…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why does Scout disapprove of Jem and Dill’s plan to look in at one of the Radley’s windows?
Scout, Jem, and Dill have been obsessed with Boo Radley. They had previously been playing the “Boo Radley” game. When Atticus caught them, he specifically told them to stop putting the Radley lives…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In “Romeo and Juliet”, what good does Friar Lawrence think might come of the marriage?
Good question. It’s one aspect of the play that’s often overlooked, and it tells you a lot about the relationship between the Montagues and the Capulets. For this alliance may so happy proveTo…
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- REFERENCE
On what philosophy is education based?What do you think about philosophy education?
I can certainly answer the main question, “On what philosophy is education based?” I am not sure if you are asking about higher education or general public education, but I will give you the best…
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- TREASURE ISLAND
How do Captain Smollet’s three days on the boat go?
First, let me correct you: Captain Smollet spent far more time than three days aboard the Hispaniola. He was hired by Squire Trelawney in Bristol to captain the ship on its voyage to Treasure…
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- HISTORY
Who was the last man on the moon?
In 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first man to actually set a foot down on the surface of the moon. Most people not only know his name, but most can tell you were they were and what they were doing…
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- ARTS
How can I write a description of an oil painting?What elements should I mention?
Here are a few suggestions. Certainly look intensely at the real painting that you choose to describe. Stand there until this painting evokes some kind of response from you. Otherwise, move on to…
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- MACBETH
In the play “Macbeth” what is Macbeth’s behavior after becoming king up to where Macduff’s family…
After becoming King, Macbeth slowly becomes more and more paranoid. He worries about the witches’ prophesies for Banquo’s sons. This is the point where he loses it completely. He orders the…
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- HAMLET
What is the conclusion of Hamlet?
As many of Shakespeare’s plays end “Hamlet,” is a tragedy with a great deal of death in the conclusion. The queen is dead from poison that was meant for Hamlet. The king is dead of poison that was…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” how does the death of Tom Robinson bring out the worst in the people…
The worst of the people in Maycomb is seen through their vicious tongues, harsh judgments and self-righteous attitudes. As the news spreads about the town, people say that it is “Typical of a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” how did Tom’s testimony about the evening of November 21 differ from…
Mayella indicated that she asked Tom to help her break apart a piece of furniture that was outside. She went inside to get him a nickel, and he snuck up behind her, grabbed her around the neck, hit…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
Who is Kamal in “The Kite Runner?”
In the novel “The Kite Runner,” we are first introduced to Kamal when Assef, another boy and he are being bullies to Amir and Hassan. Hassan stands up to them and they leave saying that they will…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What solution does the nurse offer to Juliet’s predicament? How does Juliet’s relationship with…
The nurse offers the following solution to Juliet’s predicament, after she has been the subject of a furious attack from her father: Faith, here it is. Romeo is banish’d; and all the world to…
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- THE WESTING GAME
In “The Westing Game”, who gave the answer of the game?
Turtle Wexler is the one who figures out that Sandy McSouthers is really Sam Westing (who is not dead, after all), but the real game, that of finding Sam Westing’s murderer, is never solved. Since…
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- MATH
An area of 5m in lenght and 14 cm in width is ____m2 or ____cm2this has to do with the metric…
As Giorgiana said, you need to change the problem so both the length and width are using the same measure. There are 100 cm in 1 m (“centi” = 100). 5m = 500cm, so: 500 cm length x 14 cm width =…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What are the effects of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter?
A symbol communicates an idea without the author’s explaining it. Symbolism becomes effective when we “get it” and understand the connection between the symbol and the idea. In this novel, each…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In “The Adventure of Huck Finn”, what is it about Miss Watson that Huck dislikes?
Miss Watson dislikes the fact that Huck is not “civilized”. In other words, he has not been brought up with the manners and knowledge that people in the city have. He is not used to formal…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What does Huck mean by that statement?Huck makes a statement concerning the Widow Douglas: “And…
Snuff is chewing tobacco that one sniffs though the nose. Huck is observing that the Widow Douglas is a hypocrite because she will not allow Huck to smoke tobacco. Of course, Huck doesn’t use those…
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- MACBETH
In “Macbeth”, quote the word Banquo says that tells you how Macbeth reacts to the witches?
BANQUO: Look, how our partner’s rapt. This is the bit you’re thinking of, I think. Banquo is noticing that Macbeth has been dreaming to himself (in fact, delivering an aside to the audience)…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
I have to make a 20 minute presentation about the setting in “The Great Gatsby”….
To get started, you might want to look at some previously asked and answered questions about the setting of “The Great Gatsby”. Please check out the links below for more information.
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- A JURY OF HER PEERS
How does Mrs. Peters see the crime scene in “A Jury of Her Peers”?
At first, Mrs. Peters looks at the scene through the eyes of the law. Her husband is the sherrif and she respects the law. However, over time, she begins to side with Mrs. Hale and see that…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Act II, Scene 2 of “Romeo and Juliet” characterize both Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare’s characterisation is a complex thing: it’s rarely as simple as a single answer. And, in fact, what emerges from this “balcony scene” (though, you’ll notice, no balcony is ever…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What is the precis of the story A Rose for Emily?a precis is a type of summarizing that inisists…
The plot does not follow a chronological order as the narrator builds mystery and suspense around the funeral of old Miss Emily Grierson. Part I: The townspeople have gathered for Miss Emily’s…
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- LITERATURE
War Poetry – I need pointers.I’m planning a series of lessons on artistic reaction to war and I…
Thomas Hardy: “Men who March Away”, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Donald Ross: The Death of Peace, Alfred Noyes: A Prayer in Time of War, Thomas Hardy: Then and Now, Rudyard Kipling: “For All we Have and…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is a good quote of Benvolio’s from Romeo and Juliet?
See below for links to Benvolio’s character analysis, and a website which gives you every quote Benvolio ever says. If you want a single quote that sums up what Benvolio does in the play, I’d go…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible”, how and by whom are the other villagers accused of witchcraft?
In the beginning of Act One of “The Crucible” it is revealed that the young, teenage girls of Salem had been in the forest the night before the incidents of this act have occurred. While in…
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- BATTLE ROYAL; OR, THE INVISIBLE MAN
What is the setting in Ralph Ellison’s “Battle Royal” from The Invisible Man?
The major setting of “Battle Royal” by Ralph Ellison is the ballroom of the hotel where the narrator and his schoolmates go to participate in a boxing match. In the ballroom, a temporary boxing…
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- THE WEDDING
What type of writing style does Nicholas Sparks employ in The Wedding?
Sparks’ novel features traditional narrative techniques found in many novels. The story is told by a first-person narrator, Wilson Lewis, who relates the events of the story. Sparks employs the…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Chapter 39 of “Great Expectations”, what language techniques does Dickens use to present plot,…
In Chapter 39,Pip discovers that Magwitch is his benefactor. Dickens heightens the suspense of this discovery through his use of imagery and dialogue. The first thing we notice is that there is a…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Could you please translate the Act II Chorus of “Romeo and Juliet” into modern English?
The chorus does not actually speak in Act II Scene I. The chorus’ part is in the prologue of that Act. They are summarizing the situation that is going on between the two families in Verona,…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Give your own opinion about what kills Willy in “Death of a Salesman”.
Willy commits suicide so that his family can collect the insurance money afterwards. He has no other way to provide for them, his “luck” has run out, and he sees no other way to be able to meet…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” why does Jem cry at the end of chapter 7?
Jem cries because Boo’s father, Nathan Radley, had cemented up the hole in the tree. Jem cries not just because there will be no more presents forthcoming but also (and especially) because this…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
On page 59, Jem “went through a brief Egyptian period.” Explain.In Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a…
Jem had been studying Ancient Egypt at school. As all the Egyptians were depicted in profile, he either thought or pretended they walked that way, too. From time to time he imitated them by…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
On page 56, Scout says, “It was then, I suppose, that Jem and I first began to part company.” Why…
Jem has to go back and get his pants from the Radley fence. If he doesn’t, he would be caught, and as he said, “Atticus ain’t ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way.”…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Which word for you is more “correct” to use when beginning a line (from my sonnet) that reads…
Good question! The distinction between, “thou” and “you”, the two forms of “you” in Shakespeare’s English is more or less the same as the difference between “du” and “Sie” in modern-day German….
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