What’s the difference between the film version of Beowulf and the epic poem?
- BEOWULF
What’s the difference between the film version of Beowulf and the epic poem?
There are many differences in the movie, Beowulf, and the original poem. For one, Hrothgar was not the father of Grendel. There is never any mention of either Hrothgar or Beowulf ever being…
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- THE COP AND THE ANTHEM
Like many other O. Henry’s stories, “The Cop and the Anthem” illustrates the irony of life….
In O Henry’s “The Cop and the Anthem”, we have Soapy, our resident ne’er-do-well looking to get a stay on Riker’s Island (New York City jail) for the winter. In his endeavors to be incarcerrated,…
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- THE STORYTELLER
In The Storyteller, why did the Machiguengas never speak about the existence of the storyteller…
The existence of the storyteller is such a deep secret for the Machiguengas, a people who, as the Schneils tell the narrator, are very open about every other aspect of their culture, because of…
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- THE NYMPH’S REPLY TO THE SHEPHERD
What does the word “rage” mean in the poem “The Nymph’s Reply To The Shepherd?”
The poem “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd”, also called “Answer to Marlowe”, is a direct reply to Christopher Marlowe’s earlier poem “The Passionate Shepherd To His Love.” This satirical poem is…
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- HISTORY
How did WW I really end? A historical documentary recently noted that Germany never really…
Marshal Foch commanded Sir Douglas Haig from Britian, King Albert I from Belgium, and General Pershing from the United States to create an Central group of Allies in WWI. The actual war was not…
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- ARTS
Is this an International site where I can access information relevent to the Standard English…
While eNotes does have some groups devoted to film, Run Lola Run doesn’t appear to be among them. Examples of films that are in the eNotes Q & A, Study Guides and Group databases are:…
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- THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET
Discuss the relationship between Esperanza and her mother in The House on Mango Street.Do they…
Both Esperanza and her mother have dreams of a better life; both want something more than the house on Mango Street. The house on Mango Street is “small and red with tight steps in front and…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
How does “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” depend on visualization and the use of color imagery…
The entire story hinges on the incredible descriptions the speaker gives us and the story that he tells. We can’t help but imagine and picture the scene as a movie behind our eyelids as he tells…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What is the irony of Napoleon saying “All animals are free.”
The statement by Napoleon, in “Animal Farm,” saying that all the animals are free is ironic because the animals are not free. Most of the animals are in the same situation they were in when Mr….
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- SCIENCE
Classify the following chemical reactions as synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, or…
In a synthesis reaction, a new product is formed from two or more reactants. For example: A + B → ABDecomposition is the opposite of synthesis:AB → A + BIn a single replacement reaction, one…
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- COLONIAL AMERICA
I am looking for information on mining in British Colonial America.This is relative to Colonial…
The first recorded instance of US mining (coal, specifically) was in 1,000 AD. The Hopi Indians, living in what is now Arizona, used coal to bake pottery made from clay. More specifically (for…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
During a random drug test at the work place do you have to divulge any presciption drugs you are…
I’m not sure that it’s a requirement to divulge such information, per se, but it is probably beneficial to do so as many drugs–legal or illegal–show up in drug tests. I think it would be a…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
It is believed Mark Twain abandoned the manuscript of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for:no
According to “The Annotated Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain and Michael Patrick Hearn, Twain was already having a hard time wanting to do another “boy book.” He had been working on suggestions made…
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- HISTORY
Who invented the glider aircraft? Where? no
Although gliders go back to the year 800, I assume you are asking about the engine-based glider and that one is credited to the Wilbur and OrvilleWright also known as the Wright Brothers. They…
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- EDITHA
In “Editha,” what did George’s mother mean by stating that Editha’s letter left George free?I…
When Editha goes to visit George’s mother after his death in the war, she tells the old woman that she would rather have died herself than send George to war to die. She starts to say that she…
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- THINGS FALL APART
How does Achebe incorporate Igbo words, phrases and thinking into his English?
One of Achebe’s main purposes in writing the novel was to bring an awareness of Ibo culture to the Western world. Thus, although he writes in English, he “Africanizes” the language of the…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Did Shakespeare use words without any vowels?
What an odd question! Why on earth could you want to know this? Shakespeare could hardly avoid using a word without vowels, as we use them all the time, every day. Nearly all of them (perhaps all…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Differentiate between a novel and fiction, with examples.
Fiction is a type of creative writing born of an author’s imagination. (It is distinguished from nonfiction, which is writing that presents real people, recounts actual events, and deals in facts.)…
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- BUSINESS
Write about the major functions of an office.
I expect it depends on the type of office you open and are running, but all offices have the following functions: 1. Greeting the public/customers both in person and on the phone 2. Operating…
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- BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
In The Bridge to Terabithia, in Chapter 10, name three reasons why that day was perfect for Jess?
Until he came home to the devasting news that his best friend had died, the rainy day described in Chapter 10 was perfect for Jess because he was invited on a trip to Washington, D.C. by his…
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- ALL MY SONS
What is the relationship between Chris and Ann in “All My Sons”?
Chris Keller and Ann Deever grew up as next door neighbors, their houses were side by side on the same block. When they were younger, Ann was Chris’s brother Larry’s girl, in fact Ann was engaged…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Where was Caesar assassinated?
Caesar has gone to the forum- a public place of government- to accept a petition, but he is taken to a room past the Theatre of Pompey. The exact location is said to be Campus Martius. It is on a…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Discuss how the seven commandments are the key to understanding Animal Farm.
I don’t agree with the concept that the seven commandments are the key, but I think I can answer you anyway. The Commandments were meant to keep the animals equal and to insure that all animals…
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- INTO THE WILD
Is this quote in the book “Into the Wild” or only in the movie? “When you forgive, you love. And…
The quote first appeared in the book. Krakaeur attributes the quote to Ronald Franz, an older retired army man. Chris met Franz (this is a pseudonym for the actual person) is Salton City, CA in…
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- LITERATURE
What is the “Graveyard School of Poetry”?
The term “Graveyard Poets” (or sometimes the equivalent “Churchyard Poets”) refers to a group of eighteenth-century British poets who were forerunners of the Romantic movement. Many of the writers…
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- SHAKESPEARE: A LIFE IN DRAMA
What were the reasons for the decline of drama after Shakespeare’s time period?
After the death of Shakespeare, the allure of drama gave way to newer genres though not entirely and not all at once. Printing techniques were being perfected and more books were printed to a…
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- ALL MY SONS
How is Keller’s former partner shown in “All My Sons”?
Steve Deever is Joe Keller’s former partner in business. When the play begins, he is in jail for the crime that both he and Joe were originally convicted of, shipping cracked cylinder heads to the…
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- KATHERINE MANSFIELD
Ian French is a round character. Discuss two ways the author develops Ian’s character with…
Ian French of the short story “Feuille d’Album” by Katherine Mansfield appears at first to be what the title indicates: a person on a page of an album (feuille=page) since he is static in his…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Explain the following quote: “Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his…
Certainly, much of literature is written that includes this motif. From the time of the Greek tragedies, Oedipus of Sophocles’s trilogy is a character who pays the ultimate price for his choices….
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Do you think there is a place for eyewitness in making a case for guilt or innocence?Or have…
Science will never eliminate the need for eyewitnesses. The trouble with science is that, as much as it can provide “proof”, it can be interpreted in many ways. Currently, in the case of toddler…
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- BUSINESS
What are the different precautions that should be taken by a job seeker while scheduling interviews?
If you are looking for a traditional job: 1. Know what you want and clearly articulate that in a cover letter and at the interview. 2. Do not list reasons for leaving a job on your CV. If the…
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- ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING
What is the summary of the cry of the children.
“The Cry of the Children” by Eliabeth Barrett Browning is about the working conditions of children in England around the turn of the Century between the mid 1800’s up through the very early 1900s….
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
To what extent does gender predetermine the actions of the characters in A Dolls House?To what…
I don’t know if it’s the same thing, but it’s not so much gender as gender rolls. Nora plays the roll of the perfect wife. Her husband treats her like a child, a plaything — not an equal. He…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is an example of dualism in Fahrenheit 451?
Dualism generally refers to something that has two distinct parts, often in opposition to each other, sometimes with related aspects. The classic storytelling convention of tragedy/comedy is…
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- JOHN KEATS
I am seeking a publisher for my PhD thesis, which was the first comprehensive Jungian analysis of…
I was in a very similar position a couple of months ago and the suggestion that I got was: Publish outside of the field. There are open calls for papers all the time in the Journal of…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What does Juliet ask before Romeo climbs down the rope ladder in “Romeo and Juliet”?
Juliet and Romeo have spent the night together as man and wife before he heads away to Mantua, to where he has been banished. The Friar has assured them both that this banishment will not last…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Can you see some similarities between “Fahrenheit 451” and the Soviet Union?
Examine the historical context of “Fahrenheit 451”, particularly the section on “Political Repression and Conformity”. When Bradbury wrote this book, the Cold War was in full swing and the fear of…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
In response to “Brave New World,” why is it so important that we are allow so suffer from pain,…
The book itself has a great quote about this: You’ve got to be hurt and upset; otherwise you can’t think of the really good, penetrating X-rayish phrases. (Ch. 12) Being able to experience the…
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- SCIENCE
EXLPORATION TO THE SUN-impossible to possible.Please provide information about this and what can…
Tungsten is our element with the highest melting point about 6,000 F. The outer layer of the sun (photosphere) is about 11,000 F. So unless you believe in Star Trek force fields, exploration is not…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In “The Catcher in the Rye”, describe Holden’s attitude and relationship with his parents, Allie,…
The first family member with whom Holden should first be connected is Allie, his little brother who passed away from cancer. Allie’s death set Holden’s life in motion towards the paths that he…
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- TWILIGHT
Identify and Explain a Key Relationship presented in the Text/Film. How does this Relationship…
The key relationship is between Edward and Bella. At first it is based on a curiousity between the two – Edward can’t read Bella’s mind, which disturbs him, and Bella feels Edward dislikes her for…
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- TIME AND AGAIN
Time and AgainHi All ~ I need help. I am leading a “Time and Again,” by Jack Finney, book…
How did you book discussion go? I only just saw this thread this morning. For your next discussion, try looking up the book in the summary and analysis section of enotes. There are wonderful…
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- SCIENCE
Can a transformer be used to transform direct voltage and direct current? Justify your answer.
Do you mean voltage which is effected directly, or Direct Current as distinct from Alternating Current? Transformers “transform” voltage from one level to another by means of electromagnetic…
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- THE STORYTELLER
In The Storyteller, what purpose did the storyteller serve in Machiguenga society?
The storyteller is a figure that seems to be unique in so many ways to the Machiguenga people. The narrator of this tale first hears of the figure of the storyteller from the Schneils, a missionary…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Where does Snowball go after being expelled by Napoleon?
Good question! Orwell does not make it clear where Snowball escapes to after he squeezes through the hedge. Napoleon uses this mystery to his advantage by blaming all negative happenings on the…
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- EVERYDAY USE
What is Dee’s idea of heritage in the story “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker?
Dee’s idea of heritage involves things. In contrast, Maggie’s and Mama’s idea of heritage involves people. Dee wants the quilts and anything else that she thinks she can connect back to her…
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- HISTORY
What were the different responses to Adolf Hitler’s ideas and actions?Again, History assignment….
Obviously there were many reactions to his program. As long as he seemed to be supporting “law and order” and was fixing the economy of Germany the majority of the population there supported him….
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- 1984
What do(es) the quote(s) “War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength” mean?
The answer rests with the paradoxical nature of the Party itself. How it rules is the exact opposite of how its propaganda says it controls.It goes directly into the concept of doublethink, which…
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- LITERATURE
Explain the impact of economic changes on the development of American Literature.
This is very interesting question indeed. Economic change always impacts American society, and it has influenced the development of American literature, since literature reflects the society in…
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- KING LEAR
In Act II, scene 4 of “King Lear”, how does Lear’s use of language reveal the changes of state in…
As Lear becomes increasingly agitated and frustrated with Regan and Goneril his language changes noticeably with his emotions. Firstly he seeks recourse in Latin terms as in (4.3.63) when he cries…