Whats the supsense and what does this mean?Benvolio: “I pray thee, good Mercutio, let’s…
- ROMEO AND JULIET
Whats the supsense and what does this mean?Benvolio: “I pray thee, good Mercutio, let’s…
The suspense in this statement from Romeo and Juliet arises from the fact that it is foreshadowing the fight to come betweenTybalt and Mercutio, whose death at Tybalt’s hands sets the stage for…
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- HISTORY
What were the provisions of the Compromise of 1850? Why was it difficult to get this piece of…
There were five parts to the Compromise of 1850. First, California would be admitted to the Union as a free state. Next, two new territories would be established, Utah and New Mexico, and slavery…
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- PHILOSOPHY
Which ethical theory is most natural? Which theory requires the least alteration of our natural…
There is so much in this question that leads to further questioning. Maybe that’s where the greatness of philosophy lies in that there are few answers, and more questions. The fundamental notion…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
How does the audience react to the production of Hamlet in Chapter 31 of Great Expectations by…
The presentation of Hamlet by Mr. Wopsle is a farce, so poorly done that the audience reacts with laughter and derision. Among the ridiculous aspects of the performance are the deceased king, who…
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- POETRY
What image is used to convey the farmer’s poverty in this poem? De merchant got half de cotton…
This farmer is apparently a grower of cotton, and cotton seems to be the image or symbol used here to convey poverty. Each line or idea conveys a new level of poverty. Whatever crop he was able to…
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- MATH
1st & last terms of A.P are a & l resp.If S is sum of all terms of A.P&…
Given T1 = a and the last or nth term is Tn = l S is sum the sum of n terms. d = (l^2-a^2)/{k-(l+a)}. ……………….(1)To find k. Solution: We know that the sum S of n terms of an…
- MATH
Let Sn denote the sum of n terms af A.P whose 1at term is a. d=Sn-kSn-1+Sn-2,then k=?
Let the AP have 1st term a and the sum Sn for n terms. Given that d =Sn-kSn-1+Sn-2……….(1) We know that the sum Sn to the nth term of an arithmetic progression is: Sn = (2a+(n-1)d)(n/2)….
- REFERENCE
How do you pronounce ‘hissen habre’?he’s the former persident of chad
Ee-sen Ah-bray In arabic the leading h is silent just like it is in French. The i is pronounced like “ee” as it is in French. Properely spelled there is an accent grave on the e between the s and n…
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- LITERATURE
The optimum point of study, how can we use it wisely?I want to know that how student should…
Wow. Good question, but the answer depends on so many variables. I see you’re a doctoral student, so that tells me you’re still in studying mode. What I don’t know is what you’re studying, what…
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- HISTORY
When was the term CIVIL WAR first used to identify the 1861-1865 conflict and who coined it?
The Civil War has been called different names by different groups. Some names given the Civil War include “The War Between the States” (which you obviously know), “The War of Rebellion”,…
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- ODE TO THE WEST WIND
What is the summary of ode to the west wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley?
This question has been answered by one of our editors. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/ode-west-wind/q-and-a/what-summary-poem-ode-west-wind-323978
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- SCIENCE
Is it safe to say that chromosomes and DNA are the same thing?My book is kinda of confusing on…
No, though the terms do tend to be used that way. Chromosomes are long chains of DNA; chromosomes are made up of DNA molecules. That is the basic idea. Each chromosome consists of many, many…
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- BUSINESS
Do you think a rating that evaluates managers on personality factors such as aggressiveness,…
Like all rating systems, it has strengths and limitations. I think that one of its most evident strengths would be that personality type and temperament has to be included in evaluating managers….
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- MACBETH
Monologue on Gentlewoman from Macbethi need help with how to initially explain who the character…
This gentlewoman is probably some servant or, more likely, one of Lady Macbeth’s Ladies in Waiting. She has seen what she wishes she had not seen–her queen sleepwalking and sleeptalking in the…
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- SCIENCE
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that most often affects the lungs. It used to be somewhat rare but new cases are being diagnosed every year. Years ago, a building material called asbestos was used…
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- RHINOCEROS
How do the characters in Rhinoceros conform with the mob? What techniques and characterisation…
In the most simplistic of senses, the people of the mob conform because they become savages. In becoming the mob, all of the people who become rhinoceroses demonstrate savage behavior. They lose…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
How many comic plays of Shakespeare could be compared to each other and on what basis?how to…
There are many areas of comparability in Shakespeare’s comedies. For example identical twins play a part in both The Comedy of Errors where we find two sets of twins and Twelfth Night. Female…
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- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
What language techniques does John Boyne use in “The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas?”really need help…
while mentioning about the concentration camp, boyne also used negative-like and disguting-like words and this is againg told in the view of bruno again
- OTHELLO
For what major events does the merrymaking in Othello give opportunity?
If I’m understanding your question correctly, you’re referring to the celebration in Cyprus to celebrate the wedding of Othello and Desdemona and the shipwreck of the Turkish fleet. Essentially,…
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- RELIGION
Religion in schools…What do you feel about religion in school. Including religious studies, the…
I’ll focus on the idea of religious studies. I would love to see a religious studies curriculum offered as an elective in public high schools. I think it would be a valuable addition to a…
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- ANTIGONE
What are a few examples from the play Antigone that proves Antigone was treated harshly by Creon?
Several things during the play suggest that Antigone is treated harshly by Creon. First, Haemon goes to his father to plead for Antigone’s life; however, Creon berates Haemon and accuses him of…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Are there any rhetorical devices evident when Myrtle kept shouting Daisy’s name in chapter 2?
As far as the exact moment of the shouting, the only device that comes to mind is repetition. Myrtle repeatedly yells Daisy’s name, until Tom’s blow silences her (and breaks her nose). That’s all I…
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- ECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES, PROBLEMS, AND POLICIES
auto manufactuers in financial trouble?The big three manufactuers in the U.S. are currently in…
This question seems a little dated, since the auto bailout in the States occurred over a year ago, but in regards to American auto companies being in financial trouble versus foreign ones, it’s not…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
What are the wishes of Carton as expressed to the seamstress in Book the Third, Chapter 13 in…
The singular wish of Sydney Carton as expressed in his conversation with the poor seamstress who is to be executed with him is to follow through on his resolve to sacrifice his life for the…
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- KANTHAPURA
How deep and wide is the impact of gandhi’s personality and his thought on the theme of Kanthapura?
In general, I wonder if there is any way to compose a novel on Indian independence and not have Gandhi’s presence such an intense and major part of it. Certainly, Rao’s work does feature Gandhi on…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
“and a poor chap would stand considerable show with the widow’s Providence.” Chap.3 P. 15 What’s…
Here, Huck is comparing/contrasting Miss Watson’s version of Providence (heaven and religion) with the Widow’s. It’s one of the many instances when Huck is confronted with hypocrisy in society, and…
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- THE LITTLE PRINCE
What examples are there proving that Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince is not just for children,…
The Little Prince exposes the reality of life by exposing many social issues. Among those issues are materialism, vanity, problems of absolute authority, conceit, and drunkenness. Saint-Exupery…
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- MATH
Verify Stokes’ theorem for a hemisphere S .Verify Stokes’ theorem for a hemisphere S defined…
This has been asked before, and I answered it already: http://www.enotes.com/math/q-and-a/verify-stokers-theorem-hemisphere-s-define-x-2-y-2-186509 I’ve reposted the solution here (only difference…
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- DRACULA
Answer these questions please ?What are some main ideas in Dracula? and What message is the…
I think that one of the primary ideas that comes out of the book is the battle between redemption and salvation. The notion of “being damned” is not only linked to Dracula’s taking of Lucy and his…
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- MATH
In a class of 40 students, 16 take maths, 21 take chem., 18 take phy., 9 take math & chem., 5…
Information provided: 16/40 students take math21/40 students take chemistry18/40 students take physics9/40 take math and chemistry5/40 take math and physics3/40 take all three subjectsThis doesn’t…
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- MATH
The distance between the points (1,2t) & (1-t,1) is sqrt(11-9t), Find the possible values of t.
We have the points: (1,2t) and *1-t, 1) The distance d = sqrt(11-9t) We know that the distance: d = sqrt(x2-x1)^2 + (y-y1)^2 sqrt(11-9t)= sqrt[(1-t-1)^2 + (1-2t)^2] = sqrt(t^2 +…
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- MATH
The vertices of trianglePQR are P(1,3), Q(5,4) & R(5,15). Find the length of PR, area of…
This might look confusing because it isn’t possible to show you any diagrams. To solve the length of PR first find how far over (x), and up (y) R is from P. x = xR-xP = 5 – 1 = 4y = yR=yP = 15-3 =…
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- SCIENCE
How long does it take for a broken bone to heal?
There are a number of variables in that equation, depending on where the break occurred, and how serious it is. A hairline fracture, for example (very small crack in the bone) can heal quite…
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- HISTORY
Who were the leading figures in the abolitionist movement in the United States in the decades…
The abolitionist movement was a convergence of many different voices and approaches to bring about the end of slavery. You can click on the link below to see the different voices and leaders of…
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- SCIENCE
What do we mean by ‘the process of evolution’?
Evolution is the constant state of change of any living organism regardless of whether it is a tree, an animal, or a human being. As beings react to their environments certain traits get passed…
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- RELIGION
do u think attractive women use their attractive ness to get advantage in jobi personally…
I don’t think there’s any way to answer this question in a specific manner without overgeneralizing the female population. Do some attractive women use their looks to advance their position in…
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- SCIENCE
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO HAVE THEIR WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTED AND SOME DO NOT?
Teeth are extracted because of need, because they are impacted, infected or decayed beyond repair. In the case of wisdom teeth, one of the reasons why so many people have them out is because they…
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- MATH
Making Y the subject of equations:i) c=3m/2m+y ii) xy/x+y = k.I’m having trouble isolating the…
c = 3m/(2m + y) First let us cross multiply: ==> c(2m + y) = 3m Open brackets: ==> 2cm + cy = 3m ==> cy = 3m -2cm ==> y = m(3-2c)/c 2) k = xy/(x+y) Cross multiply: ==> k(x+ y) =…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
How do Bradbury’s experiences in the times in which he lives influence the way he wrote…
I think that Bradbury’s work was a direct reflection of the time periods that preceded it and the one in which it was immersed. The idea of the suppression of thought and actual book burnings by…
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- ESSAY LAB
What is the similarity between paragraphs and essays?
In my opinion, the similarity between an essay and a paragraph is in the way that the two things are (or should be) structured. I believe that an essay and a paragraph should be set up in just the…
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- SCIENCE
Since it is said that vomit contains acid, is morning sickness harmful to a expecting woman?
When a person vomits, they are expelling the contents of their stomach, which does include stomach acid. This is what causes the burning sensation in the throat and the acidic taste in the mouth…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
What are character traits of Othello and Brutus from the Shakespearian plays Othello and Julius…
Othello, from the Shakespearian play of the same name, is a brave soldier. He is a leader, the commander of the Venetian armed forces, a “noble and imposing man.” Othello is a Moor, and is thus an…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Law makers Seeking cuts look at nonprofit salaries?please help ME!!! i need some information and…
I think that more detail would be needed. I think that you could probably find a great deal of information that talks about how non- profit organizations are feeling the pinch of the current…
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- THE ALCHEMIST
According to the Englishman, what are the parallels between reading and alchemy in Coelho’s The…
The Englishman believes that the best way to learn about alchemy is to read about it and to study it under a master. He reads about the lives of previous alchemists and he studies their texts on…
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- SCIENCE
How does the body have emotional responses to an orgasm when it is a series of muscle contractions?
Walking is a series of muscle contractions, as is throwing a baseball or chopping wood. An orgasm, however, is biologically much more than those, though I don’t know that I would characterize it…
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- THE EDIBLE WOMAN
In “The Edible Woman,” how does food play a role in developing relationships?
In the story “The Edible Woman” food represents Marian’s self. Therefore, every instance that requires her to interact with people is a direct symbol of how society, the moment, or the future may…
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- CHOCOLAT
In “Chocolat” what are the arguments (points) about how Vianne relate to the world through the food?
In Chocolat, Vianne has the ability to guess what everyone’s “favorite” sweet treat is in her chocolaterie. Through this gift, she is able to entice the members of this French (and conservatively…
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- HAMLET
Which of the four Hamlet films do you prefer?Hamlet films considered by: Olivier, Zeffirelli,…
I really enjoy Branagh’s version, for a few reasons: I actually struggled to get into Olivier’s because it felt so dark and dreary. Obviously the acting was superb, but it honestly felt too drab….
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- THE EDIBLE WOMAN
In The Edible Woman what are the arguments (points) about how Marian relate to the world through…
Her inner arguments began with her visualization of meat as an edible object that reminded her how animals have to be shot in their heads, and then lose it, in order to be consumed by the world….
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- HAMLET
What makes Hamlet himself a modern character?In more detail the question is: What makes Hamlet…
I am not familiar with Douglas Brode’s work, but I will attempt to answer your question as best I can. The main trait that sets Hamlet apart from other Elizabethan/Jacobean characters is the fact…
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