Where did the orphan’s gold come from?
- THE GREAT GATSBY
Describe a place you know with The Great Gatsby in mind. It might be your home, the place you…
The four story homes stood close together with extraordinary craftsmanship. Perfectly white driveways and pristine lawns manicured with care were bejeweled with dew in mid morning. Unfortunately…
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- THE ALCHEMIST
Where did the orphan’s gold come from?
There is no orphan in this book. The main character is a boy on his own who chose to leave home to be a shepherd. The boy, Santiago, received gold from several places. When the boy tells his…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” why did Coleridge use the archaic spelling of “rhyme” in…
Authors choose their titles carefully for a variety of literary reasons, and diction plays a significant role in framing a title. Imagine, for example, what the effect would have been if Coleridge…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In Chapter 38 of “Huckleberry Finn”, what is the irony involved in the fetching of the…
In this section of “Huckleberry Finn,” Tom and Huck insist upon an elaborate plan for Jim to escape from the Phelps plantation for Jim. He humors them and goes along with it. In their romantic…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
What is a similarity between Beka Lamb and The Chrysalids?
One similarity between the two stories is that the narrator in each is a member of an extremely restrictive society. Beka Lamb describes a girl who lives in Belize in the 1950s. She does not fit…
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- MATH
A pillar if length 5 m has a cross section which is uniform & in the shape of a trapezium. […
I think the easiest way to solve this problem is to divide the trapezium into two pieces. The first is a square with all sides being equal to 1 m. The rest of the trapezium is then a right triangle…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In what why do Romeo and Juliet change through the play?
Romeo becomes a mature young man. He begins as something of a womanizer. Romeo falls deeply in love with Juliet (the forbidden fruit as she is a Capulet and he a Montague) who he cannot see as a…
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- STEPHEN CRANE
Why is experience based learning better than through textbooks and lectures. Give at least two…
Fred Collins, the protagonist of “A Mystery of Heroism,” learns much more about life and death through actually experiencing the Civil War rather than reading about it in a textbook or hearing…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How is Madame Defarge a double for Lucie Manette?Please use specific examples from the novel,…
Throughout the novel doubles are used by Dickens to draw contrasting parallels. We can see this with the focus on the two cities, and the opening sentence clearly establishes the importance of…
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- AFTER APPLE-PICKING
the apple picker loves his job .Imagine that one is invovled ina task that gives himself immense…
My advice to you to best address this writing prompt is this: Think of a job or profession that you would enjoy the most. You have mentioned dancing or singing, both of which are enjoyed by those…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What is the sentecing guidelines for a first time offender who took a controlled substance into…
There is no way to answer this question without knowing what state this offence took place in. Sentencing guidelines, unless they are for violation of a federal statute, differ from one state to…
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- HAMLET
I need some examples of dramatic irony in Act 1 and Act 2 of Hamlet.Who are the characters…
The absolute best example of dramatic irony in the first two acts of Hamlet is that the audience knows of Hamlet’s desire to feign lunacy, while the other characters do not know of this. Dramatic…
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- SCIENCE
What is the difference between cytoplasm and cytoskeleton?Function and meaning.
Cytoplasm is the jelly-like material found inside all cells. It is mostly water, and it provides a place for the cells essential chemical reactions to take place. It also helps support the…
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- HAMLET
In the play Hamlet what are Hamlet’s external conflict and internal conflict?
Hamlet’s external conflict develops because of his uncle and mother wanting him to stop moping about over his father’s death. Also, there are the conflicts brought to the fore by Fortinbras and…
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- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
Who was the math master that punished Anne
The math master who punished Anne’s talking in class with writing assignments was Mr. Keptor. By her own admission, Anne was quite garrulous in class. Her “old math master”, Mr. Keptor, became…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Is the book realistic?Is the book realistic?
I believe that this question could be argued both ways. In Huxley’s time, I would say that the world this book offers would not have been possible simply because of the technology involved, though,…
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- THE LADY OF SHALOTT
In “The Lady of Shalott,” what is the allegory and how does it relate to humanity?
One of the central oppositions of this wonderful poem is that of the “art” of the Lady of Shallot and her weaving, and the reality that is seen so strongly in Sir Launcelot as he comes bursting…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What issues in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ are silenced that could be explored in a character in…
One character-related issue that may benefit you is that of single fatherhood. Atticus finds himself in an unusual position for the 1930s, as he is forced into the role of single father. What was…
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- HISTORY
To what extent, if at all, did Russia have a Marxist revolution in 1917?
There was a great deal of Marxist influence in the 1917 revolutions in Russia, both in the March overthrow of the Imperial government and the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks in October. The…
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- RICHARD CORY
What is the genre of the poem “Richard Cory”?
Edwin Arlington Robinson’s career spanned the literary bridge between the very late 1800s and the early 1900s, with his winning three Pulitzer prizes in the 1920s. “Richard Cory” is an example of…
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- UTOPIA
How does the world of Sir Thomas More’s Utopia compare to the world today?
Though Sir Thomas More wrote Utopia almost five hundred years ago, its relevance for the modern world remains as meaningful as it did for More’s own society. While it is true that the world today…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In “Great Expectations”, how does Biddy feel about Pip and about his wanting to be a gentleman?
Out of the abridged edition that I have, I found the passage where Biddy asks Pip why he wants to be a gentleman. “Do you want to be a gentleman to spite her or to win her admiration? Because if…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby what does the word levity mean?
Levity is a word that means humor, laughter, lightness of mind. Lack of appropriate seriousness in a serious situation. Synonyms are: flippancy, flippant, frivolous, giddiness, trivial Another…
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- MATH
arcsin 1/2 + arcsin x = pi/3. Find the x value !
You should remember that . Calculating the sine function both sides yields: Use the trigonometric formula:
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- SOLDIER’S HOME
How would you analyze the plot of “The Soldier’s Home” by Ernest Hemingway?
In terms of theme, “The Soldier’s Home” seems to “answer” another Hemingway story, “In Another Country.” “In Another Country” shows the loneliness and isolation of a young American soldier at war…
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- TWILIGHT
When is “Midnight Sun” coming out?
“Midnight Sun,” the book written from Edward’s point of view, started as a writing exercise by Stephenie Meyer. Somehow copies of the first written chapters were leaked on the internet, upsetting…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How does “The Great Gatsby” relate to motifs of sports and race?
First, “The Great Gatsby” relates to the motif of sports in terms of the cheating aspect that is presented in every sport mentioned in the novel. Obviously, one of the larger themes of the novel…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Discuss the characterisation of Squealer, Benjamin, and Boxer in “Animal Farm”.
In a nutshell, consider the following: Squealer, Napoleon’s ‘right arm pig,’ both knows and acts (he is intelligent and manipulative); the donkey Benjamin knows but does not act (He is smart enough…
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- THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM
I would like to know the different expressions of fear stated in “The Pit and the Pendulum”.I´m…
If you are looking for expressions of fear, you need to look for any synonyms of fear, and any other physiological reactions that the narrator has when he is afraid. To do this, it requires a…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
What is the idea of family from “Grapes of Wrath” and from todays family?my class didnt ready…
During the Grapes of Wrath era, the traditional family unit was comprised of a mother, father, and children. Usually, couples had large families to assist with chores around the farm or home, and…
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- MATH
How many prime number are there(i)less than 100, the difference in whose digits is 12?(ii)which…
There are 13 pairs of prime numbers <100 that have a difference of 12: 5 and 17 7 and 19 11 and 23 17 and 29 19 and 31 29 and 41 31 and 43 41 and 53 47 and 59 59 and 71 61 and 73 67 and 79 71…
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- MACBETH
Briefly contrast King Edward of England with King Macbeth of Scotland in Macbeth?
In Act 4 Scene 3 of Macbeth, Malcolm praises King Edward of England by telling Macduff about the King’s healing powers. He says that the King cures his people who are sick and suffering and that…
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- POETRY
How do I sell my poetry? Most of it is in Russian. I am in New York. Lots of people agree I have…
It is extremely difficult to make any money from writing poetry, but there are many poetry contests out there. I don’t know much about the market for poetry in Russian, but if you live in New York…
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- THE LISTENERS
How does the poet creates an uncanny atmosphere using drama and mystery in “The Listeners”?
Using word choices, setting, ghosts and a mysterious errand, the author makes this poem very uncanny. He describes how there is a “moonlit door,” so, it is at night, and it is so quiet that you…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird”, what does Jem admire in Mrs. Dubose after she dies?and atticus…
Despite Mrs. Dubose’s outward hostility toward the Finch children, she possesses a number of personality traits which are admirable. Her iron will, to begin with, makes her constitution one that is…
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- HAMLET
“For he was likely, had he been put on, to have proved most royal,…” (Fortinbras). Do you agree…
Hamlet was loved by the Danish people which Claudius points out to Laertes in Act 4, sc. 7, ll. 17-20. This indicates that the people would be in favor of having Hamlet as their king. Whether or…
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- THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER
Is stream-of-consciousness used by D.H. Lawrence in “The Rocking Horse Winner”?
My initial reaction to this question is no. “The Rocking Horse Winner”, although very distant and flowing in its style, is not stream-of-consciousness. In stream-of-consciousness writing, the…
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- AFTER APPLE-PICKING
What is the apple-picker’s mental condition in Robert Frost’s poem “After…
The apple-picker is mentally exhausted. He is on the edge of sleep, but his mind is still very active, and he knows “what form (his) dreaming is about to take”. He is physically tired, but his…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is the exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, resolution, dénouement of Lord of…
EXPOSITION. We discover that the boys are on their way from England to the safety of Australia to avoid a nuclear threat to life in Europe. We learn some background information about Ralph and…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
You need to start by thinking about what a “frame story” is before you can identify it. A frame story is a story that literally “frames” the main story, just as a frame “frames” a picture, either…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Does William Golding use personification in Lord of the Flies?
Personification is giving human qualities or characteristics to something which is non-human or non-living, and William Golding does use personification in Lord of the Flies. In chapter two, Ralph…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Are there any examples of flashback in Lord of the Flies by William Golding?
Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, is full of characters who recall things about their pasts; for example, the little boys want to build a television set, something they obviously enjoyed in…
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- SCIENCE
How can transposons lead to gene activation or inactivation?
“Transposons are sequences of DNA that can move around to different positions within the genome of a single cell” (Wikipedia). The DNA uses the genetic code as a “recipe” for proteins made through…
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- MACBETH
Where in Macbeth does it show Macbeth being his most ambitious?
That’s hard to say. Macbeth shows a tremendous amount of ambition in Act 3, sc. 2, when he orders the murder of Banquo because he fears Banquo might suspect him of Duncan’s murder. But, when he…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
Throughout The Kite Runner, Baba worries because Amir never stands up for himself. When does this…
While Baba worries that Amir does not stand up for himself, the true problem is that Amir cares too much about himself and does not stand up for others (i.e., Hassan). Amir does struggle with…
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- TEACHERS
7 ways for teachers to make and save moneyHere’s an article I thought might be of interest:…
Thanks for sharing this article with us. I almost screamed at the suggestion to stop buying new books until I read on. I have bought used books from Amazon and have gotten some great deals.
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What might the nurse say to Mercutio.?This is imaginary, so please think of something that she…
As the readers know, the Nurse is rather ribald and speaks in a vulgar manner to Mercutio in Act II, so perhaps when she has him alone, she might enjoy playing Cupid. Nurse. Mercutio, you lusty…
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- CRAZY HEART BY THOMAS COBB
Who are the main characters in Crazy Heart?
The novel Crazy Heart by Thomas Cobb revolves around two interesting characters: Otis Blake and Jean Craddock. Their encounter and later relationship are the heart of the story. However, the story…
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- ESSAY LAB
I have to write a thesis statement for Johnny Cash report. it needs to have betrayal,…
You might want to incorporate how Cash’s choices yielded consequences such as betrayal. This experience helped him form a voice whereby after death, people were brought together through his music….
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
What is the theme of “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
Theme in story-telling is usually one of the main focuses of the story, so whenever you are trying to find out the theme of a story, try summarizing the underlying subject matter in one or two…