Where was the United States Constitution written?
- THE SECRET GARDEN
What is a similar theme between Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and The Secret Garden by…
There are several similar themes that Anne of Green Gables and The Secret Garden share. They both explore the themes of family in similar ways. Both Anne from Anne of Green Gables and Mary of The…
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- SCIENCE
Is the flame coloration a test for the positive ion or for the negative ion?
Flame coloration test is used to identify metals, that is, it is a test for positive ions. Each element has a certain electronic configuration and this gives us an idea of the number of valence…
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- HISTORY
Confucianism is the philosophy drawn from the teachings of Confucius. Confucius believed there was an ancient and ancestral way of life that promoted good morality and would enable people to live…
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- THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
In “The Canterville Ghost,” Virginia was the only member of the Otis family who noticed the…
In Chapter Five of “The Canterville Ghost,” Virginia Otis returns home after riding her horse and finds the ghost looking very depressed in the Tapestry Chamber. Her instinct is to run away but she…
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- THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
What are the duties of the Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost has a very rigid set of duties in the story. While we do not know the origin of these duties, they consist of a number of activities. First of all, the ghost is obliged to…
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- AFTER TWENTY YEARS
How can we make a sequel for the story “After Twenty Years”?
Though it would not be a chronological “sequel,” I think perhaps the most interesting way to continue the story would be to look back at where the two men diverged. Clearly Jimmy has remained true…
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- SCIENCE
Helium is which form of matter?
Matter, in simplest terms, is anything that has mass and occupies space. Matter has four different forms or states: solid (such as iron or rock, etc.), liquid (such as water, milk, etc.) , gas…
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- THE PEDESTRIAN
What is significant about the following simile, and how does it add to the mood and/or theme of…
This passage is significant because it points directly to what an anachronism the pedestrian has become in his society. Also, this final act adds an even more despairing tone to the narrative,…
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- ESSAY LAB
Believe it or not, there are not a great many rules in essay writing. The rules that there are are meant to keep you organized while you write and to keep the reader organized as he or she reads….
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- SCIENCE
Which non metal is most reactive? Nitrogen, oxygen or neon?
Among oxygen, nitrogen and neon; oxygen is the most reactive. Neon is a noble gas and is, thus, (almost) inert, that is, non-reactive. A look at the electronic configurations of the three given…
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- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL
What is a rumor the townspeople pass around to explain their pastor’s wearing of the black…
First, Goodman Gray says that “‘Our parson has gone mad!’” and the village physician concurs that “‘Something must surely be amiss with Mr. Hooper’s intellects […].” So, they initially whisper…
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- HARRISON BERGERON
In “Harrison Bergeron,” what does Kurt Vonnegut seem to say about individuality?
In “Harrison Bergeron,” Kurt Vonnegut implies that human individuality is dangerous to a society that feels the need to control its citizens. The entire story revolves around this idea that…
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- MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR
Why might the dad be unhappy about the engagement in “Marriage is a Private Affair”?
Nnaemeka’s dad is named Okeke. At the beginning of “Marriage is a Private Affair,” Nnaemeka and Nene are discussing Okeke’s possible reaction to the engagement the young lovers have planned….
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- HISTORY
The invention of the keyboard, as we know it, is credited to a man by the name of Christopher Latham Sholes, along with Carlos Glidden and Samuel Soule. It was invented in 1867 in Milwaukee,…
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- LITERATURE
What should the poet’s countrymen do to be led into the “heaven of freedom?” Answer the… 1 image
When this poem was composed originally in Bengali by the Indian Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, most probably in 1900, India was still a colony of the British Empire. The poem can be read as a…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, why did the animals prefer Mr. Pilkington over Mr. Frederick?
You can get a hint towards this answer in Chapter VIII of Animal Farm, (p. 36 in my copy of the book). There, the narrator is discussing the relations between the animals and Mr. Frederick and Mr….
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
What method does the writer use to show Max’s development?
Probably one of the most interesting “methods” that the author uses to develop the character of Max is the use of dramatic irony. Dramatic irony, of course, is when a character does not know…
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- HEALTH
What is the role of the ear in the sensing of sound?
The ear is the main body part responsible for sensing sound. It is made up of a number of different structures which allow humans and other animals to hear. The structure of the external ear (the…
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- HISTORY
Where do fireworks originate from, and how were they used? 1 image
Like many great inventions, the discovery of gunpowder was an accident. Around 2,000 years ago in Han China, the Chinese would throw hollow bamboo tubes onto a fire to produce a loud popping noise….
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- THREE MEN IN A BOAT (TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG)
How did the dog, Montmorency, make a fool of himself?
I believe you are referring to the dog Montmorency in Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog). In the story, the author describes Montmorency as a cat-hating dog. Furthermore, he explains…
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- TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES
How is Tess of the D’Urbervilles a modern tragedy?
Tess is a tragedy — Tess, as a tragic hero, is someone whose flaw — her willingness to trust? Her weakness in the face of hard decisions? — leads her to catastrophe. It can be considered a…
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- TANGERINE
In Tangerine, what reason does Mr. Fisher give Paul for being so wrapped up in Erik’s football…
Mr. Fisher remarks that he focuses on Erik due to the particular importance of his football season. Since Mr. Fisher wants Erik to play competitive college football in order to enter the NFL, this…
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- THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST
What should I highlight when reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist?
In The Reluctant Fundamentalist, I think that some of the most important elements rests in how Changez changes over the course of the novel. I tend to think that the ways that Changez changes…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
Why does Amir not enjoy the lavish birthday party thrown in his honor?
The birthday party that Baba has for Amir, which occurs in Chapter 8, is for his 13th birthday. This seems to be a kind of “coming of age” party, since it is so lavish and large. There are at…
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- SCIENCE
What is the function of the cell membrane ?
The cell membrane is a semipermeable covering of the cytoplasmic contents of a cell. The function of the cell membrane is to protect the cell. The cell membrane protects the cell because it is…
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- SCIENCE
What would have happened if there was no atmosphere?
Atmosphere does a number of things for us. For starters, atmosphere contains oxygen, the gas we need for cellular respiration. Without oxygen, we would all die very quickly. Atmosphere also…
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- ARTS
Translation of Hunting Season by W H Auden please?
Auden’s Hunting Season was published in 1947 so cannot be replicated in total without permission because of copyright laws. But we’ll work it out the best we can because you have access to the full…
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- SCIENCE
What are the disadvantages of the fourth generation of computer?
The fourth generation computers are characterized by microprocessors, which contain a large number of integrated circuits (IC). The first microprocessor chip, Intel 4004 chip, was developed in…
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- DUSK
What is a character sketch of Gortsby and why he is in the park?
Norman Gortsby is a young man who apparently has a good job in some office in London. He is not married. Otherwise he would have gone home instead of sitting on a park bench at “thirty minutes past…
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- REFERENCE
What is the main effect of watching television?
Watching television has many effects upon us, most of them not very good. I am one of those people who thinks television is generally really bad for us, but I will try to think of at least one…
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- SCIENCE
Valence Bond Theory fails to explain the paramagnetic character of the oxygen molecule. Why is this?
Valence bond theory predicts that all electrons in diatomic oxygen are spin paired, making O2 diamagnetic. However, we know that diatomic oxygen is paramagnetic. This means that electrons are not…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Discuss how Dickens presents responsibility in Stave I and throughout the story, “A Christmas…
The most obvious example of responsibility in Stave I is when Ebenezer Scrooge is approached by two men soliciting for charity to support the poor and Scrooge refuses to donate. Not only does he…
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- SCIENCE
How is technology used in animal farming?
Animal farming is a farming technique in which animals (such as cattle, poultry and fish) are bred and raised for useful products such as eggs, meat, wool, etc. With the increasing population, our…
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- SCIENCE
What will happen if a pregnant rabbit is put in a small fenced farm, with plenty of food. This…
If the rabbits have unlimited food (and presumably water), the limiting factor on how many you will eventually have will be space; in other words, you will end up with as many rabbits as can fit on…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
How can Frankenstein be considered a story inside of a story?
Frankenstein has three different narratives: Robert Walton, Victor Frankenstein, and the Creature. These three narratives set up the story within a story format. The book begins with Robert…
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- THE PROPHET
I need a summary of The Prophet by Gebran Khalil Gebran (English spelling: Khalil Gibran)
This beautiful Lebanese work is at base a compendium of wisdoms set in a quasi-poetic form, but actually a series of metaphors illustrating ancient wisdoms. The vehicle is a journey by foot of a…
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- HISTORY
What are the weaknesses of the Marxist concept of society?
Classical Marxism was a product, in a sense, of the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century. Marx was astonished by the economic change that engulfed Europe, and horrified by the human…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
Describe Nora’s transformation from a doll to free human being.
In Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House, Nora is a living doll throughout much of the drama. She is treated like an object by her husband, and her value comes from how pretty she is and how entertaining…
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- SCIENCE
Why does electronegativity decreases down the group even though the effective nuclear charge…
Electronegativity, in simplest terms, is the ability of an atom to pull shared electrons (of a covalent bond) towards it. The electronegativity of an atom is dependent on two factors: effective…
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- LITERATURE
In Robert Frost’s poem “A Soldier,” what is the obstacle the poet alludes to?
“A Soldier” is a sonnet written by Robert Frost not long after World War I. In it he begins by writing about a single soldier, who he describes metaphorically as a fallen lance, left behind on the…
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- HISTORY
Why did Texans want their independence from Mexico?
There are several reasons why Texans wanted their independence from Mexico. One reason was the Mexicans closed the border with the United States. Mexico was concerned about the growing number of…
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- THE LITTLE PRINCE
What is the lesson in Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince?
The greatest lesson in Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince is taught by the fox to the title character: And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see…
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- MADAME BOVARY
What is the effect of half of the last chapter of Madame Bovary, including the last two…
In Madame Bovary, the overall effect of devoting so much of the ending to Homais is to enhance the novel’s Realism. Flaubert’s commitment to Realism in Madame Bovary is seen throughout the novel….
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- RICHARD CORY
“Appearance is not always the reality.” Justify this statement by taking examples from the poem…
The poem “Richard Cory” describes a man who seems very fortunate yet commits suicide. Through the glorious description of his character, the townspeople’s dazzled reaction to him, and finally…
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- THE MAN WHO WAS POE
What was left behind in the vault after the bank robbery in Avi’s The Man Who Was Poe?
In chapter 8 of Avi’s The Man Who Was Poe, we learn a white button and piece of string were left behind in the bank vault after the bank robbery. In this chapter, Edgar Allan Poe visits Providence…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How does Ralph indicate his belief that Piggy is smarter than he is?
Chapter Five, Beast from the Water, finds Ralph walking by himself, alone with his thoughts. Ralph is far more cynical now about the island and he takes a moment to remember how enthusiastically he…
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- THE LADY OF SHALOTT
In what chapter of Lord of the Flies does Ralph finally admit that Piggy is smarter than he is?
In chapter five, titled “Beast from Water,” Ralph admits to himself that Piggy is smarter than he is. Ralph is about to call an assembly together, the first truly serious one, and he’s trying to…
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- THE GIVER
What is the symbolism of the Ceremony of Eleven in The Giver?
While Jonas feels that the Ceremony of Eleven is “not one of the more interesting ones”(46), it does seem to mark the end of prepubescence and the beginning of adolescence as well as an educational…
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- SCIENCE
Explain the difference between cell mediated and humoral immunity
Immune system is divided into two classes: cell-mediated immunity and humoral (or antibody-mediatd) immunity. Humoral immunity is so named because it is associated with macromolecules that are…
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- HISTORY
Where was the United States Constitution written?
The United States Constitution was written in Philadelphia in 1787. It was the product of what became known as the Constitutional Convention, a meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen…
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