• IN A GROVE

Who do you think was the murderer in “In a Grove”? Why do you think so?

As you answer this question, you need to remember that there is no right or wrong answer. The story is not written to solve a murder mystery. The author’s purpose is to demonstrate that everyone…

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• HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS

Why can’t Harry see thestrals before he saw Cedric dying, because he saw his mum dying?

In the “Chamber of Secrets” Harry can’t see the thestrals because he did not actually see the death of his mother. He was a newborn baby and his mother was covering his body to protect him. She…

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• ODE TO THE WEST WIND

Please explain in detail about the last two lines of “Ode to the West Wind”.I want to speak on it…

“The trumpet of a prophecy! O, Wind/ If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” The closing lines of Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind” highlights several themes of Romanticism as well. One…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What will a reder learn by reading The Most Dangerous Game?What will a reader learn by reading…

A truth that a reader learns from reading “A Most Dangerous Game” is that so often people believe that they hold certain convictions and stauchly defend them for years. But, when their lives or…

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• THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

In “The Cask of Amontillado”, is there any particular significance to the fact that Fortunato is…

Poe mainly chooses the word to stress its double meaning, but the reader could also infer that Montresor uses it because it has some connection to the wrong that Fortunato supposedly did to…

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• LITERATURE

englishwhat do you think who started english language and when.

Do not discount the tremendous influence of the Norman Conquest upon the development of Middle English, and later, Modern English. In 1066 the Normans slaughtered Harold of Hastings and most of…

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• THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY

What was significance of the Souls thrusting their arms and legs out as Ham returned to his seat…

Body language plays a huge part in the section in Chapter 6 which ends with the Souls thrusting their arms and legs out as Ham returns to his seat. As Hamilton Knapp makes his way to the front of…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Is it a requirment for a homeowner to have a railing for stairs?

Every state–and city–is going to be different in their response to this question. I would imagine that yes, you do have to have a rail, especially if you are building a new home. If it is an…

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• DAVID COPPERFIELD

What is a short summary of David Copperfield?

David Copperfield is a fictional biography, describing the title character’s life. David narrates the novel himself. Some of the information in the novel is autobiographical and relates to…

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• THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Describe each character’s world in “The Glass Menagerie”.

I think that you might be better set to provide a bit more background into your question, but I think I can attempt to articulate a vision of Tennessee Williams’ characterizations. I think a good…

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• THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

In “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” what role does Dr. Jekyll’s wealth play in the…

Dr. Jekyll’s wealth allows him access to the materials that he needs in order to create the potion that transforms him. If you have ever conducted experiments, you’ll know that usually it takes A…

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• TEARS OF A TIGER

Where and when does “Tears of a Tiger” take place?specific place

The novel specifically takes place at Hazelwood High School. The school’s mascot is a tiger; so the author, Sharon Draper, uses that word in the title for a double meaning. A Hazelwood Tiger, Andy…

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• DEVOLVING ENGLISH LITERATURE

Who is credited with the quote: “The journey not the arrival matters.” I’ve seen many instances…

I found a blog which considers this very question. It seems that most people attribute the saying to T.S. Eliot, but I’ve been unable to find any references or evidence. The Journey Not the Arrival…

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• BUSINESS

I need some ideas for a marketing project on any topic such as advertising, customer behavior,…

how about you create a product (say, create a snack, or drink), create a packaging for it using Photoshop (or even Word Clipart), and have your classmates sample it, and vote on it. If the results…

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• THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

The narrator forgot the fencing equipment for his team. What does this say about his character’s…

Holden is the manager of the fencing team, I’m not sure why he has this position, but from reading other works about fancy Prep school settings, it is possible that Holden had to either play a…

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• LITERATURE

How does “The Black Cat” or “The Fall of the House of Usher” resemble “The Strange Case of Dr….

“The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe resembles “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” in the fact that at the beginning of the story, you have a calm, friendly, kind man, but by the end of the…

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• A WHITE HERON

From the story written by Sarah Orne Jewett, “A White Heron,” what are two character traits for…

Sylvia is a child that is mature beyond her years, a bit of a social recluse (she hides in the bushes when she hears a human whistle), sweet and helpful, observant and solitary. She enjoys being…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

in your experience, what decisions have you made that required a tradeoff on your part? as a…

I just made a professional decision that required a trade-off. I had to decide whether to stay in my current job, which included the risk of being unemployed in September, or resign my current…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

In “Lord of the Flies”, who stays behind from the hunt to care for the littluns?

Simon is the one who looks after the littluns. He is kind go them, helping them get fruit they can’t reach and such. He does not bully or boss them like some of the other older boys do. Simon is…

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• THE INTERLOPERS

Explain how the story would have changed if Saki had used the first person point of view.

“The Interlopers” is a Saki story written in the third person. A first-person point of view might imply some sort of bias on the author’s part. The point of “The Interlopers” is to show the…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird describe Jem’s personality?

Take a look around enotes. There’s plenty of links that provide quotes. Try the character analysis link, the the essential passages, or the summary. The summary analysis for each chapter is a great…

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• HISTORY

What does Patrick Henry seem to feel are the colonists’ strengths and weaknesses?

An eloquent and passionate defender of colonial rights, Henry’s major argument and strength in motivating the colonists is his belief in freedom and autonomy (the ability to decide for oneself what…

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• HUNTERS IN THE SNOW

What are three symbols in “Hunters in the Snow?”

The first symbol is the snow; Tub is introduced while standing in the snow, waiting for the others. Throughout the story, the snow is both an obstacle to the hunters and a representation of their…

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• FRINDLE

What is the conflict in the book “Frindle”?

Primarily, the conflict in Frindle exists as individual vs. individual. Nick and Mrs. Granger represent two polar opposites and the primary conflict resides here. Mrs. Granger represents…

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• OUT OF THE DUST

In “Out of the Dust”, how is Billie Jo emotional, musical, thoughtful and caring?What does the…

In Karen Hesse’s novel “Out of The Dust, the narrator is Billie Joe Kelby. She demonstrates many different qualities throughout the novel. She is a very talented piano player. She dreams and…

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• REFERENCE

Best reference books for english language editingcan somebody tell which is the best reference…

It really depends on what, specifically, you need. Elements of Style by William Strunk – Nice, general guidelines, particularly when composition is taught alongside literature. Any MLA or APA…

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• STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING

What does “And miles to go before I sleep” mean and why does Frost repeat it?

Robert Frost wrote this poem in one night and, according to him, it just “came to him” rapidly, hence, this tells you that the poem is meant to be universal and has no definite meaning but the one…

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• ANIMAL FARM

Find the elements of fable, satire, and allegory in the first chapter of Animal Farm.

A fable, according to Enotes “Guide to Literary Terms”, is “a short, simple story, usually with animals as characters, designed to teach a moral truth”. Chapter 1 of Animal Farm exhibits a…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 3 of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, what are Scout’s character traits that might make her…

1. She is quick to anger, and to fight. The very first sentence states how she “was rubbing [Walter Cunningham’s] nose in the dirt,” as payment for his mere existence causing him trouble with…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

My ex that is pregnant does not want me to have anything to do with our child after it is born….

What you need to do regarding the unborn child is file a petition for parental rights. It will reqire a lawyer and most likely a paternity test after the child is born. If your ex alleges that you…

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• HAMLET

“To be, or not to be” — Was it all fake?In act three, scene one, Hamlet recites his famous ‘To…

“To be, or not to be” — Was it all fake? In act three, scene one, Hamlet recites his famous ‘To be, or not to be. In your opinion, was Hamlet truely suicidal, or was he pretending as part of his…

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• BUSINESS

How does efficiency and effectiveness impact the perfomance of an organization?What are some of…

A company is in a constant struggle to balance efficiency and effectiveness, it is a delicate balance to achieve because overall performance of an organization is measured by customer satisfaction….

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• WORDS AND MUSIC

Let’s talk about Music !Having studied at New England Conservatory of Music, Tanglewood and been…

Several years ago I went to an Italian festival with a friend whose delightful mother-in-law came with us. She (the mother-in-law) was from Bulgaria but spoke English a bit. Safe to say, I do not…

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• GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

What was Gulliver’s occupation during the early travels?

He was a surgeon aboard a ship. It would classify him as both sailor and surgeon, but the fact that the story includes many instances of criticisms against medicine and doctors in general, you can…

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• HEALTH

Describe how the components of a balanced diet contribute to an individual’s health at different…

The components of a balanced diet contribute to an individual’s health and different stages primarily because the body’s needs are different as it matures. The diet of a 50 year old adult female…

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• SCIENCE

An electron, accelerated before by a potential difference U=300V is moving parallel with a long…

The electon accelerated by a potential of U=300 V has qU of kinetic energy. So 300q = (1/2)mv^2 —> the electron is traveling v = 0.10×10^8 m/s (or 3% of the speed of light). The magnetic field…

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• MARK TWAIN

Hi, Does anyone have discussion questions for Mark Twain’s “How to Tell a Story?”Many, many…

I sometimes use this essay to begin my unit on storytelling. I have a short quiz that I use with my class that lets me know that they were paying attention. I have listed the questions below….

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• BUSINESS

What is the relationship between organizational culture, managerial actions and organizational…

Regardless of any field, effective leadership lies in being able to understand organizational culture. The social and historical fabric of any organization must be taken into account when making…

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• THE MONKEY’S PAW

What does this scene aim to convey/communicate to the reader in “The Monkey’s Paw”?In the part…

What we are meant to understand in this scene is that Mr. White has realized the curse of the paw. He understands finally that the wishes that are made do not come out as planned. As such, he…

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• HENRY

What is the exposition of “The Last Leaf”?

Exposition refers to the “set up” of information in a story. This includes the setting, the introduction of the characters, and the establishment of the conflict. In “The Last Leaf”, we learn that…

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• SCIENCE

What happens if air that is included in a prefilled syringe suspension for injection is not…

The simple answer to your question, “What will happen…” is nothing will happen. The danger of the “air bubble” is not in intramuscular injections, the danger occurs if the injection is…

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• LITERATURE

What is female Gothic? With examlpes?

As its title suggest, female Gothic has its roots in the Gothic genre. This would revolve around tales of “horror” and “fear” (see first website below.) The critical element, though, is the…

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• LITERATURE

Examples of acts of violence in literature that do not result in someone’s death.Examples of acts…

I think that this is a very interesting and powerful question. I would say that the abuse Sethe endured in Morrison’s Beloved is an example of violence/ cruelty that did not result in her own…

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• HISTORY

Would you join the Union or the Confederacy?It’s May 1861. The Civil War has started and the…

I would have to say that my answer would depend on what I valued during the time period. Not being able to escape the web of history when being placed back in it, I would say that if I valued…

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• FREDERICK DOUGLASS

Compare and contrast the literary elements in the autobiographies of Frederick Douglass and…

In comparing both sets of literary elements in both autobiographies, I think we have to open with one glaring distinction: There is a vast difference in the narrative told by a slave vs. a free…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, what is the difference betwen East Egg and West Egg?

East Egg and West Egg are both enormously wealthy suburbs of New York City, located on Long Island where they face the ocean. East Egg is the home of those people who enjoy the highest social…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

What book has the theme stay true to yourself?I got this as an answer to my other question, but I…

Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible about the town of Salem during the witch trials very much centers around the theme of staying true to oneself. He wrote the play in the 1950’s in response to…

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• YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

What are the allegorical elements in Young Goodman Brown?

In allegories, characters are representative of certain traits. For instance, Goody Cloyse, the Catechist, and Deacon Gookin–names of real people who participated in the Salem Witchcraft…

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• LANGSTON HUGHES

Why does Langston Hughes answer his main question with a list of questions, and is he expressing…

I think you must be referring to one of Langston Hughes’ most famous poems, “A Dream Deferred.” What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a…

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• ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD

What is an elegy? Thomas Gray’s “Elegy in a Country Churchyard”

An elegy is a mournful, melancholy, or plaintive poem, especially a lament for the dead. Unlike many elegies, however, Thomas Gray’s “Elegy in a Country Churchyard” mourns the death of common men,…