Who is Cezanne mentioned in Kelly Cherry’s poem “Advice to a Friend Who Paints,” which…
- POETRY
Who is Cezanne mentioned in Kelly Cherry’s poem “Advice to a Friend Who Paints,” which…
Paul Cezanne was a French Impressionist painter towards the end of the 19th century. He found himself on the cusp of change in the artistic world as comtemporary art found itself changing from…
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- JOHN DONNE
In a speech about John Donne and other metaphysical poets, I would like to know some information…
I can perhaps help you with Donne. Donne, in some ways, is particularly suited for public performance. First of all, many lines of his poetry are conversational or informal in style. For…
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- ARTS
Could Norman Rockwell’s painting of Ruby Bridges being escorted by the Feds into the school be…
I’m really struggling to understand what you are getting at here, but I’ll take a swing at something and just bat around a few ideas I have that might help. Rockwell is my absolute favorite artist,…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
What does Rudyard Kipling’s ‘If’ and Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ have in common in terms…
Both poems serve as admonitions about life in general. In Kipling’s “If,” he lists a set of terms or conditions that must be met in order to hold one’s head up and live life to the fullest when the…
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- HISTORY
Explain the world war II Axis Power?
The Axis Powers in World War II consisted of three major countries: Japan, Germany and Italy. They signed an alliance called the Tripartite Pact in 1940 to cooperate however possible in the war to…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How does Lord of the Flies prove boys need adult guidance to grow into civilised adults?
Throughout the novel, the biggest proponent of the boys’ needing adult guidance to grow into civilized adults is Piggy. Often, Piggy questions what adults would do in given situations and makes…
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- SCIENCE
Essentially, the “sparkle” quality of a diamond depends upon the way the gem has been cut. Diamonds are cut for maximumx sparkle with consideration being given to flaws within the diamond. These…
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- A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Discuss the theme of appearance vs. reality in the play A Streetcar Named Desire.
The theme of appearance vs. reality in Streetcar Named Desire is most obviously seen in the character of Blanche. Blanche tries to give off the appearance and maintain a reputation of being…
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- HISTORY
Who were the members of the National Liberation Front?
It really depends when and where you are referring to in this question, as the name National Liberation Front is very common in history. Usually, in American history, we are referring to the…
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- HISTORY
How can I analyze Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a Dream” giving emphasis to…
I would think that if your instructor or course has materials that help define the quality of kairos in speeches, this could be a point of reference with which you would want to begin in terms of…
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- PYGMALION
In Pygmalion, what traits of the poor flower seller’s mentality are shown in Act 1?
Dictionaries give two distinct meanings to the word “mentality” the origin of which is an English derivation dating from 1690 that combines “mental” with the abstract noun forming suffix -ity,…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
In what way does the comedy surrounding Puck differ from that surrounding Bottom in A Midsummer…
The comedy surrounding Puck differs from the comedy around Bottom in Midsummer Night’s Dream in that Puck initiates action and Bottom reacts to situations that are initiated by others. Puck does…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, how is the natural and moral order restored, and how is it shown in the play?How is…
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the social and moral order is restored when Macbeth is killed and Malcolm gains the throne. Macbeth’s murder of King Duncan upset the natural order of the social and…
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- SAKI
Give me the critical appreciation of Dusk by Saki.
Dusk has a cleverly manipulated plot. the main ingredient of the plot is a cake of soap. All the three characters are connected with this. The young man fails to produce it which is the sole…
- SCIENCE
Differentiate between absorption and adsorption.
The science to which the process applies will alter the definition of absorption slightly. For example if you are referring to a chemical process, absorption is the process by which one substance,…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Which system allocates power better, democracy or capitalism?Capitalism is a meritocracy; those…
The idea that people who do not come to power under capitalism (the ones who do not become the CEOs) are grossly inadequate is not really an accurate one, in my opinion. In capitalism, firms look…
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- SCIENCE
Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds.
To most people, the answer to this is that organic compounds are made by living things and they have carbon in them. This is partly correct but not completely correct. Organic compounds contain…
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- HAMLET
In Hamlet, when Ophelia tells his father that Hamlet is mad, how does the dramatic irony affect…
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Act 2.1, when Hamlet accosts Ophelia as he does, the themes of madness and appearance vs. reality are probably most directly revealed. Ophelia breaks off contact with…
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- SCIENCE
Why does the moon appear to change its shape everyday?Relate the moon changes in its shape to how…
In reality, the moon doesn’t change shape at all. It is orbiting the Earth at the same time as it is also rotating, and the Earth itself is rotating and revolving around the Sun. This is why…
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- HAMLET
How did Ophelia change and develop throughout the text? And what are the incidents that help to…
Ophelia begins the play as a relatively happy go lucky girl, attached to the court through her father, but kills herself midway through the play, driven insane by the various powerful forces acting…
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- NURSES AND HEALTHCARE
What advantages does an RN with a Bachelor’s degree have over an RN with an Associate’s degree?
I agree with the first post. My mom has an associate’s degree in nursing, and my sister has a bachelor’s degree. The salaries that they each earn are based on their years of experience, the shift…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
In what way does Puck’s spirit dominate the mood of A Midsummer Night’s Dream? Explain in…
The mischevious character of Puck dominates the mood of the play Midsummer Night’s Dream through the tricks he plays on the mortals who become lost in the forest outside of Athens on the eve of…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Though Bottom often steals the show in performance, Puck is usually considered the most important…
There is a good bit of evidence to support the premise that Puck is the protagonist in Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, despite the fact that Bottom does steal the show. However, if Puck had…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Discuss the irony of Mrs. Merriweather’s admiration for J. Grimes Everett and her attitude…
Mrs. Merriweather is a member of the missionary circle, as are Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie. The meeting this month was at the Finch home, and the topic of the meeting was the plight of the…
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- HISTORY
Why must the ” unalienable rights” be the pursuit of happiness rather than be just happiness?Why…
I’ve never spoken with the “framers” so I can’t tell you for sure, but this is my guess: If everyone simply had the right to happiness, that would suggest in some way that the government could…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
I need the historical context for the dramatic device aside? I have to write a report but am…
An “aside” is when a character speaks to the audience. The audience understands that the other characters cannot hear the speech. Sometimes the character directly addresses the audience with…
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- HOWL
How would you characterize the world that Ginsberg describes? Is he being accurate or is he…
Alan Ginsberg often spoke about the vast changes in the world that took place at the end of World War II. Ginsberg has affiliations with Communists, more the theory than the practice, which is…
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- BUSINESS
What should be the disclosure requirement in case of “depreciation” in the profit and…
Disclosure requirement in accounts of any company vary depending on variables such as the type of organization preparing the account, and the nature and purpose of accounts. The accounting…
- THE MARBLE FAUN
In regards to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel The Marble Faun, what is meant by European Romantics…
This is fairly broad in scope. I think that the heritage or legacy of the Romantic movement in Europe relates to how its ideas are in action in contexts that are apart from it. For example, how…
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- MATH
what is the volume of the pyramid if the height = 6 and the circumference of the base= 8
We know that the volume of the pyramid is: V = (1/3)* area of the base* height = (1/3)*a * h = (1/3)* a * 6= 2a But we have the circumference = 8 ==> 2*pi*r = 8 ==> r= 8/2*pi= 4/pi…
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- MATH
find the side of the cube whose volume is 2sqrt2
Let the side of the cube be X We know that the volume of the cube V = x^3 ==> v = x^3 ==> 2sqrt2 = x^3 But 2= sqrt2 * sqrt2 ==> sqrt2*sqrt2*sqrt2 = x^3 ==> (sqrt2)^3 = x^3 ==> x=…
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- MATH
prove that: sinA/tanA + cosA = 2cosA
sinA / tanA + cosA = 2cosA We will start from the left side: We know that tanA = sinA/cosA Now substitute: sinA/ tanA + cosA = sinA/(sinA/cosA) + cosA = (sinA*cosA /…
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- MATH
If a circle has the diameter of 8, what is the circumference?
We know the circumference of the circle (c) = 2pi*r ris the radius. But the radius (r) = diameter/2 = 8/2 = 4 Then: C = 2*pi*r = 2(3.14)*4 = 25.12
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Analyze the theme of Gatsby’s loneliness in The Great Gatsby.
I think that you are probably going to want to go back into the text and deconstruct his character a bit. Essentially, you are going to want to search for examples of how he remains distinct from…
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- MATH
what is the area of the square whose side = 2sqrt2 ?
We have a square with side = 2sqrt2 We know that the area of the square a= (side)^2 ==> a= (2sqrt2)^2 = (2^2)(sqrt2)^2 = 4*2= 8 Then the area of the square = 8 square units.
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- MATH
log 2 (x) + log 2 (5)= log 2 10
log 2 (X) + log 2 (5) = log 2 (10) We know that : log x + log y = log xy ==? log 2 (5*x) = log 2 (10) ==> log 2 (5x) = log 2 (10) ==> 5x = 10 ==> x= 10/5 = 2 ==> x= 2
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How do I tab (2) two values and beliefs in my book of The Great Gatsby.
The values issue probably is not the most challenging part of the question. I would say that the idea of “tabbing” the values would definitely be, to me, the more confusing issue present. In…
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- TO AUTUMN
What does “To Autumn” mean in terms of the assertion that it is about human nature and what tools…
In his ode, “To Autumn,” John Keats personifies the season of Autumn, who is given the attributes of a woman. This woman of Autumn is united with the Close bosom-friends of the maturing sun;…
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- HEART OF DARKNESS
In an essay for Heart of Darkness, how do I relate an assigned thesis about character related…
If there is a structure or some type of rubric to help guide the construction of the essay, I think that you will need to refer to that as your launching point. Additionally, I have always…
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- ARTS
What is the importance of music in your life?
Music is not nearly as important in my life as it is in the lives of many people in my family. For example, my little brother and his wife care about music enough that they make time in their…
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- TEACHERS
Beginning ReadingTeaching young children to read is an art. You need to know your students and…
I certainly agree that teaching young children to read is an art. I do not think everyone (nor every trained teacher) is capable of doing it. I think the next part of your statement is ideal -…
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- ESSAY LAB
I need guidance on how to write an essay about the movie Freedom Writers, and it must contain…
First of all, there needs to be some clarification. These directions have you comparing and contrasting two pieces. One of these pieces is Freedom Writers. What is the other? As far as Freedom…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
How were Walton, Frankenstein and the Monster all “imprisoned” in some way throughout Mary…
Each of these characters were living a life that is a result of their inner obsessions, desires, and hopes. However, these same elements have left them isolated from the rest of humanity. Walton is…
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- THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY
What is theoretical picture of late 19th century America that emerges from The Devl in the White…
I’m not sure what your use of the word “theoretical” means in this context; however, I think perhaps you mean something like the stereotypical or generic. Anyway, that’s the picture I’m going…
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- THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY
THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE In what way is the entire Fair an example of the power of human ingenuity,…
The Devil in the White City is several things–and one of them is a tribute to the very thing you mention. The White City–arguably the grandest World’s Fair ever created–is a creation envisioned…
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- THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY
What insights does the book The Devil in the White City offer? What more recent stories of…
This book is fascinating–and even more so because it’s true. The insights are varied, I think. Here are a few: What seems to be may not be. So many people were fooled by Holmes; even those who…
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- THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL
How has Anne Bronte used Helen Graham as a character to illustrate gender inequality in The…
Although this novel is unique in Victorian fiction because of its feminist themes, it nevertheless illustrates the gender inequalities of Victorian England while at the same time, rejecting those…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In A Separate Peace, why do you think the author used an all-boys’ prep school as a setting for…
A look at the author’s background might provide at least a partial understanding about why the author used an all-boys’ prep school as a setting for his story, and why he set the story in the time…
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- THE LADY WITH THE PET DOG
What is Chekhov’s understanding of an adulterous relationship in the “Lady with the Pet Dog”…
Regarding “The Lady with the Pet Dog,” two short stories, one by Chekhov and one by Oates, one way to develop a theory of the stories to determine the authors’ understandings of adulterous…
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- BUSINESS
What’s the difference between the nominal and the real GDP?
The major difference here is that real GDP takes the rate of inflation into account whereas nominal GDP does not. So nominal GDP can rise just because prices rise. By contrast, real GDP cannot…