Who is Ligarius?
- JULIUS CAESAR
Caius Ligarius is one of the conspirators against Caesar. He doesn’t like Caesar because he was embarrassed by Caesar for Ligarius’s positive statements about Pompey. In Act II, Metellus tells…
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- MACBETH
In Act III, scene ii of Macbeth, Macbeth says “O full of scorpions is my mind… thou knowst that…
Macbeth has been told by the witches that Banquo’s line will be on the throne in Scotland. Macbeth feels that if he kills Banquo and Fleance, Banquo’s son, he will thwart this prophesy. Thus, the…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
When does the last family council occur in The Grapes of Wrath?
This is an interesting question, as it’s probably indicative of when and where the family ceases to become the kind of family it once was. The family meeting at the beginning of the novel has…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How would you describe the effects of living in the “valley of ashes” probably had on George and…
The ecology of the valley of the ashes has been destroyed by man along the ethical values than men have clung to for centuries. The only thing left is a large billboard with the eyes of Dr. T.J….
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- SCIENCE
did you know.That chemical change means that something changes properties and physical reaction…
I agree — science is awesome!! Each of us has to choose in our lives whether to just go with the flow or to be constant learners. There is SO much cool stuff out there that I don’t really think…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Is Nick a reliable narrator? Why and how would the opening chapters be different if Fitzgerald…
Besides being the narrator, Nick is also an important character in the novel. By telling the story through his point-of-view, the audience can learn what Nick is learning throughout the novel. An…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What part of Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby could be an introduction/prologue? What is the…
An introduction or a prologue would be a perfect way to describe pages 1-6 of The Great Gatsby. In my opinion, it is one of the most important parts of Fitzgerald’s novel and certainly the most…
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- MACBETH
What is the object of the play “Macbeth”?the play…not the character
The object of “Macbeth” is that of all literature: To express the human experience. Shakespeare portrays, as he does in all plays, characters who exemplify redeeming traits or those that are not…
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- MANIAC MAGEE
Who did Grayson strike out in his last at bat in the minors?
In chapter 25 of “Maniac Magee,” Maniac has been staying with Grayson who was a Minor League baseball pitcher. He is constantly telling Manaic stories about his days as a player. on page 94 we…
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- MACBETH
Do you think Malcom would make a good king? Why or why not?
Malcolm is in exile in the court of Edward the Confessor, an English king that was known not for his power but his piousness. Malcolm would not be welcome if he were immoral. Also, his test for…
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- MACBETH
In what ways might Macbeth’s state of mind and behavior in Act Three be similar to those of…
In Act III, Macbeth is driven seek out and destroy Banquo and Fleance out of what he believes is necessity. The prophecy of Banquo’s sons becoming kings is still looming over him. The power of…
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- MACBETH
What do Macbeth and his wife have in common with the villainous characters in “The Pardoner’s…
What an intriguing question! Let’s begin with the Pardoner’s tale characters. There is really nothing at all likeable about these three. They are drunken sots seeking vengeance against Death for…
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- HAMLET
What does Hamlet believe he is capable at the end of his soliloquy “to be or not to be”? What are…
Hamlet begins this soliloquy with a question about whether or not he should kill himself. However, by the end of the speech he does not believe he is capable of this action. At first, he longs…
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- MACBETH
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, how would you restate Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy (lines 4-7) in…
Although the second scene of Act 3 in Macbeth doesn’t contain Lady Macbeth’s most famous lines, it still gives the readers important insights into her character. It is important to record the…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
Consider the opening details about the season. Why would spring make people “long to go on…
The evocation of Spring at the beginning of The Canterbury Tales places Spring and the seasons in a cyclical time frame. The lyricism with which the narrator evokes the sights and smells of Spring…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
In the sandwich that the tractor driver is eating on page 49 of “The Grapes of Wrath”, why does…
One possibility can be seen in how cheese is usually used. Besides being eaten by humans, it can also be used as bait to set in mousetraps. The tractor driver seems ominous until Muley recognizes…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, why does Fitzgerald leave the sentence “And one fine morning–” unfinished?…
This reference to “one fine morning” appears in Fitzgerald’s beautiful coda to the novel. Here it is in context: Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
How would Freud analyze Nora from A Doll’s House?How does she fit into his theories?
Sounds like a question more suited to an essay response but here’s some advice on how to tackle it: First, think about the character of Nora, what type of character is she? What are some of her…
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- NIGHT
In reading Elie Wiesel’s preface to “Night”, why does Wiesel see night as an important…
Elie Wiesel’s reason for writing this book was more than a desire to tell his story. Although several of his friends encouraged him to share his life and history of the Jewish Holocaust during…
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- HAMLET
Explain the conflict in “Hamlet”.
I highly suggest reading the play, if you haven’t already; it’s a great play that is well worth the read. On the topic of conflict, think about the main issues that Hamlet struggles with. The…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” what do the items in the knothole reveal about Boo Radley’s character?
The first item that is found is chewing gum; Scout is alerted to its presence by some tinfoil, “sticking in a knot-hole just above my eye level, winking at me in the afternoon sun.” She takes the…
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- FENCES
How much control do we exercise in our own successes and failures and how does this notion relate…
There are various types of success in life and a portion of that multitude is reflected in this play. Relationships, careers, and the attainment of maturity are each areas explored in the play,…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
What is the significance of the bond in The Merchant of Venice?I understand the reasons for why…
The bond or the “pound of flesh” that Shylock traps Antonio into pledging as security for his loan is very significant to the play. Crucially, it highlights the closeness of two of the central…
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- THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM—1963
Name three things Momma did to get ready for Birmingham in The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963.
Momma packed clothes for the family and put them in a suitcase, and put “a whole bunch of food” in a borrowed cooler, but that was just the beginning of the things she did to get ready for the trip…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does this quote from “To Kill a Mockingbird” mean? “Atticus says cheatin’ a colored man is…
In this quote, he is specifically referring to people like Bob Ewell, who knew that if he accused a black man of rape, that man would be convicted, just because of racism and discrimination that…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
What is the narrator’s tone in “The Tell Tale Heart”?
The narrator’s tone is defensive (which means, he seems to be defending himself in an argument). It almost feels like he has been accused of being a nervous and insane person, and his tale is his…
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- THE GIVER
In The Giver, what happened when Jonas lost his balance on the bike? How did this add to the…
This happens in chapter 22, during the heart of the escape sequence. Jonas fumbles a little on the bike, and grabs Gabriel to steady him and make sure he won’t be injured. Gabe survives the…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
When is it morally, legally and religiously justifiable to disclose another person’s HIV/AIDS…
Every individual has a right to privacy when it comes to their medical status, as long as they are not in a position to harm others. The debate on disclosure of one’s HIV/AIDS status continues as…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are some personality traits of Juliet from Romeo and Juliet?Help!
This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/romeo-and-juliet/q-and-a/what-three-chrarcter-personality-trait-juliet-3524
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What happens between Rahim and Amir? Why do you think Rahim does that? page 90-100
This section of “The Kite Runner” tells the reader about Amir’s 13th Birthday party. Amir gets a book about Hitler from Assef and he throws it in the bushes and sits down by the wall. Rahim comes…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
How is Dallas considerd a hero? Or why is he a hero?
Dallas Winston is really more of an anti-hero, although he certainly approaches heroic status when he joins Ponyboy and Johnny in the fiery church to save the children inside. Of course, Dally only…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
In The Kite Runner, how are Amir and Hassan characterized?
As a boy in Afghanistan, Amir grows up in wealth and privilege as a member of a Pashtun family, the higher social class in his country. Amir’s mother is dead, and his father often seems distant and…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
Who could appropriately represent Miss Emily in present day?Who is someone famous or well-known…
When I imagine Emily Grierson, I think of Renee Zellwegger, the blonde actress who is from Texas and has a distinct southern twang to her voice. She has a soulful face and has expertly played…
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- TWILIGHT
In the back of Breaking Dawn, on the guide of powers, it says that Victoria has a power. What is…
Victoria has a talent for being extremely cunning and elusive. Although she is introduced in “Twilight”, her story does not end until Eclipse. If you think back to “Twilight”, after James begins to…
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- SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
In “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, what traits does Edwards attribute to God as the…
From the title alone, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Edwards positions God as vengful, angry and serverely judgemental and punishing. He is waiting to cast the sinner into the fires of…
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- HISTORY
Did you know Hoover started the Great Depression?Did you know that President Hoover started the…
I don’t think so. It is almost impossible to think that any one individual started something like the Great Depression. It is possible that there are some things that Hoover could have done that…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What are some significant Afghan traditions in “The Kite Runner”?
Besides the obvious tradition of kite flying/running, Hosseini presents many Afghan traditions. Through the relationship of Amir and Hassan, he portrays the Afghans’ tradition of ethnic prejudice….
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
How is the moon and moonlight variously personified in Act 1 scene 1 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
Throughout Midsummer Night’s Dream, the moon and moonlight occur frequently, clearly making them a governing symbol of the play. It can be said to broadly symbolise love, lust and fantasy, though…
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- THE MIDWIFE’S APPRENTICE
In Chapter 3 of The Midwife’s Apprentice, why do the villagers yell at Beetle?
The villagers yell at Beetle because they are angry at the Midwife. Since they need the Midwife’s services, they take out their ire on her little apprentice, Beetle. The Midwife is a greedy woman…
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- THE MIRACLE WORKER
Before Annie’s arrival, how did Helen’s behavior affect the Captain, Kate, and James in The…
Pitied by dad, coddled by mom, and all but dismissed by her sarcastic elder brother, Helen is a royal mess before Annie arrives. Her wild behavior affects everyone in the family. In regards to…
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- 1984
How are Julia and Winston betrayed in 1984.
Winston and Julia are betrayed by O’Brien, Mr. Charrington, and the thought-police. They are betrayed because they all allow Winston and Julia to rent a room in Charrington’s shop where they carry…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Violence and conflict are central to “Romeo and Juliet”. Discuss these themes with close…
From the very beginning of Act III, scene 1 ,even Benvolio knows that there is conflict in the air. Not only is it a hot day when tempers could be on a short fuse, the Capulets are out and about…
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- THE REVOLT OF ‘MOTHER’
Who changes within the story “The Revolt of Mother”?
Adoniram is definitely the dynamic (changing) character in this short story. In the very beginning he was a very stern “man of the house.” He does not communicate with his wife and he seems to be…
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- BUSINESS
What is the difference between workplace literacy from traditional literacy?
Literacy, in its most basic definition, is the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language for effective communication. However, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific,…
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- TEACHERS
How do you define genre young Adult Romance? What are their characteristics? also Can speak…
The Young Adult Genre possess several characteristic. Romance is an essential quality in this particular genre, and conflicts within it provides a great deal of relevancy on the plot of many…
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- OTHELLO
After lago lied and told Othello that Cassio confessed going to bed with Desemona, what advice…
In Act IV, Iago convinces Othello that his wife has had an affair with Cassio. At first, Othello wants to poison his wife but Iago tells him to strangle her in bed. Iago suggests that he be the one…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird”, what happened to Jem’s pants and why?
Jem loses his pants as he is fleeing from the scene of the Radley House late at night with Scout and Dill. He leaves the pants, which got snagged on the bottom of the property fence, only to find…
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- THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD
How would you compare and contrast: Janie from Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God,…
A possible line of comparison between Janie and Irene is the search for identity; however, the goal and outcome are much different for each of these characters. Janie embarks on a journey to find…
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- THE MALTESE FALCON
How is Spade’s distrust of power manifested in his actions in “The Maltese Falcon”? How important…
Spade’s distrust of power is obvious in his resistance to the police and district attorney’s actions and opinions of Archer’s murder and subsequent events. He’s also obviously correct, when you…
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- MARK TWAIN
Why is Tom hit on the head by Aunt Polly in the book The Adventures of Tom Saywer by Mark Twain?
Tom is no stranger to whacks and lickin’s in Mark Twain’s novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He gets plenty of punishment from his teacher at school and regularly avoids the outstretched hand of…