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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Who is Scrooge talking about when he says “Poor boy!”
Scrooge is referring to the image of himself as a young boy, alone in the boarding school for Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas Past has taken him back into Scrooge’s childhood so that he might…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What is Scrooge’s initial attitude toward the spirit?
When Scrooge first sees the spirit of his partner, Jacob Marley, he cannot believe his eyes. He mutters that the vision must me caused by “an undigested bit of beef or an old potato”. Because he…
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- HISTORY
What are six differences between spanish foods and mexican foods and six similarities?If you…
There are actually few similarities between Mexican food and Spanish food. One example would be tortillas. They are used in the cooking of both cultures, although they are a staple in Mexican food…
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- HAMLET
What is Hamlet asking Horatio when he says “Dost thou think Alexander looked o’ this fashion i’…
Hamlet and Horatio are looking at the skulls which the gravedigger is turfing out as he digs Ophelia’s grave (though at this stage, neither Hamlet nor Horatio know that the grave is for Ophelia)….
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Contrast Benvolio and Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet.From their fight and their relationships with…
The most obvious difference between Benvolio and Tybalt is their temperaments. Benvolio is calm and rational, whereas Tybalt is prone to flights of fury. In Act I, Tybalt wants to continue the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What does the Prologue say about fate and what does Romeo say about fate in Act 1, Scene 4 of…
The prologue famously describes the lovers as “death-mark’d”, that the two lovers, before they have even met, and before the play has even begun, are picked out in the stars to end up dead. Of…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How do the two lovers meet in Act 1, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet? In what way did they find out…
Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time right in the middle of Lord Capulet’s grand party. Romeo had already gotten a glimpse of Juliet earlier and was probably making his way over to her as…
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- BEOWULF
In “Beowulf,” why did the Danes bury the treasure that Beowulf and Wiglaf recovered from the…
The Danes bury the treasure because this was one of Beowulf’s last commands before dying after fighting the dragon. The treasure is to be buried rather than shared by Beowulf’s warriors, as would…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 1, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet, how does Tybalt react to Romeo’s presence at the party and…
Tybalt, standing true to his character, reacts very violently to the knowledge of Romeo’s presence while Lord Capulet actually defends Romeo (simply because Capulet doesn’t want his party…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Who is the D.H.C in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley?
He’s The Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning. He’s a highly regarded Alpha male who enjoys taking people on tours of the hatchery. However, he has a shadow self; he once had a relationship…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In “Frankenstein”, how does the creature convince Victor to make him a mate?
The creature appealed to Victor’s guilt and fear. He tells Victor that because of the way he was created, he is the one creature in the world that is totally alone. All other creatures can have…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What are some examples that the monster in Frankenstein does not have a soul?
This is an interesting question, because I think he does have a soul. If the soul is the life principle, then he must have one. The question is probably what it “looks” like. The creature…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
In “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” upon seeing the dead body of Injun Joe, Tom felt both relief…
Upon seeing the dead body of Injun Joe, Tom feels pity, as well as “an abounding sense of relief and security”. Ever since he had spoken in court in defense of Muff Potter, Tom has been terrified…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Dill’s quote “I’m little but I’m old” apply beyond just its simple context when he says…
Dill Harris has been through a lot for a kid “going on seven.” He’s been sent away from home to live with his Aunt Rachel, and doesn’t have a father. When Scout brings this up, he simply lowers…
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- DEAR MR. HENSHAW
Where does Leigh get his dog in Dear Mr. Henshaw?What was the dog’s name?
Leigh had been writing to Mr. Henshaw for a school assignment. When Mr. Henshaw answered his letter he included questions for Leigh. One of the questions, number 5, was do you have any pets?…
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- MACBETH
How do three specific examples of revenge in Macbeth relate to examples in movies, tv shows,…
Macbeth is a play full of murderous acts, but only a few of them actually involve revenge. One is Macduff killing Macbeth, the murderer of his entire family. Another is Malcolm coming back to…
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- REFERENCE
How does it matter to be in honors class or in regular class in 9 grade?How does it matter to be…
If you’re a strong academic student with a plan to go to college, taking the most challenging courses you can take in high school is a good idea. At my school, students in the honors classes are…
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- HISTORY
Discuss the various ways leading industrialists transformed American business in the late 19th…
John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie were among the leading industrialists during the late 19th century. These men were able to transform American business practices, which…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Why were Mary Warren, Mercy Lewis and Abigail Williams gathered in Betty’s room?
The girls assemble in Betty’s room because the young girl has taken to her bed, sick with an ailment that has Reverend Parris very worried. Abigail is sent for the doctor, who diagnoses that he…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
The Kite Runner is primarily about the power of the fathers over sons–their love, their…
This is so true, especially in the case of Baba, and to a lesser degree with Ali and Hassan. Baba has a great deal of trouble expressing his love to Amir, in part because of the blame he places…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In Chapter 20 of The Scarlet Letter, how has Dimmesdale changed physically since his last meeting…
After his meeting with Hester, Dimmesdale’s positive physical transformation is nothing short of a miracle. “The excitement of Mr. Dimmesdale’s feelings as he returned from his interview with…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
“Afgan traditions and culture shape the character responses to the events of the novel.” Discuss…
Perhaps the single most powerful cultural influence in The Kite Runner is the Afghan belief of nang and namoos. Baba has often preached the importance of these two traits–“honor” and “pride,”…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
What kind of closure does the Requiem provide to the play in “Death of the Salesman”?
The setting of the brief Requiem at the play’s conclusion is the cemetery following Willy’s funeral. Through this scene, we experience dramatic closure in that we see the various characters’…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In “The Great Gatsby”,why is Nick so “overwhelmed” by Gatsby’s account of himself?
In chapter 4, Nick finally, instead of only getting rumors and innuendo, gets some information from Gatsby himself about Gatsby. On a ride in Gatsby’s ostentatious car, Jay asks Nick what his…
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- THE LOTTERY
What does the story imply about traditions and ceremonies?The story “The Lottery” by Shirley…
The story implies that traditions and ceremonies are extremely important to the survival of the town as a whole. Even though no one remembers the origins of the lottery, they cannot imagine not…
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- THE GIVER
What happens at each age in the book The Giver?
At birth, Newchildren are cared for at the Nurturing Center until the first December Ceremonies. At that time, they are considered to be Ones, no matter when during the year they were born. At…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Write a note on “Pride and Prejudice” as a novel of social commentary.Write a note on “Pride and…
One of the major aspects of this novel as a social commentary is the position of women at the time of writing. lit24 is right in highlighting the case of Charlotte Lucas and her willingness to…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
What does the Wife of Bath wear in the “Canterbury Tales”?
Hir coverchiefs ful fyne weren of ground; I dorste swere they weyeden ten pound That on a sonday weren upon hir heed. The Wife of Bath is an expert cloth-maker, the text tells us, better even…
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- THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK
What is DuBois’s concept of race and vision of education and how does it differ from Booker T….
Du Bois and Booker T Washington were contemporaries and essentially fought for the same thing, full political agency and social equality for African Americans in the post reconstruction period….
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In “Julius Caeasar,” what distinction does Antony make between Brutus and the other conspirators?
Well, like more or less everything about Antony, it’s quite hard to tell because you never know what to believe. Through the early part of the play, and after the murder, he doesn’t really seem to…
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- HISTORY
Identify and discuss three factors which contributed to the development of Creole in Jamaica…
The Creole culture of Jamaica developed primarily through the escaped slaves known as Maroons (“runaways”) who lived in the mountainous interior of the island during the 18th century. Many Maroons…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Which do you think is the most important passage in the novel?Which do you think is the most…
For me, the central most important passage of the novel is at the very end. Firstly, there is the breathtaking moment which really cements the theme of the whole novel: a moment at which the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Could our own morals become degraded like those of the characters in Lord of the Flies?Could our…
The novel is a study of civilization in miniature. Golding used a group of male school boys, but he just as easily may have used girls, adults, etc. Nearly every personality type is represented by…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
What were the differences between McClellan and Burnside in Across Five Aprils?Chapter 8
McClellan had the reputation of being unassertive and overcautious. As the war dragged on, the public and even President Lincoln were becoming frustrated with his hesitancy to move against the…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
In “Young Goodman Brown,” why does Brown meet the traveler in the first place?
The reason that Young Goodman Brown meets the traveler on the road in the first place is due to the fact that he is travelling to a secret pagan assembly and it is implied with the devil. The…
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- THE TIME MACHINE
How does the society of the Eloi function in The Time Machine?
The Eloi are basically “cattle” for the Morlocks in this novel. Humans over time haveevolved into two separate societies: the Eloi and the Morlocks. The Eloi live carefree lives during the…
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- HAMLET
Discuss the themes of superstition and envy in the first 4 scenes of Act 1 in Hamlet by William…
Act I Scene I begins with the mention of the “thing” — that is, the apparition. Three of the people on the watch — Bernardo, Francisco, Marcellus, — do not believe that the “thing” might be…
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- REMEMBER
What are the similarities and differences between the poems “La Belle Dame sans Merci” and…
“La Belle Dame sans Merci” and “Remember” both have the motif of the impermanence of love and beauty. And, in a sense Rossetti’s poem could very well possess the same title as that of Keats’s…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” where is Jem headed to when he gets angry at Mrs. Dubose?
Jem had just turned 12 the day before, and had birthday money that “was burning up his pockets”, so he and Scout “headed for town in the early afternoon.” Jem wanted a steam engine and Scout had…
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- THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO
In “The Snows of Kilimanjaro,” how does Harry view money?
At the end of his life, Harry blames his wife’s money for his own professional corruption. He believes that he was tempted and seduced by money, thus abandoning his talent and responsibilities as a…
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- THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
What is the difference between the Silence of the Lambs book and the Silence of the Lambs movie?no
There is not much difference between the two. I would say that one of the major differences between the two is that the book is devoted to the idea of exploring Starling’s apprehension of Buffalo…
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- HAMLET
Why does Hamlet say the ghost is the devil? What makes him say that?
Hamlet was worried that this ghost was coming to tempt him into murder. Imagine if you saw ghost that told you to go kill your uncle; that’s pretty weighty stuff there. Murder is not to be taken…
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- ELLEN FOSTER
In Ellen Foster, what does Ellen mean when she says “you get out before they dream about the…
In this part of the story Ellen’s father has come home with some of the black men he sells liquor to and they are eating her food and drinking. They are all drunk. She hides in the closet because…
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- S. MERWIN
Can someone please help me analyze the poem “A Door” by W.S. Merwin?This is a place where a door…
This poem sings with longing to be noticed and loved. The poet’s use of the door for the speaker illustrates that he is standing, waiting desperately for someone to come and open up to him. In the…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Can you specifically explain what the Bokanovsky Process is in Brave New World?
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Does Gatsby appear in the motifs violence, colors, race, and sports? If so, where does the motif…
The motifs of violence, colors, race, and sports appear in The Great Gatsby. Violence is seen through the tension between social classes. For example, it is seen directly when Tom punches Myrtle…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How is honesty the most prevalent theme in The Great Gatsby?
In The Great Gatsby, honesty is a huge theme, as no one is quite what they seem. Be it Tom who plays the devoted husband, yet leads Nick to his apartment in the city where he has an open affair…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, how do the motifs of violence, colours, race, and sports relate to Daisy and…
Violence- Daisy is quite possibly the victim of violence at the hands of her husband. Although it is not expressly stated in the novel that Tom abuses Daisy, he certainly demonstrates his penchant…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” Arthur’s father had more or less locked him up in the house for 15…
The initial event was that Arthur and his buds were just goofing off downtown, and ended up locking the town’s beadle (law-man) in the courthouse outhouse. Well, they were caught and brought…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Should India socially boycott Pakistan?Should India socially boycott Pakistan?
I actually think this is a very powerful question. The reality is that there has been a 50 year post- Partition (and, perhaps longer if you go back farther) mistrust between both nations. This is…