Why did Heathcliff leave Wuthering Heights?
- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
Why did Heathcliff leave Wuthering Heights?
Catherine decides to marry Edgar. She explains to Nelly that she would never marry Edgar except that Hindley has debased Heathcliff’s social status so much that she could not marry Heathcliff….
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- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
In Chapter 9 we see the climax of the relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff up to this point. Having overheard Cathy say that to marry Heathcliff would degrade her, Heathcliff leaves the moors….
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- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
Why did Hindley Earnshaw hate Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights?
Hindley Earnshaw’s hatred for Heathcliff had its roots in the fact that his father, Mr. Earnshaw, favored the boy over himself. Hindley had been fourteen years old when Mr. Earnshaw first brought…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In act 4, what motivation does Proctor have for confessing?In act 4, what motivation does Proctor…
John Proctor decides to confess his adultery with Abigail Williams to prove to the court that she has a motive for wanting to accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft. Proctor wants to make very…
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- HISTORY
How far was Stalin personally responsible for the development of the cold war in Europe in 1949?
Stalin was not the only factor in the rift between the Soviet Union and the US, and in fact the rift had existed ever since the founding of the USSR. But Stalin did have a great deal to do with…
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- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
Was Anne right in thinking that they were all to blame for wars?
Anne Frank was not right in thinking that the Jews were to blame for the war. She was a victim of Hitler’s insanity. The notion that a pure race of “supermen” would be bred from pure “Ayrian”…
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- JOHN DONNE
Why does the poet experience fear at the end of the poem? What promise dose he want from God?”A…
The fear expressed at the end of Donne’s poem reflects a freight at a world where the presence and power of God is not experienced. In the last stanza, I think the critical line that conveys this…
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- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
From The Diary of Anne Frank, comment on an entry that has moved your heart.
I think that you will have to make a critical choice here. A case can be made that each entry moves one’s heart because we are hearing a voice, an emerging, insightful voice, which was silenced…
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- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
Describe the plight of Jewish people in WWII as described by Anne in her diary.
The Nazi Occupation of Holland was the period in which Anne composes her diary. When it became apparent that the Dutch were going to have to endure the same challenges as other nations occupied…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What poems and movies reflect the same themes as “Great Expectations”?
Pip is disappointed when his “great expectations” do not develop into what he has hoped they would be. For example, he has idolized Estella as the most beautiful young lady he has ever met. In his…
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- ULYSSES
How is Tennyson’s Ulysses a dramatic monologue?
Tennyson’s Ulysses follows the pattern of a few other poems by Tennyson in being written in the voice of a character in Homeric epic, but either from a viewpoint or perspective not found in Homer….
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
Contrast the setting outside the Whites’ home with with the scene in the living room before the…
In”The Monkey’s Paw,” by W. W. Jacobs, the external and internal settings are described, Without the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlor of Laburnam Villa the blinds were drawn and the…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
What are the characteristics of the “Anna Karenina Principle”?Its in Guns, Germs, and Steel…
The Anna Karenina Principle, which Diamond uses to explain the success of certain societies as opposed to others by suggesting that Tolstoy’s first line of his great novel which tries to explain…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How do the class divisions in Maycomb influence events in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Class divisions in Maycomb are based on race and family heritage. The major event in the novel, the conviction of Tom Robinson for a crime that never occurred, resulted from racism. As an…
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- HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
Explain “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” through Longfellow’s use of poetic elements.
There are several elements that enhance the meaning of the Longfellow’s poem. The first would be present in the opening lines, whose tone is one of calling out to others in telling a story,…
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- STIFFED
Does the fact that this book is written by a woman influence your reading of the text?
I think reading Faludi’s text is strongly impacted with the understanding that a woman is writing it. Much of her elemental ideas regarding the changing social dynamic of men and the changing…
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- A&P
Are there any subplots in A&P?
Most short stories do not have subplots and I have to say that “A& P” does not appear to be an exception. All the action that is going on plays directly into the main plot. It is difficult,…
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- MOUNTAINS BEYOND MOUNTAINS: THE QUEST OF DR. PAUL FARMER, A MAN WHO WOULD CURE THE WORLD
What are the barriers to accomplishing provision of basic health care to people of all…
Some foundational barriers seem to exist in the hopes of exending health care to as many people as possible. The most relevant one is cost. As an industry, health care’s cost are profound. Some…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Where was Magwitch living during Pip’s becoming of a gentleman?
In the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens, the convict Magwitch who has been in trouble since he was a child, has been banished to New South Wales which is Australia. From 1788 to 1823…
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- THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISS JANE PITTMAN
Why does the old black man tell Jane to go back to the plantation in The Autobiography of Miss…
I am assuming that when you say “this old blackman”, you are referring to the hunter Jane and Ned encounter in Chapter 8. The hunter, an old black man, calls himself “a friend, not an enemy”. He…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What is the historical significance of “The Crucible”?
There are several aspects of this play of historical significance, the first being the reason it was written. Arthur Miller wrote this as a counterattack for being forced to testify before the…
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- THINGS FALL APART
In chapter 11, who or what is the tortoise? What is the purpose of this story?
The story of the tortoise is a fable, one of two traditional Nigerian stories presented by Achebe in the novel (the other being the story of the mosquito). On the surface, it fulfills a standard…
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- AN AMERICAN CHILDHOOD
What’s so great about An American Childhood by Annie Dillard?I’ve read a lot of books. Enough to…
I will try to answer this, knowing very well that many share the same analysis of Dillard’s work. I seek not to change minds, but rather offer a potential morsel of explanation. I think that part…
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- HISTORY
What happened to the Nisei living on the west coast of the united states? Briefly describe the…
In Studs Terkel’s book, many of the Nisei accounts recall the confusion they felt as children in being taken away from their family farms and businesses and communities on the West Coast and moved…
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- REFERENCE
Who is the Ukrainian Minister of Health?
According to what I found, Vasyl Knazevych is the minister of Health in the Ukraine. His primary function is to oversee policy implementation in the realm of health protection, and ensure the…
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- THE HOBBIT
Do individuals have any power over what they become or are their characters entirely determined…
In looking at the tag of the bottom of the question, the discussion is rather powerful. Tolkien would argue that individuals possess the capacity to choose their own sense of fate and destiny….
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- BEE SEASON
What is the main conflict in the book Bee Season?
There are many conflicts from which to choose and I think a case can be made for many of them as representing “the main conflict.” Critical conflicts confront Eliza. One such challenge is how she…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What are three reasons why Magwich wanted Pip to be a gentleman?My paper says something about…
Magwich never really states three reasons directly why he wanted Pip to be a gentleman. However, one can infer that 1. Magwich wanted to make up for his criminal life in one way or another. 2. He…
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- TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Who inspired Morrie’s passion for books and education in Tuesdays With Morrie?
Morrie’s passion for books and educaion was inspired by his stepmother Eva. Morrie’s real mother died when he was only eight years old. His father, a Russian immigrant who could not read English,…
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- THE ROAD
What is the underlying dominant philosophy in McCormac’s book “The Road”?
The main concept that comes through pretty strongly is that the consequences of unbridled human greed, cruelty and evil are devastating and severe. Throughout the book McCormac has the father…
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- THINGS FALL APART
Had Ikemefuna lived, do you think Nyoye would have joined the white church? Why or why not?this…
I think the chance would have been diminished. Nwoye joins the church because he feels isolated, alone, never understood. With Ikemefuna, he was more open, more willing to express his personality….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Do we know as much as we need to know about each character to develop the plot, or are there…
I suppose the answer to this depends on what the reader is looking for in the story. The plot of Of Mice and Men is simple and tragic. The important characters (Lennie, George, Crooks, Candy,…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Chapter 41 what is Pip’s predicament, what is unspoken between Pip and Herbert, and what is…
In Chapter 41 of “Great Expectations,” Magwitch has come to visit him and reveals that he is Pip’s benefactor; then Herbert steps into the apartment. Pip informs Herbert and they must decide how…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Why was Montag’s capture depicted on the television even though he had escaped?
Montag’s capture was farce performed by the government so they could retain supreme control over all civilians. They considered him an enemy of the state, & treated his chase as such. In order…
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- 1984
Why is it significant that O’Brien knows the last line of the stanza in the book 1984?
The first reason that O’Brien knowing this is signifcant is that it cements Winston’s trust and liking of him. He had been thinking about O’Brien for the entire book, wondering if he too felt the…
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- EVERYDAY USE
What is an example of a symbol, allusion, and verbal irony in the story “Everday Use” by Alice…
In “Everyday Use” the greatest symbol is the quilts, which represent intergenerational heritage and connection. there are many other symbols Alice Walker uses, such as names, which for Dee…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What rights do people have to hate speech?Jerold belongs to an online hate group. He frequently…
This is a very timely and pertinent issue relating to the freedom of speech. Indeed, the situation with Jerold exhibits a very interesting situation within the context of freedom of speech…
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- AMERICA: PATHWAYS TO THE PRESENT
Why did national industrial productivity rise in the late 1800s?
It was at this time that the Industrial Revolution came to America. For several decades England had been growing in industrial might, but England worked hard to keep this technology from getting…
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- NATIVE SON
Explain Bessie’s murder and Mary’s murder in the following areas: brutality, motive, and…
Brutality- Bessie’s murder was incredibly violent. Following what appears to be rape (she repeatedly tells Bigger “No”), he beats her skull in with a brick, then throws her body down an airshaft….
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- TEACHERS
Spectacular PedagogyMy Dad (An exceptional English Teacher for almost 50 years) has amassed a…
I would be interested in the titles. Please contact me through this site or at amy.lepore@marshall.kyschools.us Thanks!
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Why does Victor think the monster is evil?
The answer to this question is not as simple as it may appear. To answer it, let’s say what the answer is NOT. Unlike the films say, it is not because the monster was made from dead body parts:…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
How does the setting of the novel contribute to or detract from the overall effectiveness of the…
The Baskerville estate is on the moors in the west of England. While this location may not seem particularly evocative in itself, to the people living in England in Conan Doyle’s time it meant…
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- THE MIRACLE WORKER
In The Miracle Worker, what is revealed about Annie’s background in her conversation with…
The reader learns a great deal about our Annie even in the very first lines written about her. In the original stage directions, Annie is already a great foil to Helen: The chair contains a girl…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
This is very basic to the story. Max and Kevin (Freak) are best friends (although that was not always the case) that are by all accounts opposites of one another. Max is the central character and…
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- THINGS FALL APART
What time period in history does Thing Fall Apart take place? What is a major event that happened…
The influx of Christianity into the villages more in the interior of Africa is likely the best clue as to the time period, indicating that it is likely sometime around the late 1800s as that was…
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- HEALTH
My new doctor said that Diphenhydramine interferes with Zrytex. Is this true or was he trying to…
According to the web site drugs.com, diphenhydramine is on the list of drugs that interact with Zyrtec. Diphenhydramine is a central nervous system depressor, and use of it with Zyrtec could cause…
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- ROBERT BURNS
In the poem “To a Mouse”, what is ironic throughout the poem?any assistance will help, i’m having…
What is ironic about the poem is that he is using the mouse as a metaphor for the lower classes, the social strata which is unjustly chased and ran over by the higher classes, and by their…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” Bradbury has suggested the story turns on the input from Clarisse. Why must…
You have an interesting question here–why must Clarisse be killed or silenced? Well, look at the impact that one small, short encounter with Montag has on Montag’s life. He meets her on the way…
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- THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
In “The Poisonwood Bible” what are some of the family dynamics dealing with Nathan Price and his…
Nathan Price is a determined, stubborn man with tunnel-vision. He can only see life through the lens of accomplishing his goals and dreams in regards to missionary work. So, his four girls grow…
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- ETHAN FROME
What are the foils for Ethan and Mattie as individual characters, and for Ethan and Mattie as a…
Although he does not play a major role in the novel, Denis Eady is introduced in Chapter I and serves as a foil for Ethan. Enis and Ethan are of the same approximate age, but unlike Ethan, Denis is…