Why is the action fast-paced in Act 2 of The Taming of the Shrew?
- DÉSIRÉE’S BABY
In “Desiree’s Baby,” is Valmonde the name of the characters or the name of the place?
It’s both. At the beginning of “Desiree’s Baby,” the narrator states that Madame Valmonde is on her way over to see the baby. In the second paragraph, when Chopin introduces Desiree’s mysterious…
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- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Why is the action fast-paced in Act 2 of The Taming of the Shrew?
The action in Act II of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrewis fast-paced to match the events which are occurring with Petruchio, Gremio and Hortensio, and Baptista. Petruchio is “wooing” Kate as…
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- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
How does the “Induction” contribute to The Taming of the Shrew.Please give any ideas as I must…
This is quite a big question, so I’ll try to point you in some thoughtful directions for your essay. First, you should know that plays in Shakespeare’s day were often performed as sort of “command”…
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- BUSINESS
What is a better indicator of the overall performance of a business the profit and loss…
All businesses are in business to make money. Unless of course they are “not for profit”. The best indicator is the P& Lstatement because it is what it says it is, a statement of current…
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- MATH
Given the consecutive terms x^2-1,7,5x+1,find x, if the numbers are the consecutive terms of an…
Since the given terms are consecutive, 7-(x^2-1) = 5x+1-7. Or 8-x^2=5x-6. Or x^2+5x-14 = 0. Or (x+7)(x-2) = 0. So x =2.. Therefore x^2 -1 = 2^2-1 = 3 5x +1= 5*2+1 = 11.Or 3, 7 and 11 are the…
- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
What is the meaning of the title in the short story “Story of an Hour”? And what idea or fact…
To me, what the author is trying to emphasize by using this title is that Mrs. Mallard’s whole life, in essence, is lived in the space of this one hour. She goes through such major changes in her…
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- MATH
The numbers 3, 2x+1, 6x+3 are successive members of a geometric progression, which has positive…
Since 3, 2x+1 and 6x+3 are in GP, (2x+1)/3 = (6x+3)/(2x+1). Or (2x+1)^2 = 3(6x+3) . Or 4x^2+4x+1 = 18x+9. Or 4x^2-14x -8= 0. Or 2x^2-7x-4 = 0.Or (2x+1)(x-4) = 0. Or x =-1/2 or x-4
- ILIAD
Compare & contract the themes of Aeneid & the Iliad. Are the themes more alike or…
The Aeneid’s main themes are those of conflict but also of the contrast between one’s desires and one’s duties as represented by the ideas of furor and pietas or piety. The story reflects the…
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- HAMLET
Why does Act 2 open with Polonius and Reynaldo? What does this tell us about Polonius’s…
Hamlet Act II is a preview of things to come. Polonius is a foil for Claudius. Polonius is using a Reynaldo to keep watch on his son the same way that Claudius will use spies (Polonius,…
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- HAMLET
Explain how, in Act l of Hamlet, scene ll is a contrast to Scene l. What do we learn about…
There are some simple contrasts, one scene is outside and in the dark of night, involving the visit of some kind of supernatural figure without any explanation, and there are just four characters…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
Would you please write a new critical essay on “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne?…
While the students must write their own essay, enotes editors may provide suggestions of possible topics. In addition, students may wish to read some professional criticisms on the literary work…
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- THE DRUNKARD
In the drunkard by Frank O’ Connor,describe 2 main aspects of Mick Delaney’s character that are…
One of the things we learn very early on is that Mick Delaney has a very serious weakness for “the drink.” His wife knows this, and of course sends Larry along to be the gaurd against his father…
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- THE DRUNKARD
In The Drunkard, how does the story being told in retrospect affect the narrative?
As with any story you tell later in life, some things will be omitted and others will be embellished. However, Larry knew what is what like to live with his father. He knew his father’s foibles…
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- REFERENCE
Can anyone let me know,How interesting is it to play Internet poker games?
Internet card games can be a lot of fun and a good way to pass the time. I think it really just depends on how much you like the game of poker. Some people like it because they can play right from…
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- SCIENCE
Why are prokaryotes suitable organisms to use for genetic engineering in terms of the time taken…
Bacteria are used in genetic engineering for several reasons. Their DNA, like all other organisms, has the same base pairs as the organisms that we want to produce products from (or produce…
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- HISTORY
What are 15 Events that happen in June of 1992? Famous and historical events, wars, art, music,…
Having lived through June of 1992, I do not remember it being a very momentous month. I did have my second wedding anniversary that month… Anyway, here are some things that are perhaps more…
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- HAMLET
What values does the play endorse as far as beliefs and attitudes? What ideas does the play…
There is excellent information to answer your question right here on eNotes, on the “themes” link below for this play. Hamlet is such a deep play and as explained on the eNotes study guide, it is…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Why does the creature think William will not be frightened by his appearance?
The answer to this question can be found towards the end of Chapter 16 (also known as Part II, Chapter 9). Basically, the answer is that the creature thinks that William is too young to be afraid…
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- ESSAY LAB
How do you approach the Preface, Acknowledgement, Bibliography and Introduction for a longer…
This question would have a greater likelihood of being answered if you posted it in the question forum. The length and detail required are not characteristic of the discussion board format. Post…
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- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
What are the three laws of writing?I have a project to do for the book Wuthering Heights.
I don’t know what the “three laws of writing” are, per se. There’s no mention of that phrase in the novel Wuthering Heights. Do you mean any of these? · 3 types of literature: fiction, poetry,…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Should the Supreme Court allow partisanship to influence the judiciary? The United States is…
There is no way to prevent personal convictions from influencing the way in which laws and the Constitution are interpreted. For example, can you say with certainty whether the First Amendment…
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- SCIENCE
What is the main differenece between the Sympathic & the Parasympathic Nervous System?
The sympathetic nervous system is the system that induces fight or flight response, activates bodily resources like adrenaline, etc. in times of stress. But it is also the system that maintains a…
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
Give the meaning of and the humour intended in the following,”sir:nay,pray be covered.”It is from…
As I understand it, the words “pray be cover’d” simply mean “put your hat on.” To me, the humor comes from how Touchstone is acting in this scene. He is supposed to be getting married to Audrey….
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
Is Audrey fair? What does she wish herself to be ? it is from ActIII scene III.
It is hard to know for sure since Touchstone is always trying to joke around and Audrey seems to be too stupid to know what she is saying at times. But if you take their words literally, Audrey is…
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- MATH
How to represent -5/3 on the number line?Actually I am a boy of Standard-5.But in enotes.com I…
I can’t draw a great number line for you, so hopefully I can explain it really simply. First, you must simplify 5/3 either to a mixed number or a decimal. 5/3 is the same thing as 1 and 2/3, or,…
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- HISTORY
What are some important facts about the Armanian Genocide?
I would say that the most important fact to know about it is that one to one and a half million people were killed in this event. No matter what else happened, these were real people who lost their…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Budget CutsWhat is your school doing to try to cut unnecessary spending and maintain necessary…
My school (a community college) isn’t doing so well in my opinion. They’ve cut most of the part-time faculty (including me). They’re looking to let some people go via attrition. But they managed…
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- TO A SKYLARK
What does “our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought” mean in “To a Skylark” by…
The full stanza reads: “We look before and after, And pine for what is not: Our sincerest laughter With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.”…
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- SCIENCE
What are the first signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?what are the first signs of alzheimers? can you…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are ten signs that cannot be ignored. These are: Memory loss that disrupts daily living Difficulty in solving problems Difficulty completing normal,…
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- THE THREE-DAY BLOW
“There was more whiskey than water.” “You bet your life he is,” Bill said. “My old man’s all…
Bill and Nick had begun their afternoon of drinking with equal parts water and whiskey. Now, they are mixing their drinks stronger, with “more whiskey than water.” They are determined to get drunk,…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
A Tale of Two Cities: How does one character make some type of sacrifice for someone else?Choose…
With the theme “Recalled to Life” in A Tale of Two Cities, several characters find themselves back in circumstances from which they have come long ago. Dr. Manette, for instance, is brought back…
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- SCIENCE
Why do most nucleotides that have been misincorporated during DNA synthesis in E.coli not lead to…
A lot of mutations are what are called “silent” mutations. Even though there is a change in the base sequence, there is no change in what amino acid is eventually coded for. In many cases, the…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
What is Dickens’ opinion on capital punishment? Give examples if applicable
You may read through his letters on the subject on the website linked below for a more comprehensive explanation, but from my understanding of the letters, Dickens objected to the idea on several…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How does the phrase “recalled to life” impact and represent Jerry Cruncher’s life? How does it…
Jerry Cruncher was a “resurrection” man; in other words, he dug up corpses and sold them, usually to doctors for research. “Recalled to life” was a euphemism for what he did as a living, and it…
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- 1984
1984 Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two makes four. if that is granted, all else…
Just to get you started, you might want to think of different ways in which the society depicted in this novel limits or completely takes away freedom. Consider for example the constant…
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- HISTORY
What do you believe the quote “But which is the stone that supports the bridge”, spoken by Kublai…
I believe the quote, spoken to Marco Polo, in response to Polo’s lenghthy description of an impressive bridge of great strength was meant to point out that the greatest creations of man ultimatly…
- ROMEO AND JULIET
How do the actions of Benvolio, Tybalt, and Mercutio in scene 1 of Act 3 express their…
Most authors give characters names which tell something about the characters themselves, but even when they don’t, the characters’ actions give away their true personalities. Benvolio’s name…
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- HISTORY
Does our system of justice put too much power in the hands of unelected officials?Critics of…
I believe that at least some of our government’s power should be in the hands of unelected officials, but only some. The Supreme Court does not have to cater to the popular whim as our elected…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Is the United States today too trigger happy with its military?It seems to me that the United…
Since the U. S. considers itself the world’s policeman, our nation certainly does seem quick to involve itself militarily when it sees fit. Our nation’s popularity has taken a beating in the…
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- SCIENCE
How many grams of Fe2O3 react with excess Al to make 475 g Fe?no
Atomic weight of Iron (Fe) is 55.874 and that of oxygen (O) is 15.9994. As each Fe2O3 molecule contains 2 atoms of iron and 3 atoms of oxygen, the proportion of mass of iron in Fe2O3 (Mass of…
- SONG OF MYSELF
What are some similarites and differences between Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” and Ralph Waldo…
I would say that it would be appropriate to focus on the time period or literary movement in which both works are immersed. Both works help to enhance the notion of self within literature. The…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are your thoughts on the idea regarding the development of self-awareness? Please…
I would say that one particular element about how self- awareness is developed is through interaction with others. In a strange way, almost paradoxical, the more we interact with people, the…
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- HISTORY
Why did slavery become a widespread institution in eighteenth-century colonial North America?
There are a number of reasons for this. To me, the big ones are: I would say that the most important one was that the plantation system could not, in those days, function without forced labor….
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- SCIENCE
Any study tips for a pre med major?
Yes, do alot of it !!! The practice of medicine is a noble calling. Congratulations to you on your choice of a profession. We all learn by different methods and techniques but one important quality…
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- OTHELLO
What philosophic view point does it say about a man at the end of Othello?Othello Act 5
Here are four types of philosophy found in Act V of the Othello: Metaphysics: beliefs about reality; Othello realizes he has been operating under a false reality. It appeared that Desdemona was…
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- THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
What does the ending of the story suggest about the woman behind the wallpaper?
The ending of the short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” suggests that the woman has, in her mind, become the woman in the wallpaper. When she cannot fully remove the wallpaper from the wall and set…
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- SCIENCE
Why do the cranial nerve oculmotor have motor at the end and not Trochlear or Accessory?
Sometimes nomenclature is illusive. Why is the word motor not used after the two cranial nerves you named ? I have no idea, they are both motor. We might have to go back hundreds of years and ask…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In this play, Portia commits suicide by swallowing hot coals. She is the daughter of a warrior, Cato, and the wife of Brutus. We can only guess that she kills herself out of fear that she would…
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- THE ODYSSEY
Why does Penelope not readily embrace Odysseus when they’re together alone; and does Odysseus…
Penelope does not feel like she can completely trust Odysseus because the original Odysseus told her to watch out for people who would try to impersonate him. He feels she is hardened and he…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are the possible symbols that represent evil in the novel? (beside Pig’s head and…
The “hunt” for Piggy’s glasses would be a good one. The boys in Jack’s camp knew that Piggy wouldn’t just give them his glasses, so they play upon his fear. After they leave the beach camp with…