• LORD OF THE FLIES

What does the pig’s head (Lord of the Flies) reveal about evil and Jack?William Golding’s Lord of…

In their conversation in the woods, the beast mocks Simon, telling him he ought to “run off and play with the others,” since he won’t respond. It goes on to suggest that the others will think he’s…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

Why is the pig’s head so important and what are the reasons that it is one of the symbols of…

One could easily argue that it isn’t very important, but it is the only place where the author uses something or someone to come out and say that the evil is something real but that it is within…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does the theme understanding others relate to you.

Surely this is something that you are going to have to answer for yourself because the kinds of issues that we have (those of us who answer questions on here) are issues that you are not so likely…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

Act III, scene 5, opens with a disagreement between Romeo and Juliet. What is their disagreement…

What they are disagreeing about is what kind of bird they hear calling. Juliet is trying to say that it is a nightingale and that it is still night so Romeo will not leave. Romeo is saying it’s a…

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• THE ODYSSEY

In the battle with the suitors, how many suitors escape??

Not a single suitor escapes death. Remember, the doors were completely locked, the weapons removed. Odysseus and his 3 faithful men were the only ones with weaponry. This meant that until a blood…

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• MACBETH

How is Macbeth’s decision to kill Macduff’s family different from his decisions to murder Duncan…

I would argue that this decision differs from the others in that it is much more brutal and much less justifiable. Killing Duncan and (trying to) kill Banquo somehow does not seem so bad. When…

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• EVELINE

Which are the reasons that Eveline had for going to Buenos Ayres? And which are the factors that…

In Joyce’s short story, “Eveline,” Eveline is trapped and figuratively paralyzed in a bad home life. She is the responsible person in her home and takes care of her little brother and her abusive…

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• SCIENCE

describe the main differences between the earth centred model of the universe and the sun…

The Earth was once thought to be the center of not only the solar syster but of the universe. These beliefs, dogmaticaly supported by the Catholic Church were accepted as fact and any question of…

• THE GREAT GATSBY

Each chapter for The Great Gatsby does not have a title. There are 9 chapters. I have to put a…

I don’t know enough music that you probably know, but in the titles I create, I will give a topic that you might consider in trying to make your own. Here are titles I would use if I had to do this…

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• SCIENCE

Name the five planets that the ancient Greeks believed to be “wanderers” through the night sky.

The ancient Greeks believed that the planets, or wanderers, orbited the Earth. Ptolemy created a planetary model that contained seven planets: the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, the Sun, Jupiter…

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• SCIENCE

List five reasons why knowledge of celestial motion was important to our early ancestors

Before the heliocentric theory of planetary motion contributed by Galileo , Copernicus and Keplar, there was a popular geocentric theory of motions of planets. It seems people have identified the…

• THE ODYSSEY

What god assists Odysseus in his battle? In what ways?

I think you are referencing both Zeus and Athena. Being the goddess of both wisdom and war, Athena gave Odysseus the wisdom to create an intricate plan which would assist four men in killing well…

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• HISTORY

How have great individuals shaped history and why do we have to learn from them?For an essay i am…

I would consider writing about a great individual from each era or time period listed in your question. For example, Renaissance: Leanardo Da Vinci would be a great individual who contributed to…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Who is the first person that Odysseus kills and why does he kill him first? After this first…

The first person that Odysseus kills is Antinous. We are not told exactly why Odysseus kills him first. Presumably, it is because he is one of the two leaders of the suitors and Odysseus wants…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How do Eumaeus and Philoetius assist Odysseus(one thing each)?

The answer to this can be found in Book 21. This is the part of the story where the suitors are undergoing the test of the bow. Odysseus is disguised as a swineherd and is planning to kill the…

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• SCIENCE

How does motion of object change with its massrelationship between mass, force & motion

It was Einstein who gave us the concept of relativistic mass. The mass of an object is measured in terms of the object’s rest mass of the object, the object’s relative speed from the observer’s…

• THE ODYSSEY

Why does Eurymachus get so angry when he cannot string the bow?

The answer to this can be found in Book 21. I would not really say that he gets angry. I would say that he becomes sad. He sighs and he says that he is “grieved.” Here is the quote: He heaved…

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• IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

Can I get a summary of In the Heat of the Night?

The plot of In the Heat of the Night by John Ball revolves around the murder of Italian-American orchestral conductor which is discovered by Sam Wood, a police officer, on his nightly drive through…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Why do Antinous and Eurymachus wait for all the other suitors to attempt the test before they do?

We are not really told (this is in Book 21) why these two men who are the ringleaders of the suitors do not take a turn first. I think that we just have to figure it out for ourselves. I have two…

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• THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

Please discuss how setting plays a crucial role in THE SHAWL and THE MASQUE OF RED DEATH

I haven’t read “The Shawl,” but the setting in “The Masque of the Red Death” is crucial for several reasons. The setting is a multi-roomed home of a well-to-do member of society, Prince Prospero…

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• GRAMMAR

Can someone help correct my poem to make it better or add dashes, ellipses, semicolons anywhere…

This is a lovely poem. You’ve written in free verse without any consistent rhythm or meter, though you do have a pattern of long and short lines. You lead off with “poetry,” which is a dactylic ( /…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How does Odysseus plan to get his hands on his old bow; who does he recruit to help?

Odysseus has a simple, yet masterful plan: the bow is placed in his hands by the suitors. His only true help consists of Telemachus and Penelope. They are the ones who institute the test of the…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Explain the Test of the Bow; why is it so difficult?

The test of the bow is Penelope’s test for the suitors. She claims that she will marry the man who can complete this test because he will be much like Odysseus. The man who completes this will be…

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• THE ODYSSEY

What do Odysseus and Telemachus do to plan for the battle against the suitors?

Their plan is several steps. 1. Telemachus builds his rage. He does this by allowing another suitor to throw a stool at Odysseus while Odysseus is a beggar. It gets him mad enough to try to fight…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Why doesn’t Odysseus tell Penelope that he’s home?

Odysseus maintains his beggar disguise in front of Penelope for several reasons. First of all, in front of the suitors, if Penelope knew who Odysseus was, she would likely give it away without even…

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• THE ODYSSEY

What are the main reasons for Odysseus not to reveal his presence in Ithaca and who helps him…

First of all, if Odysseus revealed his identity, the suitors who found out he was there might try to take him out immediately. After all, they have been eating his livestock, drinking his wine and…

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• THE ODYSSEY

In Landing in Ithaca and Athena, How does Athena help Odysseus arrive on Ithaca…

Odysseus is disguised as a beggar. She has used her godly powers to make him appear old and haggard. Therefore, he doesn’t need much further help to move through Ithaca. Odysseus plays the role…

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• SCIENCE

Which have a high or low albedo: a mirror, a lawn, a sidewalkm rock, ice and asphalt driveway?Its…

Albedo is a word that refers to the amount of light that a given surface will reflect when it is hit with light from a source like the sun. So, in order to answer this question, you need to think…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How does the decision between Scylla and Charybdis show Odysseus’ leadership qualities?

The way that this shows that Odysseus is a good leader is that it forces him to make a really tough decision. Odysseus knows that he will need to sail very near the Scylla to avoid the Charybdis….

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• JULIUS CAESAR

How does Shakespeare portray the commoners, (Plebians) in Act 3?

In this act, the commoners are the audience for both Brutus and Mark Antony. This is after the death of their leader, Julius Caesar, whom they loved. They are angry at first, but listen to Brutus…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How strong-willed is Odysseus? Think about Circe’s advice for the Sirens.

I suppose you can say that this shows that Odysseus is strong willed because he is willing to undergo this really severe temptation since it is the only way that he will be able to keep his men…

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• THE ODYSSEY

In the Land of the Dead, please explain the story of Agamemnon, why does Agamemnon tell Odysseus…

Homer foreshadows why Odysseus is so gruff with Penelope later in the poem. Agamemnon described to Odysseus how he had been murdered by Aegisthus and his own wife during a banquet. Due to the…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How does Circe help Odysseus when he decides to leave?

In Book 10, Odysseus decides to leave Circe’s island. She decides to help him with the rest of his journey. She helps him in a few ways. First of all, she tells him that he is going to need to go…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Why does Eurylochus distrust Odysseus when he wants to return for the rest of the men, what is…

I assume that you are talking about what happens in Book 10. In that book, Eurylochus leads the men to Circe’s house. All of them except for him are turned into pigs. He then goes back to find…

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• THE ODYSSEY

In The Odyssey, how does Hermes assist Odysseus with Circe?(2 specific things)

The answer to this can be found in Book 10. There, Odysseus meets Hermes, who is in disguise. Hermes does two specific things that allow Odysseus to survive the meeting with Circe. First of all,…

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• THE ODYSSEY

What are some of the ways that Odysseus tricks Polyphemus?

The two major ways that Odysseus tricks Polyphemus are by lying about his name and by having his men hide under the sheep. Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is “No Man.” Then when he has put…

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• THE ODYSSEY

What does the Bag of Winds episode show about Odysseus and his men; and why does Eurylochus…

These two stories can be found in Book 10. I think that the episode of the bag of winds that Odysseus is given shows that the men are really quite greedy and jealous. We see this in other places…

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• THE ODYSSEY

In the Story of the Cyclops, please outline the curse of Polyphemus.

To find the answer to this, you need to look towards the end of Chapter 9. Polyphemus curses Odysseus as Odysseus is leaving the island on his ship. He curses him because Odysseus is rash enough…

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• SPEAK

In Speak, explain the role of the mascot so far. What do you think the author is trying to…

I’m not sure what part of the novel you are currently reading, but at the beginning of Speak, the reader finds out that the school’s mascot was originally the Trojans. “Officials decided that it…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

what are some quotes that show how the conch lost its power later in the book?

After the murder of Simon, it becomes clearer and clearer that the conch no longer means what it did at the beginning of the story. While Ralph and Jack are talking about how to move forward,…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

To Kill a Mockingbird character traits essay help (Atticus) Hi, i’m doing an essay on To Kill…

Atticus exhibits a reasonable distrust of certain aspects of society, particularly the justice and school systems. Evidence: Chapter three: despite Scout being told by her teacher to stop reading…

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• GRAMMAR

French: How do I know when to use the relative pronoun “dont” compared to using “ce qui/que” in a…

This has to do with parts of speech and their use in a sentence. As in English, a French relative pronoun links a dependent/relative clause to a main clause. Que, qui, lequel, dont, and où are the…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are your thoughts on the topic regarding the development of self-awareness? Please…

Self awareness is defined in many ways. In can be be defined as having an awareness of one’s own personality. When a person is self aware they are usually able to very comfortably explore their…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Jem gallantly walks Scout to the pageant as they cross the school yard. They discuss Boo and…

Harper Lee successfully creates a spooky atmosphere for the children as they walk to the pageant. The children talk of “Haints, Hot Steams, incantations, secret signs,” but they acknowledge that…

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• SCIENCE

What are the 5 ways how weather prediction is important to humans?

Weather prediction is important for numerous reasons. First of all, weather prediction is important because it can save lives. Meteorologists are able to predict when tornadoes or hurricanes are…

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• RED STORM RISING

How do the characters in the novel contribute to the theme of the story?Thanks for the help

If you look in particular at the young man on Iceland and his actions, he is used to demonstrate the heroic characteristics of the every man sort of character. He is just an air-force weenie but…

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• WUTHERING HEIGHTS

What does young Catherine feel about Heathcliff when she first saw him? What about his…

When Mr. Earnshaw brought Healthcliff home after finding him on the streets of Liverpool, both Catherine and Hindley despised him. They would not even let him in their rooms, although their father…

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• 1984

Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two makes four… explore the meaning of this…

In this book, all freedom of thought has been taken away from people. This has been done in a number of ways. First of all, they are not allowed to have any feelings for one another or form any…

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• SCIENCE

Has daily minimum requirement for vitamin D-3 changed?

According to researchers, most experts agree that a minimum amount of 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day is necessary to maintain circulating concentrations of 25 (OH) D. It is already known the fact…

• LAW AND POLITICS

My brother is executor of Dad’s will. He can’t fulfill his duties, the lawyer says my stepmother…

Whatever state you are in, go see an attorney, now. Explain the situation, and seek his or her advice on how to stop it. It seems logical that if your father named your brother executor and your…