Why would people support assisted suicide?
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why would people support assisted suicide?
One of the primary reasons there is support for assisted suicide lies in the notions of compassion and dignity. The case for assisted suicide is that if a person is in interminable pain and is in…
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- THE PIECE OF STRING
What is the climax of “A Piece of String”? Guy de Maupassant’s short story
Climax is defined as the moment of highest emotional intensity in a plot, when the outcome of the conflict is finally made clear to readers. In Guy de Maupassant’s “A Piece of String,” Maitre…
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- THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED
How are the protagonists relationships in The Beauiful an Damned and Tender is the Night…
In both novels, the main romantic relationship is one that hinges on extreme and flawed notions of romantic love, and both sets of characters harbor unrealistic expectations of what married life…
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- BUSINESS
What did the Hawthorn Studies reveal about human behaviour in the work place?
Surprisingly, the Hawthorn studies reflected very little about mechanistic changes to the workplace and worker productivity. The pervading thought at the time of the studies, emerging in the wake…
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- THE ULTIMATE SAFARI
I want to know why it is called “The Ultimate Safari” by Nadine Gordimer.
Being a Native South African, Gordimer is mindful of the disparity within the concept of “safari.” The idea of the “hunt” or “safari” in Africa has the connotation of wealthy individuals who hunt…
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- LES MISÉRABLES
How good is the good Bishop of Digne and how bad is the bad character Jean Valjean in Les…
The Bishop of Digne represents the height of humility, mercy, compassion, generosity, love, and kindness. If, to Victor Hugo, the French government represents arrogance, suppression, and…
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- SCIENCE
Mite cleaning worker bees in Thailand? If so, of what species and could this fact aid in the…
Although it can’t be proven, it is suggested that the so-called “killer bees” that have migrated and spread throughout the world have the ability to rid beehives and colonies of certain mites. In…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Give some examples of love and sacrifice shown between Lennie and George’s in their…
For Lennie, he often sacrifices what he wants to do for George’s sake. While George is not trying to be mean to Lennie by asking him to give up mice or conversation (talking to Curley’s Wife), he…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare wrote that he was in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyeshumanities
Your quote refers to Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29, which is one of his most famous. It begins with these lines: When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
To what person does the title of Book the Second in Tale of Two Cities, “The Golden Thread”,…
The “Golden Thread” refers to the character of Lucie Manette, who becomes Lucie Darnay after her marriage to Charles Darnay. “The Golden Thread” is a good title for Book the Second because Lucie is…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
In what ways is Viola wise?How does Viola show that she is wiser than the other characters in the…
Viola’s wisdom is perhaps most clearly shown when she makes the most of her dire situation at the beginning of the play; shipwrecked and without a social support system, she chooses a path that…
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- TRANSCENDENTALISM
There is more than one definition of the literary movement of 1836 to 1846 of several New England writers known by that name. It was essentially a religious-spiritual movement expressed in poetry…
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- MACBETH
In Act 3 of Macbeth, explain the following lines: “And you all know, security / Is mortals’…
These lines are spoken by Hecate (one of the three witches) right before Macbeth decides to go and beg them for more information. Quite simply, these lines mean that death comes when a mortal…
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- MACBETH
How dirty does Macbeth indicate his hands are? What does he mean?In contrast, what does Lady…
Macbeth’s initial guilt is revealed in his declaration that his hands were stained with blood that would never come off. He is made weak and faint by the bloodstained hands, and is too preoccupied…
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- THE PEARL
Four of the most important event/details, explain why they are important.
Four important events in The Pearl may include: 1. Coyotito is bitten by a scorpion. This event is the main event that leads to all other events in the novel. This begins the chain of events that…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Great Expectations, how are Magwitch the convict and Miss Havisham alike?Pleas explain
Although it would not seem like it at first, Magwitch and Miss Havisham actually share many similarities. 1. They both hate Compeyson, the second convict on the marsh in the book’s opening. Miss…
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- NIGHT
In Night, Chapter 8, Does Eliezer feel guilt as his father dies? Why?
Eliezer feels more of a relief when his father dies. By this point in the work, Eliezer’s struggle to survive has taken such an encompassing hold on him that the death of his father is seen in…
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- WHY I LIVE AT THE P.O.
Explain the character of Sister in “Why I Live in the P.O.” by Eudora Welty.
A funny story written in southern style—“Why I Live at the P. O.” by Eudora Welty takes place in China Grove, Mississippi, a very small town. Welty’s story concerns a dysfunctional family…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In “Animal Farm”, how does Napoleon influence the others animal in their decision making?In…
Napoleon first uses repetition of slogans in public chants or incantations to brainswash the animals, particularly the sheep. Here a type of “group hysteria” and “bandwagon” technique gets the…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Explain the conflicting perspectives of ‘animalism’ in Animal Farm
On the surface, Animalism claims to have the best interests of the animals in mind as they collectively struggle to overcome their human masters. Sounds good on paper. Unfortunately, this idealism…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How Napoleon’s perspective of Snowball differs to the animals perspective of Snowball.
Napoleon’s perspective of Snowball is in direct contrast to the perspective held by the other animals. Snowball is perceived to be a threat to Napoleon’s quest for complete domination over the…
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- THE SOLITARY REAPER
Have you read any other poem by Wordsworth on a similar theme? How significant in this poem in…
Many of the ideas presented in Wordsworth’s poem, “The Solitary Reaper” are reflective of themes present and the ideas he advocated in his poetry. The most relevant of these is the idea that…
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- MACBETH
In Act 1 of Macbeth, the character Macbeth calls the day of the battle “foul and fair.” What does…
Shakespeare is certainly throwing something very interesting to the reader as Macbeth speaks this, his first line of the play: “So foul and fair a day I have not seen” (1.2.40). The most obvious…
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- INTO THE WILD
What are some significant quotes from Into the Wild?
Two very significant quotes come from Chris’s personal writings. In the first one, he had just buried his possessions in order to prevent theft and mentions that not having a camera means that he…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What must we as individuals sacrifice to facilitate public order?What is public order?
You will receive many different viewpoints to this question. I think that the issue of “public order” is a very challenging notion. There is a line of thought that says that we must sacrifice…
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- IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES
What is the danger of not showing one’s emotions in prison in the book In the Time of the…
According to Minerva, the danger of not showing one’s emotions in prison is that if people get used to bottling up their emotions too tightly and too long, when they are released, they will find…
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- THE BLUEST EYE
Who is Mr. Henry in The Bluest Eye?
Mr. Henry (full name Henry Washington) is not part of the MacTeer family, but simply boards in their house. Mr. Henry spends much of the book endearing himself to both Claudia and Frieda. One of…
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- THE CAY
How does Timothy know about the approaching storm and how does he prepare in The Cay? Why is he…
One “very hot morning in July”, when the trade winds are uncharacteristically not blowing, Timothy and Phillip hear a “crack like d’rifle”. Timothy knows that it is the waves that make the noise,…
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- THE BIBLE
The words – How the mighty falls – where does it comes from – is it a quote? Thanks for helping…
I think you are thinking of “how are the mighty fallen.” This is from the King James version of the Bible: 1:19 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!1:20…
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- NIGHT
In Elie Wiesel’s Night, why is Eliezer’s father denied medical care at Buchenwald?
A major reason why Eliezer’s father was denied medical care was because of his age. The guards did not want to spend supposedly valuable time caring for “nonessential” prisoners. Being an old man…
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- BUSINESS
How would I draft an email to all employees letting them know of the changes in the number of…
Employers are not technically required to give employees vacation time, but most do, for the simple reason that giving employees time off motivates them and serves as a perk of the job. (Employers…
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- THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Anne’s goal is to become a journalist after the war. How do the goals affect her relationship…
I don’t see that her goal of becoming a journalist affects either her relationship to Peter or her mother. A journalist is supposed to be objective and impartial. Anne’s relationship with these two…
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- ESSAY LAB
I wanted to see if I could get examples of writing an essay about Listening and Paraphrasing?It…
How do you use listening and paraphrasing in your life? As a student, you are likely to listen and paraphrase your professor’s ideas as he or she lectures. Another way you might listen and…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is the setting in Fahrenheit 451?
The setting provides the location for the action of the novel it can also provide historical and cultural context for the characters. The setting is in the future, as are most Science Fiction…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
When does the book take place?
We are never given a year for the setting of this book. From the descriptions, such as slang terms and the way the school is described, it sounds like modern day. It begins in the summer before Max…
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- THE HIDING PLACE
Who is Pickwick in The Hiding Place?
Pickwick is a friend of the Ten Boom family. He is also a leader in the underground, and it is he who first connects the Ten Booms with the resources they need to help Haarlem’s Jews. Pickwick is…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
I need to write 3 similes or metaphors to describe something from memory – e.g. a person, an…
Figurative language is an essential part of both poetry and daily experience. So much of what we describe is done through comparisons because they are used as frames of references. When trying to…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What is the significance of Act III, scene II in the play “Julius Caesar”?Give its consequence on…
Having learned of the conspirators’ plot to assassinate Julius Caesar, Artemidorus, a teacher and friend to some of the conspirators–but also a friend to Caesar–writes a letter which he hopes to…
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- MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD
For what reason is Tim and dad’s trip to Verplancks Point interrupted?
The trip to Verplancks Point is a huge milestone for Tim. He has been looking forward to it because he is finally taking on the role of his older brother, Sam, whom he admires. However, the…
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- RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Who wrote these quotations: “I am going to move to a new city and start all over as a virgin” and…
I did a search on Google and was able to find the second quotation for you: Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love. Your goodness must have some edge to it, else it is none. It was…
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- MATH
What is a pentagon? Explain the measure of angle?
A pentagon is a geometrical shape. It is any polygon with five sides. The internal angles in a pentagon total 540 degrees. There are two commonly used units of measurement for angles. The more…
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- HARD TIMES
Discuss just what Gradgrind and the others appear to mean by “facts.”
Gradgrind and the education he embodies emphasizes “quantifiable” and accurate detail. This stress of factual knowledge lies mostly in being able to reduce all of learning to equations, formulas,…
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- THINGS FALL APART
How and why did things fall apart?Identify what you interpret to be major theme(s) and /or…
The title can be seen as a direct effect of European colonization/ Imperialism in Africa. Certainly, this holds credence. The presence of European powers in Africa disrupted much and caused a…
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- BUSINESS
What is expert power and its importance in organizations? Resources: Raven and French University…
Expert power refers to the ability of an individual to influence other parties or individuals on the basis of specialized skills and knowledge. These skills are already existing when the individual…
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- TEACHER TIPS
How do I grab students’ attention while teaching literature? I’m a new teacher, so I need some…
Introducing children to literature is a challenging process, but if it is done right, there can be much from which to draw and can set the stage for returning to prereading assumptions during and…
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- REFERENCE
What are the advantages of email?email vs. snail mail
The primary advantage is that it’s quick. As soon as you send a message, it goes through, and if it doesn’t, you are soon notified. (The downside, though, is that the receiver must open up his or…
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- THE NECKLACE
What is the rising action in “The Necklace”?
Typically, stories can be divided into sections. Freytag’s triangle, or pyramid, illustrates them: The exposition, or the part where all the main characters and the main conflict are introduced. In…
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- THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE
Comment on the role of Aram,the narrator of The Summer of Beautiful White Horse.
Aram is the moral center and the “straight man” in the partnership between he and Mourad. He is the one who immediately suspects and then knows that the horse was stolen, and he is the one who…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
List 3 examples of Atticus showing a lack of integrity and 3 examples that show his integrity in…
The most difficult part of your question is obviously the first because most teachers and students wholly associate Atticus with honor and integrity. For many readers, even the examples below…
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- MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN
What are the ambiguities of Magic Realism with special reference to Salman Rushdie’s novels? What…
The sense of magical realism presented in the novel is not one that operates in a fantastic and dazzling type of manner. Saleem’s powers are unique and demonstrate a capacity for the traditional…