Friday, December 31, 2010

What is the poem "How Sleep the Brave" by William Collins about?

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The surface meaning of the poem is to honor those who have given “the ultimate sacrifice” to their nation.  The imagery in the poem reflects...

I am currently preparing for a test on Act 1, scenes 3, 5, 7, and Act 2, scene 2. What should I concentrate on when studying?

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These scenes are key to the play because they chart the beginning of the plan to kill Duncan and seize the crown right through to the accomp...
Thursday, December 30, 2010

What is a good thesis statement in support of sex education in public schools?

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A thesis statement in a thesis is generally a proposition or statement, which is examined in detail in the thesis, and the truth or otherwis...
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Victor warns Robert that acquiring knowledge can lead to destruction and infallible misery.What serious consequences might the acquisition of...

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Victor stands as proof of the consequences inherent in knowledge acquisition. He relentlessly pursued information regarding death and the hu...

In The Maltese Falcon, is the falcon a symbol? What does it symbolize? Does the falcon have a different meaning for different characters?

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In Chapter 13 Gutman explains the history of the Maltese Falcon in great detail. Emperor Charles V gave the Knights of Rhodes Malta, Gozo, a...
Monday, December 27, 2010

Discuss the presence of Fortinbras in Act IV scene 4 of Hamlet. What does he seem to represent to Hamlet?

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Act IV scene 4 is crucial in building up a picture of Hamlet as he is forced to leave to go to England having killed Plonius and offended Cl...
Sunday, December 26, 2010

In Ender's Game, the title of chapter 11 is "Veni Vidi Vici", which means "I came, I saw, I conquered." Why is this the chapter title?

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In this chapter, Ender and his crew are given a series of very difficult, complicated, unfair battles to fight.  There is little respite; it...