Monday, January 31, 2011

What is the the imagery, metaphor, rhyme and structure of the poem "The Dance" By William Carlos Williams?

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"The Dance" by William Carlos Williams is written in rhythmic verse which would mimic the rhythm of the dancing described in its t...
Friday, January 28, 2011

Explain the games in The Mahabharat: 'The Dicing' and 'The Sequel to Dicing'.

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I understand you are referring to the games of dice that Yudhisthir played with Shakuni on the Invitation of Dhritrashtra. There were actual...
Thursday, January 27, 2011

What is the book "Fear" all about in Native Son?

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Book 1 of Native Son is entitled "Fear".  The main character of the story told here is Bigger Thomas, who is twenty years old and ...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Where is the setting of the story Jonathan Livingston Seagull?i'm so confused

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"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is a wonderful little story about a seagull that has been kicked out of his community for being diff...
Sunday, January 23, 2011

What is Ruth's full Jewish name?

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Ruth's name when she born is Ruchel Dwarjra Zylska. This is provided to the reader on the first page of the book.  On the second page, w...

In That Was Then, This Is Now, Bryon admits he cannot accept compliments, authority or advice?

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Bryon admits he cannot accept authority. Bryon reflects upon his inability to accept authority while he is sitting in the hospital cafeteria...

Why didn't men like The Color Purple? Why did Alice Walker feel justified in writing it anyway?

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The previous answer was very strong.  I might want to add that the notion of men not liking the work might be better framed as being disdain...