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Why Does Catherine Marry Edgar in Wuthering Heights?

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In the novel Wuthering Heights, Catherine has feelings for two men. She has to choose between the two of them. Although her feelings for Heathcliff are strong, he cannot provide her...
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Why Did John Faint in The Yellow Wallpaper?

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The reason for John to faint at the end of the story is his shock provoked by the wife’s mental state. He prescribes the “rest therapy” to eliminate any distressing events that could...
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How long did it take Odysseus to get home?

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Odysseus has been away from home for twenty years. A man spent ten years fighting in the Trojan war, helping the Greeks. After the fall of Troy, it took him ten years to come back home...
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What Are Examples of Alliteration in The Necklace?

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One example of alliteration in The Necklace includes the letter “t”. It is in the phrase “attended the party and attracted everyone’s attention.” Another is the repetition of “m” in...
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What’s the difference between soliloquy vs. aside?

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A soliloquy is a character’s monologue in a play, not directed towards anyone in particular. Shakespeare uses them as a tool to reveal thought processes. An aside is a short expression...
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Who Killed Myrtle in The Great Gatsby?

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Daisy is the person who causes the death of Myrtle Wilson. However, this truth stays unrevealed. Daisy drives the car, which belongs to Gatsby, at this tragic moment. And he is...
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What Are the Best Examples of Irony in Frankenstein?

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The best example of irony in the novel is that Victor, who aims to create life, brings death to his family. Further, Victor, the creature's maker, does not take care of it and leaves....
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What Happens at the End of The Yellow Wallpaper?

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The ending of Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper is tragic and symbolic. A woman suffering from nervous depression was locked in a room with good intentions. Eventually, she loses her mind....
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What is the setting of The Metamorphosis?

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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka takes place in an unnamed European city. The primary setting is an apartment of the Samsa family. An entire story develops in Samsa's house; its...
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Do you think Hamlet is a problem play or a tragedy? Why?

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Hamlet is a problem play, as it represents the theme of madness. Hamlet tries to make people think he is harmless, pretending to be mad. But examining the death of his father, Hamlet...
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What Does Gatsby Tell Nick about Himself and His Past?

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Gatsby provides Nick and the readers with the story of his extraordinary life. The man's past is filled with a luxurious experience and incredible feats, many of which seem improbable....
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What Does Creeping Mean in The Yellow Wallpaper?

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“Creeping” in the story by Charlotte P. Gilman symbolizes the struggle of women to overcome domestic captivity. The word appears in the text many times. It adds to the story’s creepy...
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What Does Othello’s Soliloquy Reveal in the Last Scene?

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Othello’s final speech serves as a reestablishment of the character’s status of a tragic hero. He is obsessed with his reputation. Thus, he desires to portray his actions positively...
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In Chapter 7, Why Does Gatsby Stop Giving Parties?

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The reason Gatsby stops giving parties is that he wants to spend more time with Daisy. The initial goal of Gatsby's social gatherings was to attract his love interest's attention....
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What is the Example of Foreshadowing in The Necklace?

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Foreshadowing is a clue to readers about something in the later events. In The Necklace, the author uses it in the scene with a jeweler, Joanne. She quickly agrees to lend an...
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What is the Tone in The Necklace?

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The tone of Guy de Maupassant's short story The Necklace is tense, pessimistic, and ironic. Throughout the narrative, a bitter atmosphere prevails, matching the protagonist’s state of...
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What does it mean to be cuckold in Othello?

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While exploring Othello, the readers will definitely see many unfamiliar words. One of them is a cuckold. This word was frequently used in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. In...
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How Does Myrtle Behave As The Party Progresses in Chapter 2?

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During the party, Myrtle’s attitude changes with her surroundings and her clothes. Myrtle shows a lot of liveliness and vitality in the beginning. But she becomes more artificial and...
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What Was Victor Frankenstein’s Laboratory Like?

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Victor Frankenstein created two monsters in two different places. His first lab was a “cell” at the top of his house in Ingolstadt, Germany. His second lab was a miserable hut on one...
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Which Details in Hamlet Reflect Elizabethan Society?

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William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet between 1599 and 1601, the end of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The play reflects its society by mirroring the monarchical form of government. Revealing...
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What does Athena fear?

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As the goddess of wisdom and courage, Athena seems to fear no one and nothing. The story of her contest with Poseidon reveals her only fear and how it helped her win. She is afraid of...
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How Does The Great Gatsby Reflect the Jazz Age?

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The Great Gatsby shows the Jazz Age by depicting Gatsby's luxurious parties. Accompanied by live jazz orchestras, they were typical for that period. Fitzgerald reflects on the material...
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Why does Poseidon hate Odysseus?

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The Olympic god Poseidon is one of the many foes of Odysseus. His hatred for the epic hero began after the famous Greek blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus. His son's humiliation...
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What Are the Literary Elements in A Good Man Is Hard to Find?

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The author uses several literary elements. They include symbolism, point of view, foreshadowing, irony, and tone. With their help, the author can give ambiguous meaning to the events,...
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What are the examples of personification in the Necklace?

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Personification is a technique that gives inanimate objects human qualities. The Necklace has various examples of this literary device. The short story personifies fate, apartments,...
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What is the Climax of Othello?

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The climax of Othello occurs at the end of act 3, scene 3. Here, Othello starts fully believing Iago. The Moor kneels in front of the villain and promises himself to get revenge. From...
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Who Killed Gatsby and How Did That Happen?

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George Wilson killed Gatsby with a gun in Gatsby's house and then shot himself dead. Wilson was devastated by his wife's death, who died in a car accident. Assuming that the driver was...
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What Was Odysseus Revenge on the Suitors? Was it Justified?

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When Odysseus returns home, he massacres the suitors trying to marry his wife in his absence. He sees the murder as the only possible way to regain control over Ithaka. The slaughter...
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What Was Jay Gatsby’s Real Name & Background?

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Jay Gatsby's real name is James Gatz. He was the son of a poor farmer from North Dakota. Gatsby (or Gatz, to be exact) did not come from San Francisco, as he claimed. He attended St...
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What is Gatsby’s Real History?

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The protagonist's real story is way different from what he tells people. Gatsby's real name is James Gatz, and he was born in a poor farmers' family in North Dakota. After failing to...
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What is Daisy’s Opinion of Gatsby’s Party in Chapter 6?

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When Daisy goes to Gatsby's party, she seems miserable, which does not correlate with Jay's expectations. She feels bad not because she dislikes the party, but because she enjoys it...
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Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris?

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Polonius, in Hamlet, sends Reynaldo to France as his undercover agent to spy on his son. He pays him as his servant, giving him the orders that he won’t be able to disobey. Polonius...
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What is The Necklace Climax?

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The climax in Guy de Maupassant’s story The Necklace is the culmination of the events. When Mathilde and her husband come back from the party, they realize that the expensive necklace...
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What Do Victor and Walton Have in Common in Frankenstein?

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The two main characters Victor and Walton, have several things in common. They are both incredibly ambitious and in love with science. They share a fascination with nature and the...
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What is the Meaning Behind “I Hate the Moor” Quote?

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In the tragedy, the phrase shows Iago’s hate towards Othello. It reflects his strong desire to destroy the character because of a personal conflict between the two. However, when...
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What Is Frankenstein’s Monster’s Name?

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Frankenstein’s monster does not have a name in the book. He is often referred to by his creator’s name. The creature’s namelessness is an artistic device that emphasizes his loneliness...
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What Are the Main Conflicts in Wuthering Heights?

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There are several conflicts in the novel. The most prominent is the conflict in love and class. They cause many misunderstandings between the main characters and lead to a dramatic...
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What Is the Main Conflict of Pride and Prejudice?

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The conflict is reflected in the novel's title and arises from the clash of Darcy's cold aristocratic pride and Elizabeth's instinctive feminine prejudice against the arrogant man. It...
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How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony in Othello?

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The use of dramatic irony in Othello revolves around “honest Iago.” His actions and misdeeds bring heroes to a tragic end. Roderigo, Cassio, Emilia, and Othello himself trust this man....
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How did King Hamlet Die?

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In the famous play by Shakespeare, King Hamlet dies at the hands of his envious brother - Claudius. Being not the only child in the family, Claudius does not have much power. This...