1,089 Answered Questions for the topic literature

05/06/19

Does Shakespeare steer the reader's sympathy towards Venus or towards Adonis?
In the narrative poem [*Venus and Adonis*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_and_Adonis_(Shakespeare_poem)), Shakespeare reuses a story from Ovid's *Metamorphoses* (which he often used as a... more
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05/06/19

What does the raven symbolize (besides death)?
Whenever I ask a friend about the symbolism of the Raven from *The Raven*, they always seem to say death. **Is that the only thing the Raven is meant to symbolize?**
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05/06/19

Why didn't it occur to Othello that Iago might be upset about being passed over for the promotion?
The entire storyline of *Othello* is precipitated by Iago's resentment over being passed over for a promotion in favor of Cassio. That being said, why doesn't it seem to occur to Othello that Iago... more
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05/05/19

What did "Moloch" represent in Allen Ginsberg´s poem "Howl"?
In Allen Ginsberg´s poem "Howl", what did "Moloch" represent? > What sphinx of cement and aluminum bashed open their skulls and ate up their brains and imagination? >Moloch! Solitude!... more
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05/05/19

Seeing the world through green-tinted glasses?
> people thus situated, who have warm imaginations, generally amuse themselves by conjuring up an idol of perfection to which they attach all kinds of merit, probable or improbable. They invest... more
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05/04/19

Why was it necessary to have the page dress up as a woman?
In the beginning of *The Taming of the Shrew*, the Lord has his page dress up as a woman: >Sirrah, you go get Bartholomew, my page, And dress him in all suits like a lady. That done, escort... more
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Literature English History Writing

05/04/19

What the heck is a thesis, anyway?
Here's the problem with the dictionary definition: it doesn't tell you how to write one. So, the real question isn't "What?" it's "How?"A thesis is an opinion that is arguable. In this case, it's... more
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05/04/19

Sentence structure of a stanza in "Ozymandias"—how the grammar works?
>Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed. I do get that it says that the one... more
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05/04/19

How does paracetamol work?
[Hinz *et al.* 2008](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17884974) found that COX-2 may be inhibited by paracetamol, and this is attributed to it's... more
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Literature Poetry Symbolism Myths

05/04/19

What is the symbolism of the Western Wind (or Zephyr)?
I was reading some poetry and I stumbled upon the four-line ['Western Wind' by Anonymous](https://www.poetrysociety.org/psa/poetry/poetry_in_motion/atlas/newyork/western_wind/), written in the 16th... more
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05/03/19

Does "The Soul selects her own Society" by Emily Dickinson have a simile?
Here is the poem "The Soul selects her own Society" by Emily Dickinson. > The Soul selects her own Society — Then — shuts the Door — To her divine Majority — Present no more — > >... more
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Literature English

05/02/19

Which sentence best illustrates the narrator's conflict?
     It was past noon, and I opened the cottage window to observe the railroad work going on outside. It was so bright that I could barely open my eyes. The clouds of dust prevented me from seeing... more
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05/02/19

What does a dog barking at a crow signify?
In *[Much ado about nothing](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Much_Ado_About_Nothing)* by William Shakespeare, Act 1 Scene 1, Beatrice declares to Benedick >'I had rather hear my dog bark at a... more
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Literature

05/01/19

How does Gregor in "The Metamorphosis" connect to the poem INVICTUS?
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04/30/19

What are some fallacious arguments regarding the argument that summer is the best season?
Types can include:Poisoning the WallBegging the QuestionFaulty Analogy
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Literature English

04/30/19

What are some fallacious arguments on why summer is the best season?
Types can include:Slippery slopeCompositionGenetic FallacyAppeal to Authority
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Literature English

04/30/19

what effect does shakespeares uneven use of iambic pentameter have on the reader
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Literature

04/30/19

which is mythology, reference to folk lore, epic hero and in medias res
Beloved of Jove, Achilles! would'st thou knowWhy angry Phoebusbends his fatal bow?First give thy faith, and plight a prince's wordOf sure protection, by thy power and sword:(excerpt from... more
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04/30/19

Does Puzzle the Donkey have an allegorical relationship with any entity in the Book of Revelation or the Bible at large?
C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia are a great children's series which present an allegory the New Testament and Biblical history. That said, Lewis sometimes put in things that don't necessarily... more
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04/30/19

What does the "good night" symbolize in Dylan Thomas's "Do not go gentle into that good night"?
*Do not go gentle into that good night* by Dylan Thomas, he begins with "Do not go gentle into that good night". He also uses this as one of two alternating refrains. In this poem, what does the... more
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04/29/19

ORIGINAL Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Hi, I’m looking for the ORIGINAL Grimm’s fairy tales that have NOT been altered and translated in English. This seems to be a hard thing to find, does anyone have any suggestions?
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04/27/19

What's the symbolism of the flowers in The Winter's Tale?
In Act IV, Scene IV of *The Winter's Tale*, Perdita is "mistress o' the feast", playing hostess at the sheep-shearing feast, when King Polixenes and Camillo arrive in disguise. Perdita gives them... more
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04/26/19

What is an accessible book about plant evolution for a non-biologist?
I have an acquaintance interested in learning about the evolution history of plants. This person has a wide knowledge on botanics, from personal reading and taking care of plants, but E is neither... more
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04/26/19

Amulet 2: The Stonekeeper's Curse
What is the setting of the story? time and place in which it all started the action and drama: Brooklyn, New York. In their house where they found an octopus in one of their rooms.Briefly explain... more
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04/26/19

A Good Resource (Book, ...) For Literary Techniques/Devices?
What's a good book (Or resource) on Literary Techniques/Devices in English Literature?
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