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When referring to "conflict" in a story, one must consider where the struggle is. A conflict can be man vs. man, man vs. self, or man vs. nature, for example. Therefore, Rainsford's first struggle is man vs. man because he must choose whether to be hunted by General Zaroff or be turned over to Ivan the Cossack for torture. Being hunted by General Zaroff seems to have more of a sporting chance to live rather... When referring to "conflict" in a story, one must consider where the struggle is. A conflict can be man vs. man, man vs. self, or man vs. nature, for example. Therefore, Rainsford's first struggle is man vs. man because he must choose whether to be hunted by General Zaroff or be turned over to Ivan the Cossack for torture. Being hunted by General Zaroff seems to have more of a sporting chance to live rather than submitting to torture, so Rainsford chooses to be hunted in the jungle of Zaroff's island. However, the first day of the hunt can be consi

In Chapter 11, T.J. comes to Stacey for help after R.W. and Melvin Simms beat him up. The Simms brothers told T.J. that they were going to get a pistol from Mr. Barnett's store and that they were going to pay for it later. T.J. did not realize their true intent, which was to rob the store. When the Barnetts wake up, R.W. hits Mr. Barnett on the head, and Mrs. Barnett falls backward into... In Chapter 11, T.J. comes to Stacey for help after R.W. and Melvin Simms beat him up. The Simms brothers told T.J. that they were going to get a pistol from Mr. Barnett's store and that they were going to pay for it later. T.J. did not realize their true intent, which was to rob the store. When the Barnetts wake up, R.W. hits Mr. Barnett on the head, and Mrs. Barnett falls backward into a stove. T.J. wants to tell people what happened, but the Simms brothers react by beating T.J. up and leaving him in the back of their truck. Stacey decides to help bring T.J. home because he knows that T.J. i

With any of Shakespeare's plays, it helps to understand them better by seeing the characters come to life with movement. Often, when simply reading a play, students are confused because they can't see the nonverbal body language that assists in the communication and understanding behind characters' motives and behaviors. After viewing this referenced video clip, a student might understand better the hilarity behind Titania showing enthusiastic love towards Bottom because he has the donkey's head... With any of Shakespeare's plays, it helps to understand them better by seeing the characters come to life with movement. Often, when simply reading a play, students are confused because they can't see the nonverbal body language that assists in the communication and understanding behind characters' motives and behaviors. After viewing this referenced video clip, a student might understand better the hilarity behind Titania showing enthusiastic love towards Bottom

The first quote is an extract from chapter sixteen and relates to the arrival of the Christian missionaries. They had come to Umuofia (Okonkwo's village) and had built a church there. They had been able to convert a number of villagers and were sending evangelists to the surrounding towns and villages. It was this new development which was such a source of concern to the leaders. The leaders were sad because they felt that those who adopted the Christian religion were betraying their own culture and their faith in favour of that of an outside force. The new religion was strange to them because firstly, they had never experienced or had any contact with something similar before—all they ever had was their own belief system and they were comfortable in the knowledge that it served its purpose. Secondly, the new faith was entirely different to their own, for it spoke of only one God, whilst they had many gods in theirs. The new religion required a building for worship whilst theirs di

Although immigration to the United States began much earlier, the founding of the nation happened in the late 18th century. The major factor of the founding of the United States was the conclusion of the Seven Years' War in 1763. It was during this period that the British attempted to recoup losses from the war by strictly enforcing tax policies. The years of the war (1756-1763) saw the English stepping back from the colonies and... Although immigration to the United States began much earlier, the founding of the nation happened in the late 18th century. The major factor of the founding of the United States was the conclusion of the Seven Years' War in 1763. It was during this period that the British attempted to recoup losses from the war by strictly enforcing tax policies. The years of the war (1756-1763) saw the English stepping back from the colonies and allowing them a certain degree of autonomy. As a result, the thirteen colonies developed their own government systems and

The answer to this really depends upon the time frame that you are talking about.  The impact of European colonization was much different in the short run than it was in the long run.  In the short run, European colonization changed Native American traditional lifestyles in relatively small ways.  In the long run, European colonization destroyed those traditional lifestyles almost completely. In the short run, European colonization did not do that much to most Native American tribes’ lifestyles.  When the Europeans came, those tribes gained some new technologies.  They got metal and firearms and woven cloth.  They incorporated these things into their lifestyles but continued to live more or less as they had before.  A few tribes were displaced by the early colonists, but there were not many colonists so the tribes did not have to move very far.  The coming of these first colonists would have changed the Indians’ way of life a little, but it did not bring about radical changes to their

In Act 4, Scene 1, Macbeth confronts the three witches and asks them questions about the future. He receives assurances from the apparitions the witches invoke, such as that he cannot be harmed by any man of woman born and that he is safe until Birnam Wood shall move to Dunsinane. Finally he asks the question that has been plaguing him since the beginning of the play. Yet my heart Throbs to know one thing: tell me, if your art Can tell so much, shall Banquo's issue ever Reign in this kingdom? The witches present a show to answer his question. The stage directions call for: A show of eight Kings, and Banquo last with a glass in his hand.  Shakespeare wanted to show that there would be many more kings descended from Banquo, but the stage could get too crowded. So the playwright has Banquo holding a mirror--probably just a small hand-mirror--in which Macbeth explains that he sees many more kings stretching back into infinity. The images would be getting smaller and smaller as they rec

Cherry and Marcia are with Socs named Bob and Randy.  It is Cherry’s boyfriend, Bob, that Johnny kills.  Pony and Johnny meet two nice Soc girls at the movies.  At first they do not understand why the girls are being nice.  Socs never socialize with greasers.  Cherry is grateful to them for interfering when Dally was messing with them, and Marcia seems flattered by the attention.  Cherry doesn’t take the drink Dally offers, but Marcia... Cherry and Marcia are with Socs named Bob and Randy.  It is Cherry’s boyfriend, Bob, that Johnny kills.  Pony and Johnny meet two nice Soc girls at the movies.  At first they do not understand why the girls are being nice.  Socs never socialize with greasers.  Cherry is grateful to them for interfering when Dally was messing with them, and Marcia seems flattered by the attention.  Cherry doesn’t take the drink Dally offers, but Marcia does.  Oh, yeah, we found out why they were without a car. They'd come with their boyfriends, but walked out on the

Maxwell Kane lives with his mother's parents. His grandpa made his a bedroom in the basement, which isn't much to look at, but he actually calls it the "down under." When life gets really difficult for Max, though, he hides under his bed. In Chapter Five, he explains that he goes to a special place in his head where his mind drifts like clouds and he forgets everything. Later, Kevin's mom, Gwen, panics when she... Maxwell Kane lives with his mother's parents. His grandpa made his a bedroom in the basement, which isn't much to look at, but he actually calls it the "down under." When life gets really difficult for Max, though, he hides under his bed. In Chapter Five, he explains that he goes to a special place in his head where his mind drifts like clouds and he forgets everything. Later, Kevin's mom, Gwen, panics when she sees her little boy with a big boy who looks like Killer Kane. Max doesn't know that Gwen panics because he looks like

Scout does not approve of the Dewey Method or collaborative learning, showing that she is intelligent and opinionated. When Scout starts school, she already knows how to read.  She and the rest of the sixth grade find their teacher Miss Caroline’s methods truly baffling.  This includes reading the class a story about talking cats.  By the time Mrs. Cat called the drugstore for an order of chocolate malted mice the class was wriggling like a bucketful of catawba worms. Miss Caroline seemed unaware that the ragged, denim-shirted and floursack-skirted first grade, most of whom had chopped cotton and fed hogs from the time they were able to walk, were immune to imaginative literature. (Ch. 2)  Scout’s teacher has no idea what to do with her.  She was not expecting to have a student in her first grade class who could already read and write in cursive.  She was expecting to teach them all the alphabet.  She feels threatened by Scout, and Scout feels puzzled and irritated with her.  She does

The issue of evil is the most prominent and discussed theme in Macbeth . The very first scene features three witches, representatives of supernatural corruption. They use hideous ingredients in their potions (including “finger of birth-strangled babe”); they conjure images of unpleasantness on earth. One question is whether the witches influence and create evil or if they simply predict it. These spirits “That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth, / And yet are... The issue of evil is the most prominent and discussed theme in Macbeth . The very first scene features three witches, representatives of supernatural corruption. They use hideous ingredients in their potions (including “finger of birth-strangled babe”); they conjure images of unpleasantness on earth. One question is whether the witches influence and create evil or if they simply predict it. These spirits “That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth, / And yet are on't” tell Macbeth that he shall be Thane

Anne Frank was a young woman who was filled with hope.  She had many wishes and dreams for her future.  Despite the isolation and fear of living in the Annex, Anne tried to keep a positive attitude and to never give up hope.  She acknowledge the difficulty of the times she lived in.  She knew that if the Nazis discovered herself, her family, and her friends that they would be arrested or worse.  Yet she... Anne Frank was a young woman who was filled with hope.  She had many wishes and dreams for her future.  Despite the isolation and fear of living in the Annex, Anne tried to keep a positive attitude and to never give up hope.  She acknowledge the difficulty of the times she lived in.  She knew that if the Nazis discovered herself, her family, and her friends that they would be arrested or worse.  Yet she never gave up hope that she would live to see the end of the war and the defeat of Nazism.  She longed for peace. One of Anne's dreams was to someday be a famous professional writ

In the first few chapters, Nick tells us no more than what he knows about Gatsby.  At this point, all he knows are the rumors that he hears from other guests at Gatsby's parties.  Nick is an honest person, and doesn't want to give us the impression that he knew about Gatsby any earlier than anyone else. In Chapter 6, Nick finally lets the reader in on Gatsby's lower-class background and pretensions to greatness.  Nick tells us that he himself did not find out all this about Gatsby until "very much later ... at a time of confusion, when I had reached the point of believing everything and nothing about him." In fact, Gatsby does not tell Nick the true facts about his own life until just after Myrtle Wilson is killed, which comes near the end of the novel and shortly before Gatsby's own death.  Why, then, does Nick put this information about Gatsby in Chapter 6, at a point in the narrative when he did not yet know it himself? Nick, who is not very sympathetic to

One of the many disputes that led to the Civil War concerned federalism. There was a fundamental disagreement regarding how much power the federal government should have over the states and their rights as a sovereign entity. Many Southerners felt that state governments alone had the right to make important decisions (like whether slavery should be legal). When slavery and tariffs became controversial states' rights issues, John C. Calhoun (a senator from South Carolina and eventual Vice-President) claimed that states had the right to nullify, or reject, a federal law. Advocates of states’ rights, like Calhoun, believed that the individual state governments had power over the federal government because the states had ratified the Constitution to create the federal government in the first place. Most Southern states declared independence in an effort to secede from the Union because they felt that secession was the only way to protect their rights. But Abraham Lincoln and many North

I hope that I give you the correct answer that you are looking for.  Julie (Miyax) smells and hears a lot of different things throughout the entire book.  I do not have much context to go on.  There is a single paragraph early in the book that mentions both of those senses within the same paragraph.  I am going to assume that is what you are looking for.   At this point in the story... I hope that I give you the correct answer that you are looking for.  Julie (Miyax) smells and hears a lot of different things throughout the entire book.  I do not have much context to go on.  There is a single paragraph early in the book that mentions both of those senses within the same paragraph.  I am going to assume that is what you are looking for.   At this point in the story Julie has been spending quite a bit of time trying to learn who each wolf is.  Julie is also trying to learn the wolf language, because she needs to ask them for help.  She is hungry and in desperate need of food, because s

The inner parts of a cell or cell organelle needs to be protected from the external environment. If such a protection is not provided, toxins and other harmful molecules may access the cell interior and disrupt its working or kill it. The cell is protected from the external environment by the cell membrane. The cell membrane is a semi-permeable structure made up of phospholipid molecules. These molecules are amphiphilic in nature. That is, they have... The inner parts of a cell or cell organelle needs to be protected from the external environment. If such a protection is not provided, toxins and other harmful molecules may access the cell interior and disrupt its working or kill it. The cell is protected from the external environment by the cell membrane. The cell membrane is a semi-permeable structure made up of phospholipid molecules. These molecules are amphiphilic in nature. That is, they have both a hydrophobic end and a hydrophilic end. The cell membrane is a bi-lipid layer and i

While it's not clear that Ambassador Dodd thought Hitler would have a "positive" influence on Germany, and while not everyone was enamored of Hitler—after all, four men turned down the plum post of ambassador to Germany before FDR phoned the unlikely candidate, Dodd, with the offer—Dodd and others were willing to give Hitler the benefit of the doubt. Some people wrote off Hitler and the Nazis from the start as animalistic thugs, but Dodd was... While it's not clear that Ambassador Dodd thought Hitler would have a "positive" influence on Germany, and while not everyone was enamored of Hitler—after all, four men turned down the plum post of ambassador to Germany before FDR phoned the unlikely candidate, Dodd, with the offer—Dodd and others were willing to give Hitler the benefit of the doubt. Some people wrote off Hitler and the Nazis from the start as animalistic thugs, but Dodd was willing to make an effort to try to work with the regime. Still others, such

Tom's immediate response, after learning what happened to Myrtle, speaking with her widower, and seeing her body, is to cry.  Nick says, as they are driving speedily away from the scene of the gruesome accident, "In a little while I heard a low husky sob, and saw that the tears were overflowing down his face."   This emotional response seems to indicate that Tom did, on some level, actually care for Myrtle.  However, he also... Tom's immediate response, after learning what happened to Myrtle, speaking with her widower, and seeing her body, is to cry.  Nick says, as they are driving speedily away from the scene of the gruesome accident, "In a little while I heard a low husky sob, and saw that the tears were overflowing down his face."   This emotional response seems to indicate that Tom did, on some level, actually care for Myrtle.  However, he also blames Gatsby for the accident, believing that Gatsby was driving at the time it occurred, and so one might won

In this poem by English poet Ivor Gurney, a soldier reflects on having shot an enemy soldier to death. The speaker struggles with guilt: he quotes someone saying "couldn't be helped"; he states no one can blame him for shooting the enemy because otherwise he himself would have died; he muses that his victim may have been an only son; and he mentions the lack of guidance from God on the issue. He imagines himself being shot to death in battle and in Heaven finding the man he shot in order to apologize. Finally, in the last stanza, he summarizes his tangled emotions and concludes that the war "is a bloody mess indeed." The poem uses enjambment and caesura to break up what otherwise would become a sing-songy iambic rhythm. Lines that carry over to the next line (enjambment) are 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 13. Caesura (a hard stop in the middle of a line) occurs in lines 2, 7, and 17. Examples of alliteration include "For w orst is w orst, and w orry's done,"

The worst fears and nightmares of the white Southerners became a reality in August of 1831. They had tried to prevent this moment for decades through such methods as prohibiting slaves from learning to read and write. Through their efforts at controlling the slaves, they introduced thousands of Africans to the religion of Christianity. This proved to be a mistake for them in 1831. It was in this year that Nat Turner, a slave in... The worst fears and nightmares of the white Southerners became a reality in August of 1831. They had tried to prevent this moment for decades through such methods as prohibiting slaves from learning to read and write. Through their efforts at controlling the slaves, they introduced thousands of Africans to the religion of Christianity. This proved to be a mistake for them in 1831. It was in this year that Nat Turner, a slave in Virginia, led the bloodiest slave revolt in American history. Religion, namely Christianity was an important catalyst for this slave

The boy's late arrival at the bazaar called "Araby" is his uncle's fault. The boy can't leave for the bazaar until he gets some money. The adults in the story cannot understand the importance of the bazaar because they are unaware of the boy's love for Mangan's sister. The boy doesn't want to go to Araby for his own sake, but rather because he promised to buy Mangan's sister something while there. He is not only suffering from the pangs of young love, but he is also being tortured because his uncle is unusually late to arrive home. At one point his aunt says, I'm afraid you may put off your bazaar for this night of Our Lord. The narrator specifies that these were "the short days of winter," which would make it seem more and more impracticable to leave for the bazaar as time went on.  At nine o'clock I heard my uncle's latchkey in the hall door. I heard him talking to himself and heard the hallstand rocking when it had received

After a chance encounter with John Byro one morning, the cousins decide that they will return the horse to its rightful owner. The next day, Mourad and Aram take the beautiful white horse back to John Byro's barn. As they return the horse, Aram notes that John Byro's dogs aren't barking at them. Mourad responds that he has a way with dogs; in truth, the dogs probably recognize his scent, as Mourad was the one... After a chance encounter with John Byro one morning, the cousins decide that they will return the horse to its rightful owner. The next day, Mourad and Aram take the beautiful white horse back to John Byro's barn. As they return the horse, Aram notes that John Byro's dogs aren't barking at them. Mourad responds that he has a way with dogs; in truth, the dogs probably recognize his scent, as Mourad was the one who took the horse from John Byro's property. Because the Garoghlanian family is famed for its honesty and integrity, Mourad and Aram decide th

Romeo’s exclamation shows that he is an impetuous and strong-willed young man. After hearing of Juliet’s death, he immediately decides to commit suicide. By doing this, he is going against social and religious convention. We have already seen Romeo’s readiness to defy tradition. He fell in love with Juliet Capulet, the daughter of his enemy, without a second thought. This aspect of his recklessness is arguably positive. He follows his feelings rather than sanctioned bigotry. ... Romeo’s exclamation shows that he is an impetuous and strong-willed young man. After hearing of Juliet’s death, he immediately decides to commit suicide. By doing this, he is going against social and religious convention. We have already seen Romeo’s readiness to defy tradition. He fell in love with Juliet Capulet, the daughter of his enemy, without a second thought. This aspect of his recklessness is arguably positive. He follows his feelings rather than sanctioned bigotry. By this statement, Romeo also shows

When Montague first arrives in Act V, Scene 3, he laments, Alas, my liege, my wife is dead to-night; Grief of my son's exile hath stopp'd her breath: What further woe conspires against mine age?   Not only has Montague had to endure what no father should—outliving Romeo, his only child—but now in this tragic time he must also bury his wife. She has died of a broken heart over Romeo's death. If that much... When Montague first arrives in Act V, Scene 3, he laments, Alas, my liege, my wife is dead to-night; Grief of my son's exile hath stopp'd her breath: What further woe conspires against mine age?   Not only has Montague had to endure what no father should—outliving Romeo, his only child—but now in this tragic time he must also bury his wife. She has died of a broken heart over Romeo's death. If that much grief has killed her, imagine what incredible pain Montague must be experiencing.   On top of the pain of losing his whole family, Montague surely must feel a

When it comes to responding to questions that ask you to defend your response using a literary device, it's best to have an arsenal of different literary devices available to you. I'm going to define several common literary devices that you may choose to use as evidence in future responses:  Imagery:  a word or phrase that evokes the reader's senses. Many people misinterpret imagery as referring solely to sight, as its root is the word... When it comes to responding to questions that ask you to defend your response using a literary device, it's best to have an arsenal of different literary devices available to you. I'm going to define several common literary devices that you may choose to use as evidence in future responses:  Imagery:  a word or phrase that evokes the reader's senses. Many people misinterpret imagery as referring solely to sight, as its root is the word "image." However, it actually refers to all of the senses: sight, touch, taste, sou

New Criticism was a formalist movement developed by American critics (referred to as New Critics) in the early twentieth century. It was influenced by Russian Formalism and New Aestheticism, both of which were called "formalist" because they focused purely on language. Prior to these critical developments, literary studies were concerned with almost everything but the language within the text itself—historical context and biographical details about the author, for example. The American New Critics, which included figures such as Cleanth Brooks, John Crowe Ransom, and Allen Tate, studied the way in which "literary language differs from ordinary practical language and for the unique truths conveyed only through such literary language." They focused mainly on poetry and applied what they called "close readings," a phrase that is still frequently used today. Close reading was not simply the distinction and analysis of literary devices, such as metaphor and all

Whether or not it was "right" to tell this story with a young boy as the focus is really a matter of opinion, so I cannot answer that question for you. However, I do think that  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ("Pyjamas" in the UK) makes an important point and does it very well. So much of history seems to belong solely to adults. Children are often left out of historical documents and accounts,... Whether or not it was "right" to tell this story with a young boy as the focus is really a matter of opinion, so I cannot answer that question for you. However, I do think that  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ("Pyjamas" in the UK) makes an important point and does it very well. So much of history seems to belong solely to adults. Children are often left out of historical documents and accounts, and so are often left out of historical fiction as well. The truth is that there were children involved in the Holocaust, and entire families were shaken up by

For a description of Tom and Myrtle's apartment, take a look at chapter two. According to Nick, the apartment is situated on the top floor of a block and consists of only four rooms: a small living room, a small dining room, a small bedroom, and a bath. In terms of its decor, the apartment is filled with "tapestried" furniture that is really too large for the apartment. Notice the use of the word "tapestried," implying opulence and luxury. In the living room, there is only one picture, a picture of a hen sitting on a rock. There are, however, lots of magazines strewn around. Notice how they are all focused on gossip and "tattle." There is also a book, Simon Called Peter . What is really striking about the apartment is that it does not have a homely feeling about it. It is purely for show, a place where Myrtle can feel like a part of the New York set, a part of Tom Buchanan's world. As such, the apartment reflects the sense of fashion, luxury, and m

That's a good question! He probably didn't have any friends in Houston, and here's why I think so. The novel begins as Paul and his family are moving from Texas to Florida, and you'd think that a kid like Paul would think often of his own friends back in Texas while he was packing, moving, and making new friends. But he doesn't mention them, and he doesn't call or email any Houston friends after he... That's a good question! He probably didn't have any friends in Houston, and here's why I think so. The novel begins as Paul and his family are moving from Texas to Florida, and you'd think that a kid like Paul would think often of his own friends back in Texas while he was packing, moving, and making new friends. But he doesn't mention them, and he doesn't call or email any Houston friends after he moves. We do know that Paul was on a soccer team back in Texas, so he had that opportunity to make friends, but we also know that his older bro

In Chapter V, Nick relates that he called Daisy from his office the next morning at the behest of Jordan Baker and invited her to come to tea. The following dialogue reveals the request Nick makes of Daisy over the telephone. "Don't bring Tom," I warned her. "What?" "Don't bring Tom." "Who is 'Tom'?" she asked innocently. Nick felt he had to warn her not to bring her husband Tom because that would be extremely... In Chapter V, Nick relates that he called Daisy from his office the next morning at the behest of Jordan Baker and invited her to come to tea. The following dialogue reveals the request Nick makes of Daisy over the telephone. "Don't bring Tom," I warned her. "What?" "Don't bring Tom." "Who is 'Tom'?" she asked innocently. Nick felt he had to warn her not to bring her husband Tom because that would be extremely awkward and would make Nick look guilty. Daisy may have a

To create catchy titles, it’s helpful to write down every word you can think of that relates to your topic.  Use a dictionary or a thesaurus to think of even more words that are somewhat similar to those you already have. “Homework” and “Assignment” may be close enough synonyms for either one to be used as your main title word. What other words do you consider good matches for “stressful”? Make a list, either on... To create catchy titles, it’s helpful to write down every word you can think of that relates to your topic.  Use a dictionary or a thesaurus to think of even more words that are somewhat similar to those you already have. “Homework” and “Assignment” may be close enough synonyms for either one to be used as your main title word. What other words do you consider good matches for “stressful”? Make a list, either on paper or in a word document. Then study the words and see if any patterns emerge or if any words work particularly well together. Alliteration often makes a title mo

The rhyme scheme varies between the first two stanzas and the last two stanzas in the poem. The first two stanzas use a rhyme scheme of abcb , where the first and third lines do not rhyme. However, the last two stanzas use a rhyme scheme of abab , where the first and third lines rhyme as well as the second and fourth lines. Not only do the first and third lines rhyme in the... The rhyme scheme varies between the first two stanzas and the last two stanzas in the poem. The first two stanzas use a rhyme scheme of abcb , where the first and third lines do not rhyme. However, the last two stanzas use a rhyme scheme of abab , where the first and third lines rhyme as well as the second and fourth lines. Not only do the first and third lines rhyme in the last two stanzas, but they also employ identical rhyme in each stanza. Identical rhyme means that the same word is used to rhyme with itself. In the third stanza, "dear" ends both the first and third lines, and in the last stanza, &q

The most prominent and well-known mention of eating in the Book of Revelation is found in Chapter 19, which describes the “marriage supper of the Lamb.” The writer (who identifies himself as John) describes a scene in which he hears the sounds of a “great multitude.” He compares the sound to rushing water or thunder, and hears the voices praising God and celebrating the marriage of the Lamb and his Bride. John is instructed by an angel to write Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. In typical Christian metaphors, the Lamb is Christ and the Bride is the Church. In this passage, the Lamb dresses his Bride in fine, clean clothing, possibly representing Christ purifying the Church. In this celebration, Christ and the Church are united in heavenly glory, with the joy of this event compared to a great wedding reception. There are other mentions of eating in Revelation, though none as prominent as the marriage supper. In chapter 2, John addresses the church in