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Carl Jung was the psychoanalyst who first discussed the concept of the “shadow self.” The shadow self represents the dark sides of our personalities, where we keep all the thoughts, impulses, and desires that society or our own moral code find unacceptable or even evil. Our shadow self can also house realities we deny because they are too painful or frightening to face. In “The Masque of the Red Death,” Edgar Allan Poe introduces us to Prince Prospero. In his country, a plague has broken out and is decimating the population. It is a fast-moving plague, characterized by sudden sharp pains, followed by “profuse bleeding at the pores.” Once struck, the victim is dead within thirty minutes. Prospero decides to try to cheat Death by gathering a thousand of his friends and closing them in his castle with him. He ignores the needs of his country and focuses on his own self-preservation. For six months, the prince and his chosen fellow survivors live well in the castle. Prospero has taken care...

"There Will Come Soft Rains" is Ray Bradbury's futuristic short story about an automated house which goes about its daily business despite the fact that the inhabitants have been killed in a nuclear blast that reduced an entire city to "rubble and ashes." The first half of the story chronicles the daily routine of the house, which includes cooking breakfast, making announcements, and then unleashing a group of "tiny robot mice" who emerge from "warrens"... "There Will Come Soft Rains" is Ray Bradbury's futuristic short story about an automated house which goes about its daily business despite the fact that the inhabitants have been killed in a nuclear blast that reduced an entire city to "rubble and ashes." The first half of the story chronicles the daily routine of the house, which includes cooking breakfast, making announcements, and then unleashing a group of "tiny robot mice" who emerge from "warrens...

When Magwitch returns, Pip is first ashamed of him, but then grows to care about him.   Dickens presents the relationship between Magwitch and Pip as complicated, starting from when Pip was a small boy and Magwitch was a convict. As Pip becomes a gentleman, he grows to resent everything about where he came from. He is too good for his former life. When Magwitch returns, it reminds Pip of where he came from. Magwitch... When Magwitch returns, Pip is first ashamed of him, but then grows to care about him.   Dickens presents the relationship between Magwitch and Pip as complicated, starting from when Pip was a small boy and Magwitch was a convict. As Pip becomes a gentleman, he grows to resent everything about where he came from. He is too good for his former life. When Magwitch returns, it reminds Pip of where he came from. Magwitch and Pip’s relationship began with a chance encounter. Pip ran into Magwitch at a cemetery when Magwitch was on the run after having escaped from prison. Magw...

A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. Four major types of literary conflict appear in John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men . These conflicts could be labeled person vs. fate, person vs. person, person vs. society and person vs. self. Person vs. fate is revealed in the book's title which comes from the Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse." The poem suggests that fate often intervenes in the plans "of mice and men" and those plans go astray and are unrealized. In the book, George's, Lennie's and Candy's plan of buying their own "little piece of land" is shattered by fate when Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife. In fact, Steinbeck imposes a rigid determinism on the character's of the book and none of them are able to break free of their individual fates. The major person vs. person conflict appears in Chapter Three when Lennie, who has been innocently smiling over the dream of the farm, is challenged and attacke...

The answer to this question has changed a lot over history, so it depends on when it is being asked. To the ancient Greeks art was what captured anything that was considered "beautiful" about the human form or organic world. That is no longer the case today. Today art is anything that turns something abstract, like an emotion, which has no shape or color or form but is something felt, into a physical thing, like a... The answer to this question has changed a lot over history, so it depends on when it is being asked. To the ancient Greeks art was what captured anything that was considered "beautiful" about the human form or organic world. That is no longer the case today. Today art is anything that turns something abstract, like an emotion, which has no shape or color or form but is something felt, into a physical thing, like a painting, or anything that questions what art is.  I had a professor in college who said that "it is the job of the philosopher to defin...

As Juliet awaits Romeo, she muses on love and lovers, wishing for night to fall so that Romeo can safely ascend to her bedroom and they can spend the night together. As Juliet eagerly anticipates Romeo's arrival, she considers what it will be like to lose her virginity to her husband, thinking of how handsome he is.  She says, in part, "Oh, I have bought the mansion of a love, / But not possessed it, and though I... As Juliet awaits Romeo, she muses on love and lovers, wishing for night to fall so that Romeo can safely ascend to her bedroom and they can spend the night together. As Juliet eagerly anticipates Romeo's arrival, she considers what it will be like to lose her virginity to her husband, thinking of how handsome he is.  She says, in part, "Oh, I have bought the mansion of a love, / But not possessed it, and though I am sold, / Not yet enjoyed" (3.2.28-30). What she means is that she begun the process of marriage, but she has not completed it. Though she ...

Of course, not everyone would agree that the US should act in an imperialistic manner today.  There are many people who would say that we should not.  If, however, we do need to give a reason why the US should be imperialistic, we can say that the US is the country that is most able and most likely to act in the best interests of the world.  Therefore, if we control more of the world... Of course, not everyone would agree that the US should act in an imperialistic manner today.  There are many people who would say that we should not.  If, however, we do need to give a reason why the US should be imperialistic, we can say that the US is the country that is most able and most likely to act in the best interests of the world.  Therefore, if we control more of the world things will be better. If the US were imperialistic, it would mean that we would control more of what happens in the world.  We would have much more influence over what various countries do and what happens in those countri...

This is one of the most famous short poems by Scottish poet Robert Burns. The feelings experienced upon reading it may differ from one reader to the next. Some readers may find the poem overly sentimental or simplistic, or just plain old-fashioned (well, it was written over two hundred years ago!); but most readers will agree that it is a strong declaration of love from the speaker to the subject. This first line is very... This is one of the most famous short poems by Scottish poet Robert Burns. The feelings experienced upon reading it may differ from one reader to the next. Some readers may find the poem overly sentimental or simplistic, or just plain old-fashioned (well, it was written over two hundred years ago!); but most readers will agree that it is a strong declaration of love from the speaker to the subject. This first line is very visual; the color red is repeated twice. The color red is associated with love, romance, sexuality, passion, and desire. The flower is "newly ...

In  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,  Junior learns through the deaths of people close to him that he should make the most of his life and seek opportunities to make his life more prosperous.  Junior has had to live through the deaths of those close to him, including his sister Mary, his grandmother, and his uncle Eugene.  All these deaths in some way have been related to alcohol.  Junior learns through his... In  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,  Junior learns through the deaths of people close to him that he should make the most of his life and seek opportunities to make his life more prosperous.  Junior has had to live through the deaths of those close to him, including his sister Mary, his grandmother, and his uncle Eugene.  All these deaths in some way have been related to alcohol.  Junior learns through his grieving that he needs to make sure that he does not get stuck in the vicious cycle that ensnares so many people on the reservation.  Junior un...

Harper Lee opens To Kill a Mockingbird with Scout and Jem being older adult s and flashing back to the events that led up to Jem's arm being broken , making this conversation part of the things that Jem and Scout discuss when they are older . In her narration of the conversation, the adult Scout explains that she blames the Ewells for the injury since they were the ones who pinned a crime on the innocent Tom Robinson, and Bob Ewell was the one who attacked Atticus's children as an act of revenge for being challenged by Atticus in the courtroom. However, Jem connects the injury with the children's decision to try and make their reclusive neighbor Arthur Radley , whom they used to call Boo Radley, come out of his home. The reason why Jem connects the injury to events surrounding their treatment of Arthur is because, without Arthur in their lives, Jem would have had much more than just a broken arm--both he and his sister would have lost their lives. This narrated conversat...

There are couple of ways to do the separation. We can separate the sand and marbles based on their size or density. Size: Marbles are generally bigger in size than the sand and hence can be separated by the process of filtration. We can use fine sieves and filter the mixture through them. Sand, being finer, will be able to pass through the sieves, while the marbles would be collected on the sieves. Density: Sand... There are couple of ways to do the separation. We can separate the sand and marbles based on their size or density. Size: Marbles are generally bigger in size than the sand and hence can be separated by the process of filtration. We can use fine sieves and filter the mixture through them. Sand, being finer, will be able to pass through the sieves, while the marbles would be collected on the sieves. Density: Sand has a lower density (1.4 - 1.6 g/cm^3) as compared to marbles (2.6 - 2.8 g/cm^3) and hence the separation can be on the basis on differences in the density. We can s...

At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is presented as a courageous general who fears nothing and is so loyal to his king and country that he would face any enemy to protect them. He is deemed honorable and seen as worthy of the king's admiration and reward. It is Macbeth's overriding ambition that makes him evil. He is obsessed with the idea of being king of Scotland. Macbeth realizes he will not become liege by normal succession because King Duncan has two male heirs, Malcolm and Donalbain, who precede him in their claims to the throne. Furthermore, Duncan had already named Malcolm next in succession by bestowing him the title 'Prince of Cumberland.' Therefore, the only manner in which Macbeth can achieve "the golden round" is to assassinate the king and his sons and then claim the title. What most profoundly symbolizes the beginning of Macbeth's descent into evil is his response to Ross's announcement that King Duncan bestowed the title 'Thane of...

In Elie Wiesel’s memoir, Night , on many occasions does Elie witness one of the other Jewish prisoners be executed by hanging. The first hanging is shortly after Allied forces bomb the Buna factory in Auschwitz. A week after the bombing Elie and thousands of other Jews return from labor to find gallows constructed in the appelplatz , the camp square where roll call occurs each day. With guards surrounding the group, a condemned man... In Elie Wiesel’s memoir, Night , on many occasions does Elie witness one of the other Jewish prisoners be executed by hanging. The first hanging is shortly after Allied forces bomb the Buna factory in Auschwitz. A week after the bombing Elie and thousands of other Jews return from labor to find gallows constructed in the appelplatz , the camp square where roll call occurs each day. With guards surrounding the group, a condemned man is brought forth. His crime is stealing during the air raid. “The thousands of people who died daily in Auschwitz and Birkena...

Often, you can get a good idea of an author's argument by picking out where they begin and end. As in an essay, a paragraph argument will have an introduction, supporting points, and conclusion. In an essay, the "main argument" is called a thesis. In this example, we're looking for the thesis of the paragraph first and the supporting points (sub-arguments) second. Main argument To diagram the main argument of this paragraph, take a look... Often, you can get a good idea of an author's argument by picking out where they begin and end. As in an essay, a paragraph argument will have an introduction, supporting points, and conclusion. In an essay, the "main argument" is called a thesis. In this example, we're looking for the thesis of the paragraph first and the supporting points (sub-arguments) second. Main argument To diagram the main argument of this paragraph, take a look at the first and last sentences. Look around today and you can see for yourself...

Montag and his wife, Mildred, have three parlor walls in their home. The parlor walls are essentially wall-sized television screens. Mildred is obsessed with watching the parlor walls and participates in the interactive episodes that she watches. Mildred refers to the actors and actresses in her shows as "the family" and even plays a small role during each episode. At the beginning of the novel, Mildred petitions Montag for a fourth wall. Montag tries to... Montag and his wife, Mildred, have three parlor walls in their home. The parlor walls are essentially wall-sized television screens. Mildred is obsessed with watching the parlor walls and participates in the interactive episodes that she watches. Mildred refers to the actors and actresses in her shows as "the family" and even plays a small role during each episode. At the beginning of the novel, Mildred petitions Montag for a fourth wall. Montag tries to explain to Mildred that it will cost him at least one-th...

The last days before Christmas are hard for Cassie because her father has not come home yet.   Papa’s brother Uncle Hammer arrived before Papa for Christmas.  Papa was off working for the railroad, so he could usually only come home for the holidays and crops.  The family owns their land, which makes them luckier than many African-American families, but they also have to pay the taxes on so much land.  That is expensive.  There... The last days before Christmas are hard for Cassie because her father has not come home yet.   Papa’s brother Uncle Hammer arrived before Papa for Christmas.  Papa was off working for the railroad, so he could usually only come home for the holidays and crops.  The family owns their land, which makes them luckier than many African-American families, but they also have to pay the taxes on so much land.  That is expensive.  There is a debt on half the land, so Papa goes to work when he can.  It was good rich land, much of it still virgin forest, and there was n...

The Iowa Tribe is the same as the Ioway Tribe—Native Americans of the Great Plains.  Their culture was comprised of elements of the Plains and Woodland tribes, which were nomadic and developed an equestrian culture.  This Indian tribe is the original people of Iowa and southwestern Minnesota.  The heritage of the Ioway mixes the blood of other tribes, like the Omaha, the Missouri, the Sauk, the Meskwaki, and the Otoe, as well as French traders... The Iowa Tribe is the same as the Ioway Tribe—Native Americans of the Great Plains.  Their culture was comprised of elements of the Plains and Woodland tribes, which were nomadic and developed an equestrian culture.  This Indian tribe is the original people of Iowa and southwestern Minnesota.  The heritage of the Ioway mixes the blood of other tribes, like the Omaha, the Missouri, the Sauk, the Meskwaki, and the Otoe, as well as French traders and American farmers.  Few records survive as to Native American religions, and not many books were w...

Freud has had a significant impact on literary criticism, especially psychoanalytic criticism , because he theorized that humans not only have an unconscious, but an unconscious that is patterned or structured in a similar way in all people, and that literature is a means to uncover these patterns. For example, Freud named his Oedipal complex, the idea that little boys desire to kill their fathers and marry their mothers, after Sophocles' play  Oedipus Rex ,... Freud has had a significant impact on literary criticism, especially psychoanalytic criticism , because he theorized that humans not only have an unconscious, but an unconscious that is patterned or structured in a similar way in all people, and that literature is a means to uncover these patterns. For example, Freud named his Oedipal complex, the idea that little boys desire to kill their fathers and marry their mothers, after Sophocles' play  Oedipus Rex , in which Oedipus does indeed kill his father and marry his moth...

In Mark Twain's  The Adventures of Huckleberry  Finn, Jim proves to be a very superstitious character, as he interprets a variety of signs as omens of both good and bad luck. The most prominent symbol of bad luck for Jim, however, is handling snake skin, an assertion that Huck initially scoffs at. This derision proves unwise, as Huck's handling of snake skin in Chapter Ten (which is appropriately called "What Comes of Handling Snake Skin")... In Mark Twain's  The Adventures of Huckleberry  Finn, Jim proves to be a very superstitious character, as he interprets a variety of signs as omens of both good and bad luck. The most prominent symbol of bad luck for Jim, however, is handling snake skin, an assertion that Huck initially scoffs at. This derision proves unwise, as Huck's handling of snake skin in Chapter Ten (which is appropriately called "What Comes of Handling Snake Skin") ultimately results in a snake biting Jim and infecting him with poison. N...

Max and Freak (Kevin) are best friends. They seem like the two most unlikely boys to become friends, but, actually, it works out well for the both of them. In the beginning, Max, who is also the narrator, says that he "never had a brain until Freak came along" (1). That is to say that Kevin actually teaches Max how to use his brain to read and to write. Kevin believes in Max when other... Max and Freak (Kevin) are best friends. They seem like the two most unlikely boys to become friends, but, actually, it works out well for the both of them. In the beginning, Max, who is also the narrator, says that he "never had a brain until Freak came along" (1). That is to say that Kevin actually teaches Max how to use his brain to read and to write. Kevin believes in Max when other adults and teachers believed that he should be in the learning-disabled classes. Kevin gives Max the tools to become his own man, gain confidence in himself, and believe that he can learn just like a...

Hawthorne (the narrator) attempts to answer this question in the story. He says that Wakefield was not violent and that he had a tendency of inertia. That is, he "was likely to be the most constant, because a certain sluggishness would keep his heart at rest, wherever it might be placed." He was intellectual but used his mind for "lazy musings." And his thoughts "were seldom so energetic as to seize hold of words." So,... Hawthorne (the narrator) attempts to answer this question in the story. He says that Wakefield was not violent and that he had a tendency of inertia. That is, he "was likely to be the most constant, because a certain sluggishness would keep his heart at rest, wherever it might be placed." He was intellectual but used his mind for "lazy musings." And his thoughts "were seldom so energetic as to seize hold of words." So, he was a nonviolent, lazy, boring man in the middle of his life. Given that he tends to be ...

Brian marks the passage of time by making marks on a stone by his shelter each day.  Brian ends up being in the wilderness for a long time.  He wants to mark the days, but that is all they are to him at that point—just days.  The days had folded one into another and mixed so that after two or three weeks he only knew time had passed in days because he made a mark... Brian marks the passage of time by making marks on a stone by his shelter each day.  Brian ends up being in the wilderness for a long time.  He wants to mark the days, but that is all they are to him at that point—just days.  The days had folded one into another and mixed so that after two or three weeks he only knew time had passed in days because he made a mark for each day in the stone near the door to his shelter. (Ch. 15)  To Brian, events are more important.  Most days just pass with the sun going up and coming down, but there are some special occasions.  The day of “First Meat” is the day he finally figured out how t...

Benjamin Franklin is most remembered today as a member of the founding generation of the United States. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a young age and rose to prominence as a printer, a trade he had picked up from his older brother in Boston. He became an influential figure in Philadelphia society, starting the Junto, a group devoted to discussing practical philosophy that would eventually become the American Philosophical Society.... Benjamin Franklin is most remembered today as a member of the founding generation of the United States. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a young age and rose to prominence as a printer, a trade he had picked up from his older brother in Boston. He became an influential figure in Philadelphia society, starting the Junto, a group devoted to discussing practical philosophy that would eventually become the American Philosophical Society. He published newspapers, books, and o...

You should, firstly, consider beginning your essay with a strong thesis statement which incorporates the question and clearly indicates the direction your essay will take. Once this is done, you need to construct paragraphs which will obviously deal with the topic and follow on your thesis statement. You need to remember that your discussion requires a critical approach which means that you have to consider using apt references from the text and then make a... You should, firstly, consider beginning your essay with a strong thesis statement which incorporates the question and clearly indicates the direction your essay will take. Once this is done, you need to construct paragraphs which will obviously deal with the topic and follow on your thesis statement. You need to remember that your discussion requires a critical approach which means that you have to consider using apt references from the text and then make a case for these as evidence in support of your thesis statement. Each of y...

Jeffrey Magee is known as “Maniac Magee” because he engages in behaviors that everyone considers impossible.   Jeffrey gets the nickname Maniac by herding the frog McNab is using as a baseball.  … McNab was lurching and lunging, throwing his hat at the frog, throwing his glove, and everybody was screaming, and the kid was rounding third and digging for home, and --unbefroggable! -- the "ball" was heading back home too! … (Ch. 7)  It... Jeffrey Magee is known as “Maniac Magee” because he engages in behaviors that everyone considers impossible.   Jeffrey gets the nickname Maniac by herding the frog McNab is using as a baseball.  … McNab was lurching and lunging, throwing his hat at the frog, throwing his glove, and everybody was screaming, and the kid was rounding third and digging for home, and --unbefroggable! -- the "ball" was heading back home too! … (Ch. 7)  It was “the world's first frogball for a four-bagger.” Bizarre incidents like this one gave Maniac his...

In John Steinbeck's  Of Mice and Men, animals provide rich symbolism throughout the novel. While the setting of the novel, rural California, provides an appropriate landscape for many animals, the most significant include mice, rabbits, and dogs. Steinbeck repeats these images throughout the novel, allowing the reader to examine the hierarchy of strength among both animal and man, and the idealized American dream.  Early in the character's development, Steinbeck introduces the relationship Lennie has with... In John Steinbeck's  Of Mice and Men, animals provide rich symbolism throughout the novel. While the setting of the novel, rural California, provides an appropriate landscape for many animals, the most significant include mice, rabbits, and dogs. Steinbeck repeats these images throughout the novel, allowing the reader to examine the hierarchy of strength among both animal and man, and the idealized American dream.  Early in the character's development, Steinbeck i...

The short answer is that we learn either that (1) Gertrude had been prepared to accept Ophelia as her daughter-in-law; or (2) regardless of whether or not Gertrude had been accepting of this prospect, she was content to let the mourners at the burial believe it. We also learn that Gertrude either believed Ophelia to have died a virgin, or wished her listeners to think she believed Ophelia died a virgin. To understand the significance of these points, we need to take the context into account. Midway through the first scene of Act V, Hamlet is shocked to learn Ophelia is dead. While hanging out in the graveyard, he sees the procession of mourners, and overhears his mother, Gertrude, speak this farewell to the dead Ophelia: "Sweets to the sweet: farewell! (Scattering flowers) I hoped thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife; I thought thy bride-bed to have deck'd, sweet maid, And not have strew'd thy grave." Thus, Gertrude indicates her hopes that Ophelia had lived t...

The major theme that Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things and Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon share is that of incestuous relationships. In Song of Solomon , the protagonist, Milkman Dead, is nicknamed so after one of his father's employees sees him nursing from his mother. The reason the incident sparked such a nickname is the fact that Milkman is four years old at the time. He and Ruth are meant to feel shame... The major theme that Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things and Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon share is that of incestuous relationships. In Song of Solomon , the protagonist, Milkman Dead, is nicknamed so after one of his father's employees sees him nursing from his mother. The reason the incident sparked such a nickname is the fact that Milkman is four years old at the time. He and Ruth are meant to feel shame that Milkman wasn't weaned from the breast long ago. Because his nickname sticks, the shame of the incident also sticks to Milkma...

In Alice Walker's "Everyday Use," the quilts represent a static art for Dee, one that can be framed like a museum piece. For Maggie, the quilts have a functional and sentimental beauty, and they are meant to be used. The family quilts have become valuable to Dee only because she wishes to gather some artifacts from her former home. It has now become fashionable for her to have things on display that relate to African heritage, so she has become interested in cultural history. On the other hand,... In Alice Walker's "Everyday Use," the quilts represent a static art for Dee, one that can be framed like a museum piece. For Maggie, the quilts have a functional and sentimental beauty, and they are meant to be used. The family quilts have become valuable to Dee only because she wishes to gather some artifacts from her former home. It has now become fashionable for her to have things on display that relate to African heritage, so she has become interested in cultur...

The Cold War lasted for more than four decades, so there were multiple players, but any Cold War discussion would be incomplete if it didn't include at least the following individuals: • Nikita Krushchev — Krushchev was the premier of the Soviet Union from 1958-1964. His major contribution to the escalation of the Cold War might be his role in the provocation of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. • John... The Cold War lasted for more than four decades, so there were multiple players, but any Cold War discussion would be incomplete if it didn't include at least the following individuals: • Nikita Krushchev — Krushchev was the premier of the Soviet Union from 1958-1964. His major contribution to the escalation of the Cold War might be his role in the provocation of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. • John F. Kennedy — U.S. President Kennedy was responsible for the Bay of Pigs attack on Cuba in 1961, which was not effective. Howeve...

Nat and his friends illuminated William’s house with jack-o-lanterns because he was jealous.   Kit’s uncle tells her that William has been the victim of an “insulting prank.”  He tells her that William’s house has been “illuminated.”  "You mean they burned it down?" gasped Rachel. "No. They well might have. They put lanterns in the window frames that are waiting for the new panes. Lanterns made out of pumpkin heads, with candles inside, and unholy... Nat and his friends illuminated William’s house with jack-o-lanterns because he was jealous.   Kit’s uncle tells her that William has been the victim of an “insulting prank.”  He tells her that William’s house has been “illuminated.”  "You mean they burned it down?" gasped Rachel. "No. They well might have. They put lanterns in the window frames that are waiting for the new panes. Lanterns made out of pumpkin heads, with candles inside, and unholy faces cut in the sides to show the light." (Ch. 16)  Kit f...

For this writing assignment, I would focus on the message of hope that Ronald Reagan is giving to the people of East Berlin and East Germany.  He is giving them confidence that the United States is still their friend, as it was when John F. Kennedy gave the speech over twenty years ago.  He assures the people that the Berlin Wall will come down in the near future. Reagan challenges his counterpart, Mikhail Gorbachev to... For this writing assignment, I would focus on the message of hope that Ronald Reagan is giving to the people of East Berlin and East Germany.  He is giving them confidence that the United States is still their friend, as it was when John F. Kennedy gave the speech over twenty years ago.  He assures the people that the Berlin Wall will come down in the near future. Reagan challenges his counterpart, Mikhail Gorbachev to take action and remove the barrier.  Another reason for hope in the speech is how Reagan discusses how the two superpowers are working to eliminate the...

Fate is an important theme throughout the play, as acknowledged in the Prologue. In Act V, fate claims the lives of Count Paris, Romeo, Juliet and Lady Montague. Act V, Scene 1, Line 25: Romeo: Is it e’en so?—Then I defy you, stars!— Romeo intends to rebel against a fate ("stars") which he believes has taken Juliet away from him. He has already decided to join her in death. Act V, Scene 2, Lines... Fate is an important theme throughout the play, as acknowledged in the Prologue. In Act V, fate claims the lives of Count Paris, Romeo, Juliet and Lady Montague. Act V, Scene 1, Line 25: Romeo: Is it e’en so?—Then I defy you, stars!— Romeo intends to rebel against a fate ("stars") which he believes has taken Juliet away from him. He has already decided to join her in death. Act V, Scene 2, Lines 17-20: Friar Laurence: Unhappy fortune! By my brotherhood, The letter was not nice but full of charge, Of dear import, and the neglecting it May do much danger. The Friar is ackno...

A denouement is the final outcome of a story which generally occurs after the climax. Unresolved events and missing pieces of the story are clarified in the denouement. In the novel Things Fall Apart , the climax occurs when Okonkwo beheads one of the white messengers who was sent to stop the Umuofia people from an eventual uprising. The denouement begins when Okonkwo realizes that none the villagers support him, and he knows that the... A denouement is the final outcome of a story which generally occurs after the climax. Unresolved events and missing pieces of the story are clarified in the denouement. In the novel Things Fall Apart , the climax occurs when Okonkwo beheads one of the white messengers who was sent to stop the Umuofia people from an eventual uprising. The denouement begins when Okonkwo realizes that none the villagers support him, and he knows that the people will not go to war against the colonial government. The District Commissioner travels to Okonkwo's compound...

Allow me to answer your questions in reverse order.  The term mosque comes from an old Arabic word meaning to worship, especially in prostration. This term,  sajada , is modified by the prefix  ma-  (meaning place) into  masjid- a place for worship. This term was changed through contact with European cultures like the Spanish ( mezquita)  and Italians ( moscheta.)  The immediate predecessor to the English pronunciation of  mosque  was the French  mosque.  In may... Allow me to answer your questions in reverse order.  The term mosque comes from an old Arabic word meaning to worship, especially in prostration. This term,  sajada , is modified by the prefix  ma-  (meaning place) into  masjid- a place for worship. This term was changed through contact with European cultures like the Spanish ( mezquita)  and Italians ( moscheta.)  The immediate predecessor to the English pronunciation of  mosque  was the French  mosque.  In may parts of the world, a mosque is alternately called a masj...

There are many examples of pure elements found in everyday items. Pure elements are commonly found in jewelry, such as silver. Diamonds are elemental carbon. Titanium is becoming more common in jewelry.  Pennies made in the sixties or earlier are copper, as is some electrical wiring. Tin foil is made from thin sheets of elemental aluminum (it used to be made of tin, hence the confusing name). Elemental lithium is present in some types of... There are many examples of pure elements found in everyday items. Pure elements are commonly found in jewelry, such as silver. Diamonds are elemental carbon. Titanium is becoming more common in jewelry.  Pennies made in the sixties or earlier are copper, as is some electrical wiring. Tin foil is made from thin sheets of elemental aluminum (it used to be made of tin, hence the confusing name). Elemental lithium is present in some types of rechargeable batteries. Americium, a radioactive element, is present in some smoke detectors.  Older thermometers...