A comparison of The Winter's Tale and Othello is given.
This posting examines similarities and differences with Othello and Leontes with regard to the imagined infidelities that they believe exist with their wives.
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Reoccurring themes in Othello and The Winter's Tale are assessed.
What similarities exist in the imagined infidelities that Othello and Leontes believe occurred with their "adulterous" wives? What differences exist? How did each of these imagined infidelities lead to a tragedy of some sort?
Shakespearean Kings, Richard III & Henry V,
In Richard III, what makes him a failure as a ruler? What makes Henry V a successful ruler?
Writing in MLA and APA style: format guide
Below is a brief outline of how to best compose an essay on a given topic.
Washington Square
Catherine Sloper's status as a villain or a hero is considered as well as Dr. Sloper's status.
Research on Blog Sites
Help with a paper on environmental blog sites is given.
Citations for Jules Verne
Please provide citations of Jules Verne works that come from journals and reference books like an encyclopedia for example and then referenced in MLA format. 5 from journals 5 from reference books.
A comparison of As You Like It and Much Ado About Nothing is given.
I look at connections between the two plays, As You Like It and Much Ado About Nothing.
An outline on early Renaissance in 15th Century Italy is formed.
An article on The Early Renaissance in 15h Century Italy is summarized in terms of an outline.
Comma Splices: How To Fix Them.
Students often receive papers back with marginal comments from their teachers, and one of the most common errors of punctuation (and grammar, in a way) that is flagged in this way is the comma splice. What are comma splices? What causes them? How can they be fixed?
Technical Writer Tips
As a technical writer, you are often faced with writing or rewriting technical manuals that involve procedures or steps. Locate two owners manuals (either online or on paper) and compare and contrast the two manuals. What are the common components of the manuals? Is there any one component included in the manual(s) that you feel
The adaptation of Sleepy Hollow from short story to film
This job identifies one major theme, motif, or character in the short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and how that idea is translated into the film, "Sleepy Hollow" (2000).
Herman Melville's Bartleby is explicated.
This posting explains literal and metaphorical "walls" in Melville's text.
A literary analysis of Margaret Atwood's short stories is achieved.
This posting explains the characters in the short stories contained in M. Atwood's Bluebeard's Egg.
"Young Goodman Brown"
Nathaniel Hawthorne has a reputation for ambiguity, intentionally leaving his stories ambiguous and open-ended. Critics have read widely differing meanings into "Young Goodman Brown." Which of the following interpretations is to you most convincing? Is Young Goodman Brown's journey into the forest an evil dream (perhaps ins
What is a run-on sentence and how do I fix it?
This solution defines what a run-on sentence is, gives an example of one, and tells you how to fix it, again using examples.
Chaucer: Dream-Vision Motif
Why does Chaucer continuously use the dream-vision motif in many of his text? Please include an example of this, because I am having a difficult time trying to see how it is useful for him to do so.
What are some ideas within Alice Walker's nonfiction?
This posting summarizes theme in Walker's nonfiction piece, In Search of Our Mother's Gardens.
What is the moral of Isaac Bashevis Singer's "The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog and the Dog Who Thought He Was a Cat?"
This posting offers a simple overview of the short story. It also discusses moral and labels the moral within the story.
Dorothy Parker's short stories are discussed.
This posting incorporatea the following questions: How well do you come to know the young women in Parker's story? What is their style? How do they dress, act, and talk? Parker was known for her sharp tongue and malicious wit. Do these show in the style of this story? Why or why not? In Bambara's work, we see th
How do I write about Ann Beattie's short story, "Shifting?"
This solution offers an examination of character, character foil, and context within the short story. It also articulates how Beattie's Minimalist style permeates the story.
Yukio Mishima's short stories
This posting analyzes this short story in terms of literary elements and critical theories. It particularly examines the use of culture to create setting and characters.
Maya Angelou's "Graduation" is explored.
Study Guide: What is the controlling/main idea of Maya Angelou's "Graduation" (from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings)? DISCUSSION: The controlling/main idea of a piece of writing is often referred to as a THESIS. Here are some characteristics of a thesis: (More Details Follow) SAMPLE RESPONSE: The controlling idea in th
Master and Margarita by Bulgakov.
This posting offers examples of how fantasy is used to make social, psychological, and political satires within the text.
How does Kafka use fantasy in "Metamorphosis" to advance his themes?
This posting offers evidence of the correlation between Kafka's use of fantasy and its impact on the themes in his work. This posting further examines psychological transformations within the short story.
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
Please help me get started on the following questions: 1. Create a theme the author explores throughout the novel. 2. Once you determine a theme, you should ask how does the author develop the theme? Your answers will help generate body paragraphs. For example, does the author use a societal issue to develop a theme
Multiple choice questions need just the correct answers
A paragraph has this topic sentence: "The Amazon rainforest is home to the richest variety of wildlife on Earth." Of the following details, the only one that would not belong in this paragraph is: a. Many unusual animal species, such as the emerald tree boa and the jaguar, can be found in the Amazon rainforest. b. Rainforest b
Composition: Middle School Level Writing
Please discuss a topic and concluding sentences for middle school composition level.
Historical significance of Beowulf
Briefly describe the significance of the epic poem Beowulf. Who were the main protagonists, what was the plot, and what historical truths can be gleaned from it?
Sentence Writing Tips
This posting helps students to write fifteen sentences about their favorite place to eat.