Emily Thomas
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I'm a law student in New York City. I have a degree in English, and carried two minors in Sociology and Philosophy. I have always loved literature and love discussing it with others. You'll rarely ever find me without my nose in a book, but I also enjoy continuing to study sociology and philosophy.
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Answered a Question in The Lion and the Jewel
Lakunle is Ilujinle's schoolteacher. Because he was educated at a British school, he seems to enjoy emphasizing how well he knows English. Lakunle wants to modernize Ilunjinle and marry Sidi, the... -
Answered a Question in Twelfth Night
This passage is made up of the very first lines in Twelfth Night, all spoken by Duke Orsino, the Duke of Illyria. The duke is a bachelor and rather erratic; his speech at the beginning actually... -
Answered a Question in The Edible Woman
Authors who write fiction, drama, and poetry may make use of a "foil," which is a literary device employed to compare and contrast one thing to another. In this case, Duncan is a foil—most likely... -
Answered a Question in Bridge to Terabithia
In Bridge to Terabithia, Jess has a seemingly perfect day before he finds out the terrible news about Leslie. Jess visits an art gallery with Miss Edmunds, and then they have lunch together. He... -
Answered a Question in Social Sciences
The functionalist perspective is based largely on the ideas of Emile Durkheim and Robert Merton. Functionalists believe that society operates as a machine, or even a human body; each part of...
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