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Answered a Question in Macbeth
Throughout Act I of the play, we are introduced to the character of Macbeth as a person of integrity (honesty, sincerity, compassion, bravery). In Scenes I-VII, several of the characters show us... -
Answered a Question in Beowulf
Beowulf shows integrity in several ways in the epic poem Beowulf, but first, what characteristics define integrity? Integrity by its definition means to follow through on one’s word, be honest,... -
Answered a Question in The Hunger Games
The society in The Hunger Games trilogy is depicted as predominantly a dystopian society with a totalitarian government, with only a couple minor examples of utopian society. The country called... -
Answered a Question in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
The most important promise that stands out in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is the promise that Sir Gawain makes to the Green Knight at the beginning of the poem. His promise to meet the Green... -
Answered a Question in The Kite Runner
While there are a numerous quotes from Rahim Khan that can be explored, there are two in particular that seem to stand out: “Come. There is a way to be good again” and “may I have it, Amir jan? I... -
Answered a Question in 1984
In 1984, control as a whole is one of the major defining themes, with physical control being tied into every aspect of it. In Orwell's novel, Big Brother is able to physically control its... -
Answered a Question in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
When looking at reasons for Sir Gawain's courage, knowing something about history and the Medieval Period, the period in which Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was written, will help in identifying... -
Answered a Question in The Glass Castle
When the family moves to Welch, Mary gets a job teaching (The Glass Castle 46). Mary doesn't enjoy teaching, and in order to keep her job, the children do a lot of the work that Mary should be... -
Answered a Question in Literature
The best way to divide an essay logically is to organize your information into paragraphs. An essay typically follows this format: Introductory Paragraph, Body Paragraph(s) (1-?), and... -
Answered a Question in Macbeth
In Act I, when Macbeth first hears the three witches welcoming him on his arrival: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and king hereafter, he doesn’t immediately believe that there is any truth to...