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Answered a Question in The Odyssey
I have to agree with troutmiller here. Throughout the epic poem, we see Odysseus praised by others for his strength, his cunning, his intelligence, his heart, and his bravery. We can... -
Answered a Question in Lamb to the Slaughter
"Lamb to the Slaughter" is written in 3rd person limited point of view. We can see this because the narrator comments on Mary's thoughts and feelings, but cannot comment on any other... -
Answered a Question in The Grapes of Wrath
The land turtle in chapter 3 has perseverance, blind faith, and ignorance. First, it keep struggling to cross the road even despite the struggles against traffic. Without perseverance,... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
The largest problem that Telemachus faces in Odysseus's absence is trying to be the man of the house before he is seen to be a man. The suitors are taking advantage of his mother's... -
Answered a Question in Young Goodman Brown
The most apparent answer is that the "devilish Indian" links the early Americans' fear of both the Natives and the supposed evils of the forest. The early Puritans linked the darkness and... -
Answered a Question in Harrison Bergeron
Hazel is "of perfectly average intelligence." Honestly, Hazel is less than average and does not have the brains to question the handicaps. She is of no threat to the government... -
Answered a Question in The Most Dangerous Game
Personally, I feel that Rainsford stops to have the breif discussion with Zaroff because he wants to make one very important point clear: He is not killing Zaroff as a man but as an animal. ... -
Answered a Question in Speak
IT does happen outside. The previous poster was correct in thinking so. If you look through the chapter when Melinda is finally facing what happened that night, when she rides her bike... -
Answered a Question in Romeo and Juliet
Benvolio: Benvolio has similar traits to Mercutio in that he is greatly loyal to his family. He takes Romeo in under his wing, tries to cheer him after Rosaline refuses him, and stands... -
Answered a Question in Romeo and Juliet
Mercutio: Mercutio is a round character for many reasons. To begin, he is devoted and loyal. You can see this in his reaction to Tybalt’s insult of Romeo. He reacts... -
Answered a Question in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Dorian Grey is most certainly an anti hero. Dictionary.com defines an anti hero as "a protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure, as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or... -
Answered a Question in By the Waters of Babylon
In “By the Waters of Babylon,” you have a 1st person narrator. This is seen in that the main character is presenting the story from his personal point of view. We see the world through...