Literature Answers
Among Canadian Literature, is there any novel that carries the theme of greed and selfishness?
Q. I need a name of a Canadian Literature (preferably Canadian history literature but this is only optional) that has the theme of "Greed and selfishness leads to destruction" well generally, that greed is bad. Thank you for your help!
Asked by Jlee - Sun Jun 5 20:32:51 2011 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant
Answered by - Mon Jun 6 02:22:06 2011
Q. I need a name of a Canadian Literature (preferably Canadian history literature but this is only optional) that has the theme of "Greed and selfishness leads to destruction" well generally, that greed is bad. Thank you for your help!
Asked by Jlee - Sun Jun 5 20:32:51 2011 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant
Answered by - Mon Jun 6 02:22:06 2011
How to organize and write a literature review for a dissertation?
Q. I am currently working on a literature review for my doctoral dissertation. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to organize and begin writing an informative literature review. Thanks.
Asked by smug_comb - Wed May 12 18:38:44 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Tenderly
Answered by - Wed May 12 18:41:08 2010
Q. I am currently working on a literature review for my doctoral dissertation. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to organize and begin writing an informative literature review. Thanks.
Asked by smug_comb - Wed May 12 18:38:44 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Tenderly
Answered by - Wed May 12 18:41:08 2010
why do we read victorian literature? what is the benifits or advantages for contemporary literature?
Q. i have a research about victorian literature. why is the victorian literature is important to our fields. to the contemporary literature. why is matter. i don't expect a brief answer and i would be thankful if any one have but i am looking for something to start with.
Asked by confusing - Thu May 21 06:51:50 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. partly, it is the same reason (or one of them) that we read history: to find out where we came from and how we got here. also, the victorian period had a huge increase in people who were literate and had time to read, and novels improved to take advantage of this market.
Answered by mizfurrocious - Thu May 21 07:22:11 2009
Q. i have a research about victorian literature. why is the victorian literature is important to our fields. to the contemporary literature. why is matter. i don't expect a brief answer and i would be thankful if any one have but i am looking for something to start with.
Asked by confusing - Thu May 21 06:51:50 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. partly, it is the same reason (or one of them) that we read history: to find out where we came from and how we got here. also, the victorian period had a huge increase in people who were literate and had time to read, and novels improved to take advantage of this market.
Answered by mizfurrocious - Thu May 21 07:22:11 2009
How can I practice old literature during the summer?
Q. I REALLY have trouble with literature and want to practice over the summer, but I do not have english during the summer. Are there books at the library that were written in the 1800s?
Asked by - Mon May 16 00:23:25 2011 - Standards & Testing - 2 Answers - Comments
A. yes..you can go online and search for classic books, such as the scarlet letter (i personally loved it). to get the most out of your experience, i suggest using cliffnotes/sparknotes to help you understand the text.
Answered by Lacy - Mon May 16 00:26:12 2011
Q. I REALLY have trouble with literature and want to practice over the summer, but I do not have english during the summer. Are there books at the library that were written in the 1800s?
Asked by - Mon May 16 00:23:25 2011 - Standards & Testing - 2 Answers - Comments
A. yes..you can go online and search for classic books, such as the scarlet letter (i personally loved it). to get the most out of your experience, i suggest using cliffnotes/sparknotes to help you understand the text.
Answered by Lacy - Mon May 16 00:26:12 2011
What purpose does synesthesia serve in literature? What does Syllepsis tell us about an author's work?
Q. How does it help illuminate meaning in literature. For both Synesthesia and Syllepsis. I need to do a Literary Term Presentation on Synesthesia and Syllepsis. I'm stuck on answering the following questions for both terms. What purpose does the lit device serve? What does it tell us about the work?How does it help illuminate meaning?
Asked by - Mon Aug 24 13:54:52 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. is that another homework question?
Answered by Carpetbomb - Mon Aug 24 14:01:26 2009
Q. How does it help illuminate meaning in literature. For both Synesthesia and Syllepsis. I need to do a Literary Term Presentation on Synesthesia and Syllepsis. I'm stuck on answering the following questions for both terms. What purpose does the lit device serve? What does it tell us about the work?How does it help illuminate meaning?
Asked by - Mon Aug 24 13:54:52 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. is that another homework question?
Answered by Carpetbomb - Mon Aug 24 14:01:26 2009
What current novel is considered literature & at the same time is a bestseller?
Q. What current novel is considered literature & at the same time is a New York Times or National bestseller? Does The Memory Keeper Daughter falls under this category. Some says that a bestseller that is also literature is called mainstream. Is that correct?
Asked by Ray Mystery - Fri Feb 29 07:10:52 2008 - Books & Authors - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I haven't read any of his books yet, but I think Ian Mc Ewan's novels fit the literary/bestseller category. Cormac Mc Carthy would also fit that description. If you haven't read Mc Carthy's "The Road" yet you should pick up a copy. It is a phenomenal book. Toni Morrison is another one.
Answered by T M - Fri Feb 29 07:37:13 2008
Q. What current novel is considered literature & at the same time is a New York Times or National bestseller? Does The Memory Keeper Daughter falls under this category. Some says that a bestseller that is also literature is called mainstream. Is that correct?
Asked by Ray Mystery - Fri Feb 29 07:10:52 2008 - Books & Authors - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I haven't read any of his books yet, but I think Ian Mc Ewan's novels fit the literary/bestseller category. Cormac Mc Carthy would also fit that description. If you haven't read Mc Carthy's "The Road" yet you should pick up a copy. It is a phenomenal book. Toni Morrison is another one.
Answered by T M - Fri Feb 29 07:37:13 2008
What good young adult fictional literature is out there on Salem Witch Trials?
Q. I am looking for YA fictional literature on the Salem Witch Trials to get some students I am helping with interested beyond Miller's play "The Crucible." I am hoping that future interest with additional readings will lead to discussion in relation to the actual historical events. I have 25 students, and I would like for each to read an individual book, so any and all suggestions would be greatly accepted.
Asked by Crissie S - Mon Jan 26 19:10:03 2009 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Scarlet Letter (1850) is a novel written by, and is considered the magnum opus of, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth after committing adultery and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
Answered by Cuckoo - Thu Jan 29 07:07:30 2009
Q. I am looking for YA fictional literature on the Salem Witch Trials to get some students I am helping with interested beyond Miller's play "The Crucible." I am hoping that future interest with additional readings will lead to discussion in relation to the actual historical events. I have 25 students, and I would like for each to read an individual book, so any and all suggestions would be greatly accepted.
Asked by Crissie S - Mon Jan 26 19:10:03 2009 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Scarlet Letter (1850) is a novel written by, and is considered the magnum opus of, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth after committing adultery and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
Answered by Cuckoo - Thu Jan 29 07:07:30 2009
In what ways in history and literature are religious books censored?
Q. I'm doing an essay in English class about how religious books, such as the Bible and Koran, are censored in public places such as schools. How in history and literature does it show that the Bible and Koran are censored?
Asked by - Mon Apr 4 11:56:08 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Neither the bible nor the Qur'an are censored in public schools. Anybody who wants to, can read, study and possess one anywhere they like in public and in private. They can even be taught so long as they are taught as literature. The only restriction in the USA is that "religion" cannot be taught in a public school because the teaching of religion while using public money is a violation of Constitutional doctrine. The prohibition lies in the proper use of public funds and what should or should not be taught on the public dime. That's not censorship that's fiscal planning.
Answered by - Mon Apr 4 12:13:10 2011
Q. I'm doing an essay in English class about how religious books, such as the Bible and Koran, are censored in public places such as schools. How in history and literature does it show that the Bible and Koran are censored?
Asked by - Mon Apr 4 11:56:08 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Neither the bible nor the Qur'an are censored in public schools. Anybody who wants to, can read, study and possess one anywhere they like in public and in private. They can even be taught so long as they are taught as literature. The only restriction in the USA is that "religion" cannot be taught in a public school because the teaching of religion while using public money is a violation of Constitutional doctrine. The prohibition lies in the proper use of public funds and what should or should not be taught on the public dime. That's not censorship that's fiscal planning.
Answered by - Mon Apr 4 12:13:10 2011
What does the literature say about President Obama's alleged commitment to socialism, past or present?
Q. This question is intended for those who are interested in following up on the Obama literature rather than those who are offering analysis or opinion on the topic.
Asked by - Sat Aug 13 01:29:57 2011 - Politics - 4 Answers - Comments
A. I see, read the "literature", and it will all be fantastic. I should read the "non-partisan" literature that you speak of. What was i thinking? Have a latte, and go to your next class.
Answered by crgcarroll - Sat Aug 13 01:39:42 2011
Q. This question is intended for those who are interested in following up on the Obama literature rather than those who are offering analysis or opinion on the topic.
Asked by - Sat Aug 13 01:29:57 2011 - Politics - 4 Answers - Comments
A. I see, read the "literature", and it will all be fantastic. I should read the "non-partisan" literature that you speak of. What was i thinking? Have a latte, and go to your next class.
Answered by crgcarroll - Sat Aug 13 01:39:42 2011
What is your favorite character in literature?
Q. I'm doing a writing project and need to know what your favorite character is in literature. Thanks so much for your input. I would prefer if they weren't from recent books (anything after the 80s) I would also prefer that it were a book that I have at least heard of. I don't know who half of these characters are.
Asked by Cait - Sat Jan 15 18:42:39 2011 - Books & Authors - 12 Answers - Comments
A. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy - Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennett - Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen Edward Rochester- Jane Eyre- Charlotte Bronte Jane Eyre- Jane Eyre- Charlotte Bronte George Knightley- Emma-Jane Austen Emma Woodhouse- Emma- Jane Austen Juliet Capulet- Romeo and Juliet- William Shakespeare Romeo Montague- Romeo and Juliet- William Shakespeare - Cass
Answered by Cass 4 ever - Sat Jan 15 20:50:44 2011
Q. I'm doing a writing project and need to know what your favorite character is in literature. Thanks so much for your input. I would prefer if they weren't from recent books (anything after the 80s) I would also prefer that it were a book that I have at least heard of. I don't know who half of these characters are.
Asked by Cait - Sat Jan 15 18:42:39 2011 - Books & Authors - 12 Answers - Comments
A. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy - Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennett - Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen Edward Rochester- Jane Eyre- Charlotte Bronte Jane Eyre- Jane Eyre- Charlotte Bronte George Knightley- Emma-Jane Austen Emma Woodhouse- Emma- Jane Austen Juliet Capulet- Romeo and Juliet- William Shakespeare Romeo Montague- Romeo and Juliet- William Shakespeare - Cass
Answered by Cass 4 ever - Sat Jan 15 20:50:44 2011
What is the role of literature in a democracy?
Q. What is the relationship of literature to democracy? That is, what role does one play in sustaining the other?
Asked by sara a - Mon Apr 16 23:14:50 2007 - Homework Help - 3 Answers - Comments
A. bible/10 commandments is the basis for all modern law. both say no stealing, killing, cheating, lying, etc.
Answered by auntnebakenezer - Mon Apr 16 23:21:36 2007
Q. What is the relationship of literature to democracy? That is, what role does one play in sustaining the other?
Asked by sara a - Mon Apr 16 23:14:50 2007 - Homework Help - 3 Answers - Comments
A. bible/10 commandments is the basis for all modern law. both say no stealing, killing, cheating, lying, etc.
Answered by auntnebakenezer - Mon Apr 16 23:21:36 2007
What is a good literature review topic to do for my music history class?
Q. I need a topic for my literature review topic in my music history course. It needs to focus on classical and romantic music, preferably vocal music. Please help ASAP!
Asked by - Mon Oct 4 18:25:14 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The subject already exists in libraries and on line searches. Try to target some historical turning point in history where music and vocal had an influence or opened up other possibilities. Example: the poem that became the national anthem "Stars and Strips" and the instance in time when the author wrote the words on board ship in the middle of a battle. This revolutionary epic led the American nation into the future of the world. Spartawo...
Answered by - Mon Oct 4 18:35:36 2010
Q. I need a topic for my literature review topic in my music history course. It needs to focus on classical and romantic music, preferably vocal music. Please help ASAP!
Asked by - Mon Oct 4 18:25:14 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The subject already exists in libraries and on line searches. Try to target some historical turning point in history where music and vocal had an influence or opened up other possibilities. Example: the poem that became the national anthem "Stars and Strips" and the instance in time when the author wrote the words on board ship in the middle of a battle. This revolutionary epic led the American nation into the future of the world. Spartawo...
Answered by - Mon Oct 4 18:35:36 2010
What magical object in literature can control people?
Q. What is a magical or scientific object made up that can mind control people? Like the Silver Chair in Chronicles of Narnia that controls Prince Caspian. In manga, television, literature, comics, anywhere. Any come to mind? Thanks. I should say fictional examples of mind control.
Asked by Kelloggs - Wed Jul 15 01:02:44 2009 - Psychology - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Um...are you looking for something specific? Or just random examples? I haven't read any mind-controlling literature pieces...but in the show Family Guy, the baby Stewie uses a technological beam to control minds (obviously not a literature-related show)
Answered by - Wed Jul 15 01:08:05 2009
Q. What is a magical or scientific object made up that can mind control people? Like the Silver Chair in Chronicles of Narnia that controls Prince Caspian. In manga, television, literature, comics, anywhere. Any come to mind? Thanks. I should say fictional examples of mind control.
Asked by Kelloggs - Wed Jul 15 01:02:44 2009 - Psychology - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Um...are you looking for something specific? Or just random examples? I haven't read any mind-controlling literature pieces...but in the show Family Guy, the baby Stewie uses a technological beam to control minds (obviously not a literature-related show)
Answered by - Wed Jul 15 01:08:05 2009
Who is a hero in history or literature who willingly gave credit for their accomplishments to someone else?
Q. I need to know for a screenplay. Who, in history or literature, either voluntarily became hated for the good of society or who did something great and gave the credit to someone else for the good of everyone. It's pathetic, but all I can think of is Batman from the Dark Knight, how he makes himself out to be a villain at the end so everyone venerates Harvey Dent. Also, I suppose the guy who allegedly wrote Shakespeare's plays would count. Anyone else?
Asked by mogali - Tue Jun 2 21:33:50 2009 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The authors of the King James Bible. All the credit when to King James. He just ordered that a Bible be produced in English.
Answered by - Tue Jun 2 21:38:34 2009
Q. I need to know for a screenplay. Who, in history or literature, either voluntarily became hated for the good of society or who did something great and gave the credit to someone else for the good of everyone. It's pathetic, but all I can think of is Batman from the Dark Knight, how he makes himself out to be a villain at the end so everyone venerates Harvey Dent. Also, I suppose the guy who allegedly wrote Shakespeare's plays would count. Anyone else?
Asked by mogali - Tue Jun 2 21:33:50 2009 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The authors of the King James Bible. All the credit when to King James. He just ordered that a Bible be produced in English.
Answered by - Tue Jun 2 21:38:34 2009
What is a well-known, good work of literature that deals with men who abuse their family?
Q. What is a well-known, good work of literature that deals with men who abuse their family? Like a man that beats his wife and/or kids? I think when a household is like that, it is very, very sad. But I haven't read any works of literature that deals with that kind of theme.
Asked by Carol - Thu Oct 30 22:49:51 2008 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Color Purple, which is an excellent read (and may well be required reading later in your education--but you'll already have read it!) deals with a woman's life during and following abuse at the hands of multiple men.
Answered by Maryn - Fri Oct 31 07:57:16 2008
Q. What is a well-known, good work of literature that deals with men who abuse their family? Like a man that beats his wife and/or kids? I think when a household is like that, it is very, very sad. But I haven't read any works of literature that deals with that kind of theme.
Asked by Carol - Thu Oct 30 22:49:51 2008 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Color Purple, which is an excellent read (and may well be required reading later in your education--but you'll already have read it!) deals with a woman's life during and following abuse at the hands of multiple men.
Answered by Maryn - Fri Oct 31 07:57:16 2008
What works of literature and what authors have influenced your views of the relationship between literature an?
Q. What works of literature and what authors have influenced your views of the relationship between literature and today s society and why?
Asked by cookies - Wed Nov 24 23:14:50 2010 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, though fantasy, speaks a lot to political stratification and motivations found in today society.
Answered by Wesley B - Sun Nov 28 22:03:20 2010
Q. What works of literature and what authors have influenced your views of the relationship between literature and today s society and why?
Asked by cookies - Wed Nov 24 23:14:50 2010 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, though fantasy, speaks a lot to political stratification and motivations found in today society.
Answered by Wesley B - Sun Nov 28 22:03:20 2010
What colleges/universities are best for english literature and creative writing?
Q. I am going to be a junior in high school in a month when school starts and I want to start looking at schools. I am really interested in creative writing and literature. What are some good schools for that? I also want to study philosophy. Thanks!
Asked by S 1819 - Thu Aug 12 01:09:59 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Schools with strong liberal arts programs almost always have great literature/writing and philosophy programs, so I'd take a look at Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, and Middlebury, as well as Princeton, which has a world class writing program where you can take classes with professors like Toni Morrison and Joyce Carol Oates.
Answered by - Sun Aug 15 04:05:03 2010
Q. I am going to be a junior in high school in a month when school starts and I want to start looking at schools. I am really interested in creative writing and literature. What are some good schools for that? I also want to study philosophy. Thanks!
Asked by S 1819 - Thu Aug 12 01:09:59 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Schools with strong liberal arts programs almost always have great literature/writing and philosophy programs, so I'd take a look at Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, and Middlebury, as well as Princeton, which has a world class writing program where you can take classes with professors like Toni Morrison and Joyce Carol Oates.
Answered by - Sun Aug 15 04:05:03 2010
What are some good colleges for Literature majors?
Q. I'm planning on going getting a degree in Literature, what are some good colleges for that here in the States?
Asked by Demetria - Thu Jun 12 12:41:20 2008 - Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. You can search here for college's with lit majors in different parts of the country. They will be ranked. You can also focus on top liberal arts colleges, Literature is often a strong focus at those colleges and the other (math science) requirements are less intense
Answered by sunangel4ever - Thu Jun 12 12:50:29 2008
Q. I'm planning on going getting a degree in Literature, what are some good colleges for that here in the States?
Asked by Demetria - Thu Jun 12 12:41:20 2008 - Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. You can search here for college's with lit majors in different parts of the country. They will be ranked. You can also focus on top liberal arts colleges, Literature is often a strong focus at those colleges and the other (math science) requirements are less intense
Answered by sunangel4ever - Thu Jun 12 12:50:29 2008
What is the term for referencing literature within literature?
Q. I took a class a few years ago, and the prof mentioned this term. Basically, the idea is when we are creating new literature, the literature already in existence influences that writing, regardless if we (the author) intended it to or not. What is this called? Allusion is the general term for literature being, well, alluded to, but I specifically am looking for the term referring to the psychological / anthropological study regarding the influence all literature has on all new literature.
Asked by Heather B - Fri Oct 8 09:20:59 2010 - Books & Authors - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Allusion. Junot Diaz in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao alludes heavily to characters and circumstances created by J.R.R. Tolkien and Stephen King.
Answered by Kelley - Fri Oct 8 09:34:50 2010
Q. I took a class a few years ago, and the prof mentioned this term. Basically, the idea is when we are creating new literature, the literature already in existence influences that writing, regardless if we (the author) intended it to or not. What is this called? Allusion is the general term for literature being, well, alluded to, but I specifically am looking for the term referring to the psychological / anthropological study regarding the influence all literature has on all new literature.
Asked by Heather B - Fri Oct 8 09:20:59 2010 - Books & Authors - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Allusion. Junot Diaz in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao alludes heavily to characters and circumstances created by J.R.R. Tolkien and Stephen King.
Answered by Kelley - Fri Oct 8 09:34:50 2010
How to find a good world literature topic?
Q. I have to have a world literature topic on these 3 books: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, In Our Time, and Last chance to see I have to choose 2 of those 3. Can you suggest anything? Or any tips in finding a topic?
Asked by - Sun Apr 3 13:35:38 2011 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. See link to learn how to choose the best topic to write: Good luck!
Answered by - Thu Apr 7 13:37:22 2011
Q. I have to have a world literature topic on these 3 books: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, In Our Time, and Last chance to see I have to choose 2 of those 3. Can you suggest anything? Or any tips in finding a topic?
Asked by - Sun Apr 3 13:35:38 2011 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. See link to learn how to choose the best topic to write: Good luck!
Answered by - Thu Apr 7 13:37:22 2011
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