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Romeo and Juliet

Mercutio is used as foil to Romeo. The word foil in drama means "a character or scene that is set up as a contrast to another so that each will stand out vividly." In what specific ways is Mercutio a foil to Romeo?

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Romeo and Juliet

What plans do Romeo and Juliet make in Scene 2?

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Romeo and Juliet

Scene 4 does not seem to advance the story, but it does introduce us to Mercutio, who will play an important part in the play later. How would you characterize Mercutio based on what he has said and done so far? Is he a believable character?

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Romeo and Juliet

Before Romeo and Juliet meet in Scene 4, Shakespeare must set up obstacles to their love, so that when they do meet, we will groan at the problems they are going to face. What problem or complication is presented in Scene 2 and 3 ?

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Romeo and Juliet

Where do Romeo and Juliet meet ?

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Romeo and Juliet

In scene 4, how does Mercutio try to snap Romeo out of his depression?

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Romeo and Juliet

Why is Romeo depressed?

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Romeo and Juliet

What warning does the prince give the street brawlers in Scene 1 ?

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Romeo and Juliet

Why is tybalt dangerous?

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The Scarlet Pimpernel

11. What does Marguerite receive shortly after realizing her husband is the Scarlet Pimpernel?

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The Giver

the giver and jonas come up with plan that would allow jonas to escape. what does the giver's refusal to accompany jonas tell you about the giver's character?

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Charlotte's Web

What doesn't Fern like after Wilbur's miracle?

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Riders to the Sea

What do you think?

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Harriet the Spy

as harriet played tag with her classmates wat happened... PLZ need help

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Hard Times

Describe the reaction James hearthouse after meeting Louisa after dinner. Why did dickens cal tom a welf

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Poe's Short Stories

Dupin was able to find the letter when he thinked in a special way. Which quote and page number is an example of that?

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Poe's Short Stories

The purloined letter, was not hidden. Which quote and page number is an example of that?

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Hard Times

Why couldn't Stephen Blackpool divorce his wife?

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Hard Times

What was the reason Mr. Blackpool to fire Mr. Blackpool? How did tom frame Mr. Blackpool in the bank robbery

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Hard Times

Describe the effects in the bank after Mrs. Sparcy appointed. Why was Mrs. Sparcy sent to the bank? What is a bank dragon?

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Hard Times

Who is Mrs. Sparcit? Describe Mr. Sparcit, when did Mr. Sparcit die and how.

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Hard Times

Explain "horsemanship". Under what condition Mr. Gradgrind offered to take charge of Cissilia. Why did Cissilia accept Mr. Gradgrind's offer?

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Hard Times

What is a "loophole". Narrate the loophole which Louisa took advantage of.

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The Book Thief

Rudy,Franz

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