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| Subject | Date Asked |
| The Great Gatsby | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Baranyai. In my honors English class we recently finished reading The Great Gatsby. We were ... A: I am actually teaching this book at the moment. The title is ironic as the book is a critique of the ... | |
| ameaning of the quote | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Just want to know the meaning of the quote:“The road to hell is passed with good intention.”? ... A: The actual quote is 'The road to Hell is paved with good intentions". The meaning of the quote is ... | |
| Essay Topics | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm developing a writing program where I need to teach children about an adventure story and an ... A: You could try the timesless standby of Enid Blyton's "Famous Five" adventures. Children have been ... | |
| Literature | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: which one of the following types of writing would most likely be fiction? Novel Essay Autobiography ... A: Tyhe answer is Novel because- An essay is usually based upon fact. An autobiography is a factual ... | |
| Robinson Crusoe: sex slave? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I read Robinson Crusoe when I was young and decided recently to re-read it. I'm in the beginning ... A: It was a little talked about but common practice in those days for grown men to indulge in sexual ... | |
| macbeth | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: can u pls give me some of the metaphors in act1 and 2 coz where doing this essay in english..thanks ... A: One metaphor is the witches stirring the pot which is a metaphor for the uncertainty and never ... | |
| The Grapes of Wrath | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Well i changed my topic, so with the Grapes of Wrath by John Steinback, how do women play a role in ... A: Women play a role in supporting the family by means of their sexuality. The book deals with basic ... | |
| literature | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: what types of figurative language does holden caufield talk in the book the catcher in the rye? does ... A: Holden's most figurative speech in the book is his constant use of the word "phonies' He considers ... | |
| AP English 3 | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: For my AP English class I need to write an essay defending the idea that entertainment has the ... A: One historic example that comes to mind is the Woodstock Music Festival held so many years ago. ... | |
| Hamlet | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Why is Hamlet not justified in his revenge? Two reasons please. A: ) Here are a few reasons- 1.He is not in a position to carry out this judgement. 2. His thinking ... | |
| The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: In chapters 20-21 how do the people at the camp meeting expcet the king to do with the money they ... A: The peeps at the camp meeting expect the king to spend the money on reforming pirates to lead a ... | |
| classic literature | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: What defines a book being described as a classic? What is the citeria for being called a classic? A: A Classic is when the critics love your book but the public hates it and doesn't buy it and the ... | |
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John Baranyai
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about the works of John Steinbeck,Tennessee Williams,Mark Twain, Shakespeare and other classic authors.
Experience
I have been reading Literature all my life and have a vast collection of books.
Education/Credentials
I have studied English Literature at University Level.
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