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How do the duke and king work their Royal Nonesuch scam?
The Duke and King work their Royal Nonesuch scam by falsely promising an extravagant and impressive show, collecting payment from eager audience members, and then delivering a ridiculous and nonsensical performance before quickly disappearing with the money. 
Why does Achilles refuse to fight for the bulk of the poem?
Achilles refuses to fight for the bulk of the poem due to his anger towards Agamemnon for taking his war prize, Briseis.
Is The Tempest a tragedy or a comedy?
The Tempest is considered a comedy.
How does Squealer manipulate the animals so the pigs can better control them?
Squealer manipulates the animals by using persuasive language and tactics to convince them that the decisions made by the pigs are in their best interest.
Why does Telemachus go to Pylos and Sparta?
Telemachus went to Pylos and Sparta to seek information about his father, Odysseus.
Why does Huck write the letter to Miss Watson informing her of Jim’s whereabouts?
Huck writes the letter to Miss Watson because he wants to do what society considers the right thing and help return Jim to his rightful owner, but ultimately changes his mind and tears up the letter.
What causes the animosity between Hermia and Helena?
They became entangled in a web of romantic entanglements involving Lysander and Demetrius.
Does Ophelia actually kill herself?
Yes, Ophelia does actually kill herself.
Did the girls really see the Devil or witches?
The Salem Witch Trials involved religious, social, and political factors that made it easy for young girls to claim they had seen the Devil or witches.
Was assassinating Caesar the right decision?
Some people believe that the assassination was necessary to preserve the Roman Republic and prevent Caesar from becoming a tyrant, while others argue that it was a betrayal of Caesar's friendship and an attack on democracy.
Why does Lear banish Cordelia?
Lear banishes Cordelia because she refuses to flatter him with false compliments and instead speaks truthfully about her love for him.
Why do Goneril and Regan betray King Lear?
Goneril and Regan betray King Lear for power and control over his kingdom.
Why do the characters tell stories in The Canterbury Tales?
The characters tell stories in The Canterbury Tales to pass the time during their pilgrimage and to compete for a prize of a free meal upon their return.
What is the setting for The Catcher in the Rye?
The setting for The Catcher in the Rye is New York City in the 1950s.
Why does Adèle Ratignolle stop visiting Edna in New Orleans?
Adèle Ratignolle stops visiting Edna in New Orleans because she disapproves of Edna's lifestyle and behavior.
Why is Bertha Mason locked in the attic at Thornfield Hall?
Bertha Mason is locked in the attic at Thornfield Hall because she is the mentally ill wife of Edward Rochester, the owner of the estate.
Why does Brutus kill himself?
Brutus kills himself out of guilt and remorse for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Why does Caliban hate Prospero and Miranda?
Caliban hates Prospero and Miranda because he believes they have taken over his rightful place on the island, exploited him and treated him unfairly.
Why does Edna throw a lavish dinner party before moving into the pigeon house?
Edna throws a lavish dinner party before moving into the pigeon house to make a statement about her independence and defiance of societal norms.
Why does Hamlet encourage the actor to recite the speech about Pyrrhus and Priam?
Hamlet encourages the actor to recite the speech about Pyrrhus and Priam to evoke an emotional response from himself and to test whether the actor's performance is genuine or not.
How does Piggy die?
Piggy dies when he is struck by a boulder thrown by Roger, causing him to fall off a cliff and onto the rocks below.
