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How does Odysseus escape Polyphemus?
Odysseus and his men escape Polyphemus by blinding him with a sharpened wooden stake and then hiding underneath the bellies of his sheep as they leave the cave. 
Why does Odysseus travel to Hades?
Odysseus travels to Hades to seek advice from the ghost of the prophet Tiresias.
Why doesn’t Offred reveal her name when she records her story?
To protect her identity and safety in case the tapes are discovered.
How did Offred become a handmaid?
Offred became a handmaid due to the new authoritarian government in Gilead that reclassified women based on their fertility status.
Why does Offred agree to have sex with Nick?
Offred has sex with Nick in "The Handmaid's Tale" to assert her agency and experience pleasure outside the Commander's desires and societal restrictions.
What happened to Offred’s daughter?
Offred's daughter was taken away from her and her fate is uncertain.
What does Offred’s name mean?
Offred's name is a combination of the possessive preposition of" and the name of the man whom she belongs to, "Fred"."
What is the significance of Offred’s tattoo?
Offred's tattoo signifies that she is a Handmaid and has been assigned to a Commander and his wife for the purpose of bearing a child.
What was Ofglen’s role in Mayday?
Ofglen was a member of the resistance group called Mayday in The Handmaid's Tale.
Why is Orsino so willing to marry Viola?
Orsino is willing to marry Viola because he believes he is in love with her and wants to be with her.
How does Pip change throughout the story?
Pip changes from a naive and innocent boy to a more self-aware and compassionate man.
How did Paul D get his freedom?
Paul D escaped from slavery with the help of a group of abolitionists.
Why do Peter Quince and his fellow craftsmen want to perform a play for Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding?
Peter Quince and his fellow craftsmen want to perform a play for Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding to entertain the Duke and his bride.
Why does King Lear change his mind about Cordelia?
King Lear changes his mind about Cordelia because he sees the error of his ways and realizes that Cordelia truly loves him, despite her refusal to flatter him like her sisters did.
How do King Lear and his daughters die?
King Lear dies of a broken heart and grief, while his daughters Cordelia and Regan are killed, and Goneril dies by suicide.
Why does King Lear divide his kingdom?
King Lear divides his kingdom to test the loyalty and love of his daughters towards him.
Why does King Lear leave Goneril’s house?
King Lear leaves Goneril's house because she disrespects him and mistreats his knights.
Why does Kurtz go crazy?
Kurtz goes crazy due to the harsh conditions and isolation of the jungle, as well as his obsession with power and the darkness of human nature.
What do Kurtz’s last words mean?
The meaning of Kurtz's last words implies existential dread and moral corruption that he has encountered in the heart of Africa
Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh and how does she influence the plot?
Lady Catherine de Bourgh is a character in Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice". She is a wealthy, arrogant aristocrat who is an influential figure in the society. Lady Catherine's interference and attempts to prevent the union between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy actually bring the couple closer together and ultimately contribute to their happy ending.
How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to kill King Duncan?
She questions his manhood and insults his bravery, ultimately convincing him to prove his worth by committing the murder.
How does Lady Macbeth’s death affect Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth's death greatly affects Macbeth as he realizes the emptiness of his ambition and is consumed by guilt and regret.
Why are Lenina and Bernard attracted to and repelled by each other?
Lenina and Bernard are attracted to each other because they are both outsiders in their respective societies, but at the same time, they are repelled by each other due to their contrasting personalities and beliefs.
How does Lennie’s puppy die?
Lennie accidentally kills his puppy by petting it too hard.
Why does Little Chandler admire Gallaher in “A Little Cloud”?
Little Chandler admires Gallaher in "A Little Cloud" because of his success and worldly experience, which Chandler feels he lacks in his own life.
