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Why does Mayella Ewell lie on the witness stand?
Mayella Ewell lies on the witness stand to protect herself from her father's and community's abuse towards her. 
Why does Montag say that he feels like he’s “putting on weight”?
Montag says this metaphorically to express the burden and heaviness he feels as he begins to awaken to the reality of his oppressive society and his own complicity in it.
Why does Myrtle run out in front of Gatsby’s car?
Myrtle runs out in front of Gatsby's car because she is trying to flag him down to confront him about his relationship with Daisy.
What causes Okonkwo’s exile from Umuofia?
Okonkwo's unintentional killing of a clansman during a funeral ceremony leads to his exile from Umuofia.
What causes Olivia to fall in love with Cesario?
Olivia falls in love with Cesario due to his charm, wit, and intelligence.
Why does Othello care about Desdemona’s handkerchief?
Othello cares about Desdemona's handkerchief because it is a symbolic representation of their love and fidelity.
Why does Roderigo wake up Brabantio?
Roderigo wakes up Brabantio to inform him that his daughter, Desdemona, has eloped with Othello, a Moorish general.
Why did the government ban books?
The government banned books for censorship reasons or to control the spread of certain ideas and information.
Why is the play called The Crucible?
The play is called The Crucible because a crucible is a container used for heating and purifying substances, which is a metaphor for the intense emotional and moral testing the characters face in the play.
Why do the townspeople accuse Frankenstein of murdering Clerval?
The townspeople accuse Frankenstein of murdering Clerval because he was the last person seen with him and they believed he had a motive for the crime.
Why is the war in 1984 never ending?
The war in 1984 is never ending because it serves the purpose of the ruling party to maintain power and control over the masses through propaganda and fear.
Why are the villagers confused by Mr Brown’s ideas?
They are confused because Mr Brown's ideas are unfamiliar and different from their traditional beliefs and practices.
How does Janie feel about Jody’s death?
Janie initially feels relieved after Jody's death in "Their Eyes Were Watching God," but later struggles with conflicting emotions of relief and remorse.
What is a Handmaid?
A Handmaid is a woman in the dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale, who is forced to bear children for infertile couples in a totalitarian regime.
Why did Baba lie about Hassan being his son?
Baba lied about Hassan being his son to protect his friend's honor and to keep the truth hidden about his own infidelity.
What hope does Bacon hold out for the progress of the sciences?
Bacon holds out hope for the progress of the sciences through the use of the scientific method and the accumulation of knowledge through observation and experimentation.
Why does Lennie kill Curley’s wife?
Because he accidentally broke her neck while petting her hair too hard.
Why does the Prince exile Romeo?
Because Romeo killed Tybalt in a duel.
Why can’t John and Lenina have a relationship?
Because they have different values and beliefs about sex and love, and come from different social classes.
Why did Daisy marry Tom?
Daisy married Tom for his wealth and social status.
