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Why does Mrs Phelps cry when Montag reads aloud the poem?
Mrs Phelps cries when Montag reads aloud the poem because it touches her emotionally and she realizes the importance of literature and how much it has been missing in her life. 
Why does Miss Havisham manipulate Pip?
Miss Havisham manipulates Pip because she wants revenge on all men, and she is using him as a tool to hurt Estella's heart.
Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket?
Lennie likes to touch soft things and accidentally killed the mouse while petting it.
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.
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 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 Brutus kill himself?
Brutus kills himself out of guilt and remorse for his role in the assassination of Julius Caesar.
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 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.
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 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.
Why do Goneril and Regan betray King Lear?
Goneril and Regan betray King Lear for power and control over his kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
Does Ophelia actually kill herself?
Yes, Ophelia does actually kill herself.
What causes the animosity between Hermia and Helena?
They became entangled in a web of romantic entanglements involving Lysander and Demetrius.
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.
Why does Telemachus go to Pylos and Sparta?
Telemachus went to Pylos and Sparta to seek information about his father, Odysseus.
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 do Sir Toby Sir Andrew and Maria dislike Malvolio?
They dislike Malvolio because he is often pretentious and acts superior to them, and because he disapproves of their wild behavior and attempts to control them.
