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Why does Tom bring up race so often?
Tom brings up race frequently in The Great Gatsby because he sees it as a way to assert his power and superiority over others, particularly those who are not white. 
Why does Caesar decide to go to the Senate despite his wife’s warnings?
Because he believes it is necessary for the good of Rome.
What do Johnny’s last words mean?
Johnny's last words in "The Outsiders" mean that Ponyboy should stay true to himself in the cruel world.
Why doesn’t John Proctor attend church often?
John Proctor doesn't attend church often because he dislikes the hypocrisy of the church leaders and their corrupted ways.
What role does Janie’s physical appearance play in the novel?
Janie’s physical appearance plays a significant role in the novel as it influences how she is perceived and treated by others, particularly men, and shapes her own identity and sense of self-worth.
What are the personal histories of Nanny Janie’s grandmother and of Janie’s mother?
Janie's grandmother was a freed slave, and Janie's mother left Janie and run away to search a better life.
What is “the muck” where Janie and Tea Cake live?
The muck is an area of land in the Everglades known for its rich, fertile soil where Janie and Tea Cake live.
Why does Roderigo agree to kill Cassio?
Roderigo agrees to kill Cassio because he is desperate to win over Desdemona's love and thinks that by removing Cassio, he will eliminate his competition for her affection.
What happens to Portia?
She successfully reaches her goals and helps her loved one.
Why does Romeo fight Tybalt?
Romeo fights Tybalt because Tybalt had killed Romeo's friend Mercutio.
What is Cordelia’s response to King Lear’s love test?
Cordelia refuses to participate in King Lear's love test.
What is the significance of Malvolio wearing yellow cross-gartered stockings?
Malvolio wearing yellow cross-gartered stockings symbolizes his arrogance and foolishness which are exploited by other characters in the play Twelfth Night.
Why does Feste wear a disguise to speak to Malvolio when he is imprisoned?
To trick Malvolio into thinking he is someone else and gather information.
What does Gonzalo say he would do if he were lord of the island?
Gonzalo says he would make the island a paradise and eliminate all tyranny.
What convinces Macbeth that he is invincible over Macduff’s army?
Macbeth is convinced that he is invincible over Macduff's army because of the apparition's prophecy that none of woman born shall harm Macbeth" and the second prophecy that "Macbeth will be defeated only when Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane castle."
Why does Laertes break into Claudius’s chamber?
Laertes breaks into Claudius's chamber to confront him about his father's death.
Why does Viola disguise herself as a boy?
Viola disguises herself as a boy to protect herself while seeking employment and to enter into Duke Orsino's service.
Why does Antony shake hands with the conspirators?
Antony shakes hands with the conspirators to show that he is not a threat to them and to gain their trust.
Why do Romeo Mercutio and Benvolio go to the Capulets’ party?
They go to the Capulets' party because Romeo is in love with Juliet, a Capulet.
Why are Piggy’s glasses important?
Piggy's glasses are important because they are the key for starting a fire on the island and they also symbolize intelligence and rationality.
Why does Jack start his own tribe?
Jack starts his own tribe in order to assert his leadership and gain power over the other boys on the island.
What does Simon want to tell the other boys?
Simon realizes that the "beast" is within themselves and tries to tell the other boys, but they kill him before he can explain.
Why does Beloved haunt the house at 124?
Beloved haunts the house at 124 because she is the reincarnation of Sethe's daughter whom she killed in order to prevent her from being enslaved.
Why does Macbeth kill King Duncan’s two chamberlains?
Macbeth kills King Duncan's two chamberlains to frame them for the murder of Duncan and divert suspicion from himself.
What happens to Ariel at the end of the play?
Ariel is set free by Prospero and he leaves the island.
