In The Crucible, what choices does Mary Warren make that affect the outcome of her situation?

First, even though Mary Warren seems to understand the consequences of the girls' dancing in the forest and conjuring spirits, she never tells anyone in a position of authority.  Though she initially told Abby and the other girls, "we've got to tell.  Witchery's a hangin' error [....]!  We must tell the truth [...]!" she is simply too cowardly to go against the group.  Her decision not to tell essentially protected her from the other girls'...

First, even though Mary Warren seems to understand the consequences of the girls' dancing in the forest and conjuring spirits, she never tells anyone in a position of authority.  Though she initially told Abby and the other girls, "we've got to tell.  Witchery's a hangin' error [....]!  We must tell the truth [...]!" she is simply too cowardly to go against the group.  Her decision not to tell essentially protected her from the other girls' wrath.

Next, Mary Warren does come clean to John Proctor after Elizabeth Proctor has been taken into custody as a result of Abby's accusation that Elizabeth sent her spirit out to attack her with a needle.  She acquiesces to John's desire for her to go to the court and tell the truth, but her inability to stick to the truth -- her decision to, once again, save her own skin when it comes to the other girls -- leads to the continuance of the witch trials and the eventual deaths of many innocent people.

In some ways, Mary Warren's cowardice and her decisions to protect herself rather than her community render her even more responsible for the witch trials than someone like Mr. Hale.  She knows, from the beginning, that the girls are lying; she knows, and she chooses to say nothing.  She had the power all along to put a stop to things, if she'd have been brave enough.  Her cowardice allows her to fade into the background of the story after the episode in the courtroom where she accuses John of being in league with the Devil.  After her moment in the spotlight, Miller seems to say, she fades back into the scenery as just one more person who had the power to stick up for what was right and chose not to.

What are all the 'pairs' in Much Ado About Nothing?

If you are talking about romantic pairings, Much Ado About Nothinghas a number of obvious couples as well as a few who could be interpreted as having subtle romantic tension. Beatrice and Benedick are the comedic, witty pair who have known one another for a long time. They always spar, but the two are easily tricked into falling for one another. The romance of Claudio and Hero drives the plot. They seem to share...

If you are talking about romantic pairings, Much Ado About Nothing has a number of obvious couples as well as a few who could be interpreted as having subtle romantic tension. Beatrice and Benedick are the comedic, witty pair who have known one another for a long time. They always spar, but the two are easily tricked into falling for one another. The romance of Claudio and Hero drives the plot. They seem to share an earnest affection, but Claudio disavows Hero at their wedding because he believes she has been unfaithful. Finally, Margaret and Borachio’s liaison plays a major role in the story, for Borachio pretends to have relations with Hero rather than Margaret.

Other couples that are only hinted at include Beatrice and Don Pedro. He, perhaps jokingly, asks, “Will you have me, lady?” She turns him down with a jest. Though he seems to remain in good spirits, he says, “Your silence most offends me.” Benedick and Margaret also have a flirtatious conversation in act V, scene 2, which is entirely in character due to their mutual love of double entendres. Some directors pair up Antonio and Ursula due to their brief conversation at the masquerade when Ursula recognizes Antonio by his “excellent wit” and physical characteristics. Another possible pairing is Don John and the loyal Conrade, who says that he will follow Don John “to the death.”

In conclusion, this is a play about relationships, and there is no shortage of pairings, romantic or platonic.

How did Caesar rise to power in Rome and what did he make himself?

Your question may refer to two people. First, it may refer to Gaius Julius Caesar, who lived from 100BCE to 44BCE. During his lifetime, Julius Caesar was a great military general and Roman Statesman. Caesar had numerous victories in the Gallic Wars and was the first Roman general to invade Britain. In 49BCE, Caesar had gained a lot of popularity that threatened the existing powers of the Senate, and he was ordered to step down...

Your question may refer to two people. First, it may refer to Gaius Julius Caesar, who lived from 100BCE to 44BCE. During his lifetime, Julius Caesar was a great military general and Roman Statesman. Caesar had numerous victories in the Gallic Wars and was the first Roman general to invade Britain. In 49BCE, Caesar had gained a lot of popularity that threatened the existing powers of the Senate, and he was ordered to step down as a military commander. In an act of defiance, he lead an armed legion into Rome and attacked. He was victorious in the resulting Civil War and assumed control of the government. Through his power, he was appointed dictator and began a program of reform. Not everyone was happy with the changes he made, and he was assassinated in 44BCE. 

Your question may also refer to Augustus, sometimes called Augustus Caesar. He was the adopted heir of Julius Caesar, and was granted lifelong supreme military command by the Senate. Upon ascending to the dictatorship, he began to call himself Princeps Civitatis, or "First Citizen of the State," rather than using monarchical titles like his predecessors. 

Analyze the scene in which the boys kill the sow in the novel Lord of the Flies.

In Chapter 8, Jack and his hunters surround a group of pigs laying peacefully under the trees. He spots a big black sow that is nursing her piglets. After they initially throw their spears at her, she takes off, breaking through their line and into the forest. The sow runs and hides in a thicket, and the boys track her by following the pig's blood. Golding says that the boys followed her, "wedded to her...

In Chapter 8, Jack and his hunters surround a group of pigs laying peacefully under the trees. He spots a big black sow that is nursing her piglets. After they initially throw their spears at her, she takes off, breaking through their line and into the forest. The sow runs and hides in a thicket, and the boys track her by following the pig's blood. Golding says that the boys followed her, "wedded to her in lust" and then depicts the violent scene in which Roger and Jack brutally murder her. Roger sticks his spear up the sow's behind while Jack slits its throat. Roger says, "Right up her ass!" as the boys laugh and celebrate. (Golding 135)

It is important to note that sow is nursing, and is the only female present on the island. Golding uses sexually suggestive imagery to describe how they boys ravage the sow. The killing of the mother pig symbolizes their frustration with living "motherless" on the island. It also represents the degree of their separation from civility. A nursing mother is a beautiful image found throughout nature. The savage way in which the boys strip the mother of her piglets and brutally murder her conveys their complete loss of innocence. Jack's decision to attack the defenseless pig also foreshadows his choice to kill Simon and Piggy, who are also defenseless characters. The event is pivotal because it is the climatic moment that boys completely separate from civility to barbarism.

Why is the novel titled The Secret Life of Bees? Use a quote to support your answer.

Bees play a significant role in the novel, both symbolically and literally nurturing the characters.

You can interpret the title on many levels.  From a literal perspective, the story does teach us a lot about bees.  We learn how their hive functions, how to care for them, and the many uses of honey.  The book is actually pretty informative on the real secret life of bees.

Of course, the book is not an apiary handbook. ...

Bees play a significant role in the novel, both symbolically and literally nurturing the characters.

You can interpret the title on many levels.  From a literal perspective, the story does teach us a lot about bees.  We learn how their hive functions, how to care for them, and the many uses of honey.  The book is actually pretty informative on the real secret life of bees.

Of course, the book is not an apiary handbook.  It is not just literally about the bees, but about what they present to Lily and the Boatwright sisters.  It is also about Lily's secret life.  Lily seeks sanctuary in the bees even before she runs away to the Boatwright house.  She sees them in her bedroom, and seeks solace from them.  She is a sensitive girl with a vivid imagination.

Bees are communal, and led by a mother bee in a sense.  Lily desperately wants a mother, and she finds several.  August Boatwright surely fills that role, but in some ways so do the bees.  In learning about the bees, and caring for them, Lily finds a purpose.  The Boatwright sisters are strong and nurturing, and Lily learns through them that she can be anything.

The symbolic nature of bees as mother is a repeated theme in the story.

“Nobody around here had ever seen a lady beekeeper till her. She liked to tell everybody that women made the best beekeepers, 'cause they have a special ability built into them to love creatures that sting. It comes from years of loving children and husbands.” (Ch. 8)

Women are complex, and so are mothers.  This is one of the things Lily learns.  Her story is tragic and defies simple definition.  She has to learn to give up her past, so that she can have a future.  Through her stay with the beekeepers, Lily is able to do that.  She eventually shares her secret with them, and a weight is lifted off of her.

Lily also experiences the bees as a metaphor for life, both in how to live life and how to live with people. August explains to Lily how bees are like life.

“She reminded me that the world was really one bee yard, and the same rules work fine in both places. Don't be afraid, as no life-loving bee wants to sting you. Still, don't be an idiot; wear long sleeves and pants….” (Ch. 5)

Again, she learns this from August, but also from May and June.  Each Boatwright sister has something different to teach her.  From August she learns compassion, and from June she learns resilience.  May teaches her to approach the world with whimsy to hide her pain.  

Life is not easy for Lily.  She has been hurt so often that she has trouble coping.  Through the bees and the lessons from the Boatwright sisters, Lily learns how to have friends and even how to fall in love.  She is surrounded for the first time in her life by people who care.  Lily went looking for her mother, but she found her family.

Explain political environment of business?

The political environment of business are the political factors that can affect the way in which businesses operate, the businesses that are present, the obstacles that a business may face, and the likelihood of success of different types of businesses.  According to the Business Dictionary the political environment is the government actions which affect the operations of a company or business.  These actions can be present on several different levels including the local, state, regional,...

The political environment of business are the political factors that can affect the way in which businesses operate, the businesses that are present, the obstacles that a business may face, and the likelihood of success of different types of businesses.  According to the Business Dictionary the political environment is the government actions which affect the operations of a company or business.  These actions can be present on several different levels including the local, state, regional, national, and international level.  Those who own businesses often pay close attention to these factors to deduce the way in which government actions will affect their business.

The political environment of business is often a significant issue when discussing international businesses.  The political environment of business often affects the choice of foreign market that a company will enter.  This is due to the fact that it can affect the regulations that the business may face, the amount of government interference that a company can expect, the profitability of the choice to enter this market and more.  In addition, the stability of the country's government and economic system are often very important factors.

How does Guy de Maupassant try to make the character of Madame Loisel interesting for the reader in "The Necklace"?

Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace" is a about a young woman who feels trapped in a mundane existence and yearns for a more exciting life which, she feels, is only lived by the very wealthy. She often daydreams about what it would be like in a different existence:

She thought of the silent antechambers hung with Oriental tapestry, lit by tall bronze candelabra, land of the two great footmen in knee-breeches who sleep in the big arm-chairs, made drowsy by the heavy warmth of the hot-air stove. She thought of the long salons fitted up with ancient silk, of the delicate furniture carrying priceless curiosities, and of the coquettish perfumed boudoirs made for talks at five o’clock with intimate friends, with men - famous and sought after, whom all women envy and whose attention they all desire. 

Her husband is a simple man yet very devoted to his wife and obviously feels her boredom because one day he brings home tickets for a very fancy ball which, he feels, is the perfect event to bring his wife out of the doldrums. She treats him rudely, suggesting she has nothing to wear to such an affair. Because he wants to please her, he acquiesces and agrees to give her money for a new dress. 

But, even after buying her a new dress for the occasion, the petulant young woman is not satisfied and wants more. Madame Loisel says,

 “It annoys me not to have a single jewel, not a single stone, nothing to put on. I shall look like distress. I should almost rather not go at all.”

Her husband suggests that she see her old friend, Madame Forestier to borrow some jewelry. Of course, the jewel she borrows is the necklace of the story's title.

Up to this point in the story Madame Loisel is only interesting in that we are in anticipation of what may happen next in the story. She has virtually no redeeming qualities other than the fact she is "pretty and charming." Indeed, her looks and charm make her the most sought after woman at the ball.

It isn't until after the ball that Madame Loisel becomes truly interesting by revealing herself as both a rounded and dynamic character. A dynamic character is one who changes over the course of a story. Her resilience in the face of hardship is remarkable. After losing the necklace at the ball and having to sacrifice most of her comforts to purchase a new one Madame Loisel tackles her new life with robust energy:

She came to know what heavy housework meant and the odious cares of the kitchen. She washed the dishes, using her rosy nails on the greasy pots and pans. She washed the dirty linen, the shirts, and the dish-cloths, which she dried upon a line; she carried the slops down to the street every morning, and carried up the water, stopping for breath at every landing. And, dressed like a woman of the people, she went to the fruiterer, the grocer, the butcher, her basket on her arm, bargaining, insulted, defending her miserable money sou by sou. 

Finally, at the end of the story, Madame Loisel displays simple pride when she once again meets her friend Madame Forestier. She is quite happy to tell the woman the truth about the necklace and how she and her husband went into poverty to replace the lost item. It is after we learn that the necklace was really quite worthless that we see Madame Loisel as a noble character who is the victim of circumstance and the very formal manners of 19th century France.

It is difficult to analyze De Maupassant's use of language in "The Necklace" because I am not reading the original French version of the story. In fact, there are several translations, each one a little different. I have provided the link to the translation I used. Even the top textbook companies in the U.S., including Holt and Prentice-Hall have chosen differing translations.