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In 'A Streetcar Named Desire' there is not just one tragic hero. Stanley is just as much of a tragic hero as Blanche.' Discuss.

For an essay question like this, I would consider both sides of the statement and make around three main points. The main focus of the statement is the concept of the tragic hero, so the student should co...

Answered by Dayna M. • English Literature tutor

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A curve has equation 3x^4/3-16y^3/4=32. By differentiating implicitly find dy/dx in terms of x and y. Hence find the gradient of the curve at the point (8,1).

3x^4/3-16y^3/4=32Differentiating implicitly:4x^1/3-12y^-1/4(dy/dx)=0Simplifying and rearranging:x^1/3=3y^-1/4(dy/dx)dy/dx=1/3(x^1/3y

Answered by Ben G. • Maths tutor

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Which was the more important cause of the development of the Cold War after 1945: - The Truman Doctrine, 1947 or -the formation of NATO, 1949?

The Truman Doctrine was a clear opposition towards communism and many historians regard it as the defining moment of when the Cold War began. In February 1947 Britain could no longer aid Greece agai...

Answered by Angharad D. • History tutor

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How have the Big Six energy companies benefited from vertical and horizontal integration?

Vertical integration refers to the combination, within a single firm, or two or more stages of production, where each stage was previously undertaken by separate firms. For example, a vertically integrate...

Answered by Joshua D. • Economics tutor

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Why was Stalin able to come to power in 1929?

There are a number of different points that can be used to answer this question and it should be noted that they all combined together to enable Stalin to take control. In the case of this question, the p...

Answered by Eleanor J. • History tutor

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