Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 12 page paper examines the conflict between faith and reason in religion. Peter Abelard's works are examined in an analysis which concludes that both may and do coexist. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A five page paper on this novel by Graham Greene. The paper argues that without the issue of alcoholism, the struggle between revolution, religion, and morality would have been less effective. Bibliography lists two sources.

An 8 page research paper on the theme of morality in all of his works. The writer details the basis for his belief in morality and religion, and traces the themes through his works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page annotated bibliography describes sources related to an investigation on John Locke. Several issues are included such as his views on religion and property rights. Bibliography lists 7 sources

A 4 page essay that examines "Prometheus Bound," "The Iliad," and "Euthyphro" and what these works tell modern readers about Greek culture. Ancient literature offers windows into the past, as they convey not only events but also how a particular culture's worldview. Literary windows into the past show modern readers that Greek culture had profound ...

This 6 page paper examines James Hillman's ideology through the use of Chaim Potok's character Asher Lev. Asher is seen as an example of what Hillman has been talking about regarding parental fallacy. Childrearing issues and religion are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the character’s inner conflicts regarding racial identity, women, and religion, which frequently resulted in acts of violence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the methods Europeans used to bring religion and their influence to China from 1500-1800; the essay uses D.E. Mungello’s book “The Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800” as its source. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which compares the stories of “The Butcher Boy” by Patrick McCabe and “Zigger Zagger” by Peter Terson. The paper focuses on childhood, religion, and rebellion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Brown's book "Angels and Demons" and discusses whether or not Galileo could have been an Illuminatus; whether there was a split between science and religion in the Baroque period; and if the references to Bernini sculptures in the book are problematic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page critical essay which examines Flannery O'Connor's 1955 short story, 'Good Country People' and how it reflects the techniques and themes of the modern literary period. Specifically considered are how the story deals with the major subjects of nature, religion, individualism vs. social responsibility, love, realism and the grotesque aspects of ...

5 pages in length. Musui's Story tells of the life of a samurai in the lower class of his society who gave up the aspirations expected of him in order to learn from those who were beneath him according to societal rules of the time. It is a fact that religion in society played a role ...

A 5 page paper which discusses why Emily, in William Faulkner's A Rose for Emily, acted in the manner in which she did. The paper discusses her personality, her motivations, and her upbringing. No additional sources cited.

This 20 page essay draws on critical analysis to offer a thorough discussion of how Virginia Woolf conceptualized community within her last novel, Between the Acts. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page essay/research paper that discusses the concept of interruption of myth as evident in Virginia Woolf's 1941 novel Between the Acts as foreshadowing Jean-Luc Nancy's presentation of this concept 45 years later. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses John Grisham's legal thriller "The Rainmaker." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper defines the major dramatic elements of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Specific examples are given, and the role of the witches is defined. Act II and Act IV also have a brief summary and analysis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the character of Joey acts, even when not technically acting in Daniel Chacon’s novel And the Shadows Took Him. No additional sources cited.

This is a 5 page paper discussing two plays which manage to overcome the obstacle of death. David Ives’ “All in the Timing” and Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off” are two plays which manage to overcome death and dark themes by skilful timing and framing of dark elements within lighter and farcical works. In both plays ...

This 5 page paper discusses the classic legal textbook, “Gilbert’s Law Summaries, Legal Research, Writing and Analysis.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

a 5 page paper. Using specific acts by Agamemnon and Achilles, the writer demonstrates how the actions are more in line with a democracy than an autocracy. The acts are Agamemnon's taking of Achilles' girl captive, Achilles refusal to continue fighting and calling an assembly and Agamemnon's subsequent apology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A six page paper looking at Homer's "Odyssey," Sophocles' "Antigone," and Aristophanes' "Lysistrata" in terms of their attitudes toward male and female virtue. The paper concludes that over the nearly four hundred years between Homer and Aristophanes, the factor which most changed the gender perceptions of ancient Greece was a heightened awareness of the importance of ...

A 5 page paper which examines the role of women in ancient Greece. The paper relies heavily on the ancient and classic characters of Medea and Lysistrata. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing aspects of imperialism and the power of society in George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant”. George Orwell’s 1936 essay “Shooting an Elephant” tells the story of when Orwell worked for the Indian Imperial Police in Burma. The story begins with Orwell’s obvious distaste and disgust with the imperial system ...

A 5 page paper analyzing this very feminist story by Susan Glaspell. The paper also discusses the status of women's civil and legal rights at the time Glaspell published it, and concludes that one can definitely see the seeds of change in the story. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.