Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 7 page paper on this play by Ibsen. The writer explores Ibsen's themes and symbols and explains Ibsen's controversial view of morality and society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page essay on Henrik Ibsen's classic play. The paper examines the tension between Torvald's objectification of his wife as a pet and Nora's growing awareness of her own wings; it concludes that only when she discovers her real self is she able to do what birds do best -- fly. No additional sources ...

5 pages in length. Love is not necessarily a prerequisite for marriage. This statement is clearly proven in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, where Nora and Torvald Helmer easily execute what could be one of millions of masquerade marriages of their day. Brought together in matrimony but respecting none of the inherent ...

In 6 pages, the writer compares Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' with the movie version starring Claire Bloom as Nora. Nora is also compared and contrasted with Oedipus. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper on Hedda's internal conflicts and the reasons behind them. The writer posits that her lack of freedom to act autonomously in society caused her to delude herself into believing that she would find an answer in manipulation, but that she comes to realize that her efforts were futile. ...

A 5 page research paper discussing the themes and characters in Ibsen's classic play. The writer describes the themes of tragedy, self & alienation, the role of female characters in the play, and also various elements of symbolism in the play. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper on this work by Henrik Ibsen. The writer explores the characters, plot, themes, and analyzes the play. Bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 10 page paper in which the writer compares and contrasts two authors who present distinct stories supporting perspectives relative to post- colonial and post- imperial Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sara Suleri and Romesh Gunesekera present two very different novels that provide perspectives on the societal and political issues in these countries through the development ...

This 5 page essay discusses the story, The Lady Who Loved Insects. The writer offers a general analysis and synopsis of the work.

A 3 page fantastical autobiographical essay on Billy's approach to his zoo experience—in Vonnegut circularity. The points raised are some of the chronological events, the science of Montana, the theme of time, and war. Written as fiction based on fact from Billy's perspective.

Mysteries, Spy Novels and Thrillers From 1916 to the 1980's is an interesting sociological and cultural view of the Middle East presented through an evaluation of literature. It is Simon's assertion that the crime fiction, including mysteries, spy novels and thrillers that have been created since World War I represent a significant view of ...

A 5 page book review on Reeva S. Simon's book titled, 'The Middle East in Crime Fiction: Mysteries, Spy Novels and Thrillers from 1916 to the 1980's.' While often appearing to be inconsistent and muddled, this book offers a new and unique perspective of the Middle East. Seen from a completely different aspect than is ...

This 5 page report discusses Ivan Doig's 'Bucking the Sun' and the message Doig presents to his readers. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses the book 'Under the Net,' by Iris Murdoch. While this is a book which essentially addresses the realities that lie beneath the net of language, it is also a tale of one man's struggle to see women in a more realistic light. Ina n attempt to truly understand another ...

A 5 page paper looking at this novel by Virginia Woolf in terms of the way the central characters depict the changing social mood between 1914 and 1925. The paper argues that the war destroyed the enormous sense of complacency which was the nineteenth century’s legacy to the twentieth, and this is illustrated by these ...

An eight page paper looking at this multicultural novel in terms of its treatment of the issues of cultural identity and assimilation. The paper asserts that when immigrants try too hard to melt into one homogenous nation, they lose those distinctive characteristics which allow them to maintain their emotional and spiritual health. Bibliography lists two ...

A six page paper comparing the experiences with racism of both these black writers, one writing in the mid-nineteenth century and one in the mid-twentieth. The paper asserts that racism destroys the spirit, and it is takes tremendous determination and drive to break out of that cycle. No additional sources.

A five page paper providing an overview of this classic American play. The paper discusses Willy Loman’s role as hero, Miller’s use of foil characters, dramatic suspense and exposition, and the influence of the play’s set in our understanding of the play’s theme. No additional sources.

A five page paper looking at this well-known story by John Cheever in terms of its condemnation of suburban conformity. The paper traces the protagonist, Francis Weed, through his attempt at “finding himself”, and concludes that he missed his golden opportunity to find real meaning in life. Bibliography lists two sources.

An eight page paper looking at Toni Morrison’s modern classic in terms of its motif of breasts. The paper argues that for Sethe, breasts -- both in their nursing and erogenous capacities -- reflect both enslavement and liberation. No additional sources.

An eight page paper looking at the relationship between our fascination with the grotesque and our dissatisfaction with our own bodies. Supplementary sources discussed include Mary Russo’s “The Female Grotesque: Risk, Excess, and Modernity” and Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” The writer also touched on Mary Pipher’s “Reviving ...

A 5 page essay that explores two opinions of Chekhov's work-that of Chekhov and of Stanislavsky. The paper posits that under the Aristotelian definition, The Cherry Orchard is a comedy as Chekhov always claimed. In discovery of this fact, the opinions and viewpoints of both artists are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay on Daniel Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year in which the writer discusses how Defoe's class effects the way he wrote about the plague and its victims. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper reviewing this novel by romance novelist Danielle Steele. Her narrative techniques are explored. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page research paper examines the themes of love and the female in Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic short-story lament, 'Ligeia.' Specifically considered are how Poe's tragic personal life contributed to his perceptions of women. Bibliography lists 5 sources.