Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 10 page paper that discusses a number of works, including those by Kofka, Morrison, Cervantes, Spiegelman and Jordan. These include: The Metamorphosis; the Hunger Artist; Playing in the Dark; Don Quixote; and The Crying Game. The emphasis is placed on the writer's styles and why they wrote as they did. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the clash between appearance and reality, between expectation and result, with a focus on how these elements determine irony in the works of Sherriff and Shaw. This paper considers the notion of irony and the correlation between the illusion of heroism during the period of The Great War. ...

Tony Hillerman is a well known author of southwestern mysteries. He is unique in that he sets many of his works in the four corners area of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona; on or near the largest Navajo Reservation in the United States. This 5 page paper provides a review of the books Sacred Clowns and Talking ...

A 4 page paper that examines the symbolism of the olive tree in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey and discusses how this symbol represents rebirth and the renewal of life. This paper focuses on three critical points in the story that symbolize rebirth and renewal, noting and analyzing the presence of the olive tree ...

A five page paper looking at these three poets and the use of the faculty of imagination in their work. The paper focuses on the way these poets extol the human imagination as a creative faculty, use their own imaginations in constructing alternate realities in their lyric modes, and call upon the reader's imagination in ...

This six-page-paper presents a comparison to the assimilation of the main characters to the white community by a black man and a Korean man. Using Spike Lee's movie, "Do The Right Thing" as well as Chang Rae Lee's novel, "Native Speaker" the writer discusses the attempts at assimilation as well as the final decision made by both men. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper looks at the novel Lord Jim by J Conrad and examines the development and meaning of the relationship between Jim and Marlow. The paper also considers the use of the third person narrative in enhancing the story. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page paper that examines Walker Percy's 1961 book entitled The Moviegoer and explores both the vertical and horizontal search that its main character, Binx Bolling, experienced in this book. Included are definitions of both searches as well as a look at the results these searches provided and the changes they brought to ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview and analysis of Journey's End by R. C. Sherriff and Arms And The Man: An Anti-Romantic Comedy by George Bernard Shaw. Some aspects considered are reality versus appearance and expectation and irony. No Bibliography.

A 5 page analysis of William Faulkner's novel "As I Lay Dying," which concentrates on the character of Addie, the mother of the Bundren family that dies at the beginning of the novel. The writer argues that root causes of this family's dysfunction come from the restrictive societal definition of femininity. No additional sources cited. ...

This 8 page paper examines three artists and their works of the Baroque period for their similarities and differences. Comparisons used include Milton's Pariidise Lost, Voltaire's Candide, and Rembrandt's Night Watch.. It is the element of story, or how it is told, that we will use to examine each of these historic ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the use of imagery in C.S. Forester's novel "Mr. Midshipman Hornblower. In this novel, which tells the tale of the young Horatio Hornblower prior to his heroic adultlife, we are presented with an incredible imagery that makes us feel we know this young man. No additional sources cited.

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which the depiction of light in this work is used as a representation of divinity, with light becoming brighter as Dante moves closer to God. The way in which this is used and the underling mean discussed concentrating on the first two cantos. The Longfellow translation ...

Georg Buchner's play on the French Revolution, Danton's Death, and Arthur Koestler's novel, Darkness at Noon, both portray the consequences of opposing a popular revolution. This 5 page essay explores the similarities and differences between the French and Bolshevik Revolutions in light of these two literary works. No additional sources are listed.

A 5 page paper which compares "Darkness at Noon" by Arthur Koestler, and "Danton's Death" by Georg Buechner. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses both “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and its writer, Judy Blume. Over the past three decades, Judy Blume has inspired both controversy and devotion. Her readers, young and old, are passionate about her stories and her ability to understand the nuances of interpersonal relationships and the various dilemmas virtually all people find themselves in ...

A 5 page overview of the diaries of Ralph Josselin, a moderate Puritan clergyman who, over a forty year period spanning between 1641 and 1683, provides a detailed record of his political responsibilities. Emphasizes the historic significance of this work and its value to historians and practically anyone else interested in this period of ...

A 5 page paper that examines the flamboyant and controversial life of modern Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Included are excerpts from Thomas' poem entitled Fern Hill, as well as a comparison between him and E.E. Cummings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Valentin Rasputin has given the ignorant reason to pause and consider the many levels of technological progression in his novel, Farewell To Matyora. This 5 page paper explores the story's view on technology as opposed to nature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Richard Nelson's journal of a journey, The Island Within, provides a perspective that is at once aligned with the humanist view of nature and the practical aspects of survival. This 5 page paper examines the theme of the book: that humans are able to live in spiritual and physical harmony with nature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

: This three page paper provides a critical analysis of the play by John Osborne. One source cited.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the underlying theme of Heathcliff's physical and emotional abuse. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The short stories of Nadine Gordimer, Grace Pale, Susan Minot and Alice Munro can all be loosely classified as 'feminist' because they are stories told by women, about women and for women. This 5 page paper explores four stories, focusing on theme and similarities. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the factors that determine a good marriage from the 19th century woman's point of view. '… but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.' Bibliography uses Jane Austen's Mansfield Park as its only source.

8 pages in length. What defines a twentieth century author? Is the manner in which he employs the language? Is it the stylistic flair she attributes to the particular topic? Or perhaps it might be when the reader gains a significant understanding of the author's personal existence through the subtle yet ...