Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This five-page-paper presents a detailed discussion as to the similarities and differences between the Scarlet Letter and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 7 page paper. Toqueville said: "Two tendencies in fact result from equality; the one first leads men directly to independence and could suddenly push them tight over into anarchy; the other by a roundabout and secret but also more certain road, leads them to servitude." This paper explores the credence of this statement. ...

This 6 page paper takes a glimpse at this playwright's interesting life and then goes on to compare and contrast two of her early works. The Children's Hour and The Little Foxes are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

(5pp)What do we know about the character of Haemon in Sophocles play Antigone? The details that are presented to us in this play are that he is the son of the recent King Creon, and he is betrothed to Oedipus' daughter, Antigone. Yet there is much more --Haemon reflects the wisdom of reason and ...

5 pages in length. The United States population reflects a significant diversity of nationalities. Indeed, some of the inherent difficulties and challenges that face these immigrants are great, which are effectively demonstrated in Pyong Gap Min's book entitled "Struggle For Ethnic Identity : Narratives By Asian American Professionals." Gap Min's book points ...

This 5 page paper considers the issue of Jake's role as a Catholic in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. This paper creates the argument that this view is correct, and that Jake's comparison with Cohn underscores his Catholic tendencies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A three page paper looking at Poe's use of dramatic, situational, and verbal irony in this short story. The paper defines each term and shows examples of its use within the story. Bibliography lists two sources.

This 5 page paper provides a discussion on this historic novel by Michael Shaara. The work focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg and has been critically acclaimed. The theme of bravery is explored. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how confinement (physical, emotional, financial, social and psychological) is a central theme in the Henrik Ibsen plays "A Doll's House" and "Hedda Gabler," the nature of this confinement, and whether or not the characters are ultimately able to break free, in terms of change or maturation, or whether they remain ...

(5 pp) Although this initially appears as an adventure story, anyone who knows Peter Matthiessen's work will be ready for much more, and view the sparse writing and revelation through dialog, as rhythmic as the sea itself. Far Tortuga (1975), like his other works, is distinguished by a love of nature, and ...

Kate Chopin's short story "The Storm", tells the tale of a brief extramarital affair between the characters Calixta and Alcée. This 5 page paper briefly explores the writer's life and literary career as well as providing an exploration of the story. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses various conditions of abandonment in "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. The relationships discussed are that of Victor and the creature, Victor and Elizabeth, and Victor and his mother. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A five page paper looking at the way both these authors define family in their novels "Beloved" and "Woman on the Edge of Time," respectively. The paper concludes that the protagonists' crippled family structures operate as a repressing factor to their self-actualization. Bibliography lists five sources.

10 pages in length. The presence of cultural heritage in Chinese-American life is not as significant as it once was, with the overall incorporation not being of high priority to the younger generations. One may readily surmise that this unexpected and often unwelcome secularism has virtually everything to do with the manner in ...

Bernard Knox, in his introduction to the play, Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, states that Oedipus was the epitome of the 'Athenian character' as presented within the Funeral Oration by Pericles. This 5 page paper argues that Oedipus fulfills the majority of the requirements for the ideal Athenian, however, his loyalty to his family denies him the status of 'the ...

A five page paper looking at this short story by John Steinbeck in the sense of the author's use of symbolism. The paper contrasts the tinker, who represents uncommitted sex, with the farmer's wife, who represents a covenant with the earth. No additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses Canadian writer Michael Ondaatje’s 1992 novel “The English Patient.” It is a passionate story of war, love and memory was both mysterious and disturbing. But the incident in which Almasy paints Katherine’s face in the cave of swimmers carries a number of deeper meanings than simple grief over her death. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of nationalism vs. common humanity in Michael Ondaatje's novel, 'The English Patient.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses Austen's book as it relates to analyze the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy, Charlotte and Elizabeth's views on marriage, what Elizabeth realizes about Wickham, Darcy and herself, and the fate of each character in the four marriages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper looking at the way Miguel de Cervantes portrays his protagonist as a hero in this sixteenth-century tale. Cervantes shows that in a cynical society, people who cling to values such as honor and nobility are seen as fools, when they are in fact heroes. Bibliography lists seven sources.

This 7 page paper explores the characters in Judith Guest's Ordinary People, in light of the psychological ramifications of the circumstances in the book. No additional sources are listed.

A five page paper looking at this critical theme of Mark Twain's novel. The paper shows how Twain demonstrates that the form of cruelty which is most difficult to eradicate is that which is done unintentionally -- through immaturity, thoughtlessness, or cultural prejudice. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the play "The Dumb Waiter," by Harold Pinter, and illustrates its similarities to Hamlet in regards to dramatic irony. No additional sources cited.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the use of syntax, style and metaphors by James Joyce in his short story , "Grace". Bibliography lists five sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the point at which Mrs. Turpin experiences her revelation. No additional sources cited.