Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 5 page paper looks at this work by George Bernard Shaw, and the film version of 1938 in order to ascertain the similarities and differences. The reason for these are discussed and the way in which they influence the interpreted of what we see is also examined. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Roddy Doyle's book "The Woman Who Walked Into Doors" as it concerns Paula's search for identity outside of being an abused wife. The paper discusses aspects of Irish and American identity. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of the novel "Tess of the D'Ubervilles". Provides a brief synopsis of the plot and notes that although it is a classic story of love and tragedy, its meaning runs much deeper. It is a story which relies heavily on symbolism, in fact, to impart its full message. ...

This 5 page paper explores the validity of an 1851 diagnosis of Dysaesthesia Aethiopica that was assigned to unruly slaves as it applies to the character Sixo in Toni Morrison's Beloved. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the husbands and wives in the two twentieth-century short stories. No additional sources are used.

10 pages in length. Deciphering Caribbean attributes within the literary world is not always a simple observation; rather, such depiction requires an inherent knowledge that can only be found in those who place both their hearts and souls into the work. Two authors in particular stand out in this field as successfully portraying ...

6 pages in length. The social and philosophical context that resides within the literary masterpiece of Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" exemplifies the nature of individualism and how this notion is often misconstrued within society's confined boundaries of human behavior. To be unique within a world of sameness is a quest sought by many ...

This 5 page paper asserts that Jean Shepherd, in the short story, Daphne Bigelow And The Spine-Chilling Saga of The Snail-Encrusted Tinfoil Noose, uses satire as a way of redefining the pain of an embarrassing moment into a comic situation that allows healing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper presents an overview of the work, concentrating on the female protagonists and their roles as well as the significance of the rail workers' strike. The setting is discussed as an important backdrop to present an intricate story of struggle. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses the importance of sexuality in Daniel Defoe's "Roxana." The importance of the study of such historical sexuality is incredibly important for scholars today for it reveals a great deal of information which further defines why our sexuality is as it is today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The issues behind ethics and morality are critical to defining what meaning truly represents. One who has thoroughly addressed these concepts is Viktor E. Frankl, a remarkable individual who has brought to bear his own interpretation of meaning through his life experiences. In his book entitled "Man's Search ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the two plays serve as commentaries about their respective times and societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper comparing these two works by Albert Camus and Edmond Rostand, respectively, in terms of their characterization of each work's protagonist. The paper concludes that their very different portrayals arose from the very different worldviews of the authors. No additional sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of this work that centers around the life of a Latin American waitress. The protagonist is discussed in depth and American culture is compared to Latin American culture as it is portrayed in this novel. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper looks at the work of two very different women authors, he Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong and In My Place by Charlayne Hunter-Gault and compares the way in which the autobiographical stories relate to issues of heritage and produce a the message of hope and determination, and of over ...

5 pages. In comparing the two short stories, A Respectable Woman, by Kate Chopin, and Susan Glaspell's A Jury of Her Peers, there is a common thread running through them which is that of the instinctive motivations of women's self-preservation against societal judgements. Indeed, both stories support this thesis strongly; Chopin's protagonist, Mrs. Bardoa, instinctively protecting herself against being judged ...

A 5 page paper which examines how Orwell's 1948 book anticipated the Chinese Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, as depicted in Jan Wong's book, including the role of the family and leaders. No additional sources were used.

A five page paper looking at the way Albert Camus, Hermann Hesse, and Edmond Rostand approach this philosophical topic in "The Stranger," "Siddhartha," and "Cyrano de Bergerac," respectively. The paper begins with a definition of determinism and then explores the way these authors interpret it in their works. Bibliography lists one source.

A 5 page paper which discusses the role of Cassandra in Aeschylus' work, Orestia. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the novel with the movie of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. No additional sources are listed.

This 6 page report discusses the American writer and dramatist, Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) and the ways in which his work and his life can be defined as postmodern. Part of the power of the modernist movement in 20th century literature was the force, or the will of the artist, which is presented in the writing and is imprinted on the reader. ...

A seven page paper analyzing the significance of the theme of the Doppelganger, or "double", in Poe's short fiction. Specific stories discussed are "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "Ligeia," and "William Wilson." Bibliography lists eight sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the approach to romanticism in 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe by comparing and contrasting Emma Bovary and Werther. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page paper examining parallels primarily in the Pardoner's tale and the story of Friar Cipollo's charcoal. These works are different in their settings and themes, but not greatly so. Each highlights the basest part of human nature that so readily surfaces, and then contrasts that with methods of overcoming that baseness in order to live ...

A 5 page paper discussing the issue of sexuality and contributions to the avant-garde. Beardsley's representation of Salome can be seen as a symbolic one, and one carefully crafted for public dissection, given Beardsley's and Wilde's public relationship. Though others may still wonder whether Beardsley ever actually saw the play, his illustrations provide ...