Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 6 page paper which discusses George Orwell, his novel "1984," and his time period as it effected his writing. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 5 page paper considers the short story by 'The Lesson' by Toni Cade Bambara looking at the way it is told and the messages in the story. It is a story told from the innocent perspective of a child, but has very strong tones of racial inequality and the role of money in society. ...

A 5 page paper which examines the issues presented in the text, applies its themes to sociological concepts of subculture, ethnocentrism and identity, then considers who should and who should not read this book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which attempts to determine the author's true message, other than those of happiness and misery. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides a critical book review of C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters." The paper addresses values presented by Lewis as they involve plot, characters, satire, humor, and good vs. evil. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which explores the theme importance of the condition which argues there is no incongruity between crime and culture as it relates to three of Oscar Wilde's works. The works presented for examination are "Pen, Pencil, and Poison," "The Decay of the Lying," and "An Ideal Husband." No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which discusses the story "Barn Burning." This brief paper addresses characters, setting, narrator, summary, tone, style, irony, theme, symbols, and an evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

5 pages in length. Paul K Moser's "Human Knowledge : Classical and Contemporary Approaches" comprehensively addresses the major areas of concern raised and points made by the traditional philosophers of knowledge as they relate to learning and gaining knowledge. As compared to modern day leadership principals and beliefs, one can readily perceive of ...

(5 pp) This 1930 short story by Katherine Anne Porter tells of the last day of a dying woman. We as readers learn Granny's story from different points of view, and are still left wondering if there is still more to the story than we may ever know.

This 5 page paper is a review of the short story, The Country Husband by John Cheever. No additional sources are listed.

(5 pp) Samuel Clemen's masterpiece The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) (1884) poses Huckleberry Finn as a hero in his own right. However Huck is a hero on the move; he refers to Tom Sawyer often, but this is still Huck's novel.

A six page paper which compares and contrasts the two novels in terms of their treatment of the concepts of interdependency, isolation and the relationships between men and women as defined by their cultural backgrounds. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines Jackson's short story, The Lottery. In this story, Jackson addresses the nature of evil. Jackson demonstrates that evil doesn't necessarily announce itself. Evil, inhumanity, and injustice can be so commonplace in human society that they disappear into the framework of our daily lives. In other words, evil can be ...

This 15 page paper explores the cultural components of Nadine Gordimer's life and experience in order to better understand her novels, The Lying Days and A World Of Strangers. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe's novel A Personal Matter. This narrative revolves around the personal growth and development of the protagonist as a human being. The writer particularly focuses on the role played by the protagonist's girlfriend, Himiko. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the existence of homoerotics and homosexuality in James Joyce's "Portrait of an Artist as Young Man." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

5 pages in length. Lightning had a special meaning to Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. She used it symbolically throughout the book, and this usage is important to the reader in understanding the novel more thoroughly. By considering what lightning means in the novel of Frankenstein, and observing how it is used and in what pretext, the ...

A six page paper which looks at the significance of the title in the novel The Monkey Bridge, and how the concept of the bridge between cultures and generations is exemplified by the protagonist. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which summarizes the book "Freedom Road" by Howard Fast. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Poe is well-represented in the short story, with a consideration of the author's life and an analysis of the story's setting, plot, characters, point of view, style, theme and conclusion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines characteristics, beliefs, and behaviors of the ruler of Camelot, relying primarily upon his depiction in Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's 1960 musical (and 1967 film), "Camelot," based upon T.H. White's book, "The Once and Future King." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(3 pp) Using two separate stories we will look at the misguided intentions of characters, that lead to tragedy or loss, from two separate stories: the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925) and Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton (1911).

A 5 page overview of the novel by Ernest Hemmingway. Examines Hemmingway's characteristic use of nature and symbolism to take the place of words for human emotion. Presents the contention that Hemmingway's masterful use of plot, setting and symbolism are equally important to the novel's success as is the universal themes of love ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how Jane, Bronte's novel "Jane Eyre," developed a different identity after discovering Rochester's secret. Her identity is discussed as it involves her relationship with men, primarily St. John River. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at the way the gods are portrayed in two very different belief systems trough two literary works. By using Homer's 'The Iliad' and Saint Augustine's 'Confessions' the representational similarities and differences are discussed and explained. The bibliography cites 2 sources.