Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 6 page paper which presents an examination of the types of dialect found in Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn." Bibliography lists 1 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts both stories in terms of symbols, characters, external and internal conflicts. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page paper presents an overview and analysis of Herman Melville's classic, Moby Dick. Several themes are explored inclusive of the anti-racism theme that some have embraced in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page analysis of this short story by Steinbeck. The writer discusses imagery, theme and symbolism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which considers Isaac Singer’s concept of love in Appraisal and Betrayal from the viewpoint propounded in Plato’s Symposium, in terms of the relationship between rationality and emotion, and assesses whether the two writers’ perspectives are mutually incompatible. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates Minnie's role in the story, suggesting that she lied from the outset and that the reader is privy to that. The theme of racism is addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9.5 page paper which examines how these works discuss issues of right and wrong; strong and weak; religion and politics; the role of women; and the attitudes of the Mesopotamians, Greeks and Western Europeans on courage, wisdom, and death. There is also an evaluation as to which of the heroes considered are most appealing, ...

A 10 page research paper that examines Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year and relates it to Galileo's Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican. The writer examines how the philosophy of the Enlightenment, which was the culmination of the scientific revolution begun by Galileo, was reflected in Defoe's account ...

5 pages in length. This short story by Woolf seems to be non-related ramblings on all different manner of topics; it is, however, all tied together into thoughts of war, and society in general. This excellent paper analyzes what is actually going on in the mind of the narrator. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An eight page paper which compares and contrast the characters of Olenka, in Chekhov’s The Darling, and Janie, in Thurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, in terms of the similarities and differences between the two women’s lives, personalities and relationships with men. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at some of the character in this idealistic historical novel by J. Hector St. John De Crevecoeur, considering the way in which they may be seen as representing the idea that America is ' a new kind of country, where the ancient concept of virtue is not tied exclusively to ...

An eight page paper which looks at the ways in which the character of Tom illustrates and contributes to the development of the salient themes in Pudd’nhead Wilson, including the concepts of identity, ethnicity, miscegenation, racism, social conditioning and scientific rationality. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A five page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Nora in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Hedda in Hedda Gabler, in terms of their personality, intellect and the way in which they perceive their lives and their relationships with others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of James Fenimore Cooper's The Spy. The concept that America is a new kind of country, and that the American is a new breed is discussed as a major thematic element. Several characters are discussed as examples of this and a basic overview of the plot is ...

A 5 page paper which examines how each character questions what happiness is about, but while Jane ultimately finds it in marriage to Edward Rochester, Emma is ultimately dissatisfied because she is never able to realize her concept of what happiness should be. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page report discusses how one would create a movie to best portray the setting for Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Set design, the director’s vision, and costuming are discussed in the context of the story. No additional sources listed.

This 5 page report discusses the stories of Antigone, Hippolyte, and Nora of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Initially, “Antigone” appears to be an obvious story of political dilemmas focusing on civil disobedience and civic responsibility, rather than the personal development and revolution of one woman. Hippolyte is the mythological story of a great queen killed by Hercules. Nora Helmer ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the protagonist struggled to achieve love and acceptance. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page report discusses one of Isabel Allende’s novels, “Of Love and Shadows.” Allende is a Chilean author who fills her work with spiritual strength and humor which transcends personal and societal tragedy. Allende’s “Of Love and Shadows” demonstrates her awareness of the fleeting nature of life and love. Having experienced the terror of having been so close ...

An 8 page paper which discusses William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," "Percy Grimm," and "Barn Burning." The paper compares and contrasts the characters from the stories, discusses how the stories relate to the time period of Faulkner, and illustrates what position Faulkner holds in American literature, due to these pieces and his work in general. Bibliography lists 7 ...

(9 pp.) An odd assemblage of characters living under the English Queen Mother's umbrella presents itself for our discussion: Virginia Woolf and Rebecca West. It is almost a toss up if the authors are more real or if their characters are. Critical discussion also includes Gilbert and Gubar (1990), Mark Girouard, ...

This 11 page paper provides a tutorial for the student in the process of critiquing Henry James' short story, The Figure In The Carpet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A five page paper which gives an account of Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac, looking at his perception of the relationship of human beings to the ecological web, the ways in which civilisation is destroying the wilderness areas of America, and the importance of adapting ethical structures to encompass respect for the land as ...

A 5 page outline of the chronology of the trials and tribulations faced by Odysseus in his travels. Provides a chronological list of thirteen major events. Expounds on the ancillary happenings associated with several of these events, detailing the importance of Athena in many of these events in particular. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how Ralph Ellison's "The Invisible Man" can be seen as a hero. The hero aspect is discussed through his involvement in self-reliance and social responsibility. No additional sources cited.