Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

An 8 page paper which examines the sense of justice exhibited in the play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes Sophocles' play, Oedipus the King, and the concept of justice as it is presented in this play. The writer argues that Sophocles pictured justice as retribution for the sin of hubris and also for the Laius' sin again family fealty. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which addresses how the folklore of the Irish influences their culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Edgar Allen Poe's "Murder in the Rue Morgue." The paper discusses how the work exemplifies his attitudes towards art and science and how he takes artistic license in presenting us with a perspective that does not always incorporate the reality we expect, thus satirically addressing our preconceived notions of science and art. Bibliography ...

This 7 page report discusses the reality experienced by both Siddhartha and “underground man” are extreme awakenings of the truth of life and the relationship that exists between human beings as well as the ways in which individuals develop a sense of themselves and others. Both primary characters come to understand the extreme dichotomy that is presented in terms of human ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the historical significance in Shiga Naoya's "Seibei's Gourds" and Junichiro Tanizaki 's "Some Prefer Nettles." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the plot and theme in T.H. White's "Sword in the Stone." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

4 pages. When we consider both of the writings by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter and The Minister's Black Veil, we are seeing Hawthorne manipulating once again the darker side of mankind, and symbols to represent that dark side. With one symbol a big red "A" and the other a mysterious black veil, both of these symbols depict something ...

This 5 page report discusses a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and reporter Susan Glaspell’s 1916 play “Trifles” and its related short story “A Jury of Her Peers.” Throughout the story, a great deal is communicated despite the fact that many things are left unsaid. That process serves as just one of the ironies of the play as the ...

This 8 page paper provides a tutorial for a comparison paper for Hemingway's A Farewell To Arms And The Sun Also Rises. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper which presents an analysis of the stories "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner and "Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Gilman. The main character in each story is examined form somewhat of a mental position, in that each woman was in a weakened mental state for one reason or another. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper which addresses the deviant behavior of Hannibal Lector in the novel/film "Silence of the Lambs." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses figurative language, imagery, dialogue, characterization and interpretation as they relate to the human conflict in Louis L'Amour's "Tucker." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The character of Huckleberry Finn, in Mark Twain's classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, effectively incorporates the innocence of a child with the wisdom of a tolerant adult. When Tom Sawyer shows up in the story and Huck concurs to being a member of Tom's gang, it becomes easy ...

A seven page paper which looks at the different ways in which the authorial voice is used in Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, showing the way in which the author can manipulate and direct the development of the narrative by either presenting different viewpoints, or focusing solely ...

A 4 page paper discussing the experiences of a young migrant boy in his first year in America, particularly as the vignette structure alternately detracts from and contributes to the final scene. In Spanish. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing this 1987 novel. Gloria Anzaldua's "Borderlands" deals with borders common to all Mexican immigrants, and also deals with others that cross cultures. The book has come to be used in several disciplines, including feminist studies, gay and lesbian studies and cultural studies. In Spanish. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper contemplates Jack London's story on what it might be like to die a painful death after fighting for life. Many themes emerge and are examined in this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper focuses on several themes, but suggests that the dominant one is social class. This famous coming of age story is thoroughly explored and Updike's possible hidden meanings are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper compares the movie Clueless with Jane Austen's novel, Emma, focusing on the portrayal of social norms and cultural expectations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the genres and themes of each play. No additional sources are used.

A 7 page paper which discusses how Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" presents the reader with a clear commentary on slavery. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the role of the story’s supporting characters, the office manager, the three boarders and the cleaning woman (charwoman). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at Hemingway's story that focuses on a dying writer who finds himself in an exotic locale. Hemingway's life is tied to the story and biographical information is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A five page paper which looks at John Updike’s A Short Easter, in terms of the way in which the dissociation and disempowerment of the main character represents the alienation arising from fragmentation of thought and feeling in modern society. Bibliography lists 4 sources