Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

For the individual who is both homosexual and inflicted with AIDS, the elements of stigmatization, prejudice and discrimination are increased dramatically. This 5 page paper addresses the issues of denial, acceptance and bereavement within Terence McNally's one act play, Andre's Mother. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page research paper that argues that a knowledge of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is essential for understanding and appreciating great African American fiction such as Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages in length. The manner by which Jack L. Chalker's first science fiction novel A Jungle Of Stars mirrors contemporary society is illustrative of how the passing of time does not necessarily alter the climate of social existence. Chalker's protagonist, Paul Carlton Savage, is tempted with immortality if he provides his services ...

A paper which looks at the developments in the current techniques of genetic engineering, the social and ethical issues involved in monitoring such techniques, and the way in which these concerns can be related to the themes of Brave New World.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts "The Breast Giver" by Mahasweta Devi and "Death of the King's Horseman" by Wole Soyinka. Gender is explored as are a variety of other themes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. The theme of good versus evil in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring provides the reader with significant clues as to the fundamental message Tolkien is trying to convey, as well as how events of the author's life influenced the presentation of this theme. It is unquestionable that ...

A 5 page paper which examines, briefly, the life of Anton Chekhov, and then discusses the play "Uncle Vanya," illustrating that he is perhaps the most likeable character in the play. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of Sense and Sensibility as it relates to marriage. The paper addresses why finding a husband was so important for women of the time period and what happens to one who never marries. The paper also discusses the characteristics of Elinor who is the main character and the one who is the ...

A 5 page paper which examines the humor techniques employed by Mark Twain, including the citation of internal situations found in such works as “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Roughing It” and “The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson.” Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson" as it involves the character of Roxana and her use of dialect. The ideas of Bakhtin, as they relate to dialect, are also discussed as they relate to Twain's writing and Roxana. Bibliography lists 8 additional sources.

This 5 page paper considers the book by Marie-Henri Beyle who had the pseudonym of Stendhal and the book 'De l'Amour' or 'love'. In looking at this text the paper discuses how the society and culture of the time was seen by Stendhal, and argues he though that it was based in interaction between individual ...

A 5 page paper which discusses various elements of the story "Time of the Doves" by Merce Rodoreda. The elements discussed are the main topics of the novel, mother-daughter relationships, the evolution of Natalia (the main character), and how the novel stands to represent feminist literature. This paper is also available in Spanish version. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The very nature of empowerment is to obtain the strength – either internally or externally – in order to battle a personal encumbrance. For Euripides' Medea and Ibsen's A Doll's House, the two female protagonists both find themselves the victims of circumstance that prove detrimental to their existence as ...

6 pages in length. J.D. Salinger captures the pure essence of innocence and vulnerability in his classic The Catcher in the Rye by presenting a most detailed and intricate verbal account of Holden's quest for acceptance from a world that has otherwise betrayed him. By using only words, the author conjures up literary ...

A 5 page paper which examines the book "Paradise" by Toni Morrison and analyzes it from a perspective that speaks of the depths of war. Not necessarily only the war of mankind, in which one country wars with another, but the essential idea of war as it encompasses all people everywhere. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 6 page research paper that investigates Angela Carter's short story, "The Company of Wolves," as being representative of the way that Carter has rewritten classic fairy tales in a feminist mode. The writer compares Carter's story to the original "Red Riding Hood," which is far more horrific then the sanitized modern version, and argues ...

5 paginaciones. Dulce Compania de Laura Restrepo es un ejemplo del realismo mágico en literatura hispánica. Solamente algunos programas de escritura de Latin-American poseen la capacidad de tejer realismo mágico a través de sus trabajos. De ésos capaces de capturar la complejidad de tal reino, consideran a Laura Restrepo ser uno del mejor. Ella los trabajos refleja el ...

Henry James’ International Theme: This 8-page essay examines author, Henry James prevalent use of the theme of internationalism by reviewing three of his most celebrated prose. Portrait of a Lady, The Golden Bowl and The Europeans are featured. Undoubtedly, James’ predominant theme is the confrontation between two worlds -- America and Europe. Bibliography ...

A 6 page paper which compares two translations of Beowulf. The translations are by Lucien Dean Pearson and Seamus Heaney. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the ways in which these works discuss similar topics or use similar images, considers whether or not they put these topics and images to the same literary use, and finally concludes with which work has been the most lasting legacy of the slave narratives. No additional sources are ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the work and delves into the characterization of Sammy Glick. Thematic elements are explored as well. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses different aspects of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" as they relate to language and social class. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page research paper that investigates Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift; A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen; and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass Swift, Douglass, & Ibsen/Visions of Slavery. The writer argues that Each one of these works explores the devastating psychic ramifications that occur when human beings are subjected ...

In his epic poem, The Aeneid, Virgil represents Aeneas as a man who is driven by the Gods to fulfill a fate chosen by them. This 5 page paper argues that Virgil ascribes responsibility for events to the Gods and frees the humans from any sense of guilt. No additional sources are listed.

A 10 page paper which discusses the novel "The Housemaid" by Ammo Darko and analyzes it as it entails issues concerning capitalism. In that respect the paper discusses urbanization, the position of women in the society, and the notion that people, as well as items, become commodities in this novel as it addresses capitalism. No additional sources cited.