Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 5 page paper examines the character of Dave Saunders in Wright's classic coming of age story. Many quotes are included and symbolism is discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper which provides a character analysis of Jake and Brett. The paper compares Jake and Brett, Jake and the other men, and Brett and the other men. The paper presents the thesis that all of these relationships support one another in regards to the characters' need to find value and meaning in life following WWI. Bibliography ...

This 6 page paper looks at Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front and Primo Levi's Survival in Auschwitz. The German novel that takes place during World War I is compared and contrasted to Levi's account of life in a concentration camp. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the two works, considering their social relevance and views on the philosophical debate of determinism vs. free will. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses how Chaucer perceived knights and knighthood, basing observations in this regard on Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde and The Book of the Duchess. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page analysis/research paper that addresses the controversy over the ending of Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde. The writer take the side that the ending at odds with the story and not conclusive. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page analysis of a superb satire by Norwegian author Gerd Brantenberg that describes a fictional matriarchy. Intended to show the inequalities of patriarchy, the writer argues that the premise of the book is no longer fully applicable to today's society. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of Stephen Hunter's criminal chase novel "Dirty White Boys." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how love is depicted in Wyatt’s “The Long Love That My Heart Doth Harbor,” “Farewell, Love,” “Whoso List to Hunt,” “My Gallery,” “Divers Doth Use,” “Madam, Withouten Many Words,” “They Flee From Me,” “My Lute, Awake!,” Raleigh’s “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd,” “The Lie,” “Farewell, False Love,” Marlowe’s ...

A five page paper which looks at the way in which the black American cultural perspective is presented in du Bois’ text, and the relevance which the work has not only for the black community but for America as a whole, in terms of the way in which black people have been an inherent part ...

This is a book report that reviews the content, symbolism and importance of Hana al-Shaykh's The Story of Zahra. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Hamlet and Beowulf as heroes. To do this, the writer draws on the definition of "hero" as outlined by Joseph Campbell. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Edgar Allan Poe and his story "The Cask of Amontillado." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page paper which examines "The Grapes of Wrath," both the film and the book by Steinbeck, in regards to class and class consciousness during the Great Depression. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which examines how these books each provide an insightful perspective on daily living. No additional sources are used.

6 pages. The settings and symbolism of stories have everything to do with the meaning and intent. As with the stories mentioned herein, Trifles, by Susan Glaspell, and Livvie and A Worn Path by Eudora Welty, the function of the setting and symbolism is to bring out the plot or theme of the story and characters in the ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes Malamud's modern fable, The Magic Barrel. The writer discusses how the relationship between the serious religious student and the marriage broker provides the tension that propels the country forward. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines Edith Wharton's short story Roman Fever. The writer discusses how the characters in the story, two middle age women who both loved the same man, reveal secrets that delineate their character, as well as how their rivalry has defined their lives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In Hemingway's very short story, Hills Like White Elephants, the female character is seen as ambiguous. That is, she is not exactly sure of who she is or what she wants. This 5 page paper explores the characterization, setting and symbols of the story. No additional sources are listed.

A 5 page essay that offers summaries on three selections from an anthology of medieval Arthurian texts, The Romance of Arthur, edited by James Wilhelm. The writer discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the text selections. No additional sources cited.

A five page paper which looks at the references to Hamlet and Hercules in ‘The Father’ by Strindberg, and the way in which they relate both to the character of the Captain and the behaviour of women in the play. Bibliography lists 1 source

A five page paper which looks at the use of symbolism in three narratives, in terms of the way in which it conveys deeper or universal meanings to the reader whilst forming an integral part of the structure of the story and the personal development of the characters. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses two of Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” -- The Miller’s Tale and The Pardoner’s Tale -- and compares them with two epics of honor and chivalry -- “Beowulf” and “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” The result is one in which two very different human natures are shown and two very different messages are presented for ...

A 5 page paper which examines the character of Okwonko from Achebe's "Things Fall Apart." The paper examines whether the character can be sympathized with or not. In regards to this examination the paper discusses whether one can lay blame on one group or another. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page essay that discusses how the male characters in Jane Austen's Emma either mature, or don't mature, over the course of the novel. The writer discusses Knightley, Churchill and Elton, in this regard. No additional sources cited.