Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 5page research paper in which the writer explores the way that Chaucer used anthropomorphism in the Nun's Priest's Tale. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the different depictions of racial differences and prejudices in the way they are related by the two narrators; Isabel and Quintin in this family saga that takes place in Puerto Rico. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page essay that discusses the comic technique of nineteenth century playwright Oscar Wilde. The writer compares The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the story. Several themes are discussed and quotes from the nineteenth century classic work are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how these characters, polar opposites, need each other, and express such philosophical oppositions as action vs. inaction, the doer vs. the writer/philosopher, primitivism vs. modernity. No additional sources are used.

A 6 page paper which examines various aspects of Chretien De Troyes' "Yvain or The Knight with the Lion" as it relates to the code of chivalry and the feudal code. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" and examines them in terms of what they tell us about Chaucer himself. The paper argues that Chaucer was a romantic with a powerful connection to the chivalric code. He was also a man who maintained humor and compassion. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

6 pages in length. Interpretive literature encompasses myriad existential elements that directly relate to character development; indeed, it is not merely a compilation of dates and events, but rather it is an exploration of humanity's spiritual side sometimes gone awry. Such is the case with J.G. Ballard's Empire of the Sun, inasmuch as ...

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 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 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 two children’s novels from the modern fantasy genre and looks at the similarities and differences between the two in terms of character, narrative development and the underlying social or moral commentary which the respective authors are trying to convey to the reader. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines characters, dialogue, and situations found in Chekhov's "The Bear." These elements are discussed in terms of comedic content. "The Bear" is also compared with another of Chekhov's plays, "Three Sisters." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the book "Fatal Light" by Richard Currey as it relates to the preface and the epilogue. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that examines Bao Ninh's novel of North Vietnamese wartime experience and answers the question as to how the Vietnamese perspective of the war differed from the North American. T he writer argues that the basic answer is "not at all," as this novel is written in the tradition of All Quiet ...

This 20 page paper outlines some central research and an annotated bibliography on the author John Cheever. This paper integrates a view of the sources and their value for creating historical and social context of Cheever's life. Bibliography lists 40 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the assumption that Orgon's brother Cleante uses common sense. The concept of reason and how it is depicted in the work is also explored. The play is discussed in general and the characters are evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the character of Lysistrata in the classic bearing the same name. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents an examination of the various tests that Sir Gawain experienced in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." The tests are examined as they relate to Christian faith and chivalry and then discussed in arguing that Sir Gawain is not damned for all eternity. No additional sources cited.

Developing leadership skills is the same process as attaining a strong sense of personal identity and worth and then applying those traits to the process of goal attainment for the group. This 5 page paper argues that Odysseus was a hero in the Greek tradition, however, he was much too concerned with his own agenda ...

This 5 page paper looks at Machiavelli's and Boccaccio's ideas in examining the differences between reality and appearance. The two works discussed are The Prince and The Decameron. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how the novel’s main element is character. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper/analysis in which the writer discusses how to approach this short story from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which the character of Huck changes and develops throughout the narrative, particularly in reference to Huck’s acquisition of ethical and moral values and his changing perception of black people in a slave society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.