Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This paper analyzes Sinclair Lewis' novel Babbitt, and discusses how the book satirizes the American Experience.

This paper discusses the significane of the friendship between Henry Clerval and Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. The essay examines what, symbolically and physically, the friendship represents to Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the Edgar Alan Poe short story, Fall of the House of Usher, and compares/contrasts it with Faulkner's A Rose for Emily. Discussions about gothic style, form, and how Poe influenced Faulkner. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the emancipation of the female in Charlotte Bronte’s novel “Jane Eyre”. Through the eyes and mind of Jane, women gain a free perspective of the social, intellectual, financial and sexual restrictions of the Victorian era. Other characters are also used as examples of the different restrictions represented in ...

A 5 page research paper that explores the metaphysical position of Bataille, the way he saw sex, death and religious experience as interconnected. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the novel and the fact that the plot falls together. Gender issues are discussed. The work is compared briefly at times to the plot of the Golden Ass. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the stories "Antigone" and "Oresteia" as they relate to female and male interests/values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the novel Babbitt and the aparent biases the author maintained. Specifically, this paper discusses the average, drab life of Babbitt and the nature of middle class society. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the similarities between the central characters and how they view their native culture in the novels “Ceremony” by Leslie Silko and “From the Glittering World: A Navajo Story” by Irvin Morris. Additional comparisons and contrasts are made between the traditional tale of Coyote from Morris’ novel to that ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes the epic poem Beowulf and contrasts it with John Gardner's novel Grendel, which is a modern retelling of the saga from the viewpoint of the monster. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 7 page report discusses the ideas of two of the great thinkers of the 19th century and applies their points of view to the issues of liberty and individuality. British philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill (1806-73) was certain that the highest normative principle is that, “actions are right in proportion as they tend ...

An 8 page paper which examines Milton’s “Paradise Lost” in terms of elements which support Milton’s “grand style.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page overview of Boris Pasternak’s “Dr. Zhivago”, a novel first published in Italy in 1957. The novel is commonly perceived as a political novel. Even more important than the political overtones of the novel, however, is the human drama which it reveals. In “Dr. Zhivago” Pasternak manages to incorporate many ...

A 7 page paper which examines “Pride and Prejudice,” “Emma,” and “Mansfield Park” by Jane Austen and discusses how her stories reflect social values v human nature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the characteristics of the narrator in this story by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe was preoccupied with death, disfigurement, and the darker aspects of the universe. He was an expert at blending together characters, plot and setting in such a way that his reader was captivated. The author ...

This 5 page report discusses transcendental thought and allusion in the poetry of Walt Whitman and both the poetry and prose of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Each believes the so-called “common” man to be a noble part of humanity and each is aware of the unique and important connections that exist between humanity and nature. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper which examines the persona presented by Franklin and how this persona suits the purpose of the writing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is a study of the phenomenon of Anne Frank and what her diary has meant to future generations. The philosophies of Cynthia Ozick and Bruno Bettleheim are explored. Examples and quotes offered and cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page essay that discusses the theme of self exploration in L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Frances H. Burnett's The Secret Garden. The writer argues that these novels show that each author, in his or her particular way, encouraged their readers to hang on to the sense of wonder that ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how James Jones’ “From Here to Eternity” is a story that details how the army is a society in and of itself. The paper focuses on the characters of Captain Holmes and Prew. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that looks at Miller's brilliant characterization in Death of a Salesman. The character of Willy Loman, in particular, has come to represent the oppressed worker, who is ground up in the corporate mill. However, Miller's characterization goes much deeper than merely attending to Willy's working persona, he also brings into ...

This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of the short story by Poe, Fall of the House of Usher. Explored are themes, symbols, setting, point of view and structure. Quotes, citations and examples are given for each category. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page review of this classic investment guide. First published almost thirty years ago this book provides tremendous insight into the investment world of Wall Street. Malkiel’s philosophy is actually quite simple. He views the active management of mutual funds too complex and unsure for the individual investor. So too ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the novel represents an allegory of man. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how naturalism is used in Stephen Crane’s short story “The Open Boat.” The paper also examines how Crane’s life relates to the story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.