Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 15 page research paper that contrasts and compares C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. The writer argues that while these books are ostensibly children's books, on a deeper level, they reflect the reality of the adult world -- the real world. While the context of the ...

A 6 page research paper/essay that analyzes the fiction of Tim O'Brien and his war novel The Things They Carried. The writer argues that O'Brien's style of writing mirrors the fractured way that his protagonist thinks due the trauma of war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how insanity is present in “Frankenstein,” “The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde,” and “The Island of Dr. Moreau.” The paper argues that the alluring nature of scientific discovery can lead one to uncover realities better left alone. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not Willy Loman from Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” is a loser. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which examines how William Faulkner’s tale “A Rose For Emily” is a story of the Old South. The New South is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses this Stephen Ambrose novel in-depth. Critical analysis discusses writing style, impact, research and more in relation to this novel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the novel by Willa Cather, Death Comes for the Archbishop. Elements of fiction examined are theme, setting, characters, novel structure, symbols and archetypes. All elements exampled and cited and quoted from text and scholarly sources. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of Anne Twinam's book, Public Lives, Private Lives. A review is given which examines the credibility of both the author and the work and gives examples from the text (cited) which support the author's thesis. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the passage in which Sir Gawain dresses for mass and to make his way to the Green Chapel and his contest with the Green Knight, considering the symbolic significance of his attire, along with the five-pointed star of truth, as devised by Solomon. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Estela Portillo Trambley stood for the rights of an entire gender; her contributions to the perpetual fight against patriarchal control earned her a place firmly entrenched within the conquests of Chicano feminism. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses how the concept of money in The Great Gatsby. In addition, how money relates to love within this novel is also examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes 'One Good Story, That One' and 'Trap Lines,' short stories by Canadian writer Thomas King. Both of these stories concern storytelling and the writer discusses the points conveyed. No additional sources cited. Bibliographical data on 'Trap Line' was unavailable.

A 7 page paper which examines Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights” and discusses the concept of love within the family. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the significance of an Italian setting in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This essay examines Edgar Allan Poe and two of his works, "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." The paper analyzes both of these works, then compares the two, noting that they both deal with death in different ways. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the use of imagery, metaphors and symbolism in the poetry of Robert Frost. The three poems of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, “After Apple Picking” and “The Road Not Taken” are used as examples of the symbolism used and the contrasting images found in his poetry ...

A 6 page research paper/essay that analyzes the characterization of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's famous novel. The writer argues that Victor' fatal flaw was his failure to take responsibility for his creation, his technological "son." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the changes in the relationship between Holmes and Watson throughout the three cases of “A Scandal in Bohemia”, “The Speckled Band”, and “The Copper Beeches”. Originally a father and son, or mentor and student relationship, Watson eventually becomes disillusioned with Holmes’ coldness and criticism. After Watson marries and ...

This is a 6 page paper on the symbolism found in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” and David Henry Hwang’s play “The Sound of a Voice”. While Orwell is fairly direct in his symbolic satire of the Russian Revolution in “Animal Farm”, Hwang is somewhat more subtle in the symbolism used in his approach for the ...

A 5 page paper which examines how women experience urban life differently than men. The paper focuses on two modern pieces of literature in order to illustrate this position. The works are “Back When We Were Grown ups” by Anne Tyler and “The Three of Us” by Cynthia Victor. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the characters in Richard Wright’s “The Man Who Lived Underground” as well as his other stories found in “Eight Men.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of the factors which have shaped the primary character of this novel and those with whom she interrelates. Lucy has attempted to escape the colonial oppression of her homeland in the West Indies only to find herself equally unhappy in the dysfunctional society of America. The author attempts to ...

A 6 page paper which some of the epic poem’s literary ideas, such as what is revealed in recurrent patterns of imagery; the nature and role of a character or group of characters; the structure or organizational principle of the work; the social, political and/or moral dynamics of the text; the significance of events; character ...

A 5 page paper which examines the issue of parenting, as presented in the two different time periods. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the work of John Steinbeck seems to mourn the fact that many classes cannot ever achieve the American Dream of success and security. Bibliography lists 10 sources.