Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 5 page paper which examines their differing codes of conduct, and how they choose separate paths to find happiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Flannery O’Connor and her work. The paper discusses the influence of various aspects of cultural realities during in her time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. Lillian Smith's Strange Fruit addresses the prevalence of racial discord as it existed more than fifty years ago; indeed, Smith could never know the extent to which contemporary society continues to struggle with racial issues she depicts in her book. The assumptions that the town of Maxwell has about ...

This 6 page paper supports the thesis that the author created strong women in this infamous book. Several characters are explored in depth and quotes from the book are included. The role of beauty in the work is also highlighted. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Jack Kerouac’s novel “Dharma Bums” illustrates East meeting West in terms of social and spiritual endeavors. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper gives the synopsis of Sophocles play: Oedipus Rex. Ideas for set design and stage directions are included, as well as suggestions for costuming, use of symbolism and unorthodox of the chorus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper looks at the assumption that Willy Loman is just a product of America, and argues that such is not the case. Mary McCarthy's views are used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper which compares these two works, in terms of the way in which they explore the role of women in a male-dominated culture, and the nature of sacrifice in relation to women's place in society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of masculinity versus femininity. No additional sources are used.

8 pages in length. Richard III has enjoyed a long, illustrious reincarnation throughout the last several centuries; while some believe he was an unscrupulous power monger who brought nothing but fear and treachery to England, others contend that his legacy has been much maligned by faulty accounts and historical alterations. Josephine Tey is ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Linda from “Death of a Salesman” and Amanda from “The Glass Menagerie.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes Flannery O'Connor's story, The Temple of the Holy Ghost. In particular, emphasis is placed on the moment of truth that occurs in this story and in most of O'Connor's stories as well as the point of grace. Plot and character analysis included as well. All examples sourced and cited. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper gives the requirements, per Joseph Campbell's book: Hero With a Thousand Faces, for the analysis of Elie Wiesel's hero in his book, Night. The protagonists development is analyzed and each stage pointed out. Also, the use of archetypal characters is mentioned. Each example is cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper examines how women have been portrayed throughout the centuries in the Arthurian legends. Authors examined include Malory, Tennyson, White and Bradley. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper gives a literary criticism of Harriet Jacob's book, Incidents from the Life of a Slave Girl. It analyzes this book for the typical elements of great literature, such as metaphor, symbolism, dialogue and character development as well as cohesive structure. Examples and quotes support the thesis that they are all present ...

This 9 page paper discusses the theme, symbolism, setting, imagery and character development of Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz. Examples are given from the text and cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines various forms of allegory in William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.” Bibliography lists 9 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how it is not difficult to recognize the vast similarities between Coleridge and Lewis' gothic and romantic approach with regard to human conflict, inasmuch as the truth that lies within these two tales is that which addresses the inherently complicated and diverse attitudes as they exist within ...

6 pages in length. The extent to which the stories in Ha Jin's "The Bridegroom" illustrate how much a century of revolution changed China and the Chinese speaks to the vastly revised perspectives upon such issues as love, sexual pleasure, food, family, fairness, wealth, success, education, friendship and simple survival. Ha Jin clearly ...

A 7 page paper which examines how the author explores the race problem in “Pudd’nhead Wilson” and his analysis of race in “Huckleberry Finn” by focusing on the individual characterizations of Roxy and Jim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines maturing and coming of age in Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the decidely feminist views that are portrayed in H. Ibsen's play(novel) The Doll's House. Examples cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the comparable themes, metaphors and moral dilemmas faced by the central charcters in Primo Levi's "If not now, When?" novel, and Louis De Bernieres "Captain Coreli's Mandolin". Examples, quotes, given and cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the significance and meaning of invisibility in Ralph Ellison’s “The Invisible Man.” The paper argues that his invisibility is directly linked to a theme of blindness and lack of social responsibility. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Antigone’s heroic character and considers how she can be regarded as an early feminist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.