Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 5 page paper which examines how Robert Louis Stevenson builds suspense and mystery in his novel “The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses the theme of abortion, and the decision concerning having an abortion, found in “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which discusses the importance of property and possessions in “Grapes of Wrath” and “The Sun Also Rises.” The paper illustrates how while the two stories present people who understand that material wealth is nothing, the family in “Grapes of Wrath” perceive such differently as they believe that property, land, is the most valuable possession one could ...

A 5 page paper which compares the styles, plots, symbolism, themes, and characterizations of Anton Chekhov and Flannery O’Connor. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page research paper that contrasts and compares how Joseph Conrad perceived the role of women in society as compared with the perspective of Virginia Woolf. The writer argues that these two authors were essentially in agreement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper comparing the stories of “Psyche and Cupid” and “Beauty and the Beast”. Several elements are similar to the storylines of the myth “Psyche and Cupid” and the folk tale “Beauty and the Beast”. Both female heroines in the stories must overcome hardships, travel and separation from their families in ...

This 5 page paper discusses the inherent symbolism in the story of Oedipus Rex. Examples, quotes, and discussion. Overview and synopsis included.Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses Franz Kafka's biographical background and writing career. The writer also includes details concerning literary criticism and Kafka's work, as well as his status in today's literary world. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses Giuseppe Lampedusa's novel, The Leopard. Emphasis is placed on the character analysis of the Prince and the theme of the novel. A brief overview is included. Quotes and examples given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 7 page paper about the life and works of Arthur Miller. Arthur Miller was one of the major playwrights in the 20th century and continues to be one today into the beginning of the 21st century. Born in New York and educated in Michigan, Miller returned to New York to write and ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Dante's Inferno and dicusses his interpretation of Hell. Furthermore, this paper discusses the effects which Dante likely wanted to produce for the reader. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the novel Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry in terms of racism. This paper probes the issue of what the reader learns of racism and life in the American South through reading this book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that explores and analyzes the role of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's famous novel. The writer argues that Shelley's narrative demonstrates how Victor chose to step out side the boundaries of the social system, and then to ignore his own socialization as a child in dealing with the "infant" that he ...

An 8 page research paper that focuses on the character of Okonkwo in Chinus Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart. The writer examines how much of Okonkwo's downfall is due to his own character and how this relates to Igbo society in general. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the themes of death and resurrection in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ “El Colonel no tiene quien le escriba.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares the themes of Jose Donoso’s “El Lugar Sin Limites” and Juan Rulfo’s “Pedro Paramo.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how the physical or metaphorical separation or attachment to Europe and or America is evident in these two works. No additional sources are used.

This 14 page paper provides an overview of the work along with an analysis of different versions of this epic poem. Gilgamesh is also evaluated from a Freudian perspective as well as the perspective of Nietzsche, among others. Various aspects of the work, inclusive of language used, are explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources. ...

A 5 page essay that examines two of the novels from Paul Auster's "New York Trilogy," City of Glass and Ghosts. The writer uses these novels to discuss the concept of the city and how it affects the construction of identity. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that analyzes the surrealistic writing style of Franz Kafka as demonstrates in his famous short story "The Metamorphosis." The writer also includes basic biographical information. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the similarities between Goblin Market and fairy tales in general. Examples from the text of Goblin Market highlight the information in this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper contrasts and compares Flaubert's Madame Bovary and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein on issues and concepts of 'body' and word usage. Examples given directly from the texts of both books. Cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the use of grammar and profanity in J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye.” The paper examines how it was perceived at the time of publication and how it is perceived now. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines Roy Hobb's search for identity in Bernard Malamud's novel The Natural. The paper includes a prewriting questionnaire. Bibliography lists 5 sources.