Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A six page paper comparing these two writers of detective fiction in terms of the way they reflect their respective societies, and how this affects the moral statements made by their fiction in general. Particular works compared are Conan Doyle's 'Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' and Mosley's 'White Butterfly.' Bibliography lists four sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the character of Martin Luther King Jr. in the book 'Dreamer' by Charles Johnson. Johnson's book presents a fictional illustration of King, yet apparently seems to have grasped a great deal of who King really was. He presents the reader with a fictional account of King's struggles, through the use of a narrator, ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how ex-President Bush could easily be seen as a modern day Tartuffe. 'Tartuffe' by Moliere, is a play about a powerful man who essentially maintained little integrity in terms of his character as a hypocrite. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page paper (5 pages + 1 page outline) which analyzes how Edith Wharton utilizes illness as a literary device in terms of characterization and the roles of class and gender, in her 1911 novel, "Ethan Frome." Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. One can reasonably assert that there existed a sequence of social change as a means by which to describe the impact of the intrusive European culture upon the indigenous culture of Umuofia. Having viewed Umuofia's culture as tending to be relatively stationary as well as harboring unstable equilibrium, one ...

3 pages in length. Authors Joseph Conrad and Chinua Achebe take us on emotional journeys into their works. The writer describes the talent with which these two authors transport us into their world. We read about the real people of Africa, their emotions and sometimes violent tendencies in their daily survival. These ...

A five page paper looking at the lessons the protagonist Portia's two lovers and her half-brother teach her about love and rejection in Elizabeth Bowen's novel. The paper concludes that sad as it is, innocence must be lost and disillusionment inevitably replaces it. No additional sources.

A seven page paper written in dialogue form, detailing an imaginary interview with these two seminal nineteenth-century feminist writers. The paper compares and contrasts their views of political and social theory on the one hand and female education on the other. Bibliography lists five sources.

This five-page-paper discusses the differences and similarities in the movie and book of The Return of Martin Guerra. It outlines the different uses of visuals when compared to the written word of the book. Bibliography lists fifteen sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the function of Willy Loman's neighbor, Charley, and his son, Bernard, in Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman."

A three page paper looking at the relationship of art to real life in this novel by Oscar Wilde. The paper suggests that the only character in the book who is consistently honest and straightforward is the painting, which reflects the changes that Dorian's own face should reflect as his personality becomes more and more evil. No additional sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life and work of Bret Harte, with a particular look at biographical information, the facts about the literary time period and the defining historical and social events, as well as trends in philosophy during this period. This paper also provides a brief look at the Outcasts of Poker Flat, and ...

A fifteen page paper looking at this Irish poet's views of the thin veil between life and death, as depicted in his works. The paper asserts that Heaney views the dead and the living, the past and the present, as occupying the same space. Bibliography lists fifteen sources, including seven poems of Heaney's.

A 5 page outline of the journey undertaken by Siddartha, the main character of the book, in order to obtain harmony. Draws parallels with Buddhism and Hinduism as well as with Hesse's own life. No additional sources are listed.

This 10 page paper considers the role of Geoffrey Monmouth's tale of magic and heroism in the national identity. This is considered with the interpretations of Benedict Anderson with his theories of imagined communities and nationalism. The bibliography sited 3 sources.

This five-page-paper presents an overview of the book, How To Be An Effective Teacher, The First Days Of School" by Harry K.Wong, and Rosemary T. Wong. The book is a blueprint for beginning teachers and is divided into units that make everything from what to wear the fist day to how to negotiate a contract easy to ...

A 7 page paper which discusses how the context of the character of Marlow in Joseph Conrad's book "The Heart of Darkness" presents the reader with an examination of Other and Self, as provided through African wilderness and colonialism. He is in the middle, and is often torn and confused, representing much of the conditions of the time. Bibliography ...

This 3 page report discusses Willy Loman, the main character of Arthur Millers Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Death of a Salesman.” Willy’s sons, Biff and Happy, are inexorably affected by their father’s expectations. While the focus of the play in terms of the psychological damage inflicted on biff, it should be noted that Hap also suffered as a result ...

Joseph Conrad's works are legendary for their complexity, his use of language and description and his use of symbols. This 5 page paper examines the symbols, and especially the symbolic duality of Conrad's Heart Of Darkness. No additional sources are listed.

This four page paper analyzes the play Blood Knot by Athol Fugard. It opens with a discussion about Apartheid and its affect on the world. The play is summarized and key points are brought to light regarding the message it gives. Bibliography lists one source.

This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the outcome of the development of Fadette, a main character of George Sand's , "La Petite Fadette." Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the influence of conspicuous consumption on the responsibility to family in Edith Wharton's tragic novel, "House of Mirth," and also considers how conspicuous consumption affected the idea of that value, and how it continues to influence such responsibility in today's society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Ezinma in "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. This character is one of the few representations of women in this book, and the character serves to represent a young woman who is incredibly strong and intelligent, yet weak in body and in perhaps in arguing any position, but ...

A 3 page paper which discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Nwoye in 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. This character's strengths lie in his ability to look beyond the traditional and accepted. He looks outside of that tradition to see another faith. But, herein also lies some of his weakness for he is, in many ways, running from ...

A ten page paper comparing the characters of Mick Kelly in Carson McCullers' novel with Scout Finch in Harper Lee's. The paper concludes that the great difference between these two characters is that Scout has a strong and loving support system to aid her in becoming a whole human being, while Mick does not. Bibliography ...