Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 5 page paper which examines the roles of the gods in Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how Fitzgerald makes use of time through flashbacks and non linear progression. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrast these representatives of the classical Spanish novel structure known as picaresque. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers why Wells articulated such pessimistic views of the futures in his most famous works, including “The Time Machine,” “The Invisible Man,” and “The War of the Worlds.” Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the confrontation of Victor Frankenstein with his creation in Chapter Ten of Mary Shelley's novel. Thematic elements are presented, explained, analyzed and quoted from the text. A short synopsis of Chapter ten is offered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the theme of “doubling” within Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”. Edgar Allan Poe’s 1839 story “The Fall of the House of Usher” tells the tale of a lonely narrator arriving at the House of Usher where lives a friend of his, Roderick, who ...

A 5 page paper which examines various female anxieties, those associated with fertility, procreation, and maternity, as found in Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page book review of Cortazar's Los premios (English title: The Winners). The writer offers brief synopsis of the plot and argues that Cortazar is primarily concerned with characterization, rather than the action of the plot. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how domesticity, something which lies at the heart of most Victorian novels, is something seen as very subtly portrayed in Charlotte Bronte’s “Villette” and Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 5 page essay that argues that characterization is a crucial factor in the creation of superb short stories. To substantiate this position, the writer looks at "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver; "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather; "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber; "King of the Bingo Game" by Ralph Ellison; "Gimpel the ...

A 5 page paper which examines the classic tale of Medea and discusses whether her character was portrayed from a feminist perspective or an anti-woman perspective. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which provides a general overview as well as an evaluation of the text’s significance and then discusses the past, current and recurring issues in the areas of political leadership, education, work, civil rights, religion, family and social class. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the character of Lena in Willa Cather’s “My Antonia,” illustrating how her character possesses the qualities that make the American Dream possible. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the representation of the divine in Homer’s “The Odyssey” and “The Epic of Gilgamesh.” Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares two stories about Latinas. Sandra Benitez, in her story of Marta Rodriguez from A Place Where the Sea Remembers, and Alma Luz Villanueva, in her short story "Place of the Dead," both present powerful and poignant narratives that outline aspects of Latina experience. The writer argues that ...

This 5 page paper analyzes Edith Wharton's character, Alida Slade in her short story, Roman Fever. A brief synopsis is given, as well as an in-depth discussion of Alida Slade, her symbolic role and what the character's symbolic role is in the story. Quotes are cited from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines what type of king Gilgamesh was in “The Epic of Gilgamesh.” The paper also examines the character of Enkidu, discussing what his purpose was and whether he accomplished that purpose or not. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the validity of the statement: Gilgamesh, the civilized king of Uruk, is a “heroic” character, while Enkidu, his counterpart, is rather “primitive” and only achieves greatness of heroic proportion after becoming civilized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page essay speaks about the influence of several men in Mike Rose's educational career. The impact of their guideance during a trying time in his life is exampled and discussed. The support from MacFarland and Johnson and exampled and analyzed. Quotes are given from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page discussion of the mental condition of one of Shakespeare’s most notable characters. This paper assesses that condition under our modern understanding of depression. The Court physician is notified of Hamlet’s condition in the form of a letter from “The Psychological Association of the Future”. The physician is urged to ...

A 5 page paper which examines this theme shapes the epic’s portrayal of gender roles, children, companionship, gods and worship, the afterlife, adventure and achievement, and legacy. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which introduces the short story, then examines it in detail to determine the author’s meaning before concluding with a personal evaluation of the work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of the argument that Gilgamesh is heroic while Enkidu is primitive and only gains heroic stature after becoming civilized. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the future of literary theory and criticism in light of the evolution taking place in English Departments. Analysis of the situation and comment given on the future direction of potential studies in literary criticism, especially on the graduate level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the theme of choices in both novels. No additional sources are used.