Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 4 page paper which examines the significance and role of the sun in Albert Camus’ “The Stranger.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

An 8 page paper which examines whether, in Zola’s view, the creation of the store called Au Bonheur des Dames is a good thing and considers whether its effects are chiefly good or bad. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page tutorial which assists the student in refining their rough draft of an essay on identities in Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye.” No additional sources cited.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines the character development of Candide in “Candide” by Voltaire, and Elizabeth in “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, as it relates to discovering what is truly important in life. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which analyzes Stephen Crane’s “The Red Badge of Courage” in relationship to Henry and Wilson. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of pride in the Reeve’s Tale in “The Canterbury Tales.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines how the themes are developed through an analysis of protagonist Frances “Frankie” Addams. No additional sources are used.

4 pages in length. Examining the ways in which Islam spread in Conde's "Segu" as compared to Robinson's "Paths of Accommodation," it is important to pay particular attention to such aspects as contesting, gaining, maintaining, promoting, etc., in order to determine just how drastically Islam impacted religious, cultural, social, political and economic elements for ...

4 pages in length. Perhaps these particular peoples were not ready to be free of what were deemed as religious constraints to which they so readily adhered. Perhaps the European's believed that it was not necessary for the village of Umuofia to secure its heritage by way of political, governmental and familial implications. ...

A 10 page paper which compares stories concerning the passing of King Arthur. The texts examined are Tennyson’s “Idylls of the King” and Malory’s “Le Morte Darthur.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 6 page paper provides a social analysis of this well known opera. The author's life is discussed and parallels between his life and the work are made. Morality and social class are issues discussed. The significance of the characters and the fact that the female protagonist dies of tuberculosis is examined. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which compares how evil temptation affects the characters of Rev. Samuel Parris and the slave Tituba; John Proctor and Abigail Williams; and ‘Goodman’ Brown and his wife, Faith. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page paper which considers the similarities and differences between the female characters in The Chaser, Hills Like White Elephants, The Girls in their Summer Dresses and The Gift of the Magi, in terms of the way in which they are presented and their interaction with the other characters in the narratives. Bibliography lists ...

A four page paper which looks at the different ways in which authorial and character voice is used in three texts, Wieland, The Coquette and Uncle Tom's Cabin. The paper considers the use of the epistolatory narrative and dialogue as well as the way that ventriloquism is used for propagandist purposes in Wieland. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper looks at fairytales, their functions, why they have survived, and how they are relevant today. The paper gives a broad overview and then uses the fairy stories of Hans Christian Andersen to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

An eight page paper which considers the role of Charlotte in Charlotte's Web and Billina in Ozma of Oz, in terms of their relationship to the main characters and the function of subordinate characters in the hero-quest narrative.

A paper which looks at the way that Horace's Centennial Ode reflects the values and aspirations of the Augustan Age, with specific reference to the Pax Romana, the restructuring of society after war, and the presentation of Augustus himself as divine. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 6 page paper which examines the use of puritan thought in Nathanial Hawthorne’s story “Young Goodman Brown.” Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines how Lucifer is portrayed in Dante’s Inferno in Canto 34. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page essay that discusses how Ann Petry in her novel The Street pictures one woman's struggle against the racist society of the New York in the 1940s. The writer argues that the resistance of the protagonist against the white establishment is particularly clear when contrasted against the actions of other characters. No additional ...

A 4 page paper which examines aspects of Nora’s character in “A Doll’s House” by Ibsen. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the two essays by F. Scott Fitzgerald and E.B. White and suggests that they are representative of the mythological qualities that have been assigned to New York city. As such, the city is seen in terms of ancient myths involving a quest, accomplishment and reward. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 4 page paper which examines Apuleius’ “The Golden Ass” in relationship to its historical presentation of Roman culture. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the life and times of this great writer. His major works and publication dates are duly noted. An analysis of The Sun Also Rises is also included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing elements of self-involvement, greed, materialism, and immoral behavior in three novels by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Throughout the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald, readers very much begin to understand the great deal of self-involvement, greed, materialism, and immoral behavior which was prevalent during the 1920s in America and was ...