Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

3 pages in length. The writer discusses how imagery and characterization play an integral role in the story's theme. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and works of Joseph Conrad. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines the character of Clara in Isabelle Allende’s novel “The House of the Spirits.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 4 page report discusses the similarities that exist between the novel’s primary characters -- Nel Wright and Sula Peace -- despite their many apparent differences. Bibliography lists only the primary source.

A 7 page paper which examines the novel’s plot, narration, characters, themes, writing style and historical accuracy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper answers three questions. It is presented in Q & A format. Questions are generally in respect to symbolism and are about E.B. White, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dean Howells. All literary works are centered in New York. Literary realism is also defined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the characters of Huck Finn, from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Hucleberry Finn,” and Henry Fleming, from Stephen Crane’s “The Red Badge of Courage,” as they relate to the context of the Civil War. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which analyzes some of Edgar Allen Poe’s works. The works discussed are “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Raven,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

A 9 page overview of Mark Twain’s tall tale. The author of this paper identifies the river as an ever present symbolic theme in the story which unfolds. The river is symbolic for the mother than Huck never had and it is symbolic for the freedom which he so desperately seeks. The ...

A 4 page essay that discusses how Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" portrays the societal restrictions on women during the nineteenth century. The writer argues that the depiction of Victorian society that Gilman portrays demonstrates that this psychic damage was not inflicted maliciously or intentionally, but rather grew out of erroneous ideas ...

A 6 page paper which examines “Northanger Abbey” by Jane Austen and “Evelina” by Frances Burney as they present the reader with an understanding of women and realism. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines John Updike’s short story “A&P” and discusses how it possesses a theme relevant to many as it relates to standing up for something, no matter how insignificant. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares three different translations of a section from Dante's Inferno (Canto XIII, lines 58-72). The translations under consideration are by Charles S. Singleton, Robert M. Durling and Michael Palma. The writer discusses the word choice of each translator, as well as other features. No bibliography is ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing and summarizing John Steinbeck’s “Travels with Charley: In Search of America”. John Steinbeck (1902-1968) wrote “Travels with Charley: In Search of America” in 1961 after he had completed a 10,000 road trip across America with his pet poodle, Charley. The work is considered one of his most popular ...

A 2 1/2 page paper which compares and contrasts “Masters of the Dew” by Jacques Roumain and “Black Shack Alley” by Joseph Zobel. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines Conrad’s character Kurtz, in “Heart of Darkness,” discussing how he is seen as a universal genius as well as a hollow man. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides a comparison between these two stories with similar themes. Various elements are compared and contrasted. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.

10 pages in length. The absence of cultural identity equates to the loss of self in Tony Morrison's "Tar Baby," a conflict with which her two main characters openly grapple. In an attempt to reflect how black-on-black prejudice can be just as damning as any other, the author puts pen to paper in ...

A 5 page overview of this short story by internationally renown novelist Chinua Achebe. The author asserts that this story is much more than pleasurable reading. Indeed, it details the cultural clash which has occurred since colonialism infiltrated Nigeria. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page examination of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines Edgar Allen Poe’s short story “The Tell Tale Heart.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page paper compares Lodge's Nice Work to Death of a Salesman by Miller. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page analysis of Walter Van Tilburg Clark's short story "The Portable Phonograph." This story pictures a small post-apocalyptic society, in which an older man referred to as Dr. Jenkins provides the heart and soul of the group through his preservation of a few books of great literature and his portable phonograph. As the ...

A 2.5 page paper which compares and contrast the novel and son of this autobiographical tale. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares Achebe's Things Fall Apart to Conrad's Heart of Darkness. The writer argues that Achebe reverses the basic plot scenario seen in Conrad's novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.