Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 10 page paper which summarizes J.K. Rowling’s novel “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” No additional source cited.

A 9 page paper which outlines the composition of Homer’s epics, “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which compares and contrasts the freedoms presented in Kate Chopin’s “Story of an Hour” and Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the theme and influence of the white man in Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page overview of the symbolism utilized in this short story. Ernest Hemingway is noted for his use of rich symbolism in much of his work. “Hills Like White Elephants” is particularly exemplary in this regard. Hemingway weaves together element of nature and those made by man to present a story ...

A 3 page essay that examine how those outside of the setting of Thornfield (Rochester's estate) provide the impetus for Jane's final maturation into a woman strong enough to marry and not lose herself in her love for her husband. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page essay that compares and contrasts the issue of racism in Twain's Huckleberry Finn and Kate Chopin's The Awakenings. An examination of these works reveals how each author addressed issues of race within the context of Southern society and, in both cases, how this issue impacted the lives of their protagonists. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which four characters; Pericles, The Old Oligarch, Job and Euripides many all interpret and relate to the statement made by Chief of Staff of the Army, General Senecki regarding the Vision for the army’s future. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the relationships between daughters and mothers in Rebecca Well’s novel “The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts two famous literary regal protagonists. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page paper which examines the development of the character of Huckleberry Finn in Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the structure of Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” as it keeps presenting the reader with the reoccurring theme of slavery. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 3 page comparison of these two works and men. The author of this paper contends that there are many similarities between Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” and Socrates’ “Apology”, not the least of which is the fact that Ovid could be said to be a recreation of Socrates, a manifestation of that “gadfly” Socrates warns of ...

A 2 1/2 page paper which discusses similarities between Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” and Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been.” No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the work and explores characterization. The focus of the report is on the character Gaius Marius. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines a few of Angela Carter’s short stories as they reflect her statement of how she likes to put “new wine in old bottles.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines man’s need to understand their environment as presented in Michael Ondaatje’s novel “In the Skin of a Lion.” The work is examined in light of a comment by Northrop Frye. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page discussion of Poe’s characteristic use of setting to accentuate his tales of horror. In “The Oval Portrait”, “The Raven”, and “The Fall of the House of Usher”, however, we find considerable differences in Poe’s use of setting. Although his approach in each of these stories is distinct, however, they are ...

A 6 page paper which examines how this tragedy is an example of ancient Greek social values (such as political, spiritual, concepts of family and the individual) and considers what is learned about this society from the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines some of the stories presented in Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ “Women Who Run with the Wolves.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page essay that answers four specific questions. Topics include: 3 adventures from the Odyssey that address character development for Odysseus; the gods' relationship to humanity in the Iliad; the character of Joseph, and the nature of exile for Joseph, Job and Adam and Eve. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper analyzes the gothic elements in Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Setting, Characters and theme are exampled. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

9 pages in length. The writer discusses naturalism and realism in Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever," regionalism in Jewett's "The White Heron" and romanticism and realism in Twain's "Huckleberry Finn." No bibliography.

A 4 page paper which examines issues within Mahasweta Devi’s “Pterodactyl, Puran Sahay, and Pirtha.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 4 page paper which examines the position of Captain Vere and the position of Billy Budd in “Billy Budd” by Herman Melville. No additional sources cited.