Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 3 page essay that analyzes Michael Crichton's novel Airframe. At first, this novel appears to be concerned with issues of aviation safety and possible wrongdoing on the part of the plane manufacturer. However, it becomes evident as the story unfolds that the true object of criticism in this narrative is not the airplane accident, ...

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the characters of Muriel and Macon in Anne Tyler's The Accidental Tourist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that summarizes various points in Tasso's sixteenth century Christian epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata" (Jerusalem Delivered). This epic dramatizes the successes of the First Crusade in wresting control of Jerusalem away from Muslim rule. Tasso's protagonist is Godfrey of Bouillon, who is depicted primarily as a general and a strategist. Additionally, ...

This 4 page paper discusses the various ways that the play can be analyzed: feminist perspective, historical, and psychoanlytical. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the novels “Palace Walk” and “Midaq Alley” by Naguib Mahfouz. Cairo-born writer Naguib Mahfouz has written almost forty novels and in 1988 became the first Arab writer to receive the Nobel Prize for literature and since the awarding of the prize, several of his works have been republished ...

A 5 page paper which examines the character of Okonkwo in Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the theme of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in regard to modern society. Examples/quotes given from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing racism in Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”. Joseph Conrad’s novella “Heart of Darkness” (1901) is highly controversial in regards to its racist perspective towards the African native. Although “darkness” within the story is also used to describe the darkness within all men and societies, even those within England and ...

This 3 page paper discusses the elements of violence in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eyes. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner. The stories examined are Hemingway’s “Soldier’s Home” and Faulkner’s “Barn Burning.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes the use of time in Conrad's The Secret Agent. Synopsis included as well as brief study of symbolism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines this story by Sherman Alexi, from the book by the same name, considering the content and the meaning of the story, the message it communicates and why it is so effective. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 3 page essay that examines Golding's novel Lord of the Flies, in regards to theological themes. The writer argue that, while similarities can be drawn between Simon and Christ, an examination of the narrative reveals that this analogy can only be carried so far, as Simon is both Christ-like and the antithesis of Christ. ...

An 8 page research paper that analyzes The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. This novel creates a detailed study of a dysfunctional family and how this effects the lives of the three adult siblings. The problems of the this family, the Wingos, are presented in such detail that this novel provides illustrations that can ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the story and an analysis of thematic elements. Ideas about love, lust and betrayal are discussed as is class stratification. No additional sources cited.

A 2.5 page paper which examines how Hawthorne employs symbolism in characters and inanimate objects. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the role of Sonia in this classic work of literature. The role of Sonia is very significant in terms of the overall theme and purpose. bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the importance of a minor character to illuminate certain aspects of the personality of major characters. In this case, the character of Jim is analyzed in terms of how he reveals certain personality traits of the major characters in this story. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which examines Drabble’s work “The Radiant Way” in relationship to the plot and pattern of the story reflecting a “shapeless diversity.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the short story by John O'Hara. Literary criticisms are analyzed for accuracy. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the portrayal of sexuality in Spark’s two works “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1961) and “The Driver’s Seat” (1970). Muriel Spark presents different portrayals of women and sexuality within two of her works, “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and “The Driver’s Seat”. In “The Prime of ...

A 3 page paper which examines the development of Marcus in Nick Hornby’s “About a Boy.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 3 page paper evaluates this story that uses blood as a symbolic element. Thematic elements of the story are discussed as well. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page overview of the books by Thomas Bell and Eric Schlosser. This paper presents the contention that the same societal problems which confronted the Progressives in the early part of the twentieth century, problems similar to those revealed in “Out of this Furnace”, continue to confront us today. “Fast Food Nation” ...

This 10 page paper discusses, analyzes and philosophizes about John Keats' Ode on A Grecian Urn and Ode to a Nightingale. Elements of Romanticism are exampled and discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.