Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

3 pages in length. The fundamental manner by which Kafka's The Metamorphosis and Tolstoy's Death of Ivan Ilyich can be compared is reflected in the way society reacts to and treats those who are not considered 'normal.' Focusing upon the concept of acceptance, both authors strive to enlighten humankind of its own shortcomings ...

A 3 page essay that examines Moliere's comedy Tartuffe. The writer asserts that there are numerous comedic characters in this play, it can be argued that the most comic figure in Tartuffe is the hypocrite Tartuffe himself because this character is central to the irony that makes up much of the humor in the play. ...

This 10 page paper discusses the work of Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own. Quotes cited from text to support thesis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the novel “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and then contrasts the novel to the film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses The Unredeemed Captive by John Demos. Quotes cited from text. Synopsis, description of the evolution of Eunice from childhood to womanhood. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page research paper/essay that argues that an examination of this concluding chapter reveals that Joyce intended to portray far more than the inner workings of the female mind. Joyce integrates observations on a wider scale than is readily evident in this complex monologue, and furthermore this chapter reveals the profound observations that Joyce ...

A 5 page essay that analyzes John O'Hara's short story "The Ideal Man." The writer argues that the theme of this story is the un-romantic, far from ideal nature of the average American husband during the era immediately following World War II. Furthermore, the writer argues that an examination of this story demonstrates how people ...

A 5 page essay on John O'Hara's short story "A Phase of Life," which deals with how Tom, a recovering drug addict, deals with his addiction and how it affects his relationships. Additionally, the writer argues that O'Hara implies that Tom will again return to his drug-addicted lifestyle. No bibliography is offered.

A 4 page paper which examines the mother/daughter relationships in Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and Ursula Hegi's "Floating in My Mother's Palm." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This is a 7 page paper that studies Kate Chopin’s short story “The Story of an Hour” from a formalist perspective. Writer Kate Chopin (1851-1904) wrote during the time of naturalism which was considered as a “literature of manly men”. However, critics argue that a purely masculine approach to naturalism and the reality of the ...

A 5 page paper which illustrates how the characters in Naguib Mahfouz’s novel “Midaq Alley” are actually representative of various issues that the author deemed important. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper looks at two plays from the Middle Ages--one Shakespearean (Hamlet)--to prove that some characters can be given a better image due to the way in which he or she speaks. Speech is evaluated for both Hamlet and Behn's The Rover to suggest that this is the case. Many quotes ...

A 9 page discussion of this classic work of literature. The author explores “The Aeneid” as an a portrayal of man’s place in the universe, asserting that Aeneas' journey into and from the underworld is similar to the epic of mankind's path of salvation, the redemption of souls, and rebirth, a central focus ...

This 3 page paper examines and examples the use of comedy as social commentary in Jane Austen's work, Pride and Prejudice. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses Sandra Cisneros' Mericans, Mary Robinson's Yours and Marie Luise Kaschnitz's Women's Program. No bibliography.

This 4 page paper discusses the effects of war as philosphized by two modern authors: Sebastian Faulks(Birdsong) and Pat Barker (Regeneration). Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the survival strategies as portrayed in Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat," and also focuses on how Crane's sometimes omniscient view helps outline these strategies.

This 3 page paper gives an indepth analysis of William Blake's perception and definition of evil. Poems used to support the thesis include: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, The Lamb, and Garden of Love. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which summarizes Hawthorne’s short story and analyzes it. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which provides a summary of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five.” The paper discusses conflict, theme, setting, and characterization. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the psychological aspect of Hermann Hesse's book, Narcissus and Goldmund. Brief synopsis, character analysis, quotes, included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the three generations of characters of Unoka, Okonkwo, and Nwoye as representative of change in Chinua Achebe’s novel “Things Fall Apart.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 5 page report on Jeannette Haien’s novel “The All Of It.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines some quotations from Alice Walker’s story “The Third Life of Grange Copeland.” No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses the overt political rhetoric of Upton Sinclair's work, The Jungle. A brief synopsis is given, with accompanying analysis of the themes and messages. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 7 sources.