Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 5 page paper argues that twentieth century fiction has by and large portrayed city life as being dangerous and negative. Works discussed are The Great Gatsby, In the Cut and A Little Yellow Dog. Various themes are discussed and quotes are included from each of the three works. Bibliography lists ...

A 7 page review of the book by Anne Fadiman. The tale of a young Hmong girl whose treatment for a severe form of epilepsy is impended by miscommunications and misunderstandings between the medical establishment and her traditional family. The author of this paper asserts that a little more effort to communication with ...

This 4 page paper provides a basic summary of this story as well as providing insight into the complexities of apartheid. Furthermore, this paper serves as a review which highlights the themes and challenges of the author as well as personal interpretations, observances, and reactions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the life and work of the author Lois Lowry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper illustrates the various ways in which the American Dream is depicted in Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper analyzes J.M. Barrie's original version of Peter Pan. Quotes cited from text. Scenes are analyzed for symbolism, characterization, imagery, and satire. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that focuses on the image of aging presented in Guy de Maupassant's short story "Minuet." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at the similarities between the themes and ideas expressed in the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, with reference to their concepts of nature, God and sexuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 3 page paper identifying and discussing three social concepts from a short story. Omelas is a non-Utopian society fully at peace with itself in what it has become. It is to be praised because it has found a way to require sacrifice from only one of its members. No sources listed. ...

A 9 page paper which examines this science fiction masterpiece from a feminist perspective, specifically considering how the tragedies in Mary Shelley’s life influenced her writing style, and includes other feminists’ points of view of life as a woman during this period. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes “The Tale of Kieu” by Nguyen Du. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of this poignant book. Furthermore, this paper examines the cultural plight of the Mexicans and their struggles in coming to America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page essay that examines the themes of poison and disease in this Jacobean drama that rivals Shakespeare for tragedy and human pathos. The write argues that Webster uses these themes to emphasize his points concerning the structure of society during this era, as well as the worldview of those opposing the Duchess who ...

This 10 page paper analyzes two of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories for symbolism, setting and characterization which illustrate the theme of perfection and man's sinful nature. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the role of Antigone and Ophelia (from Hamlet) in their given societies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which evaluates, describes and responds to the text and its depiction of the culture of the South Sea Islands. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses Dracula, Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in relation to why fictional madness is so horrific. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines the utopian societies presented in "Brave New World" and "Walden Two". These stories are compared and contrasted in regards to how the utopian society is achieved and the means by which the governments gain their control. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. Sandra Cisneros reminds her readers how the truth within a story is that which addresses the inherently complicated and diverse attitudes as they exist within each culturally indoctrinated society. The House on Mango Street, which reflects the very truth of human nature and its often painful acceptance, represents how ...

A 5 page paper which examines the work of Richard Wright and Clifford Odets as it reflects issues during the 1930s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses the similarities and differences in the characters of Antigone from the play of the same name and Desdemona from “Othello.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that discusses the theme that Hemingway, in this narrative, captures the pathos of lives that encompass nothing, that is, they have no relationships to give life meaning and purpose. Hemingway develops this complex theme through the dialogue of two waiters as they wait for their last customer, an old man, to ...

A 5 page paper which compares aspects of Bharati Mukherjee’s “Jasmine” and Edwidge Danticat’s “Breath, Eyes, Memory.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the themes of sin and retribution in Hawthorne's Minister's Black Veil, Young Goodman Brown, and Lady Eleanore's Mantle. Symbolism, imagery, and and quotes cited from texts included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper compares Perchon of Lermontov's A Hero of Our Times and Raskolnikov of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. Though these two characters are vastly different, this paper points out the theme that both characters are walking contradictions.