Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 13 page paper which examines two of the three classic stories in the Oedipus trilogy by Sophocles, and discusses how the two present us with the timeless condition of the tragic hero as seen in “Oedipus the King” and “Antigone.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts Kafka's Metamorphosis with Ibsen's A Doll's House. The thesis of this paper is that although the plots differ, both have underlying themes of human limitation. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which juxtaposes Orwell’s fiction with MacArthur’s fact, considering through historical data how much about hysteria and mind control American people can be controlled and misled by a government conspiracy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper that offers a brief analysis of The Wife of Bath's Prologue and The Tale of the Wife of Bath. The writer comments on the major themes, the use of irony and satire and the relationship of The Wife to other Tales. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page book report of the Pulitzer-prize winning author’s 1978 World War II novel. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the moral and religious principles revealed in these stories. No additional sources are used.

This 10 page paper provides an in-depth analysis of this classic war story, examining a wide variety of themes. This paper discusses the perspectives of war, politics, love, marriage and more as offered by this story and author, and presents a psychological analysis of the major characters. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the role that birth and motherhood play in Barbara Gowdy's, "Falling Angel" and Robertson Davies', "Fifth Business". This paper compares and contrasts the very different views of the authors on these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how hangings today are as brutal as the one detailed in George Orwell’s story “A Hanging.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the definition of 'monster' as offered by the examples in Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, and John Gardner's Grendel. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 pages essay that argues that Mary Shelley pursued both Romantic and Neoclassical themes in her masterpiece Frankenstein. The writer argues that while valuing the Romantic values of imagination and creativity, Shelley also offers a cautionary tale that warns the reader that such elements should also be tempered by reason. No additional sources ...

This 3 page paper examines Machiavelli's The Prince and the digressions that are found within Chapters I through XI. The digressions are highlighted and discussed in terms of content and organization. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page report on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as it involves the theme of vengeance. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the stubbornness of Antigone in the story of the same name, and the main character in Knut Hamsun’s novel “Hunger.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which summarizes and discusses the 8 stories found in “Old Creole Days” by George W. Cable. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that analyzes Eudora Welty's The Robber Bridegroom in terms of how this novel demonstrates the characteristics of Southern literature. Page count includes a 1-page outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper is a detailed analysis of "Moby Dick's" Chapter 88 - "Schools and School Masters". This paper highlights 4 specific passages and uses these passages to give perspective to the entire story as well as presenting an analytical discussion of the layers of meaning in these specific passages. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper discusses 5 specific passages from "Moby Dick" and uses these passages to highlight relevant themes in the story. Furthermore, detailed analysis is provided for these passages specifically, which are important both for their surface meaning as well as their deeper messages. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines a passage from Chapter 88 of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page overview of these two classic works of literature. Each story provides an insight to family life that leaves the reader feeling as though they were a part of that family. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page which examines the theme of Christianity in Aphra Behn’s “Oroonoko.” Bibliography lists 7 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Mark Twain’s novel “Pudd’nhead Wilson” from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 3 page paper which reflects on Willa Cather’s story “Shadows on the Rock.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which considers the progress of the protagonist’s struggle for self-assertion, how it is portrayed and what makes it credible, and also compares it with the struggles of others to examine how the inequalities and injustices of class, race and gender impede both men and women from discovering who they are and ...