Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 3 page paper which examines the importance and presence of the character Telemakhos in Homer’s Odyssey. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper compares the movie One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and The Yellow Wallpaper. Examples given from both texts/film. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper provides a brief biographical sketch of Hemingway. Furthermore, this paper examines the plot of "The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber" as well as using quotes and evidence from the story to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes theme, setting, symbolism and more in this popular tale. This paper explores the dark themes outlined in this story. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper provides an in-depth analysis of this passage. This paper discusses not only the literal interpretation but also provides analytical insight into the deeper meanings of this passage, including its relgious implications. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares Mary Gaitskill's short story "A Romantic Weekend" and Kate Braverman's "Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta." The writer argues that these stories share a similar perspective and that the characters in each story fumble around like people in the dark, perceiving others through a fog of fantasy ...

A 3 page essay that compares and contrasts John L'Heureux's short story "Departures" and Denis Johnson's "Emergency." The writer argues that these stories share similar themes in regards to the concepts of order and chaos. No Bibliography is provided.

A 9 page paper which examines Jane Austen’s “Northanger Abbey” as it relates to the famous gothic novel “The Castle of Otranto” by Horace Walpole. The paper discusses whether Austen’s novel is a parody or whether it is true to Walpole’s tradition. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 7 page paper which examines what the monster's story/voice is; whether the monster is a mere life form or actually acquires human qualities and if so, what and how; considers if the creature possesses a soul and if so, what the implications are for the creature and the novel. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 8 page paper discusses the use of the character Beloved symbolically throughout the story. Examples, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper analyzes Carmen Laforet's first novel, Nada, for characterization, particularly that of Andrea. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Hamlet's strategy throughout the play. Exampls and quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page paper which analyzes literary criticism on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale combined with a consideration of Roland Joffé's film, discussing some of the shots the filmmaker uses and what they intend to convey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the symbolism of the character Beloved in Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the works of DeTroyes, and Marie de France in regard to the Arthurian legends. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how the chapter, inspired by Ayn Rand's Objectivist novel, "The Fountainhead," defines Howard Roark as selfish because he refuses to budge or sell his soul while Peter Keating is selfless because he was willing to do anything to sell out anyone. No sources are used.

A 5 page paper which examines the developmental identity of the teenage individual as it involves parents first and then identity as a self sufficient adult. No other sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the theme of narrow-mindedness in John O’Hara’s short story “Do You Like it Here?” No additional sources cited.

This 6 page report discusses John O'Hara's short story "Over the River and Through the Wood." In the story, the writer presents a deceptively simple situation in which a grandfather travels with his grand-daughter to what had once been his home. O'Hara's greatest strength as a writer is in the ways that he tells certain details while also ...

A 4 page analysis of the use of revenge in this great tale of horror. The author makes three distinct points in regard to Poe’s use of this element. These include his ability to keep the intention of revenge just under the surface of the tale to the final moment, the slowness and ...

A 4 page paper which examines the symbolic use of character, narration, setting, imagery, and figurative language in its representation of race. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses British novelist Minette Walters' 1994 book, The Scold's Bridle, and whether it provides a useful example of the theories of Sigmund Freud. The report suggests that Freud's theories are particularly applicable in Walters' story. Bibliography lists only the primary source.

A 6 page paper that presents a tutorial essay which presents a more first person perspective, being George Orwell, and arguing why “1984” was written. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

An 8 page paper which examines how O’Connor’s characters achieve their moment of grace at their deaths and the role, if any, violence in this recognition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses and applies the Aristolian structure for the tragic play to Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Examples given, cited from texts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.