Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

Many of the writings of Maria Luisa Bombal relate themes common to her upbringing in Chile and the authors own feelings about the conflicts for women raised in a paternalistic society. This 5 page paper outlines a comparison between some of her works, including The House of Mist and The Shrouded Woman. Bibliography lists ...

This 4 page paper applies a view of death and dying to Shreve's book. Anita Shreve’s book The Pilot’s Wife is an excellent example of the grieving process and the depiction of the grieving process begins at the onset of the novel. This book was selected as a means of applying Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ ...

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the characterization of Holden Caulfield. Holden Caulfield, the central character of J. D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, is a teenager who initially seems plagued by all of the same problems that many disgruntled teenagers experience: he is disillusioned, rejects his family and seems to ...

A 10 page paper which examines the nature of human relationships seen in Sinclair Ross’ work “As for Me and My House.” No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the first 20 chapters of Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo. This paper also gives an overview of the main characters.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of Chaim Potok's novel The Chosen. This paper outlines the characters, and then provides a chapter by chapter review of the book.

This 4 page paper considers the fact that linguistic and lexical changes occurred in the English language over ten centuries. A comparative view of two passages from the story of John the Baptist provides a means of measuring and assessing the changes that have occurred, in order to relate these to the progression of ...

This 14 page paper provides a comprehensive overview of the character of Dominick in Wally Lamb's novel I Know This Much Is True. This paper outines the basic elements of Dominick's character as they relate to stereotypical elements. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a summary of the characters and a chapter-by-chapter overview of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.

This 12 page paper provides one view of the character of Turtle in Barbara Kingsolver's "Pigs in Heaven". This paper applies Freud's Ego Defense to an understanding of Turtle. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper reconstructs the events of the last days of Constantinople based on the primary sources offered in Imber, Nicol and Runciman's works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the characterizations and narrative style of The Green Mile. This paper outlines some of the elements of the film as well as Stephen King's novel. Bibliography lists 5 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the observation by the Underground Man about mankind's penchant for seeking out suffering. Examples from literature are used to support this thesis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the writings of Miller and Aristotle as concerns tragic plays. Their concepts are exampled in Death of a Salesman and Oedipus Rex. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliographpy lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the psychological descent of the protagonist of Faulkner's A Rose for Emily. Quotes cited from the text. Brief synopsis included, symbolism, characterization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page summary of Philip Ardagh’s novel “A House Called Awful End.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper gives a sample of how a historical introduction to a work of fiction might read and be constructed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the use of characterization in Chicano literature. The works of Anaya are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes Ray Bradbury's science fiction short story "August 2026: There will come soft rains." The writer argues that this narrative is poetic in its style, tone and imagery. It is a softly sardonic commentary on the cleverness of Western civilization, which is pictured as capable of producing ...

A 4 page paper that offers a general discussion of The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. The essay includes discussions on the parallels found in the work as well as the different levels on which the novel can be read. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines, illustrates and analyzes the concepts and themes arising from the acts of disobedience as they are offered in Milton's Paradise Lost. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares “The Children’s Story” by James Clavell and “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper examines the reason why this book has been banned, and asserts that it should be able to be taught in schools. This paper highlights the controversy associated with this book, and offers insight from critics as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the role of servants and the act of servant/master in Christopher Marlowe's play, Dr. Faustus. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page review of Shirley Jackson’s novel “The Lottery”, the chilling story of an annual ceremony in which the inhabitants of a small village draw lots to determine who will be stoned to death that year. Complying with the authoritarian regiment which was in place the people of “The Lottery”, even the family ...