Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 6 page paper which examines how Swift satirized man’s incessant search for utopia or perfection. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Robinson Crusoe’s ability to escape from the Moors. The paper discusses how the incidents reflect the social and intellectual contexts of the author’s, Daniel Defoe’s, time. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers the author Najib Mahfuz and examines some of the artistic characteristics and thematic concern, the paper concentrates on the set of book known as the Cairo Trilogy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses how Zora Neale Hurston’s “Dust Tracks on a Road” and “Their Eyes Were Watching God” share reflections of her own life experiences. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Lorraine Hansberry’s novel “A Raisin in the Sun” possesses themes of manhood and materialism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which analyzes a limited aspect of the novel, that of the conflict between a society that demands conformity and an individual such as Huck who delights in remaining a non-conformist. No additional sources are used.

A 6 page exploration of the question of whether Chaucer’s “Wife of Bath” is a feminist. The contention is presented in this paper that she is. The author asserts that even the Wife of Bath’s use of sex occurs in a feminist context. Feminist theory is used to back up this contention. ...

This 5 page paper offers character sketches on the major characters present in William Wycherley's play, The Country Wife. Quotes Cited from the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines 5 different children’s stories as they involve different types of children. The different types of children discussed are the normal child, the handicapped child, the abused child, the racial minority child, and the religious minority child. The stories examined are “Charlotte’s Web,” “How Jahdu Ran Through Darkness in No Time at all,” “Molly ...

This 6 page paper looks at the arguments in the book “”omen of Fire and Sprit” by Cynthia Hoehler-Fatton, and considers how these fit in with today’s ideas and undertakes a reflection in the arguments pout forward in the book. The bibliography cites 4 sources

This 3 page paper examines the theme of greed and moral decay as evidenced in this classic Fitzgerald story. This paper highlights how this theme is evidenced in the story, and how Fitgerald illustrates the consequences of greed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which analyzes Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the similarities between Juan Rulfo’s “Pedro Paramo” and Voltaire’s “Candide” as they address the breaking down of society through cruelty. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. The writer briefly addresses social status in Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Fielding's Joseph Andrews, Austen's Emma, Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, Dickens' Our Mutual Friend, Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury and Morrison's Beloved. No bibliography.

A 4 page contention that this great work of literature was actually produced by two distinct authors. The stylistic differences which exist between the two parts are used to substantiate this contention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the historical context and religious symbolism in Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer provides an outline covering the following points: intro of an eccentric detective, slightly stupid sidekick, well intentioned and blundering officials, convention of a locked room, red herring, solution by surprise, concealment in the open, solution by putting oneself in the other's position, condescending explanation and a staged ruse. ...

A 3 page paper which examines the character of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey, discussing whether he was a good person or not. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the character of Henry in Stephen Crane’s “The Red Badge of Courage” arguing that he was brave because he faced himself and grew to a man in the process. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

An 8 page paper which provides an ecocriticism of John McGahern’s “Amongst Women,” “Barracks,” and “By the Lake.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which argues how Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” can be interpreted as a story that speaks of the freedom from love. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the religious growth of Pi, a Hindu native of India who becomes Christian and Muslim, holding to all three religions simultaneously. Piscine (Pi) Patel is the narrator and protagonist of Martel’s Life of Pi. Sensitive and thoughtful, he takes in life’s events and is aware of their influence ...

7 pages in length. The metamorphosis Taylor Greer experiences throughout her life-affirming road trip and subsequent events with Turtle, Lou Ann, Mattie, Esperanza and Estevan speaks to the woman-child's ability to pursue and conquer some of the most challenging endeavors placed upon her plate. That she engages in these situations with a mixture ...

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares the poetic styles of Thomas Hardy and T.S. Eliot. The writer argues that the verse of Hardy and Eliot has in common the fact that both poets take a negative view of life and society. However, they each expressed this pessimism in very different ways. Hardy's verse ...

A 7 page review of the stories by Edith Wharton, an author best remembered for her examination of New York society in the 1800s. Much of this work is interwoven by the themes of silence, isolation and illusion. Such is certainly the case with “The House of Mirth” and “Ethan Frome”. The ...