Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 5 page paper which examines the irony and relationships in Rohinton Mistry’s “The Collectors.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Raymond Carver and Kate Chopin treat the subject of love. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines why Emily killed Homer in Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2.5 page biographical consideration of one of America’s most beloved authors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at the Enlightenment period and how Aldous Huxley's Brave New World opposes it. Both ideas are considered in terms of how they manifest in today's society. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Hawthorne’s short story takes on the historical controversy, particularly in terms of the emphasis on the couple’s marriage, which turns the theme from a consideration of the ideal society into a statement of what marriage means and how it changes the people who enter into it. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper discusses the symbolism of the Loman family as representative of the American Society. Examples given, character analysis included, as well as brief synopsis. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how Faulkner uses a combination of literary techniques in order to convey Emily as offensive, ambiguous and a social enigma. No bibliography.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses Hardy's book being perceived as blasphemous upon its first publication and Eliot's treatment of fate and destiny where Lydgate is concerned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 50 page paper presents the evidence for Walter Scott being the father of the short story as opposed to Poe or Hawthorne. Examples given from representative works, texts, experts cited. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how each story evolves in relation to the understanding of self and other. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Charlotte Bronte creates sympathy towards Jane in the first two chapters of her novel “Jane Eyre.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page paper which analyzes whether “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte is a romantic novel or a rational novel. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the process of creation that Victor Frankenstein followed in Shelley's Frankenstein's Monster. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which compares the stories “The Chocolate War” and “The Giver” and the film “Stand By Me.” No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses the issues in De Profundis by Oscar Wilde. Emphasis is placed on the issue of humility and how Wilde views the concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the lie told by Marlow in the end of Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” as it applies to the representation of Victorian women. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which discusses the significance of Joseph Conrad’s use of black and white in the novella “Heart of Darkness.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the playwright's notes and the likely audience reaction to the play. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses a quote by Sam in Fugard's play, Master Harold and the Boys and compares Sam's theory to No Exit by Sartre, and The Shawl by Ozick. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares the character of Alex from Anthony Burgess’ novel “Clockwork Orange” to the Alex in the Stanley Kubrick film of the same name. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the role of violence, in relationship to culture, within Bessie Head’s short story “The Collector of Treasures.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how Viorst in “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” uses universal comedic content to illustrate the truth that all people can understand: that everyone has a bad day sometimes. No additional sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Ibsen's Dolls House to Raisin in the Sun on the issue and themes of money. Quotes cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the major elements in Ray Bradbury's book, Fahrenheit 451. This paper outlines the three specific sections in the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.