Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A paper which looks at William Carlos Williams' short story, The Use of Force, with particular reference to Williams' views on modern medicine and the negative elements of intervention. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 3 page paper discusses the thematic material to be found in Roald Dahl's book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the influence of Olga in Goncharev's "Oblomov", with particular reference to the changes which she manages to inspire in the protagonist and whether or not these changes could ever have become permanent, given Oblomov's basic nature.

A comparison between the themes and characters in Chopin's Desiree's Baby and Bass's Antlers, with particular reference to the exploration of gender roles and sexual morality in the two societies depicted. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that argues that August Wilson in his play "Fences" agrees with the dictum voiced by Thomas Wolfe in the title of his novel You Can't Go Home Again. In both works, the protagonists are men who are alienated from their friends and families. In both cases, the authors take the ...

A 4 page paper which analyzes the character of Aslan the lion from C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” reflects some of the themes in Jane Austen’s “Emma.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the fate of Paul, D.H. Lawrence's protagonist in The Rocking Horse Winner. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page (11.25 pp. + 3/4 pp. outline) comparative analysis which examines the texts in terms of character, scene, metaphor, and sociopolitical issue. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses three short stories by Melissa A. Hardy, a Canadian writer born in the US. The writer focuses on the psychological aspects of the three stories discussed which are The Heifer, The Uncharted Heart, and Discriminatio Spirituum. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper compares two short stories by Kate Chopin: The Storm, and Desiree's Baby. Analysis includes quotes from text, literary elements, and themes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses the satire aimed at institutions in John Orozco’s book “Delano.” No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which examines the thematic representations of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic work in McInerney’s 1980’s novel, and specifically considers the application of such major symbols as Amanda, the Midwest, New York City, coma baby, and sunglasses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page review of the novel by Jackie Kay. The novel features many of the elements of the life of a real American jazz musician, Billy Tipton. Like Tipton the main character of this book, Joss, led his life as a man yet upon his death it was discovered that he was ...

This 4-page paper focuses on comparisons between George Bernard Shaw's Pygmolian and Jean Rhys' Wide Sargasso Sea. Topics discussed include women's dependence on men and the changes the heroines undergo due to cultural shifts.

A 42 page paper which discusses Denise Chavez’s life and work. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

An 8 page paper which summarizes chapters 14-25 of the classic 1959 novel. No additional sources are used.

A comparison between Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and Watson's Montana 1948, with particular reference to narrative structure, the use of authorial voice, and the social and political themes with which the novels deal. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 3 page paper discusses and analyzes Faulkner's Barn Burning and Poe's Purloined letter for characterization. Bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the roles of the female in “The Monk” by Matthew Lewis. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes three classic novels for the themes of nature versus nurture: George Eliot's Silas Marner, E. Bronte's Wuthering Heights, and C. Bronte's Jane Eyre. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page essay that explores J.R.R. Tolkien's theme of commitment in his "The Fellowship of the Ring," which is part of his trilogy The Lord of the Rings. The writer relates this theme to Christian dogma and doctrine. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the presentation of Satan in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines cultural conditions in the work of Leslie Silko. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines if Mark Twain’s work was truly simple comedy or pointed social satire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.