Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

:A 10 page research paper/essay that examines the mean of beauty and art in Wilde's classic novel. The writer argues that this is a modern day parable that ultimately argues against a pure interpretation of Wilde's aesthetic philosophy that art and beauty have worth simply for their own sake. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

A 6 page paper which examines African cosmology as it applies to Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved.” Bibliography lists 3 sources. RAafcos.rtf

An 8 page paper which considers how Hawthorne explores the theme of sin in each story, through metaphor and symbolism, to reach dire conclusions about the Puritan religion of his New England contemporaries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper compares Jack Kerouac to William Burroughs styles, specifically utilizing examples from Naked Lunch and On the Road. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page tutorial book report of “Friedrich” by Hans Peter Richter. No sources cited.

This 15 page paper analyzes Derek Walcott's book, Omeros. Analyzed for theme, symbolism, irony, characterization, post colonial impact, and epic comparison to Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. Quots cited from texts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page book review that discusses Jasper Griffin's text Homer on Life and Death (1983). The writer argues that this text provides a fascinating commentary on the Iliad, Homer's epic poem that depicted the Trojan War. While Homer's work has been addressed extensively over the course of the centuries, Griffin gives it new life ...

This 7 page paper analyzes Hester, Dimmesdale, Chillingworth and Pearl for the impact of adultery on their lives and their development as characters. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines mythical elements in George Lucas’ Star Wars Trilogy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Inspirational, forthright and positive are three of myriad adjectives one might apply to Shelley Nixon's From Where I Sit: Making My Way with Cerebral Palsy, a touching yet straightforward account of Nixon's life as it has been conceived by way of cerebral palsy, but wholly lacking the requisite pitiful overtones ...

A 4-page essay that discusses the theme of death in the medieval dramas Everyman and Dulcitius. During the fifteenth century, death was an omnipresent reality. Therefore, it is not surprising that death is a prominent theme in medieval dramas. This examination of medieval drama looks specifically at the role that death plays in Everyman ...

A 4 page essay that argues that Joyce's short story "The Dead" draws together his various themes and motif in the Dubliners as a whole. The writer particularly focuses on the theme of epiphanies, although other factors are mentioned as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the modern world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses Somerset Maughan's short story "An Official Position." The writer argues that this story is a study in detailed characterization. In this narrative, Maugham paints a word picture of an individual, Louis Remire, a former French policeman who is now serving a twelve-year sentence for murdering his wife. While Remire ...

This 4 page paper examines the themes of heritage and gender in Cisnero's two short stories: Eleven, and Barbie Q. Quotes cited from text to support thesis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Jorge Luis Borges' Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius can readily be interpreted as a piece of speculative fiction focused most prominently upon reflecting the parabolic aspects of Berkeleian idealism. Discovering a once-upon-a-time existence where materialism has no place, Borges' protagonist brings this reality full circle when, upon recreating this other ...

This 6 page paper discusses the role of Presley in Frank Norris' book, The Octopus. Point of view, themes, brief synopsis, offered. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines chapter 7 of Thoreau's Walden from the standpoint of the scientific method. The writer evaluates chapter 7, "The Bean-Field," both from a hard and soft scientific approach and argues that Thoreau's account is more successfully and accurately viewed as a sociological experience than an agricultural one. No additional sources ...

A 3 page essay that takes the form of a letter to Othello, presumably sent to Othello before the final scene, which tells him of the deceptive nature of Iago and how he has misjudged both Cassio and his wife Desdemona. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of the contentions presented in this 1967 book. Noting the controversy surrounding the book and its occasional deviation from contemporary evolutionary thought, the author of this paper asserts that Morris for the most part echoes contemporary evolutionary thought. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines what Melville suggests is the motivation behind our most cherished values of charity, duty, and responsibility. Also considered are the role Bartleby plays in the narrator’s moral conflict, and the role Billy plays in Captain Vere’s. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page overview of the differing presentations of the Russian Revolution found in Ivan Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons" and Vera Figner's "Memoirs of a Revolutionist". Interestingly, despite the fact that one book is fictional and the other factual, there are many similarities between the various characters in regard to the motivations and ideologies that shape ...

A 4 page paper which examines how men are depicted in each of these African-American plays. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the character of Jane Eyre, especially in relation to the claims that the character is dishonest, a liar, and deceitful. Assertions supported with evidence from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines how and why the character in “Kindred” by Octavia Butler seems to adjust to slavery so well. No additional sources cited.