Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 5 page paper which examines the minor characters in William Faulkner’s “The Sound and the Fury” and Willa Cather’s “The Professor’s House.” No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses and gives evidence to the fact that Oedipus was a pawn to the gods and had no choice in his actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the death of Miles in Henry James' novel, The Turn of the Screw. Criticism from Krieg utilized and discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the archetypal images and symbols in John Updike's short story: Leaves. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the political and social effects Orwell’s experiences, seen in his short story “Shooting an Elephant,” had upon his life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the theme of identity in Sandra Cisnero’s “Caramelo” and Leslie Silko’s “Ceremony.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the importance and affect of the narration in Sinclair Ross’ “As For Me and My House.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the symbolism present in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of 'disgrace' as exampled in the boo by J.M. Coetzee, Disgrace. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses the significance of reason (logos) presented in Dante's Inferno. A close reading of Circle 5-7, Canto VII is utilized to illustrate reason's function. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper examines this Latina author's 1975 work. The use of characterization is explored and a b it of the author's life is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the themes and characterization in E.J. Gaines' book, A lesson before Dying. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the development of Edna’s character in Kate Chopin’s novel “Awakening.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses various shared themes in the works of Silko, Castillo, and Morrison. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explores similarities and differences in these two classic works. The themes of fatherhood and royalty are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the literary device of irony used in Edgar Allen Poe’s story “The Cask of Amontillado.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines Gaskell's novel Mary Barton (1848), which was certainly not unique in pointing out the miserable conditions that characterized the life of nineteenth century English working classes. Like Dickens' Oliver Twist and others, Gaskell describes scenes of wretched squalor, but she does so in a manner that makes it clear ...

A 5 page essay that argues that Laura Esquivel (Like Water for Chocolate, 1994) and Chinua Achebe (Things Fall Apart, 1994) both create characters who are incredibly strong-willed and also invested within their cultures in such a way that it narrows their focus toward other considerations. In other words, Esquivel's Mama Elena and Achebe's Okonkwo ...

A 4 page paper which analyzes the theme and setting in Leslie Marmon Silko’s short story “The Man to Send the Rain Clouds.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which discusses the works of Sylvia Plath. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, which offers an insightful and detailed look into life in a small Southern town in the 1930s. Lee shows the townspeople's strengths, weaknesses, foibles and biases through the eyes of the six-year-old Jean Louise Finch, who is known as "Scout." Because ...

A 4 page essay that explores Sophocles' plays Oedipus and Antigone in regards a principal theme in Greek drama, which is to remind the audience that the will of the gods is paramount and that neither high position nor noble birth exempt an individual from the obligation to fulfill societal duties according to divine ...

A 4 page essay that examines the questions of whether or not Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman should be considered a tragedy, in the classic sense. The write presents both sides of this argument, but argues that, yes, the play does fit Aristotle's criteria for tragedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what the monster in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” symbolizes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what makes a good detective story, and then applies the criteria to Doyle’s story, with emphasis on crime, detectives, atmosphere, and red herrings. Bibliography lists 3 sources.