Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 5 page paper provides an oveview of the Peony Pavilion. The Peony Pavilion, also entitled The Return of the Soul was written by Tang Hsien-tsu in the late 16ht century, and relates the specific conflicts that occur when individuals attempt to cross social, economic and class divisions. The play focuses on a ...

A 3 page paper which examines the mystery within “Oedipus the King.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper on S.E. Hinton’s “That Was Then, This is Now.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper on George Orwell’s “Animal Farm.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper on Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the use of naturalism in “Age of Innocence” and “The House of Mirth.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which summarizes the novel, considers what it symbolizes, discusses the protagonist Offred, and compares her with Saddam Hussein’s former mistress, Parisoula Lampsos. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Upton Sinclair's work entitled Flivver King, about the rise of the Ford Motor Company. The political nature of the work is revealed. Concepts such as Fordism is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Robert Inman’s novel Dairy Queen Days follows the traditions of other Southern authors by creating vivid characters with a distinct cultural view. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue presented and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Arthur Miller found humor and irony in the presentation of characters that are not as they appear. More concretely, Miller developed characters who demonstrated a distinct difference between appearance and reality, including a notable difference between the way they perceive themselves and their reality. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the ...

This 4 page paper discusses the themes found in Mike Lupica's novel "Travel Team." Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the effects of discrimination on Southern blacks during the 1950s as characterized by the lives of Moody’s family and acquaintances, the ways her life changed after leaving home for the city and going onto college, the dangers she confronted while working for racial equality in Mississippi, her later disenchantment ...

A 4 page paper which provides a summary for those unfamiliar with the story, and then evaluates the work in order to determine why it is worth reading. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page paper which provides a detailed overview of the summary, plot, and theme of the latest in this popular children’s novel series. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper relates some of the themes of Hamlet and Oedipus. There are a number of assumptions that are made by women about female characters in both Oedipus and Hamlet, and these assumptions not only define how women perceive their roles, but shape their actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page report on “The Eagle Has Landed” by Jack Higgins. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which argues the thesis that James Joyce’s short story is about a boy growing up, and considers the different lessons the boy learns and the issues the story addresses. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page paper which examines how the angel is compared by the townsfolk to a circus animal, a carnival acrobat, and a sideshow freak (a woman who had been changed into a spider), the significance of these three incidents to the story, and how they help readers to make sense of the old man ...

This 4 page paper provides a basic book report about characterization, message of the author and so forth, written in simple language and suitable for the young student. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, looks at a timeline of events, then offers a description of the main characters, and closes with by relating ten examples of the author's use of sensory images. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page essay/research paper that, first of all, explains the real-life historical connection of this novel to the deaths of three sisters who were brutally murdered by the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic. Then, the writer discusses the structure of the novel and how Alvarez creates characterization by letting each sister narrate the ...

A 3 page essay on nineteenth century author Kate Chopin's short story, "The Story of an Hour." The writer explains and discusses the reaction of Louise Mallard to news of her husband's death in terms of the restrictions of patriarchy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the narrative voice and dialogue in chapter 34 of Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 4 page paper which examines the theme of Fitzgerald’s novel through characterization and symbolism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Oliver Sacks' book "Seeing Voices," which is about the Deaf. Bibliography lists 2 sources.