Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 3 page essay that analyzes Silko's novel Ceremony, which draws directly from Native American culture and myth. As such, the structure of the novel departs from the standard European-derived paradigm, as Silko grounds her narrative within Pueblo oral tradition. the writer discusses the various aspects of the novel that accomplish this purpose. No additional ...

A 3 page analysis of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the book Mr. Pipes Comes to America by Douglas Bond. Bibliography lists 3 sources

A 6 page paper which examines the symbolism of the journeys taken in Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy).” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page book review that examines the fifth book in the Harry Potter series. The writer focuses on Rowling's ability to create superb characterization within the framework of an intriguing plot, and, also, briefly touches on the controversy surrounding these books. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the reaction a reader might have to David Brooks' book "Bobos in Paradise" after reading Barbara Ehrenreich's work "Nickel and Dimed." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Inferno and asks where Kurt Cobain, Adolf Hitler and Saddam Hussein would end up, and what their punishments would be, if they were condemned to Dante's Hell. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines the themes of vengeance and injustice in Euripides’ “Electra” and Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page analysis of August Wilson’s story “The Piano Lesson.” No additional source cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the theme of home and family in Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” and Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page essay that discusses Chester Himes' mystery novel The Real Cool Killers, which was first published in 1959. It features the detective team of Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, two black policemen who bear the responsibility of policing the black community of Harlem. Additionally, Coffin Ed and Grave Digger interpret that ...

A 4 page paper which examines the meaning of “cultivate our garden” as seen in the work of Voltaire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes the structure in George Peele's 1593 play The Old Wives Tale and then contrasts and compares with the structure used by director Rob Reiner in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. The writer draws parallels between these two works, but does not suggest that the modern work is ...

A 5 page essay that analyzes several works from the ancient world. Throughout the history of humanity, various societies and civilizations have formulated religions and cultural mores to guide human behavior. The literature of past civilizations offers glimpses into the ways in which these people thought and felt and what they valued. This brief survey ...

This 5 page paper is a detailed examination of the scene between Argos and Odysseus in "The Odyssey." Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the book Passing, and argues that it, like Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, is about an America that forces its black citizens into a life of invisibility. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes the short story “The Lady with the Pet Dog” by Joyce Carol Oates. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the symbolism in three of her stories, and what it tells us about the struggles between mother and daughter. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. Much of what Richard Rodriguez writes about is the quest for ethnic assimilation, noting that the Hispanic community is sorely in need of contemporary ethnic guides to lead them through their issues of cultural assimilation. To his great dismay, it is with great consternation that he realizes how even ...

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the characters of Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway from F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece The Great Gatsby. The writer argues that it is through Nick's perspective that Fitzgerald is able to dramatize this basic decency in Gatsby and show that this is a common feature of both men. ...

This 7 page paper examines the character of Hester from a feminist, psychological and historical perspective. The theme of adultery is thought to be the most important one in the work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some of the issues Amir, the main character of the novel "The Kite Runner," faces as he tries to resolve a horrific incident from his childhood. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page analysis and summary of Valerie Wilson Wesley’s “When Death Comes Stealing.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 6 page paper considers the books "Origin of Species" and "Brave New World" and which one most closely approximates today's society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

10 pages in length. In the story Ammalat-bek, the central character of the same name spends the entire literary journey struggle with a combination of internal and external forces that serve to reflect the manner by which he develops throughout the story. The synergistic coupling of morality and psychological issues plague his conscience ...