Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A paper which considers the theme of revenge in Poe's Cask of Amontillado, and argues that Montresor's revenge does not conform to the motto of his family coat-of-arms, but rather invalidates it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines how the male protagonists in each of these respective works experience a crisis of masculinity, comparing and contrasting their causes and resolutions. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief synopsis of the play Hernani by Victor Hugo. The form of this report is categorical, covering such topics as character relationships, opening stasis, actions, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the character of Algernon in “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde. The paper analyzes him from the perspective of dandyism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares the film’s depiction of Capote’s writing of his masterpiece with the book itself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the main points from this text. Report to Greco (1965) by Niklos Kazantzakis is the partially autobiographical account of this famous Greek author's lifetime search for an understanding of God. Throughout this work, this theme connects various sections and underlies the author's purpose, which is describe his ...

A 3 page book review of Dean Koontz's thriller Velocity. The writer summarizes the plot and discusses the gripping nature of the suspense. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines modernist temper as seen in T.S. Eliot and James Joyce’s work, and abstraction as it relates to Picasso, Dali, and Pollock. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page report on “Pearl Maiden” by H. Rider Haggard. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page essay/research paper that investigates the writing of Flannery O'Connor, focusing specifically on Good Man as a representative short story. The writer discusses how this short story has been interpreted by critics and what critical opinion has said about O'Connor's typical themes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes Thom Jones's short story "I Want to Live!" paying particular attention to the writing style and word choices of the author. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes the character of Mrs. Wilson in Thom Jones's short story "I Want to Live!". Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 3 page paper discusses some of the literary devices used in the three novels "Emma," "My Name is Asher Lev," and "Huckleberry Finn." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a basic book report for this classic work. Characterization is highlighted. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper which examines the development of character in “Ammalat Bek” by Marlinkski. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper which examines the imagery in Earnest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An annotated bibliography of four critiques of Updike's Rabbit novels. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the influences Mark Twain had in relationship to writing “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and elements of racism that could be found in the story. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page discussion and analysis of 5 short stories. The stories are Kate Chopin’s “The Story Of An Hour,” Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper,” Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown,” Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been,” and D.H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the objects characters either take with them, leave behind, or encounter along their journey in order to determine their importance as well as the significance of the journey. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which examines the significance and symbolism of the river in Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page analysis of Franz Kafka’s “The Trial” and Herman Hesse’s “Steppenwolf” as they relate to ideas expressed by critic/philosophers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page review and summary of Harlan Coben’s novel “Promise Me.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how dialect is used in the novel as part of self-representation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines this well known story. The theme of denial is explored within two areas: health and racism. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.