Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 5 page report discusses what has sometimes been called the greatest novella ever written in Russian literature. The writer of this paper explores whether or not Ivan Ilych's death is a moral judgement against his life. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which provides background information on the author, then compares and contrasts the style of writing, the themes, and the main characters of each book. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Time and place, in literature, often determines the style and content. In the case of satire, the comedic references can be extremely specific. This 5 page paper argues that for both Voltaire and Moliere, the satire was specific to the time and circumstances, making it necessary for the modern audience or reader to either be fully aware of ...

A 5 page paper examining the relationship between Mary Shelley's own feelings of parental abandonment and the way the Creature is abandoned by his creator. The paper goes over the main points of Shelley's life up to the writing of Frankenstein, and compares them to events in the book. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates this story for features like setting, characterization and plot. The style of writing that this author does is discussed in general terms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers if, despite the obvious writing style, that the play is worthy of performance in the mainstream commercial theater, or should be reserved in books as a painful reminder of the past. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the writing styles of F. Scott Fitzgerald in “The Great Gatsby” and Emily Bronte in ”Wuthering Heights.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper delves deep into the Odyssey and compares it with other stories such as Beowulf and Gilgamesh. It is even compared thematically with a Jack London story. Comparisons are made in respect to how the story was perceived during the time it was written and in contemporary society. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how the South influenced the writing of Erskine Caldwell. His works "Tobacco Road" and "God's Little Acre" are discussed briefly as examples of the South as influence. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In 6 pages the author discusses the concepts of illusion and reality in 'Madame Bovary.' Emma Bovary, convent-educated and given to flights of fancy and a very bourgeois love of romantic novels, seeks the fulfillment of her fantasies, believing that such fulfillment is not only possible but right around the corner. Flaubert uses his entire ...

In three pages this paper examines the internal and external conflicts experienced by protagonist Joe Bonham in this antiwar novel written by Dalton Trumbo. There are no other sources cited in the bibliography.

This well written five-page-paper on 'The Worn Path,' by Eudora Welty details the theme of life for former slaves after the 13th amendment was instilled. The symbolism and the hidden meanings to the author's words are discussed and brought to light using quotes from the story. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the costumes/clothing in House of Mirth as it involves wealth and social class. The paper examines the novel, written by Edith Wharton, and the film, directed by Terence Davies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which considers three critics' assessments of four short stories written by Richard Wright ('The Man Who Was Almost a Man,' 'Big Boy Leaves Home,' 'Long Black Song,' and 'The Man Who Lived Underground'), and provides a detailed overview of each story. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper that includes a 1 page outline and focuses on the influence of Hemingway's Paris years in the development of his writing craft. The writer uses his story "Soldier's Home" as an example of this influence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page essay on the short story by John Steinbeck that deals specifically with how Steinbeck developed the character of the story's protagonist, Elisa. The write demonstrates how Steinbeck's story shows the unfulfilled longings of this country housewife, who compensates for the disappointments in her life through her garden. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper is a critical analysis focusing on the setting in the story Cathedral by Raymond Carver. The general approach and context of the story and the way they are presented by an unnamed narrator are examined in order to demonstrate their importance in the way that the story is written. The bibliography ...

This 6 page paper examines this once banned German book about the life of an 18 year old girl. The novel is evaluated for characterization, setting, writing style and more. No additional sources cited.

8 pages in length. A comprehensive, analytical examination of life's meaning and value as presented by Leo Tolstoy in 'The Death of Ivan Ilych.' The writer delves into Ivan's character and offers insight into his behavior. This is a well-written, thesis-orientated essay. Bibliography lists 3 supporting critical sources.

A short 2 page comparison of the play 'Trifles' to the very similar short story 'A Jury of Her Peers'- -both by Glaspell. It is argued that Glaspell wrote a second version to provide readers with a more empathetic view of characters and the thematic message of the story. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing romanticism in the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne - specifically The Scarlet Letter. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that examines Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" (1892). The writer argues that for this story to be fully understood, it has to be considered within the context of the era in which it was written. The writer explains how the Victorian restriction of women drives the narrator to ...

A 5 page essay that examines four works: Equiano's autobiography, Basho's travelogue through northern Japan; Moliere's Tartuffe and Voltaire's Candide from the aspect of why these authors did not stress characterization in these works. The writers argue that, occasionally, realistic characterization does not fit with the author's overall purpose. For example, in satire and parody, ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the novel 'Farenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. 'In 'Farenheit 451', which was written in 1953, Ray Bradbury predicted the evils of a world in which books are illegal. The book is about censorship, and what must be done to overcome it. He was very astute at ...

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of "Master Harold and the Boys". A new epilogue for the play is written, and analyzed for thematic content. Bibliography lists 0 sources.