Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the character of Sir Gawain and the character of the Green Knight from the epic story. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 10 page paper which discusses and analyzes the use of humor in Mark Twain’s Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog and Donald Barthelme’s Me and Miss Mandible. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 3 page paper discusses the works of Filipino writer Carlos Bulosan and the key ideas and attitudes that led him to develop his perception of American society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page essay that discusses the role and depiction of women in Voltaire’s Candide. The word “optimism” was coined and first appeared in print in 1737 (Wood 192). It was associated with a philosophical position that, despite the existence of problems and evils in the world, God’s creation is “as good as it ...

A 6 page essay/research paper that reports on how African American writers commemorate each other. African American culture has a long tradition of applauding and praising the accomplishments of distinguished black Americans, as their achievements have given both solace and hope to generations who still endured the sting of overt racism in the U.S. A ...

An 8 page paper which examines the use of nature, violence, brutality and racism in Jack London’s Call of the Wild. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the themes of the American Dream, friendship and loneliness as seen in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the narrator of Ralph Ellison's classic novel of the black experience in America, and whether or not he grows over the course of the novel. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines vows, oaths, and the importance of oaths in “Gawain and the Green Knight.” The paper focuses on the notion of vows and oaths as it applies to modern society and especially vows of marriage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper focuses on the scene where Celie and Shug kiss. It is argued that Spielberg introduces a watered down version, thus altering the whole point of the movie. The book author's view is also included. A quote from the original Alice Walker work is also presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page analysis of Elmore Leonard’s “Rum Punch.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters, themes, and the pacts each protagonist makes. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page analysis of the themes in Athol Fugard’s play “No-Good Friday.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Une page 4 de papier qui examine les thèmes de l'amour et de la mort dans la fortune d'Emile Zola "du Rougons." Aucunes sources additionnelles citées.

A 3 page review of the novel “the Young Man and the Sea” by Rodman Philbrick. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 4 page paper which examines the significance of the pear tree in Zora Neale Hurston’s novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the significance of the titles of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories “A Good Man is Hard to Find” and “Revelation.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines various elements in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses Edward Bellamy’s late nineteenth century novel Looking Backward and how it pertains to class and ideology at the time its publication, which was 1887. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines and analyzes various types of relationships in J.M. Coetzee’s Disgrace. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper reviews Louis Vl Gerstner's book "Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?," about his successful tenure at IBM during which time he turned the company around. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page discussion of Tayeb Salih's "Season of Migration to the North". The narrator and Mustafa experienced many of the same things in life but came out of those experiences much different men. No additional sources are listed.

A 4 page paper which analyzes the character of Paul in Willa Cather’s short story “Paul’s Case.” No additional sources cited.

4 pages in length. Storytelling, while appearing to be one of those words that has multiple meanings, is actually quite established in its implication. Even with myriad types of stories that can be told, it is the way in which they are told that follows certain standards set down by such notable writers ...

A 4 page paper which examines how the character of Kurtz is the hero in The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. Bibliography lists 4 sources.