Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

An 8 page paper which examines the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments Agamemnon’s ambassadors make in an attempt to get Achilleus (Achilles) to return to combat. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page paper that consists of a 3 page essay and a 1 page outline. In Walden, Henry David Thoreau presents his basic philosophy of life and the lessons he garnered by living simply and “deliberately” in the woods next to Walden Pond. A principal lesson that Thoreau emphasizes repeatedly in this narrative is ...

A 7 page research paper that discusses the topic of heroes and heroism and what this has meant in various cultures. The heroes profiled include Samson, Achilles, Hector, Aeneas and Jesus. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the theme of dreams in A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 3 page paper explains how Michel Wieviorka defines terrorism, and what sociological theory he is using to examine it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In three pages this paper compares and contrasts the 1988 novel and the 1990 film primarily in terms of theme, characters, and symbolism. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 10 page paper discusses two works by Gertrude Stein: "The Making of Americans" and "Tender Buttons" Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page research paper/essay that examines Vladimir Nabokov's use of language, in Lolita and also in one of his first novels King, Queen, Knave. The writer argues that these novels demonstrate Nabokov's skills at utilizing symbolism and metaphor as tools that aid him in achieving his artistic and thematic goals. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

In six pages this paper compares and contrasts these two late nineteenth century stories by early feminist author Kate Chopin. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses Ida B. Well's book "Southern Horrors and Other Writings," and why Wells calls lynching terrorism. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In two and a half pages Geoffrey Chaucer’s Wife of Bath offers her experienced commentary on poems by Sappho and Catullus and how the love they discuss compares with her understanding of love. The wife’s assessment of these expressed attitudes along with the advice she might offer are also included. One source is ...

This 10 page paper discusses C.S. Lewis's concepts of earthly love (phileo, eros and storge) and argues that storge (family) is strongest. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In seven pages this paper analyzes the message this film version of the classic novel by John Steinbeck sends about California. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper discusses the book “King Leopold’s Ghost” and answers the questions of who were the people who brought the atrocities in the Belgian Congo to light; and why there was no sustained outcry about them. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses democracy as it was described by Alexis de Tocqueville in “Democracy in America” and by Edgar Allen Poe in “Some Words with a Mummy” and “Mellonta Tauta.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper answers questions about three short stories: “Paul’s Case” by Willa Cather; “The Child by Tiger” by Thomas Wolfe; and “A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Gorgias by Plato. Skill and chance are compared and contrasted based on this volume. No additional sources are cited.

This 5 page paper critiques the book “God in the Wasteland” by David Wells. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the short story Small Fires by Helene Littmann. The paper examines the story from perspectives that are developed through multiple readings of the story. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses where Orwellian principles might be found lurking on the web site of the University of Arkansas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page book review/research paper that examines The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. The writer draws on the work of critic Stephen Hart in order to argue that Coelho incorporates aspects of magical realism into this work in order to support and give depth to the book’s allegorical structure. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

4 pages in length. The dreadful time Ma spent hauling excrement up and down a hill provided him the opportunity to finely tune his storytelling talent that, while not a reason to justify the lowly task he and Luo were forced to complete, it did serve to guide him toward a future as a ...

This 4 page paper discusses what Schlosser says about standardization, uniformity, and conformity in the fast food industry on one hand, and nonconformist entrepreneurs on the other. It also considers the movie industry, which is becoming standardized in the same way as fast food. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines this novel and looks at symbolism, plot line, thematic elements and characterization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Jonathan Zimmerman's book "Whose America?" and outlines five points he makes and why they are important. Bibliography lists 3 sources.