Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 3 page essay that analyzes the educational stance of Lord Henry Wotton toward his protege, Dorian Gray, using the educational philosophy of Paulo Freire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the social reality of abuse, as seen in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye. The paper examines why such issues still exist today despite the society having made many other strides. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the narrative techniques Jane Austen uses in her classic novel “Pride and Prejudice.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page summary and critique of Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, Special Edition #1, Deceptions by Jude Watson, which is part of a highly successful series of novels written for 9-12 year old readers that has gained an adult following as well among Star Wars fans. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the journey of the hero in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the role of pride in Mary Shelley’s short story “Transformation.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which offers a critique of Naguib Mahfouz’ Arabian Nights and Days. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page review of A Thief of Time by Tony Hillerman. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines how and why the central issue of Helen’s rape is not really the main focus of Homer’s The Iliad. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines two of the civilizations described in Jared Diamond’s book “Collapse,” why they fell, and what they might have done differently. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the short story A Clean Well-Lighted Place by Ernest Hemingway and examines how the story relates to Hemingway and his life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares Odysseus, from Homer’s epic the Odyssey, and Beowulf. The epic heroes Odysseus and Beowulf appear to be very similar. They each are featured in an ancient epic poem and therefore engage in heroic action. Also, they each can be viewed as representative of their era and society’s ...

This 4 page paper discusses the deaths of Sigurd the Volsung and the Greek hero Achilles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines father/son relationships in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. No additional sources cited.

A 2 page paper which examines why Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a good and exciting work. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examine many cultural elements in T.C. Boyle’s novel The Tortilla Curtain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts James Joyce’s Araby and James Baldwin’s Sonny’s Blues. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares 2 versions of the same short story. In 1977, in his short story collection Furious Seasons, Raymond Carver included a story entitled "Mine," which he subsequently revised, with the revised and re-titled version, "Little Things" appearing in his 1989 collection, Where I'm Calling From. The two stories ...

This 3 page paper discusses Steven Pressfield’s historical novel “Gates of Fire,” a fictional account of the battle of Thermopylae. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 pages essay that discusses how Voltaire utilizes minor characters to convey his social satire in this comedy "Candide." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. Willy Loman's struggle to attain his perception of the American Dream was interrupted time and again by the harshness of reality. To Loman, his interpretation of the dream was a contest of sorts, being better than the other guy rather than just concentrating on being the best Willy Loman ...

This 15 page paper discusses the classic book by Antoine Saint-Exupéry as both a fable and as a protest against French colonialism in North Africa. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the different characteristics of Gatsby and Daisy in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses Thomas Friedman’s popular book “The World Is Flat” and in particular, considers his thinking with regard to faith and its intersection with technology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which examines characters who are trapped. The books examined are Henry James’ Washington Square, Theodore Deiser’s Sister Carrie, Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Toni Morrison’s Sula. No additional sources cited.