Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A 6 page essay that deconstructs Bobbie Ann Mason’s intriguing short story “Shiloh,” which relates the breakup of a marriage between Leroy Moffitt and his wife Norma Jean. The writer discusses meaning, themes and motifs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In eight pages this paper examines the psychological condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder within the context of a character from each of these short stories. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper compares the illustrations in two versions of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s story, “Alice in Wonderland.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the relationships between Deborah and Dr. Fried. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page character analysis of Elinor Mompellion in Geraldine Brooks’ novel Year of Wonder. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 6 page paper which analyzes Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the techniques author Tim Winton uses to position readers of his novel “Cloudstreet.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts one aspect of the point of view as seen in N. Scott Momaday’s House Made of Dawn and Eden Robinson’s Monkey Beach. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page research paper/essay that offers an English as a Second Language student an example of how to relate personal experience to Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that Roald Dahl should be added to the literary canon. It includes a discussion of what the canon is, and some of Dahl’s works. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

John Reiss, in his assessment of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, has argued that the main characters allegorically represent philosophical and religious concepts. This 4 page paper argues that Pearl, the daughter of Hester and Dimmsdale, represents the hope and salvation that comes after sin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. What constitutional message was Herman Melville attempting to get across within his story of 'Billy Budd'? Melville, himself, was considerably preoccupied with the problems of God and God's design of the world as they related to good and evil, right and wrong. The writer discusses that to the author, ...

A 4 page essay that summarizes, describes and analyzes the most prominent theme of this novel, which is the supreme importance of the individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page essay that discusses the motivation and family dynamics in this short story. No other sources cited.

A 6 page paper that examines the theme of intrusion, and exclusion, in Gwendolyn Brooks’ The Ballad of Rudolph Reed and We’re the Only Colored People Here. No additional sources.

In three pages this paper compares and contrasts the tone and theme in Parts I and II of Hunter S. Thompson novel, with the development of Duke and his motivation the primary focuses. There are no other bibliographic sources listed.

A 5 page review of Chinua Achebe’s work Arrow of God. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page essay that examines and analyzes the role that mortal women play in Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem The Iliad. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses Sam Shepard’s book “Cruising Paradise: Tales.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page essay on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily,” which are three short stories that are expertly crafted in terms of setting, characterization, imagery, thematic content and plot. In each story, the author uses the tools of ...

A 4 page paper which examines the theme of conversion in House Made of Dawn by Momaday, Monkey Beach by Robinson and Bearheart the Heirship Chronicles by Vizenor. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the book “The Line” by Arch and Martin Flanagan and considers the statement: “It is not the conflict that is important but how people respond to it that matters.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In four pages this paper examines how the protagonists in these respective novels by Jane Austen, Mark Twain, and Chaim Potok embark upon the journeys that ultimately lead to their self-awareness. Also considered is how the literary elements of the journey motif, characterization of the protagonists as outsiders, and coming of age theme affect ...

A 4 page book report on Robert Beach’s novel Run Silent, Run Deep. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which summarizes The Tale of Despereaux. Bibliography lists 2 sources.