Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 4 page essay focuses on Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour." The writer argues that this short story indicates the heavy psychological and emotional toll that nineteenth century patriarchy had on the women of that era. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page essay discusses Gulliver's descent into madness after exposure to the society of rational, highly intelligent horses, which causes him to reject his own race and human society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses and analyzes Samuel Johnson's eighteenth century satire Vanity of Human Wishes, which is modeled after the Tenth Satire of Juvenal, the ancient Roman author. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Warren's "All the King's Men". Textual evidence is used to support the theme of disparity between idealism and reality. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper analyzes David Quammen's "Walking Out" and Gina Berriault's "The Stone Boy." The writer discusses several aspects of the stories, detailing their similarities and differences. Bibliography lists only the primary sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview to criticisms of Jane Austen. Both criticisms are rebuked using quotes from the novel. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In five pages this paper compares and contrasts Elizabeth Bennet, Hester Prynne, and Emma Bovary and considers their connection with today’s women, whether or not these types of women still exist in modern society, and what feminists then and now would say about them. Only the primary sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page essay focuses on Jose Saramago's novel The Cave and argues that the author's meaning is directly related to Plato's famous allegory with the same name. The Center, which is a large commercial center, is a huge, luxurious "cave" that deceives its residents that the life it presents is "real," but Saramago's novel ...

This 4 page essay considers how each of the characters in Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" symbolically understand the character of JIm O'Connor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page essay pertains to an article by Peter Firchow "The Politics of Fantasy: 'The Hobbit' and Fascism." The writer summarizes the article and describes Firchow's principal arguments. Only the source is cited.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Tiger's Bride". Similarities and differences are highlighted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page essay compares "Araby" by James Joyce and "Veronica's Poetry" by Neil Sebacher. The writer argues that both stories offer similar views of adolescent infatuation and the effect that this infatuation has on a young male protagonist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page essay that offers an overview of Ruth L. Ozeki's My Year of Meats. The writer argues that the lives of her characters and the production of the television series underscores the nature of globalization, as well as the problems inherent in the production of American beef. No additional sources cited.

In four pages this paper analyzes the 1997 novel to discover how the author employs water imagery for thematic emphasis. Only the primary source is listed in the bibliography.

This 8 pages essay, which includes a 1 page outline. pertains to "Everyman," which is a medieval morality play. Themes are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Marquez’ “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”. An analysis reveals the link between faith and realism in the story. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of discrimination in “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The role of the children in expressing a viewpoint of innocence is emphasized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Themes and symbols are analyzed towards examining what immortality means in the context of the story. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page essay discusses this Japanese novel, which describes the artistic development of a young poet. The writer focuses on how the author utilizes poetic imagery to tie the narrative together. No additional sources are cited.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of spirituality in "A Girl Named Zippy". The concept of pluralistic notions of spirituality, including church and naturalism, is examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Joyce's "Araby". Themes of isolation and disappointment are highlighted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page essay focuses on the character of Abner Snopes in Faulkner's short story "Barn Burning." The writes discusses the dilemma faced by 10-year-old Sartoris Snopes who must choose between loyalty to his father and adherence to the law and social conventions of right and wrong. In so doing, Faulkner portrays the boy's ...

This 2.5 page paper analyzes Edith Wharton's "A Journey," arguing a theme which focuses on the strength of the protagonist. Bibliography cites only the original short story.

This 5 page essay discusses the life and career of Marguerite Duras (1914-1996), French novelist, filmmaker, playwright, communist and social commentator. The writer specifically focuses on Duras an existentialist. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page essay analyzes Neil Gaiman's use of mythology in his novel American Gods, as informed by the archetypes described by Carl Jung. Bibliography lists 2 sources.