Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 6 page essay discusses the words 'only connect' which are crucial to the development and story of E.M. Forster's 1910 novel 'Howards End.' The term has its basis in early theories of family therapy which prove to be applicable in the larger view of multiple families and the 'family' of England. No additional ...

A 16 page paper examining the representation of death as illustrated by the characters of Clarissa Dalloway and Septimus Smith. The paper postulates that the eminently sane socialite Clarissa and the mad veteran Septimus are actually flip sides of the same coin, two fragile reminders of our own mortality. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the relationship between the central couple in Virginia Woolf's novel. The paper notes that Mrs. Ramsay relieved her husband of the job of appearing generous, sensitive, and compassionate; Mr. Ramsay relieved his wife of the need to appear assertive and self-directed. After her death, however, he learns to combine both ...

Through the use of the six speakers, symbolism, and a number of other literary techniques, Woolf shows us the growth & development of this character in her story. This 2 page essay argues relevant points-- demonstrating how Bernard was actually Woolf's central character around whom her entire theme revolved. No other sources cited.

An 8 page paper analyzing Virginia Woolf's feminist leanings in her novels and essays. Woolf assumed that a person's gender had little impact on the way they thought, and that the world, in fact, was grievously at fault for assuming that it did. Bibliography lists twelve sources.

A 10 page paper examining the presence of a woman's rights agenda in Virginia Woolf's fiction and essays. The paper concludes that while there is abundant evidence of feminism in Woolf's work, she definitely did not hate men, and sought to portray them as justly as their female counterparts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page paper that supports the perspective that Ann Radcliffe's work 'The Italian' was a response to Lewis' 'The Monk' and that comparing themes and character development supports this premise. No additional sources cited.

A 2 page paper that considers the use of poetry in Lewis' gothic novel, including a focus on the function in relationship to the story as a whole. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that looks at three short prose pieces written by these authors and considers their thematic similarities. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts characterization the themes in 'Satanic Verses' and 'Haroun and the Sea Stories' by Salman Rushdie. The writer examines Rushdie's use and placement of phraseology to move the action forward. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page report discusses the idea of justice as a universal principle that governs the entire world as portrayed by Edmund Spenser in 'The Faerie Queene' written in 1580 and published in 1590. Justice is of particular consideration in terms of the role played by England in 16th century Ireland and Spenser illustrates ...

A 5 page comparison of two of the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'A Study in Scarlet' and 'The Valley of Fear.' Bibliography includes five sources.

A 5 page essay on the famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle which traces the development of Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes famous side kick. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. There has not been another before or since quite like the inimitable fictional character of Sherlock Holmes, who stands out as being one of the most hard-boiled of all such detectives of his era. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes' alter ego, was instrumental in creating one of the most ...

A 4 page paper examining the religious purpose behind C.S. Lewis' book. It asserts that Lewis used the Genesis story of the Garden of Eden as a backdrop for a thoroughly Christian novel with a deeply philosophical bent. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He was born to a father who was an artist and a mother who was an incredibly diligent worker. He had many brothers and sisters and lived a childhood of some poverty. He was educated in many places and in many ...

A 5 page research paper which analyzes the title character of English author Elizabeth Gaskell's 1858 novel. Specifically, the paper discusses Lady Ludlow's ideas about education, social class, honor and responsibility and examines the changes which cause her to alter her views late in life.

A 5 page paper analyzing Sarah Woodruff's presence as the central figure in John Fowles' novel. The paper argues that the reader sees Sarah as doubly distanced through the eyes of both the protagonist, Charles, and the author himself. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay on this classic historical novel of the Peloponnesian War. It argues that the lessons of Renault's depiction of love and war in Peloponnesian times apply equally well to our own century. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper on the mental dissolution of Giovanni in John Ford's ‘Tis Pity She's A Whore. It shows that the withdrawal of all legitimate religious and ethical support from Giovanni's corner leaves him without a moral compass to follow, and this removes even the most basic moral bulwarks from him. No additional ...

A 6 page paper discussing the controversial 1924 novel 'The Green Hat' by Michael Arlen. It was melodrama of the highest order, depicting life in postwar London. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page discussion of thematic qualities in "The Revenger's Tragedy." The writer argues that today's audiences are not likely to be as shocked by some of the graphic images depicted and therefore, the work loses some of its original value. Other elements -- such as the author's use of language, comic relief, etc;-- are ...

A 6 page essay analyzing Edmund Morgan's story of John Winthrop and the dilemma of the Puritans. Discussions include, reasons Winthrop left England, the numerous dilemmas contained in the tenets of Puritanism, and the success of the Puritans in establishing a new colony. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper on the presence of humanism and fascism in Muriel Spark's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. The paper defines both humanism and fascism, and answers the question of whether the charge against Miss Brodie -- that she taught Fascism -- was justified by the evidence in the book. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the development of Timothy's progression from childhood innocence to adolescence in World War II England. Bibliography lists no additional sources.