Essays and Research Papers on American Literature

This 5 page paper specific attention to Stephen King’s themes, plot and other aspects; it gives an opinion of his work as well. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the concept of framing as explained by Michael Eric Dyson in his book “Come Hell or High Water,” and shows how that concept was used to denigrate blacks in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the character of Yossarian in “Catch-22” and why he is an anti-hero. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines who the greater dreamer is, Gatsby from The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald or Heathcliff from Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page analysis of Kate Chopin’s The Awakening. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that on this love. While Franklin Hata, also affectionately known as "Doc" Hata, to the people of Bedley Run, is the central character of Chang=rae Lee's novel A Gesture Life, his life and its meaning exist within the midst of relationships with women, both in his present and remembered from his ...

A 3 page paper which examines the symbolism in Truman Capote’s novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the connections between “Fight Club” and “Haunted” by Chuck Palahniuk. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Laughter and Tears by Kahlil Gibran. The paper also discusses the two individuals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which analyzes the character of Addie Bundren in William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying. No additional sources cited.

In eighteen pages this paper presents a comprehensive critical comparative analysis of these texts which include such topics as writing style, authors’ choice of language, writers’ logic, meaning conveyed through literary or rhetorical devices, background of writers, target audience, historical setting, textual organizational patterns, and textual evaluation. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page essay that discusses this classic novel. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby overtly concerns the story of a man trying to win back his wartime lover and recreate his idolized version of their affair. However, beneath this romantic plot, there runs a much deeper and more serious theme, which addresses the decay ...

A 5 page essay that discusses two of the most famous female characters in literature, Daisy Buchanan from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Nora Helmer from Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. While dissimilar in their fundamental character and motivation, both of these women are victims of the heritage of patriarchy, which has historically ...

In four pages Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book Uncle Tom’s Cabin is critically analyzed. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the decision of Sammy in John Updike's short story, "A & P," to quit his job in order to impress a girl. The writer argues that Sammy made a rash and wrong decision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper compare and contrasts two short stories, “He” by Katherine Anne Porter and “The Loons” by Margaret Laurence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is a summary of and reaction to the story “No Name Woman” by Maxine Hong Kingston. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Jurgis’ assimilation, or inability to assimilate, in Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page reaction paper to Dancing After Hours by Andre Dubus, which is a short story collection that addresses a variety of themes, protagonists and situations; however, the stories all deal with aspects of identity and the interpersonal social relations that are suppose to bring intimacy, security and understanding to people's lives. However, ...

This 3 page paper is a book review of Alice Walker’s collection of short stories, “The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses three protagonists, Emma from “Emma” by Jane Austen, Asher Lev from “My Name is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok; and Huckleberry Finn from “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, and how three literary techniques are used to help the reader understand their growth during the novel. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This 3 page paper discusses the character of Kate Peyton in Edith Wharton’s early work “Sanctuary” and argues that she is a woman of integrity and strength, not deranged, misguided or a monster mother hanging onto her son. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that analyzes the short story “Tattooizm” by Kevin Moffett, which is a psychological portrait of a young girl, Andrea, nineteen years old and involved with Dixon, who is five years older and a budding tattoo artist. The story offers a detailed, introspective view of their relationship that shows how transitory and ...

This 4 page paper interprets a passage submitted by a student. Literary devices are included as a part of the discussion. No additional sources cited.