Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 5 page research paper and essay that examines Frederick Douglass's Narrative of the life of an American Slave. The writer argues that in this text Douglass employs his mastery of language, a cultural tool that was frequently used against him, in order to change the perceptions of that society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which analyzes the work "Patriotism" by Mishima. The paper also discusses Mishima's speech, "Manifesto" as it applies. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 5 page research paper that relates the biographical details of Volta's life and concentrates on his contributions to science and the fact that Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) is remembered as one of the early pioneers in electrical energy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer assesses Walt Disney as being one of the world's greatest icons.

This 5 page paper looks at the life and influence that effected the eighteen century Quaker John Woolman and his beliefs. The paper identifies key point in his life and discussed the effect these may have had ion his life. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the life of this statesman and president of Kenya. His legacy is discussed and the emphasis is on his contributions to Kenya. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which presents an examination of the author Harper Lee. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides biographical information about this well known military and political leader. The Marshall Plan is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Puritanism and anti-Puritanism as presented in the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. 2 additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses hidden symbols and examines their meanings as they appear in "The Struggle is My Life" by Nelson Mandela. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that examines the career of Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery, but who used h is extraordinary intellect and incredible determination to obtain his freedom and advance the cause of African Americans still held in bondage in the antebellum South. The writer discusses how Douglass believed that political empowerment ...

A 10 page research paper that outlines the criminal career of Lucky Luciano and how he employed his business expertise to mold a criminal organization into a cooperative that was capable of policing its own ranks. In short, Lucky Luciano was the man who organized "organized crime." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines how Douglass utilized the principles of romanticism to strengthen his argument against slavery in his Narrative of the Life of an American Slave. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way that those who we see as scientific genius may have been romantic visionaries who could see that which eluded the rest of society,. The paper undertakes to examine this by looking at two similar but different men, Louis Pasteur and Albert Einstein., The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

A 5 page essay that addresses the role of survival and hope in the diary of that Anne kept during World War II. Anne's famous diary has come to stand for all the thousands of young people whose lives were cut short by the Nazi Holocaust. This examination of Anne Frank's diary looks at it ...

This 5 page paper tells a somewhat tragic tale of Ian Fleming's life that begins rather well. The focus of the paper is on Fleming's stint in the military and the similarities his experience has with the James Bond character's antics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which discusses the life and work of Toni Morrison. The works discussed are "The Bluest Eye," "Jazz," and "Sula". The paper discusses common themes in her work, and what it is that makes her work interesting to the average reader. Bibliography lists 7 additional sources.

This 5 page paper provides biographical information on this Watergate crook who turned his life around. His conversion to Christ is evaluated for authenticity. Public reaction is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page essay that examines Douglass' autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, in regards to how violence against slaves affected both the lives of the slaves and their white masters. The writer also explores how violence was gendered in slavery and sexually related. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page essay that examines Douglass' autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, in regards to how violence against slaves affected both the lives of the slaves and their white masters. The writer also explores how violence was gendered in slavery and sexually related. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page research paper that examines the participation of Rosa Parks in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the incident that set off the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. The writer argues that the true story of Parks is considerably different from the "legend" that has evolved concerning her famous bus ride and discusses possible ...

A 9 page paper. This is an interview with a woman who is over 60 years old. Specific questions that were addressed included: a general chronological overview of her life, including major transitions; major events during the phases of her life and the effects they had on her; her reactions to the events as well ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the style of Truman Capote. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines the diary of Murasaki Shikibu, a lady in waiting at the court of the Japanese monarch from 1007 to 1010 A.D. The writer argues that through Murasaki's lyrical and descriptive prose, the modern day reader gets an insider's view into the day to day life of the Japanese ...

5 pages in length. Seven seasons as the coach of the Chicago Bulls basketball team and a winning season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson departed leaving an overwhelming sense of camaraderie, brotherhood, spirituality and encouragement. Clearly, the years Jackson spent with the Bulls pre-empted the teams entire philosophy about winning and ...