Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 10 page paper which discusses how Oscar Wilde used Christ and religion in his works. The paper discusses various works, letters, and his life in relationship to the use of Christ. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 13 page paper which examines the life and achievements of Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a biographical account of Abigail Adams and argues that she should be considered the mother of our country. Her activism in respect to women's rights is duly noted. Quotes from Adams's speech and writings are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper reviews Elva Trevino Hart's book about growing up in a poor, migrant family. The paper delves into this autobiography and talks about the life lessons Elva learned as a child and how it affected her life. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper which examines the life and work/achievements of Hildegard of Bingen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents an overview of Virginia Woolf and her influence regarding her work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page paper. This is a hypothetical case that supports the use of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) with Marilyn Monroe one year before she died. First, a comprehensive overview of Monroe's life is offered. Using the DSM-IV criteria, a diagnosis is made as well as a The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale ...

A 7 page paper which examines the life and accomplishments of the seventh President of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page essay that compares Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl and Frederick Douglass' Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Similar in goals, the writer argues that Jacobs had a harder task because she felt compelled to defend herself not only as a person, but also as a ...

A 10 page paper which examines the life and career of the controversial Teamsters’ union boss who mysteriously disappeared on July 30, 1975. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Benjamin Franklin's autobiography and discusses what he saw as the American identity, and what he saw was necessary in constructing this identity. The paper also discusses where he seems to contradict himself. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and the achievements of Tommy "The Duke" Morrison. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which contains a summary of the book, comparison and contrast with Jay McInerney’s fictional “Story of My Life,” and an opinion about Helen Keller’s early twentieth-century autobiography. No additional sources are used.

An 8 page analysis of Anne Roiphe's 1185 Park Avenue, and Mary Karr's The Liars' Club. In this analysis, the writer offers a detailed stylistic comparison between these two texts, looking solely at this aspect of the two books. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the book "The Life of James Madison" by Gaillard Hunt. The book is also discussed in comparison with another work which focuses on James Madison titled "If Men Were Angels James Madison and the Heartless Empire of Reason" by Richard K Matthews. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper on the life of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of the life and career of centurion Senator Strom Thurmond. This paper emphasizes critical steps in Thurmond’s career noting that that career has been a reflection of the vast changes and numerous major episodes which have characterized southern politics. His personal influence on politics has been tremendous in the ...

A 5 page analysis of Kate Simon's memoir Bronx Primitive: Portraits in a Childhood. The writer discusses how Simon and her neighbors in the Bronx acclimated to their new environment by observing life through the movies. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which argues how Muhammad Ali made a subtle and lasting impression on the country in regards to his religious stance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the life and the accomplishments of Jimi Hendrix, one of the most accomplished rock guitarists of all time. This paper discusses Hendrix’s music in terms of its cultural implications, particularly its implications to black culture. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 15 page paper which examines two actors from the 19th century. The actors are Edwin Thomas Booth and Edwin Forrest. The paper also compares and contrasts the two. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the life and works of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines different interpretations of the life and work of Joan of Arc. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page summation and analysis of Harris' book on the Vietnam War. David Harris was one of the most famous leaders of student protests against the draft during the Vietnam War. The perfect all-American boy, Harris was student body president at Stanford University, and before that, he was Fresno High's "Boy of the Year." ...

A 5 page paper which examines the life and work of Rose Wilder Lane, arguing that her American roots were strong and clear. Bibliography lists 5 sources.