Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 7 page paper which examines why Thomas Paine should be included in higher education class curriculum. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the contributions of Albert Einstein and determines that he was the most genius iindividual of the 20th century, and that his discoveries contributed signficantly to western culture. This paper highlights his major theories and discoveries as means of supporting the thesis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the differences between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in regards to how they served their country. This paper contends that both were great men and great Americans, even though their backgrounds and missions were strikingly different. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines the life of Marilyn Monroe and discusses why she is popular with gay men and drag queens. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the qualities of suffragist Alice Paul in relation to the heroic journey cycle. These elements include: the call, the threshold, challenges and temptations, the abyss, the transformation, the revelation, the atonement and the return. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the similarities between the values that Benjamin Franklin embodied and the approach that modern self-help book often take. This paper highlights the simplicity of Franklin's brilliance and his common sense approach and offers insight into how self-help books often mirror these characteristics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the popularity of Shirley Temple, in the past as well as the present. The paper also focuses on her film “Heidi” as an example of her charm. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which summarizes and discusses three essays concerning Muhammad. The sources were faxed by student and have no bibliographic information other than title and author The page numbers presented refer to the pages received by writer.

This 5 page paper presents an overview of this infamous Brooklyn mobster who turned on his boss John Gotti. A bit about his childhood, role in organized crime and his life in general is outlined in this paper that focuses on the life of a key Mafia player. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 12 page paper which examines elements of Malcolm X’s character and life. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and summarizes the book “American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh” by Lou Michel and Dan Herbeck. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses the cultural and artistic innovations which were made possible by the rule of Alexander the Great. Focus is on Alexandria as a cultural center, with examples of those innovations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how Stephen Crane’s life relates to his works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines the work of several English prose writers from the 16th and 17th centuries. The writers examined are Sir Francis Bacon, Sir Thomas More, Thomas Hobbes, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers who and why Mother Teresa can be considered as a modern day hero. Starting with a brief consideration of her work and life the definition of a hero. The paper then considers a more traditional hero; Beowulf, and compares Mother Teresa to this hero, noting many similarities. The bibliography cites ...

This 3 page paper examines why Count Camillo Cavour should be recognized as the Father of the Risorgimento. This paper highlights the notable achievements of Cavour and their widespread impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the life of Chief Justice John Marshall and his plethora of contributions to the judicial system. This paper highlights several specific cases which were profoundly affected by Marshall. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the amazing contributions of Chita Rivera on musical theater. Rivera was a huge influence in the 1960's, and this paper delves into her many accomplishments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that discusses how Anne Frank's famous diary reflects her development as an adolescence. The writer specifically refers to Erik Erikson's model of personality development and argues that Anne was successfully negotiating the primary crisis of adolescent development--i.e., identity formation--quite successfully when her life was cut short by Nazi persecution. ...

This 15 page paper examines the seventeen year rampage by the serial killer, Donald Harvey. Motivations, medical examiner's involvement, methods, prosecution, psychological profiles, included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the divergent religious influences in Emily Dickinson's life and how those influences are expressed within her poetry. This paper specifically highlights the combatting Puritan and transcendental beliefs that pervaded her work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines, briefly, the background of Dr. A. Schweitzer and then discusses his political activism against the Cold War, the arms buildup and nuclear testing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper takes a look at the life and politics of this now older woman. Her staunch conservatism is the focus of this paper. However, her life is looked at also in terms of her accomplishments as a female in society. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life, songs and legacy of this African-American jazz vocalist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines articles discussing Cardinal Wolsey. Bibliography lists 4 sources.