Essays and Research Papers on Irish & Scottish Literature

A 5 page essay that examines James Joyce's use of point of view in his short story Araby. The writer argues that the tight use of the first person perspective is what gives this story so much of its flavor and complexity. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of both movements but suggests that the Irish Renaissance had a significant influence on the Harlem Renaissance which came a bit later. Difference and similarities are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An eight page paper which looks at the way in which James Joyce and Edna O'Brien treat the concept of death in The Dead and The Country Girls, and the importance of snow as a metaphor for death in both narratives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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 5 page essay that looks at the plot structure and imagery of James Joyce's famous shorts story. No additional sources cited.

This paper discusses the charms of Ireland and how they impact Lt. Yolland, the very proper British official. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the infamous work and considers the thesis that James Joyce is a misogynist. The lives of the protagonist Stephen Dedalus and James Joyce himself are each discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the premise of good and evil in the human personality using the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This paper discusses at length the duality of man's persona and why this may be so. Bibliogrpahy lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts D.H. Lawrence’s “The Horse Dealer’s Daughter” and James Joyce’s “Finnegan’s Wake.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which discusses Virginia Woolf’s concept of the moment of being, as seen in “Mrs. Dalloway,” and James Joyce’s concept of the epiphany as seen in “The Dead.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which Geoffrey Chaucer and George Bernard Shaw essentially deride the social constraints and assumptions of their societies in their two works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines Joyce's short story "The Dead." The writer argues that through this narrative, Joyce shows readers that life is duality -- corporal and spirit. The essence of the narrative demonstrates that the living exist within the context of what came before them, that we are all the products ...

A 10 page research paper based on the interesting proposition of what Yeats and Joyce might think of current day Dublin if they could return from the grave for a day. The writer discusses contemporary Dublin and makes suppositions about how Joyce and Yeats would react. Principally, the writer argues that they would be shocked ...

An 8 page paper which examines the role and meaning of death in Celtic fairy tales. The paper predominantly addresses the fairy tale “The Banshee Woman” and also focuses primarily on the psychological interpretation of the fairy tales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes Frank O'Connor's "My Oedipus Complex," a short story told from the perspective of a five year old boy about adjusting to his father returning home from war. The writer argues that O'Connor's use of perspective offers usual insight into family dynamics. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page discussion of the life and work of Irish novelist James Joyce. The author reviews several of the more notable of Joyce’s work, noting autobiographical elements in each. Although brilliant by today’s standards, however, it has been the subject of severe criticism since its creation. Much of the criticism waged ...

A 5 page paper which discusses scenes of foreshadowing as they illustrate the coming victimization and demise of Tess in Thomas Hardy’s novel “Tess of the D’Ubervilles.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 5 page paper explores some examples of stories from Joyce's "Dubliners" to see how he reveals the city. This paper uses many examples from his works to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines how domesticity, something which lies at the heart of most Victorian novels, is something seen as very subtly portrayed in Charlotte Bronte’s “Villette” and Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

This 4 page report discusses Joyce’s novel and looks at the ways in which the main character, Stephen Dedalus, experiences language and finds the experience as both bewildering and painful. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page paper which examines the life of James Joyce and then examines works and criticisms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A paper which looks at 'Dracula' from the perspective of Bram Stoker's cultural and ethnic background, and in particular the interaction between traditional views of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon cultures as exemplified in the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the correlation between violence and war. Two authors: O'Flaherty and Crane are cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the way family relationships are depicted in two short stories, Story of an Hour by Chopin and Eveline, by Joyce. The paper compares the events in the lives of the two protagonists and the different ways in which they respond to the prospect of freedom from domestic reponsibilities. Bibliography lists ...

12 pages in length. If given the choice, Francie Brady would not have chosen the life path upon which he was so violently thrust. In fact, if given the opportunity early in life to develop into a normal, active and loving boy, Francie Brady would have very likely been an outstanding representation of ...