Essays and Research Papers on Spanish Literature

A paper which looks critically at the character of Nadine in the short story Water Child, with specific reference to her isolation, her relationships with her parents and her ex-lover, and the impact which the loss of her baby has had on her life. Bibliography lists one source.

This 4 page paper analyzes Carmen Laforet's first novel, Nada, for characterization, particularly that of Andrea. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines the characteristics of the novel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that analyzes Allende's poignant short story of self-centered evil and retribution, "If You Touched My Heart." The writer argues that this is a fable that offers a complex morality tale, which works on many levels of understanding. It concerns Amadeo Peralta, an amoral man who treats a young girl, Hortensia, in ...

This 5 page paper discusses Jamiaca Kincaid's political themes through the story of Columbus in Chains, in chapter five of the book, Annie John. Examples given, literary analysis offered. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the Renaissance manifests itself throughout the text in terms of humanism, politics, and abstract expressionism. No additional sources are used.

Many of the writings of Maria Luisa Bombal relate themes common to her upbringing in Chile and the authors own feelings about the conflicts for women raised in a paternalistic society. This 5 page paper outlines a comparison between some of her works, including The House of Mist and The Shrouded Woman. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper discusses the use of characterization in Chicano literature. The works of Anaya are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page contention that this great work of literature was actually produced by two distinct authors. The stylistic differences which exist between the two parts are used to substantiate this contention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the themes of motherhood and identity in the work of GArcia-Lorca in his work, Yerma. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliograpy lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the motivations of both Sancho and Don Quixote as they journey together. Themes of chivalry, narrative shifts, and characterization are discusses, exampled, and supported with quotes from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the work of Guillien de Catro y Bellvis called, Las Mocedades del Cid. Symbols, synopsis, themes and characterization discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page analysis of Marquez’s short story. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the themes of justice and truth as the characters find them to be in the works of Ellison and Dorfman. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses how young women and their sexuality are seen by society and by the girls in Alice Munro’s “Wild Swans” and Rosario Ferre’s “Sleeping Beauty.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 9 page paper which analyzes the characters of Tituba and Reverend Samuel Parris in “I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem,” John Proctor and Abigail Williams in “The Crucible” film, and Goodman Brown and Satan. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on comparisons between George Bernard Shaw's Pygmolian and Jean Rhys' Wide Sargasso Sea. Topics discussed include women's dependence on men and the changes the heroines undergo due to cultural shifts.

A 12 page research paper in which the first six pages briefly examine three Latin works: One Hundred Years of Solitude, Deep Rivers, and Labyrinths. This section of the paper offers a brief 2 page synopsis of each book. Then the writer offers a 6 page essay that discusses the depiction of social injustice in ...

This 5 page paper discusses the novel by Jose Maria Arguedas. An analysis of themes, characters and social injustices are exampled and quoted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of this poignant book. Furthermore, this paper examines the cultural plight of the Mexicans and their struggles in coming to America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 42 page paper which discusses Denise Chavez’s life and work. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the relationship between body and mind as seen in Alice Walker’s “and Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “The Story of My Body.” No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Sandra Cisneros reminds her readers how the truth within a story is that which addresses the inherently complicated and diverse attitudes as they exist within each culturally indoctrinated society. The House on Mango Street, which reflects the very truth of human nature and its often painful acceptance, represents how ...

This 4-page page paper examines Lorca's "House of Bernarda" and Brecht's "Mother Courage," and describes how these two had signified the cynicism and oppression of the times.

Isabel Allende's work contains magical realism to heighten the reality in her novels. Allende says there is “a fundamental difference between imagination and fantasy. Fantasy is made up of fairytales, which do not have a basis in real life. Imagination is the exaltation of reality.” (Zapata-Whelan). Her books have “elements of imagination” such as “gross ...