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Characterization and Realism in the Dickens Classic Great Expectations

This work is discussed in depth and realism is the focus of attention along with a look at characterization. This paper looks at h...

Comparison of 'History of the Peloponnesian War' by Thucydides and 'The Iliad' by Homer

In five pages this paper compares these two works in terms of wartime reality portrayals. Two sources are cited in the bibliograp...

Comparative Analysis of The Destructors by Graham Greene and Paul's Case by Willa Cather

In six pages these stories are compared and contrasted with regard to the portrayal of character rebellion in each. There are no ...

Documentary History of the Contemporary World Jew

In five pages this paper discusses the contemporary era and the quest for Jewish Identity in an assessment of the text portrayals ...

U.S. and Religious Minorities

In six pages this paper discusses the media's portrayal of U.S. religious minorities with Judaism, Santeria, and Catholicism among...

The Clouds by Aristophanes and Apology by Plato

another thing: ? young men of the richer classes, who have not much to do, come about me of their own accord; they like to hear th...

Poetic Views of William Wordsworth and Johann von Goethe

In eight pages this paper compares and contrasts the portrayal of artistic souls in The Sorrows of Young Werther by Goethe and 'Th...

Comparative Analysis of Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Walt Whitman's Song of Myself

spiritual aspect, which is an illustration that many spiritual individuals can relate to in present day America. Freedom, in Whi...

Comparison of 'The Iliad' by Homer and 'Omeros' by Derek Walcott

In five pages these poetic works are examined in terms of the portrayal of Homer in each. There are 3 sources cited in the biblio...

Nature and Henry David Thoreau

In five pages Thoreau's Walden Pond is examined in a consideration of the author's portrayal of nature. Two sources are cited in ...

Hamlet Character in William Shakespeare's Tragedy

In ten pages this paper presents a character analysis of Shakespeare's innovative portrayal of the tragic protagonist. There is t...

Fictitious Description of the Black Plague

In five pages this paper presents a fictitious portrayal of a dying artisan during the Medieval Black Plague era. Four sources ar...

Comparative Analysis of Reef by Romesh Gunesekera and Meatless Days by Sara Suleri

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares these works in terms of their portrayals of post imperial and post colonial Pakist...

Fact or Fiction in the Life and Film Adaptations of Michael Collins

the boundaries of Eire. While Jordans film begins amidst the political turmoil of Ireland in 1916, with Jordan at the center of t...

Narrative Structure in the Horror Classic, Halloween

This paper addresses the narrative structure of the 1978 horror classic, Halloween by director John Carpenter. The author discuss...

John Schlesinger's Film An Eye for an Eye and Gender Roles

In five pages the portrayal of gender roles in this 1995 film is discussed. There is no bibliography included....

Historical Accuracy, the Vietnam War, and Francis Ford Coppola's Film Apocalypse Now

In eight pages this paper discusses the portrayal of the Vietnam War in an assessment of historical accuracy and the presentation ...

Burlesque and Fear in Films Dr. Strangelove and The China Syndrome

In six pages this paper contrasts and compares these films by directors Stanley Kubrick and James Bridges in terms of their portra...

Works by Sinclair Lewis, Horatio Alger, Susanna Rowson and the American Dream

In 7 pages this paper examines the portrayal of the American Dream in Main Street by Sinclair Lewis, Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger,...

Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus Painting by Salvador Dali

In five pages this paper discusses how symbolism is used in this otherwise conventional portrayal of Christopher Columbus's discov...

The Classic Slave Narratives by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

This one book which is really four books in one is the focus of this paper. Slavery and slave issues are discussed in depth. This...

Comparison Between Coretta Scott King Award and John Newbery Award

In twenty four pages this research paper presents a comparison between 3 C.S. King award winning books with 3 that are John Newber...

John Steinbeck's Writings and 'the American Eden'

In 6 pages this paper discusses how Eden is metaphorically depicted in John Steinbeck's portrayal of America in such texts as Cann...

Comparing 'Oroonoko' and 'Persian Letters'

uncle was without children, he had been designated his uncle?s heir and began using his name at that time.) The Persian Letters ...

Religious Change in America by Andrew M. Greeley

In five pages Greeley's text which discusses the changes in American religious observances is considered and reveals that contrary...

The Idea of Marriage Expressed in Three Plays.

This 5 page paper discusses the portrayal of marriage in three plays: A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen; The Marriage of Olype by Aug...

Premarital Sex and Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the portrayal of premarital sex in these two Latin American novels. There are no ...

Review of the Post World War II Film The Bicycle Thief

In six pages this paper discusses the portrayal of the realities confronting Italy after the Second World War as featured in Vitto...

World War II Film The Best Years of Our Lives

three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. William Wyler was chosen as director, and an award-winning cast was assembled. It should be no...

The Villain as Himself in 'King Lear' and 'Antony & Cleopatra'

The portrayal of villains in these Shakespearean plays is the focus of this 5 page paper, which asserts that these villains are of...