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Hospitality in 'The Odyssey' by Homer

In four pages the significance of the hospitality theme in 'The Odyssey' is discussed in examples of King Alkinoos', Melenaus', an...

The City and the Mountains by Jose Maria Eca de Queiros II

In six pages this paper discusses the themes in an overview of this text that features the nineteenth century society of Portugal....

J.D. Salinger's Writings

feel strong emotions? We may also speculate whether his indifference to peoples opinions is not actually a means of hiding his fe...

Comparative Analysis of Trifles and A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell

In two pages this play and short story by Susan Glaspell are contrasted and compared in terms of themes and characterization. The...

Revenge in 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe

In seven pages the theme of revenge as depicted in this short story is analyzed as the author's personal commentary attacking the ...

Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe With an Analysis of 'The Tell Tale Heart'

In seven pages Poe's life and works are examined with a focus on the theme, symbolism, and meaning of 'The Tell Tale Heart.' Six ...

'The Tell Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe

to kill, the speaker insists on frequently and rather adamantly reminding us that he is not mad. As the story reads on, I found m...

Characters and the Impact of Nature in the Works of John Steinbeck

In five pages this paper discusses The Pearl and The Red Pony by John Steinbeck in terms of the nature theme in each and how it ef...

Travel Narrative Developed in the Works of Mary Rowlandson and John Steinbeck

In five pages the development of the travel narrative, its various themes, and attitudes, are considered in a comparative analysis...

Biography of Shirley Jackson

In five pages this paper discusses Shirley Jackson's life, writings, evil as a popular theme, and her most famous short story 'The...

Daisy Miller by Henry James

In six pages Daisy Miller is analyzed in terms of its theme and characters. There is no bibliography included....

Evil in Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

In ten pages this paper examines how the theme of evil serves to develop the plot of the novel. There are at least six sources ci...

Insanity and Sexual Hysteria in Turn of the Screw by Henry James

trouble him--but never, never; neither appeal nor complain nor write about anything; only meet all questions herself, receive all ...

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

In five pages these works are contrasted and compared with similar themes of man's goodness and the conflict between freedom and c...

Setting in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In a paper consisting of five pages the set construction and design and how their details serve to emphasize the play's theme are ...

The Faillure of After the Fall by Arthur Miller

In six pages this paper considers how Miller's 1964 play is encumbered by a vague theme, too much symbolism, and characters that d...

Examining Three Plays by Arthur Miller

This 5 page paper discusses three plays by American playwright Arthur Miller. The three are Death of a Salesman, After the Fall an...

Manhood, Nature, and Death in The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

In nine pages this novel is analyzed in terms of its symbolism and portrayal of themes including the nature of manhood, life, and ...

Comparative Analysis of Three Short Stories by Ernest Hemingway

having their baby. His act was accomplished so quietly, no one knew it had happened despite the fact he was lying on the bunk abov...

'Indian Camp' by Ernest Hemingway

A short story analysis consisting of three pages is presented in terms of the relationship between father and son and the elements...

Isolation and Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

In three pages this essay analyzes the novel in terms of its representation of such themes as isolation, rebellion, and sin. Ther...

Enslavement in Benito Cereno by Herman Melville and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the enslavement theme within these short stories from the perspectives of the revo...

Life and Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne II

In five pages this paper examines Hawthorne's life and critically analyzes the meanings and themes of his writings. Seven sources...

Life and Writings of William Faulkner

This paper consists of six pages examines William Faulkner's life and the themes of life and death that abound in his novel The So...

Critical Comparative Analysis of 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner

This paper compares the literary criticism of 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner by Ray B. West Jr. in 'Atmosphere and Theme i...

Recurrent Images and Themes in 'The Bear,' 'Barn Burning,' and 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner

In five pages this paper discusses the repetitive themes in this trio of short stories by William Faulkner. Seven sources are cit...

Late Nineteenth Century New Orleans' Women in The Awakening by Kate Chopin

In six pages this paper discusses the theme of women's subjugation and how it impacts upon the relationships portrayed in The Awak...

The Revolt of Mother by Freeman and The Awakening by Chopin

In five pages these two works are compared in terms of the author's psychological and sociological objectives and how they are exp...

Sin in Susanna Rowson's Charlotte Temple and Herman Melville's Pierre

that part covered). Even in her disconcerted and distracted mental state after the birth of her child, Charlotte is able to pray f...

Novel Characteristics of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

In nine pages this paper applies the 5 novel characteristics of structure, tone, characterization, symbolism, and theme to Huckleb...