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The Storm by McKnight Malmar

created characterization that was both believable and fully developed, which is a feat not easily accomplished in such limited spa...

Themes in The Analects by Confucius

In six pages the Confucian Analects are examined in terms of the themes ths ancient Chinese philosophical work presents. There ar...

Childhood Loss in Obasan and The Stone Angel

Isolation, privation and loss in childhood are major themes in literature. This report discusses the work of two Canadians, Joy Ko...

Maturity in Legacy, a Novel by James A. Michener

with methodical, journeyman style. As he told a radio interviewer in 1992: "My job is to be a hard-working man who sits at a moder...

Failed Marriages in The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James and The Awakening by Kate Chopin

to pass her by that the thought nearly paralyzes her emotions. She learns from years of fighting those bottled up emotions that s...

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and Freedom

In 5 pages this paper examines how the theme of freedom is developed in this classic work by John Steinbeck. There are 5 sources ...

Thoughts on Marriage

the woman reaps any benefit at all from her matrimonial vows. "If marriage be such a blessed state, how comes it, may you say, th...

Comparative Thematic Analysis of Boys and Girls by Alice Munro and Doe Season by David Kaplan

In five pages the themes of these works are contrasted and compared regarding gender differences, sexuality, and coming of age. T...

Comparative Analysis of 'The Rocking Horse Winner' by D.H. Lawrence and 'The Destructors' by Graham Greene

effect, there is a cause and for every cause, there is an effect. Paul is greatly effected by what his mother does and how she fe...

Constructing Knowledge and Feminist Theory

the female spirit. Code implies that the concept of feminism embodies a number of critical theories by which to better address th...

Comparison of 'Aeneid' by Virgil and 'The Iliad' by Homer

are not primarily about war. The love element is significantly greater. In exploring Virgils Aeneid, it is perhaps the metamorpho...

Brotherhood and Paternity in Finnegan's Wake by James Joyce

In 8 pages this paper analyzes this James Joyce works in terms of the themes of paternity and brotherhood featured within. Nine s...

Themes in Dostoyevsky's Novel, Notes From The Underground

demonstrate how utilitarianism appears to have the peoples best interest in mind; however, that extension is limited to the number...

Emily Dickinson's Life and Influences oh Her Poetry

This paper looks at ways in which Dickinson defined life through her poetry. The author identifies common themes in her work and ...

Comparing Salinger's Catcher with Lee's Mockingbird

This essay contrasts and compares J.D. Salinger's coming of age novel Catcher in the Rye with Harper Lee's account of a Southern c...

Innocence in Washington Square and Daisy Miller by Henry James

pursue her -- if not from a distance. It could be argued that he was at battle with himself in that he wanted to be with Daisy, b...

John Steinbeck's Writings

In seven and a half pages this paper discusses common themes in this critical analysis of John Steinbeck's literary works. Six so...

Novel Critique of Ecotopia

In five pages this futuristic work is considered in an overview and critique of theme, characterization, and a discussion of how c...

Imagination and Love in On Love by Alain de Botton and Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

In twenty four pages this report contrasts and compares the themes of love and imagination as depicted in these works and also com...

An Analysis of Robert Frost's Stopping By Woods

This paper analyzes one of Frost's most famous works, which many critics interpret as Frost's own longing for death. However the ...

William Shakespeare's Hamlet, William Golding's Lord of the Flies, and Their Parallels

In 6 pages the parallels that exist in these works in terms of literary similarities of allegory, metaphor, simile, irony, personi...

War and its Compelling Literary Themes

In nine pages this paper examines how war's compelling themes are depicted in the literary works the Bhagavad Gita and the writing...

Comparative Analysis of Homer's 'The Odyssey' and Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain

In five pages a comparative analysis of these works is presented in terms of differences and similarities in characterization, plo...

20th Century Latin American Artistic Theme

In five pages this paper examines the importance of Latin American themed art during the 20th century in a consideration of the wo...

Langston Hughes' 'Theme for English B' and Daniel Keyes' 'Flowers for Algernon'

In 5 pages this paper examines the double consciousness theme as it applies to these literary works by Langston Hughes and Daniel ...

Classical Greek Literature and Women's Tragic Marriages

Aeschylus introduces a complete reversal of gender roles, placing the character of Clytemnestra in a ruling role over Argos in the...

Knowledge Theme in 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton and Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

the point that there is false knowledge and true knowledge, and that false knowledge can be very persuasive. From the "War in Hea...

Nadine Gordimer's Writings and the Theme of Intolerance

In 10 pages this paper considers the theme of intolerance as represented in the works of this South African Jewish author. There ...

'The Odyssey,' The Aeneid and the Themes of Star Crossed Lovers

banquet. Aeneas begins to talk to Queen Dido. Dido becomes enamored with Aeneas, something not unprovoked by the gods and goddess...

Rousseau/Emile or On Education

amour-propre. The first category, amour de soi, is self-love that does not derive from others. Rousseau asserts that it is part of...