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Holy Grail's History

(Mabinogion, p. 79). The Mabinogion chronicles do not seem to have been widely circulated outside of Wales, probably because of t...

Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse

In seven pages this paper presents a thematic analysis of the novel by Hermann Hesse. One source is cited in the bibliography....

The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann

In six pages The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann is the focus of this thematic analysis. Four sources are cited in the bibliography...

Agamemnon by Aeschylus and Human Sacrifice

In seven pages this paper examines the tragedy by Aeschylus in terms of its shocking thematic featuring of human sacrifice. There...

Ignorance is Bliss Theme in Oedipus the King by Sophocles

In six pages this essay discusses how Oedipus would have been more content without the knowledge of his fated life in this themati...

Sacrifice in The Odyssey by Homer

In five pages this paper presents a thematic analysis of how sacrifice is portrayed in 'The Odyssey.' There are 2 sources cited i...

Theme of Vengeance The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

In seven pages the thematic representation of violence in these literary works is contrasted and compared. There is 1 source cite...

Cousin Bazilio by Jose Maria Eca de Queiros

In eight pages the late nineteenth century society of Portugal is the focus of this thematic consideration of Cousin Bazilio. Fou...

The Chosen Place, The Timeless People; Cane; and Heremakhonon

In four pages these novels by Marshal, Toomer, and Conde are contrasted and compared in terms of narrative and thematic styles. T...

The Infinite Plan by Isabel Allende

In five pages a thematic analysis of Allende's 1991 novel is presented. There are no other sources listed....

Stylistic and Formal Characteristics of Gus Van Sant's 'My Own Private Idaho'

Such cinematic techniques as mise-en-scene are discussed in a paper consisting of 6 pages as thematic and narrative expression are...

Film Shine and the Theme of Emotion

In five pages this paper presents a thematic analysis of this movie and examines how sound and dialogue contribute to the film's e...

Individualism and Utilitarianism in Orson Welles' Citizen Kane

In five pages the thematic development of individualism and utilitarianism as it relates to the characterization of Charles Foster...

A Review of the Film, Amadeus

This paper reviews the film, Amadeus. The author addresses various thematic and social elements of this film version of Motzart's...

A Look at A Tale Of Two Cities'

This classic Dickens work is summarized and evaluated for elements such as symbolism and characterization. Thematic elements are a...

Power Theme in 1984 by George Orwell

of virtually every aspect of ones individual life. "What is concerned here is not the morale of the masses, whose attitude...

Bernard's Importance to The Waves by Virginia Woolf

point: "Thus my character is in part made of the stimulus which other people provide, and is not mine, as yours are" (267). It s...

How Ann Radcliffe Responded to Lewis in The Italian

In a paper consisting of three pages the argument is presented that The Italian was in response to The Monk by Lewis and offers ch...

Le Morte D'Arthur by Malory and The Faerie Queen by Spenser and Characterization

In six pages the fully developed characters Malory features are contrasted with Spenser's stiff stereotypes in order to perpetuate...

I Will Marry When I Want Play by Ngugi Thiong'o and Ngugi wa Mirii

In six pages the play's original production is analyzed in terms of its primary thematic elements. Four sources are cited in the ...

Conflict in the Works of Ngugi Wa Thiong'O and Bessie Head

In five pages the interpersonal conflict theme as it manifests itself in 'The Return' and 'The Collector of Treasures' is discusse...

An Analysis of the Film, Homicide

This paper examines and analyzes various thematic aspects of the film, Homicide by David Mamet. This six page paper has two sour...

A Review of the Film, Synthetic Pleasures

This paper analyzes Ira Lee's film, Synthetic Pleasures. The author criticizes Lee's lack of any clear, organizational plot or th...

Mythology of Native Americans

cites that as many as several hundred thousand must exist collectively (Gill & Sullivan, 1992). Each myth that I came across was...

Poetic Themes of Robert Frost

In six pages this paper examines 3 of Robert Frost's poems in a thematic consideration of individuality, nature, and also discusse...

Child Neglect Theme in 'The Chimney Sweeper' by William Blake

That this was an accepted practice makes it no less a neglectful situation; in fact, it only serves to set up the child in a more ...

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...

Appearances versus Reality in William Shakespeare's King Lear

In six pages the dual nature of King Lear is analyzed in a thematic comparison that features the conflict of appearances vs. reali...

Good v. Evil Theme in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

In six pages this paper examines the thematic conflict of good versus evil as it manifests itself in this tragic play by William S...

Act 2, Scene 4 of William Shakespeare's 'Measure For Measure'

Isabella's soliloquy directed to Angelo is the focus of this 3 page paper to determine its thematic relevance. There are no addit...