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Disempowerment and Disassociation in John Updike's 'A Short Easter'

A thematic analysis of 'A Short Easter' by John Updike focuses upon the protagonist's lack of empowerment and disassociation in a ...

Works of Shakespeare and Their Similarities

In five pages this paper examines the thematic similarities between Othello and The Tempest with race among the topics discussed...

Themes of Violence and Female Sexuality in the Films The Exorcist and Carrie

A thematic analysis of these films focuses upon their depictions of violence and female sexuality in 5 pages. Two sources are cit...

A comparison of Gardner and Kafka

a parody of a treatise on theology and ontology; but his words are so effective that he mesmerizes Grendel and transforms/ shapes ...

Themes of The Awakening by Kate Chopin

In five pages this paper discusses what is meant by flight symbolism in this thematic analysis of The Awakening by Kate Chopin. T...

William Shakespeare's Othello and Women

with trouble as he holds Desdemonas handkerchief. Bianca notes it and states: "O Cassio, whence came this? This is some token from...

A Citizen Kane Cinematic Analysis

lost prior to being sent from his home (1995). The camera is suddenly outside focusing on smoke rising form the chimney and then ...

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka and Alienation

opening line, and one can imagine that as the story goes on, this once human being who finds himself a bug is not able to have a n...

Comparative Analysis of Myths in Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, 'The Odyssey' and a Work by Jack London

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the myths featured in these ancient works and also makes a thematic comparison wit...

Individuals Dying for Their Religions

sure, this mission has made for significant intrigue. When one looks into the death of Becket, one will quickly realize that the ...

Concepts of Restraint and Freedom in Utopia by Thomas More

the society of sixteenth-century England. For example, the Utopian cities are all built on similar lines, at least as far as possi...

Graveyard Scene in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

to sum up what has taken place up until now. In addition, we are given a look at perhaps the ridiculousness of the situation in on...

'The Solitary Reaper' by William Wordsworth Explicated

elements used by the author. The work begins as follows: BEHOLD her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reapi...

Film Director Gordon Parks

background is disadvantaged. Marcus is the son of a bitter, abusive man who hates whites with every fiber of his being. Marcus is,...

As You Like It by William Shakespeare and the Theme of Loyalty

In 5 pages this paper examines the thematic emphasis upon loyalty in this popular William Shakespeare comedy in an examination of ...

A Picture of Freedom, Ellen Foster, and Styles of Narrative

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares these works' use of narrative in thematic development. There are no other sources...

Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

A thematic, structural, plot, setting, and character analysis of Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder is presented in 5 pages...

Technique and Theme of 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost

In 3 pages a thematic examination and analysis of technique employed by Robert Frost in his poem 'The Road Not Taken' are presente...

'Shiloh' by Bobbie Ann Mason

In a paper consisting of six pages the thematic cycle of beginnings and ends is discussed within the context of this short story. ...

Overview of Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In 5 pages this paper presents a critical overview of Miller's social drama that includes the heroic role of Willy Loman, foil cha...

William Blake's Poem 'The Little Black Boy'

In three pages this paper presents a thematic explication of this William Blake poem as it portrays lacking worth, faith, and inno...

Violence in Lord of the Flies by William Golding

none of them knew was there . . . just as most "civilized" people have no idea of the violence that is hidden within their own pla...

William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Homosexuality

In ten pages this ppaer examines the homosexual thematic overtones that are evident both in Shakespeare's play as well as Franco Z...

Academic Theme of Julian Barnes' Flaubert's Parrot

In two pages this paper examines the use of 'Examination Paper' in an academic thematic consideration of Flaubert's Parrot by Juli...

Money and Sex in Othello by William Shakespeare

This paper consists of six pages and analyzes the thematic link between money and sex within the context of the play. There are n...

A One-Chapter Analysis of Louise Erdrich's Novel, Love Medicine

This paper analyzes the structure and thematic elements seen in the second chapter of Erdrich's novel. This five page paper has o...

Theme of Death in Lord Alfred Tennyson's 'Song and John Donne's 'Holy Sonnet No. 10'

In 5 pages the thematic differences in which these two poems depict death are contrasted and compared with Donne's faith in sharp ...

An Analysis of Frost's Poem, Acquainted With The Night

This paper analyzes one of Frost's poems, Acquainted With The Night. The author addresses both thematic elements and structure. ...

Themes in Dostoevski's Notes From Underground

warped psychology and near incomprehensibility of a character both affected by and revolting against the ramifications of philosop...

The Bicycle Thief and Citizen Kane

This research report compares and contrasts two important films. A comprehensive analysis is provided as thematic elements are exp...