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Love in Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Parliament of Fowles' and 'The Book of the Duchesse'

terrible punishment, as they shall "alwey whirle aboute therthe in peyne" (line 80) and they shall not be forgiven for their wicke...

Stock Characters

portrayal. Plautuss cast was in no danger of impeding upon each others characterization, inasmuch as they all embraced their own ...

Development of English Literature from 'Beowulf' to Alexander Pope

very clear division between those who followed Christianity in the genuine way, and those who used it merely for their own advance...

Sad Stories of Love: Tristan and His Parents

one last time. As this indicates, the love of Tristans parents is similar in intensity to that of Tristan and Isolde. As with the ...

Geoffrey Chaucer and Antifeminism

as to the message it may or may not portray. The firmly established gender roles in medieval society are seen by many scholars as...

Medieval Poets on Love

wide range of emotions. Sir Thomas Wyatt, the Elder (1503-1542), was a pioneer of the English sonnet, which was a variation of th...

'Troilus and Criseyde' by Geoffrey Chaucer and Love

In six pages this paper discusses how each character feels love differently within the context of this poem by Geoffrey Chaucer. ...

Texas Governors James Edward Ferguson and Miriam Amanda Ferguson

In fifteen pages this husband and wife team of governors are examined in terms of Miriam being the first state governor elected an...

Carol Henning and John Steinbeck's 'The Chrysanthemums'

In 9 pages this paper analyzes the short story by John Steinbeck in order to determine whether or not his wife Carol Henning was t...

Emilia and Desdemona in William Shakespeare's Othello

In five pages these two wives victimized by their spouses are examined in a similarities and differences comparison and contrast. ...

Abigail Adams' 'Remember the Ladies!'

can produce, she would begin her correspondence to her husband, "Dearest Friend," and sign them "Portia" (http://www.masshist.org/...

3 Postmodern Works Analyzed

In six pages this research paper compares how postmodern perspectives manifest themselves in director Peter Greenaway's film The C...

'The Odyssey' by Homer and Characters Penelope and Athena

more fidelity than did her missing husband. However, while Penelope is keeping Odysseus home fires burning, it is Athena to whom ...

Four Topics Examined from a Christian Viewpoint

In five pages relationships, role of Christian husbands and wives, premarital sex, and Book of Proverbs' portrayal of temptation a...

'The Chrysanthemums' by John Steinbeck and Symbolism

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Steinbeck employs symbolism in this short story with the earth covenant represented by the wif...

Religion and Romance in John Donne's Poetry

In six pages this report discusses how religion manifests itself in John Donne's love poetry with the soul's passions and spiritua...

A Review of Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck

A 5 page essay detailing the interaction between husband and wife that preoccupies this novel. The wifes struggle to carve out he...

Variety In the Structure of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

This paper examines the concepts of form, function, and variety utilized by Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales. This eleven page pap...

Catholic Views Regarding Marriage Mutuality and Authority

In a paper consisting of twelve pages Ephesians 5: 21-33 is examined as it pertains to marital relationships and includes Pope Joh...

Clairvoyance, Insanity, and the Life of Mary Todd Lincoln

This paper examines the life of Mary T. Lincoln, wife of US president Abraham Lincoln. The author discusses elements of her insan...

Fathers and Their Importance During a Child's First Year of Life

In three pages this research paper examines pregnant wives and the reaction of husbands and expectant fathers and also considers h...

Hierarchy and Authority in 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton

In a paper that consists of 10 pages the Milton's conntention that Adam and Eve's fall was due to the rejection of the husband ove...

Influence of Death in the Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

In six pages the ways in which Poe's poems 'Lenore,' 'The Raven,' 'Annabel Lee,' and 'To Helen' are influenced by the deaths of th...

Othello Defended

In seven pages this paper analyzes William Shakespeare's protagonist Othello in a sociological and psychological defense of his wi...

Wives and Courtesans in Camille by Alexandre Dumas

In five pages this paper with reference to Camille considers the realities of Parisian wives and courtesans. Three other sources ...

Social Oppression in A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

This essay consists of six pages and compares the social oppression the wives in each story experiences. There is no bibliography...

Ernest Hemingway's Life Reflected in the Short Story 'Hills Like White Elephants'

driver, and at last he made it to the front in Europe during the height of World War I (Roth, 450). He was seriously wounded in It...

20th Century Literature and Self Determination

In 6 pages this paper examines how self determination is thematically portrayed in 'The Red Wheelbarrow' by William Carlos William...

3 Operas Inspired by The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

the open air seems odd. And yet, the opera version gave Falstaff a swagger and an attitude that one suspects was close to the t...

Safety in Toni Morrison's Tar Baby

In five pages this essay examines safety issues as they are represented in husband and wife Valerian and Margaret in Toni Morrison...