Jonathan Swift’s "Gulliver's Travels" / Land of the Houyhnhnms : A 5 page paper that considers a comparison between the societal and political structures of 18th century England with the satirical representation of the Land of the Houyhnhnms. No additional sources cited. Gull.wps

Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" : A 10 page research paper outlining Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal." The writer analyzes the work as a sociopolitical treatise and examines other political works of Swift, as they relate to Ireland and England at the time. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Modestpr.wps

Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"/ Summary : A 3 page essay in which the writer provides an overview of Jonathan Swift's infamous "A Modest Proposal" and some of the major points to be considered. No Bibliography. Modestp2.wps

Jonathan Swift’s "Gulliver’s Travels" vs. Conrad’s "Heart Of Darkness" : A 20 page paper comparing Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels and A Modest Proposal with Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness in terms of the way both authors treat the theme of imperialism. The paper concludes that while both authors recognize that imperialism is based in the belief that members of radically foreign cultures are non-human (xenophobia) and both condemn this belief, the methods they use to convey this message are radically different. Bibliography lists 24 sources. Swiftcon.wps

Chaucer’s Life & Works : An 8 page paper analyzing the characteristics of this fourteenth-century author, using a combination of historical records and an intuitive reading of his most well-known books. Bibliography lists nine sources. Chaucer.wps

Chaucer's "Book of the Duchesse" : A 7 page paper that discusses the chess game (Lines 618-678) and chess symbolism in this poem. This paper focus on the themes of fate, courtly love and steadfastness that are developed through the poem utilizing chess symbolism, and demonstrates that the knights comments regarding the chess game are developed as statements about courtly love and fate. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Duchesse.wps

Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" / Character Creation and Credibility :
An 8 page paper on Chaucer's use of language to create credibility and character development. The writer details this through examples from each of five of the pilgrim's stories in Canterbury Tales. Bibliography cites 5 sources. Chaucercc.wps

Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales" / Evil In The Tales : A 12 page paper examining the importance of the ability to recognize evil in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, specifically The Prioress’ Tale and The Pardoner’s Tale. The paper argues first that anti-Semitism is a significant issue in the Prioress’ Tale, and that her anti-Semitism is just as dangerous as the amoral avarice of the Pardoner because of the fact that she is not perceived as evil at all. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Cantevil.wps

Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales" / Character Of The Prioresse : A 5 page essay which analyzes the description of the Prioresse given by Geoffrey Chaucer in the General Prologue to his historic work The Canterbury Tales. The writer argues that the Prioresse is hypocritical about her love of earthly pleasures while the Wife of Bath is open and honest. Prioress.wps

Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales" / Wife of Bath : A 6 page paper on the character of the Wife of Bath in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. The paper particularly centers around her feminist arguments justifying both her aggressiveness and her sexuality. Bibliography cites sources. Wifebath.wps

Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales" / Wife Of Bath - Physical Descriptions :
A 5 page essay which examines how Chaucer’s expert use of physical description contributed to his characterization of the Wife of Bath. The writer shows how Chaucer’s description laid the basis for the Wife’s characterization and helped establish her as a cultural icon which has endured for over 600 years. Quotations from the source. Wifeba2.wps

Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales" / Role Of Women In The Knight’s Tale : An 8 page paper analyzing the puzzling issue of women’s active role in Chaucer’s "The Knight’s Tale". The paper points out that while on the surface it would seem women have no active role in the story at all, their importance lies in their symbolic meaning to the male characters. Bibliography lists five sources. Knightwo.wps

Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" / Overview : A 5 page overview of the various tales with descriptive analysis of Chaucer's characterization and his depiction of society. Writer uses various critical sources to support ideas; Bibliography lists two collective entries. Canterbu.wps

Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" # 2 : A 6 page discussion of setting, theme, and characterization in several of the tales. No Bibliography. Canter.wps

Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales" / ‘Who Was Chaucer ?’ : A 5 page paper analyzing the characteristics of the author of this fourteenth-century work, using a combination of historical records and an intuitive reading of his most well-known book. Seven sources cited. Chauc.wps

The Role of Women in Hamlet & Canterbury Tales : An 8 page paper examining the way women are portrayed in Shakespeare’s and Chaucer’s works. The paper concludes that both these authors treat women with singular well-roundedness, exhibiting a deep understanding of the female psyche. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hamcan.wps

Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" : 5 pages in length. A thorough explication of plot, theme, and character development in Conrad's classic (1899) novel. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources. Heartofd.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Heart Of Darkness" # 2 : A 5 page paper that explores the historical significance of Joseph Conrad's 1902 novel, Heart of Darkness and its relevance in 20th-century civilization. Darkness.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Heart of Darkness"/ Analysis : A 9 page paper that analyzes Joseph Conrad's 1902 novel, "Heart of Darkness." The writer is primarily concerned with evaluating the character of Marlow. Jconrad.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Heart of Darkness"/ Open Door : A 6 page research paper on Conrad’s The Heart of Darkness. The writer argues and proves that Conrad’s intent was to open the door of the mind in order for reader’s to enter the heart of darkness and emerge enlightened about slavery and the negative ideal of supremacy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hrtdrkns.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Heart of Darkness" / Symbols of Imperialism : A 5 page essay which explores the symbols of nature and character in Joseph Conrad’ s classic criticism on British imperialsim in Africa, Heart of Darkness. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Darkhear.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Heart Of Darkness" / Modernism : 5 pages in length. The concept of modernism in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is one that is significantly more subtle than it is obvious. There exist both implied and obscure examples of modernism, as well as those that are visual and conceptual. Conrad’s implication of modernism within a traditional, even romantic setting leaves one to ascertain that the author possessed a great sense of the future within his writings. The writer discusses the concept of modernism as it relates to Conrad’s novel. Bibliography lists 3 sources. HrtDark.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Heart Of Darkness" Vs. James Joyce’s "Portrait.." / Sensitive Heroes : A 6 page essay that affirms that Marlow in Heart of Darkness and Daedelus in Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man are heroes today even though they were not considered heroes when the original works were published. No additional sources cited. Sheroes.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "Lord Jim" / Character Analysis : A 12 page paper on the motivations behind the behavior of the title character in Joseph Conrad’s novel. It concludes that Jim’s act of cowardice is at such odds with Jim’s concept of himself that he spends the rest of the novel running, not from the direct consequences of his deed, but from other people’s scorn. Six sources including book; a one page sentence outline follows. Lordjim.wps*

Joseph Conrad's "Lord Jim" & The Significance of Marlow : A complete, 7 page overview & discussion of Joseph Conrad's "Lord Jim"-- in which the writer examines defining moments and the character of Marlow. Marlow is regarded as being just as significantly important to the action of the story as is Jim. Some parallels are also drawn between Marlow and Conrad himself. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Lordjim.wps

Joseph Conrad’s "The Secret Sharer" : A 5 page essay discussing the relationship between Leggatt and the Young Captain in Conrad’s mariner tale. The writer posits that the characterization and supporting symbolism all point to the theme of growth—by overcoming fear. Secrshar.doc

Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" vs. W. Cather’s "My Antonia" / Characters : An 8 page paper comparing and contrasting the two heroines in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, and Willa Cather's My Antonia. Bibliography lists 6 critical 6 sources. Jananto.wps

Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre"/ Symbolism : A 10 page analysis of Jane Eyre with special attention to the symbolism of red/fire and white/ice. Some resolution is shown as the colors show opposite sides that clash and must be resolved for the characters to be truly "happy." Bibliography lists 6 sources. Janeery2.wps

Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre"/ Theme Of Nature : A 7 page paper discussing the theme of nature in Jane Eyre. The images of nature present throughout Jane Eyre serve to reflect circumstances, foretell turns of events, and frame wonderful and touching reunion scenes. One powerful image is that of the fateful walk in the garden on midsummer’s eve, when Rochester told Jane of his plans to marry, and then learning that later that night, a sudden storm had split the great tree into halves. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Janenat.wps

Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" / A Heroine In Three Dimensions : A 5 page paper on the main character of Charlotte Bronte’s novel. It discusses, using many examples,-- Jane’s strong qualities of courage, outspokenness, and honesty, and shows how these qualities were reflected both in her childhood and in her love for Edward Rochester. Bibliography lists five sources, including Bronte’s book. Eyre.wps

Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" / Jane & Her Fairy Tale Sisters : A 6 page paper discussing how Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre fits into the fairy tale tradition, and what that tradition has to tell young women about the process of growing up female. Characteristics of the fairy tale tradition are outlined with reference to the influence of the fairy tale on the female psyche. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Fairy.wps

Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Erye" / Sisters Under the Skin : A 10 page paper comparing the main character of Charlotte Bronte’s novel with Bronte herself. The writer concludes that although there are a few ways in which Bronte’s life is directly reflected in the book, the correspondences between Charlotte and Jane lie more in the way both heroines deal with a damaged self-concept through the development of their frank and passionate natures, and their determination to live according to their own moral principles. Bibliography lists nine sources. Bronte.wps

Emily Bronte’s ‘‘Wuthering Heights’’ / Heathcliff’s Revenge : A 5 page analytical study of revenge as Heathcliff’s primary motivation in this classic by Emily Bronte. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Heath.wps

Emily Bronte’s "Wuthering Heights" / Freudian Dream Analysis : A 5 page paper using Freud' s method of dream analysis and appying it to the dreams in Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights." Bibliography lists 4 sources. Dream.wps

Emily Bronte’s "Wuthering Heights" / Character Analyses : This 5 page research paper examines Emily Bronte’s lone literary masterpiece, Wuthering Heights (1847). Specifically compared and contrasted are the characters of Heathcliff and Edgar Linton and the estates of Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. Bibliography lists 1 source. Wuther.wps

Emily Bronte’s "Wuthering Heights" vs. Flaubert’s "A Simple Heart" :
A 4 page paper on the works by Emily Bronte and Gustave Flaubert. The writer analyzes the main characters, plot and themes. No additional sources cited. Hrthite.wps

Film Version / "Wuthering Heights" (1939) Analyzed : This 5 page paper evaluates the 1939 film, Wuthering Heights, specifically in terms of its recurring geographical motif of the Yorkshire moors and the mood-capturing cinematography of Gregg Toland. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Wuthring.wps

Bronte’s "Wuthering Heights" vs. Coleridge’s "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" : A 5 page paper comparing these works by Emily Bronte and Samuel Coleridge. The writer explains the relevance of each work to the era it was written, and points out various similarities between the two works. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Brntcolr.wps

Daniel Defoe's "Journal Of The Plague Year" : A 5 page essay on Daniel Defoe’s Journal of the Plague Year in which the writer discusses how Defoe’s class effects the way he wrote about the plague and its victims. No additional sources cited. Plague2.rtf

Daniel Defoe's "Journal Of The Plague Year" / A Blessing For The Rich : A 5 pg critical anaylisis of Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year in which the writer examines the text from a Marxist perspective and uncovers that the plague might have been ‘used’ as a way to prevent economic upheaval. No additional sources cited. Plague2.wps

Daniel Defoe's "Moll Flanders" : A complete, 9 page discussion of Defoe's classic-- Specifically, a bcharacter analysis of Moll Flanders herself. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Defoe.wps

Daniel Defoe’s "Moll Flanders" # 2 : An 8 page essay that includes extensive background on the life of Daniel Defoe including his literary career, a surface review of the opinions of two critical analysts, and ending with a "Personal Opinion" section. The text of the paper includes extensive source citations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Moll.wps

Defoe’s "Moll Flanders" vs. Shakespeare’s "Much Ado" : An 8 page paper that explores how the female characters related to the concept of marriage in these two works. The writer posits that while the author’s came from differing viewpoints, their intent was similar in both works—to show that marriage was viewed as the answer to security for women, but that it either did or did not provide that security. The paper discusses this position from the female characters, as portrayed by the authors. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mollado.wps

Daniel Defoe’s "Robinson Crusoe" / Importance Of Religion : A 3 page essay concerning the central role that the main characterís religious development and the part it plays in this classic novel by Daniel Defoe. The writer argues that the development of Crusoeís religious beliefs to that of a devout Christian are intrinsic to the overall structure of this novel. Quotations from the source. Relcru.wps

Charles Dickens’ "Great Expectations" / Characters & Realism : A 7 page paper on Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations. The writer describes Dickens use of realism and how this is reflected through the character of Pip and his interactions with the other characters. Bibliography lists the book. Greate.wps

Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations"/ Miss Havisham : A 4 page character analysis of Miss Havisham. The writer examines fairy tale aspects of this character in Dickens' classic. Analytically detailed is Havisham's relationship with Pip and with Estella. No bibliography. Havisham.wps

Charles Dickens’ "A Tale of Two Cities" / Critical Analysis : A 9 page analysis of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. The writer examines the influence of the French Revolution on the writer and the degree to which historic fact is a part of the book. Emphasizes that not only was the Revolution a revolution of contrasts, so is the book itself. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Twocit.wps

Charles Dickens’ "A Tale of Two Cities" / Theme Of Sacrifice : A 4 page paper that discusses the theme of sacrifice in Dickens' novel. The author argues that the sacrifices made by both Darnay and Carton are not of equal significance in each man's life, but play equally important roles in the development of characters and in the plot of the story. Tale.wps

Charles Dickens' "A Tale Of Two Cities" / Brief Overview : A 3 page essay on characterization, symbolism, and theme in Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities." The author's literary technique & style are discussed in considerable detail. No bibliography. Taleoftw.wps

Charles Dickens’ "Oliver Twist" / Oliver & Fagin : An 8 page paper analyzing the characters of Oliver and Fagin in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. The writer concludes that neither Oliver nor Fagin are particularly realistic characters, Oliver because he is too saintly, and Fagin because he represents Dickens’ anti-semitic prejudices. Bibliography lists six sources. Oliverf.wps

Charles Dickens’ "Oliver Twist" / Character, Social & Moral Question :
A 7 page research paper on Dickens’ use of character to shape a commentary on the social and moral implications of the industrial revolution on children. The writer demonstrates how these are shown through literary means, and includes a brief discussion on how these social forces are still applicable today—therefore noting the timelessness of the story. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Olitwist.wps

Charles Dickens’ "Oliver Twist" / Characterization, Moralistic View, & Social Aspects : A 6 page research paper on Charles Dickens’ use of character to comment on the social and moral implications of the industrial revolution on British society. Through the dimensions of various characters, Dickens penned a view of all of the social classes through the workings of the underworld. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Oltwist2.rtf

Development Of Character In Dickens & Hardy : An 8 page paper analyzing how -- and whether -- Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy create the illusion of verisimilitude in their characters, and whether their character development is effective. The paper concludes that Dickens’ characters, for all their cartoonishness, are created more effectively than Hardy’s because Dickens excels at the selection of detail. Bibliography lists five sources. Natrood.wps

Charles Dickens & Adam Smith / Capitalism and Humanitism # 2 : A 5 page paper that compares the societal realms and presentations provided by Adam Smith and Charles Dickens that related to the process of capitalism related to humanitism. This paper demonstrates its points through support from "Wealth of Nations" and "Hard Times." Bibliography lists 2 sources. Adamdick.wps

Paradise Lost and The Rape of the Lock / A Poetic Contrast : A 5-page paper examining John Milton's classic "Paradise Lost," and Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock." The writer discusses the two works, the contrasts between them, and their authors. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Miltpapr.wps

John Milton’s "Paradise Lost" / The Character Of Adam : A 9 page paper on Adam in Milton’s epic poem. It discusses the faults found in Adam’s character that led to the Fall (and whether they really were faults at all), and his personality transformation after the Fall. It also compares him to both Christ and Satan. Bibliography cites 4 sources. Adam.wps

John Milton’s "Paradise Lost" / Satan’s Pain : An 8 page essay on the physical pain of Satan, as depicted in John Milton’s in classic epic, Paradise Lost. No additional sources cited. Painsa.wps

John Milton’s "Paradise Lost" / Satan's Role : 5 pages in length. The role of Satan in John Milton's Paradise Lost is a representation of humanity's fascination with sin. The paradoxical character, who was considerably more interesting than that of his counterpart, God, mirrors the wanton desires surging upward through each and every mortal being, yet he also symbolizes the precise presence those same mortals are trying to escape. The writer discusses Satan's role with regard to motive, character relation and overall function within the literary work. No additional sources cited. Parasata.wps

John Milton's "Paradise Lost" / Characterization of God & The Devil :
A 5 page paper on Milton's "Paradise Lost" -- exploring the conflict between good and evil and the depiction of God and the Devil as compared with those presented in the Bible itself. The writer concludes that Milton extended the characters offered by the Bible, predicted their actions in various situations based on Biblical myth and placed them in a new, fictional context where they act and react according to how they are supposed to be. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources. Paralost.wps

John Milton’s "Paradise Lost" vs. Hobbes’ "Leviathan" / Science & Religion : This 6 page research paper examines the scientific and religious views of man and the cosmos offered by Thomas Hobbes’ The Leviathan (1651) and John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667). Bibliography lists 2 sources. Levlost.wps

John Milton / Sonnet XIX : A 6 page argumentative essay outlining Milton’s worthiness to his Maker for the receipt of a single talent—poetry. The writer argues that Milton uses the biblical "The Parable of the Talents" (Matthew 25) to display his own talent and worthiness, and accomplishes such through the use of alliteration, metrics, and other poetic techniques. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Sonxix.wps

John Milton and the Vision of Orpheus : In this well-written 9 page essay, the writer's thesis sets out to examine Milton's frequent use of the Orpheus myth throughout his poetry. Specific parallels are drawn between L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, and others as they relate to the myth of Orpheus. Works Cited page lists 4 sources. Milton~1.wps

George Orwell & His Views On The Decadence Of The English Language :
A 15 page overview of George Orwell's concerns regarding the degradation of the English language as evidenced by three of his works: Animal Farm, 1984, and the essay Politics & The English Language. Bibliography lists two additional resources. Decadenc.wps

George Orwell's "Shooting An Elephant" : A 2 page essay in which the writer argues that Orwell's "Shooting An Elephant" had a two-part message; one social and the other political. The unwanted role of the British in India is made relevant to this insightful discussion. No Bibliography. Shooelep.wps

George Orwell's "1984" : A 6 page analysis of George Orwell's Classic "1984," written from a sociopolitical perspective. The writer makes reference to the accuracies between Orwell's predictions and contemporary realities. No bibliography. 1984.wps

George Orwell's "1984" / Did His Predictions Materialize ? : This 5 page essay begins with the premise that Orwell did not intend to make predictions. Comparisons are then drawn between technological devices in 1984 and present day to demonstrate that however inadvertently, many of Orwell's "predictions" did indeed come true. Bibliography included. 1984one.wps

George Orwell's "1984" / Warnings NOT Predictions : A 10 page paper on this classic novel. The writer argues that Orwell wasn't making predictions for the future, but giving a warning as to what could happen. Setting, characters and symbolism in the novel are explored to illustrate this point. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Orwell2.wps

Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility"/ Critical Analysis Of Theme :
An 8 page paper on Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" in which the writer discusses themes of love & psycho-emotional development as they relate mostly to the Dashwood sisters. It is argued that Sense and Sensibility was much less aggressively feminist in comparison with Austen's later novels. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources. Sensesen.wps

Jane Austen’s "Sense & Sensibility"/ Character Of Lucy Steele :
A 7 page paper discussing the character of Lucy Steele in Jane Austen’s "Sense and Sensibility." Questions asked and discussed are who the character of Lucy Steele was, what her role was in the novel, and why is she so thoroughly disliked. Is Lucy Steele "bad" or just incredibly and constantly irritating?! In what ways does the character of Lucy Steele provide a microcosm of the entire story? Bibliography lists four sources in addition to the novel itself. Janea.wps

Jane Austen’s ‘‘Pride & Prejudice’’ / Use of Chance as a Plot Device :
An 8 page analytical essay on Austen's use of chance to progress the plot and establish a basis for judging her characters' moral development. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources. Pandp.wps

Jane Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice" / British Social Hierarchy .. Then vs. Now : A 5 page paper comparing the social class hierarchy presented in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with that of modern-day England. It argues that Britain has changed recently to a more democratic social model because the traditional one no longer reflected the common people’s lives. Bibliography lists 5 sources including Austen’s book. Austenpp.wps

Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice" / A Reflection of a Time : A 5 page overview of Jane Austin’s book "Pride and Prejudice." Emphasizes Austin’s portrayal of women, social class, and their importance in marriage. No additional sources cited. Pritime.wps

Jane Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice" / The Use Of Irony : This 5 page paper examines how Jane Austen used irony in the structure of her 1813 novel. No additional sources cited. Prideiro.wps

Jane Austen's "Price & Prejudice" vs. T. Hardy's "The Son's Veto":
An 8 page paper analyzing male-female relationships in each of these two stories as illustrated by the characters of Lizzy, Sophy, Darcy, and Randolph. The paper argues that the difference in tone are very much due to the differences between the authors’ perception of gender and its effect on society. Two additional critical sources cited to support the writer's points. Pride2.wps

Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice" vs. Shakespeare’s "Othello"/ Mystery & Revelation : A 6 page paper comparing William Shakespeare’s Othello and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The basis for comparison is the authors’ treatment of the theme of deception and revelation in these two works. The paper concludes that while the same motif -- misplaced trust -- is treated in both works, the difference lies in one author’s view of the situation as comic and redeemable and the other as tragic and doomed. Bibliography lists two sources. Othpride.wps

Jane Austen’s "Persuasion" / Redefined Marriage : A 5 page argumentative essay arguing that Austen’s "marriage" relationship is related to equality between the sexes in both the domestic and professional circles of life. A secondary argument ties this to the change from aristocratic to middle class values. Bibliography lists 1 source. Austpers.wps

Jane Austen and Adam Smith : A 7 page paper that argues the comparison between the moral convictions related to social constructs presented by authors like Jane Austen with the sympathetic development of morality through emotion presented by Adam Smith. It is Smith's basic contention that man is inherently good, and that his moral development comes from his ability to perceive and diminish selfishness. This paper utilizes the text from Smith "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" as a means for demonstrating his theory. Smithaus.wps

Stephen Crane’s "Red Badge Of Courage" vs. Jane Austen’s "Pride & Prejudice": A 7 page paper aruging that in these two novels, Austen and Crane create different visions of war, its rebellions and heroes. In both stories, like most humans, the heroes are the anti-heroes as well, because of the prejudicial recriminations surrounding their courageousness. The writer pays strict attention to these themes throughought, but the final sentence ends with the comment "--not unlike heroes throughout history and the stories of heroes we hear today." Bibliography cites 5 sources. Redpride.wps

Thomas Hardy's "The Native" : Brief, 2 page discussion of Thomas Hardy's "The Native." The writer describes Hardy's insightful view of life and depiction of man as living in an 'indifferent universe.' No Bibliography. Hardynat.wps

Thomas Hardy’s "Native Son" : This 5 page paper explores the motivation behind the murders committed by protagonist Bigger Thomas with the assumption that they were fear-induced rather than intentional. Nativeson.wps

Thomas Hardy’s "The Return Of The Native" / Chapter Analysis : This 5 page paper provides a chapter analysis from the first book of Thomas Hardy's classic novel, The Return of the Native. It illustrates Hardy's character and theme development as well as his use of natural imagery. Hardy5.wps

Thomas Hardy's "Tess Of The D'Ubervilles" : A 4 page essay on Hardy's book -- in which the writer focuses upon how the character of Tess is developed. Victorian society, stereotypes, and the role of family are important to this discussion. Tess' relationships with other characters are also examined and specific examples are provided. No other sources cited. Tessdube.wps

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" / Nineteenth-Century Science : A 10 page paper examining Mary Shelley’s work in the light of the scientific discoveries of the time. The paper particularly discusses the work of Sir Humphry Davy, Luigi Galvani, and Giovanni Aldini in relation to their theories about the connection between chemistry, electricity, and living matter. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources. Frank.wps

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" / Life & Times : This 6 page research paper examines how Mary Shelley’s own life, times and geographical locale illuminate her literary masterpiece, Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Marylife.wps

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" / Critical Analysis : A 4 page paper discussing the Mary Shelley novel "Frankenstein" and how it serves as an illustration of the "other-ness" which is hidden within every person and contains the elements of destruction, ostracism, and lonely solitude. Bibliography lists three sources and provides a one page outline of the report. Frank.doc

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein"/ The Character Of Elizabeth Lavenza : This 3 page paper examines the significance of Elizabeth Lavenza in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein, and what her character represents to the narrative. Bibliography lists 1 source. Lavenza.wps

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" vs. Wharton’s "The Age of Innocence" : A 7 page paper in which the writer argues that while both women were expressing changing attitudes in femininity thought in their books through contrast and duality, Edith Wharton's view was made through an expansive flowing growth and Mary Shelley's was from an explosive view. The purpose of both stories was to show the need for men and women to come together in equal treatment of women during different eras. Whereas Wharton looked at the changes from the idea of growing together, Shelley's view was of killing off the old ideas. No additional sources cited. Agefrank.wps

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" vs. Stevenson’s "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" : A 7 page comparatison between Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Robert L. Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The writer posits that the authors used split personalities and other circular dualities to express the same opinion about roles in Victorian society, but come to separate conclusions as to the treatment of their "monsters." Bibliography lists 8 sources. Frnkjkyl.wps

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" vs. Stevenson’s "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" # 2 : This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the novels, Frankenstein (1818), by Mary Shelley and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson. Specifically discussed is the dual nature of man explored in both books. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Franhyde.wps

Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" /Theme of The Double : A 7 page paper looking at both the motif of the double personality in this novel, and the double genres -- allegory and Gothic -- in which it was written. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources. Jekylh.wps

George Eliot’s "Scenes Of Clerical Life" / Is Character Destiny? : A 5 page exploratory analysis regarding a statement made by Eliot that "character is destiny." Two of the stories in this trilogy: The Sad Fortunes of the Rev. Amos Barton and Janet's Repentance are reviewed for clues supporting or contradicting this statement. The writer suggests evidence that the statement must be one that is indeed qualified since one main character clearly has choices that can be made but the other seems to be limited by external forces. Geliot.wps

George Eliot‘s "Silas Marner"vs. Film Version : A 6 page essay comparing Steven Martin’s film adaptation of Silas Marner, ‘‘A Simple Twist of Fate,’’ with the original classic novel by George Eliot. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Twisfate.wps

C.P. Snow's "The New Men" : 6 pages discussing writer C.P. Snow's "The New Men" (published in 1954)--a book dealing largely with the moral issues that were discussed between scientists and beauracrats, that were involved in creating an atomic force that was so powerful it would change forever the lives of human beings, and put England into place again as a first rate power. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Cpsnow.wps

D.H. Lawrence’s "Lady Chatterley’s..." vs. T.S. Eliot’s "The Waste Land" : A 10 page paper discussing sexuality in T.S. Eliot’s landmark poem and D.H. Lawrence’s famous novel. The paper concludes that the two writers differ in their ideas about sexuality because Eliot felt it had a necessary spiritual element and Lawrence stressed the redemptive value of the physical alone. Bibliography lists eight sources. Chatwast.wps

D.H. Lawrence's "Rocking Horse Winner" vs. Graham Greene's "Destructors": A 6 page comparison of character & theme in Lawrence's "Rocking Horse Winner" and Greene's "The Destructors." The behaviors, actions, and belief systems of key characters are examined quite closely and some common philosophical ground is discovered between the two stories. No Bibliography. Rockhrse.wps

D.H. Lawrence / Analysis Of Characters : A 4 page essay in which the writer analyzes the characters of Elizabeth and Mabel in one of Lawrence’s short stories. No bibliography. Lawrence.wps

William Golding’s "Lord of the Flies" : A 10 page analysis of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. First published in 1955, it didn’t gain popularity until the early and mid 1960’s. Set on an idyllic unnamed island, undisciplined boys are stranded there after there plane crashes on the island. The major theme of the work is that mankind is inherently evil, and when confronted with a lack of societal norms, will revert to savagery. Correlations are drawn between the boys’ behavior and the course of some of Hitler’s more heinous acts. A secondary theme is of the destruction of the environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lordfly.wps

William Golding’s "Lord of the Flies" / A Study In Power : A 5 page paper that examines the similarities between Jack Merridew, a character in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, and Adolf Hitler, the Austrian-born Nazi dictator. The writer pays particular attention to role of power in the lives of both Jack and Hitler, and how power determines the character, actions, and ultimate fate of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Flylord.wps

Christopher Marlowe’s The Comic of "Dr. Faustus": A 5 page paper discussing comic aspects of Marlowe’s play. The expectation for a subject that amounts to a discussion with demonic forces is that of being completely somber, even to the point of being tragic. No observer could realistically expect there to be lighter moments in the three-way battle for Faustus’ soul, that battle between Mephistophilis, the Good Angel and Faustus himself, but they are there, nonetheless, particularly in Faustus’ musings of how throngs of spirits will serve him. References directly to the play, but no formal bibliography. Faustus.doc

Ben Jonson and Two of His Works - "Every Man in and Out of His Humor": A 10 page analytical research paper about the 17th century (Shakespeare era) British playwright, Ben Jonson. Contains a brief biography and subsequent focus on two of his works : "Every Man in His Humor" and "Every Man out of his Humor." Bibliography lists 8+ sources. Benjonsn.wps

Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" : A 5 page character analysis of Winnie in Samuel Beckett's infamous play entitled "Happy Days." The writer feels that she represented the self-transgression of loneliness and the mundane emptiness that life can have. Several quotes from the play are used to support this thesis. Happyday.wps

Samuel Beckett’s Views on Women : A 5 page paper contrasting Beckett’s view of women in his novel Murphy, written in 1938, with that presented in his play Endgame, written in 1955. The paper concludes that after his prolonged stay in France, Beckett became detached from his particularly Irish way of looking at women, but was unable to gain the perspective to see them as anything more than symbols reflecting his own alienation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Sambeck.wps

The Genre of Dracula : An 8 page research paper discussing the Gothic fiction genre. The writer gives specifics on the criteria for Gothic fiction, and details how Bram Stoker's Dracula fits into this genre. Bibliography cites four sources. Dracula.wps

Sheridan LeFanu’s "Carmilla" : A 3 page paper discussing the great Gothic horror story of "Carmilla" by Sheridan LeFanu (1814-1873). The story, along with Gothic tales such as "Dracula" has been one of the inspirations for vampire stories and movies for the past century. Bibliography lists two sources. Carmilla.doc

Frances Burney's "Cecilia" & Charlotte Lennox's "The Female Quixote": A 4 page, thesis-orientated essay in which the writer explores and compares the theme of inheritance in these two classic stories. Cecila.wps

Isaac Newton vs. William Blake : An 11 page discussion of the move from the Romantic into the Modern World (transitions from Romanticism to Realism) with a comparison & contrast of Sir Isaac Newton and William Blake complemented by a discussion their differences and similarities. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Blakenew.wps

Rudyard Kipling's "Jungle Book" : A 6 page paper that looks at the life and works of Rudyard Kipling, -- focusing upon the Jungle Book. The writer attempts to show that the Jungle Book is not just a combination of stories for children. Instead, Kipling, while creating stories that appeal to children, created a compilation of stories that represent imperial India. They utilize the model of the fable to promote the understanding of basic lessons (or morals). Bibliography lists 5 sources. Jungbook.wps

Rudyard Kipling's "Kim" : 10 pages in length. A through discussion of character and setting in Rudyard Kipling's novel entitled "Kim" -- in which the writer describes the book as a realistic depiction of life and culture in India. A number of quotes from the book illustrate the writer's points and the primary source is cited in its own bibliography. (*Can also be regarded as Indian Literature*) Kipling.wps

Lord Byron's "Don Juan" : ("A Sociopolitical Analysis of Satire's Timeless Consistency"). 6 page analysis of Lord Byron's play/satire "Don Juan" and its thematic timelessness. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Donjuan.wps

Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" : A 7 page paper analyzing characters & themes in Agatha Christie's classic book. No additional sources cited. Agatha.wps

Agatha Christie’s "Caribbean Mystery" : A 5 page paper discussing the dramaturgy of Agatha Christie’s 1964 mystery novel "Caribbean Mystery," as well as a look at the book in terms of a criminologist’s viewpoint. Agatha.wps

Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five" : A 4 page essay on themes in Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five." The writer describes this work as one aimed at exploring war and how human beings cope with it. A number of insightful observations are made to illustrate relevant points. No additional sources cited. Slauhous.wps

Billy Pilgrim On Trafamadore : A 3 page fantastical autobiographical essay on Billy’s approach to his zoo experience—in Vonnegut circularity. The points raised are some of the chronological events, the science of Montana, the theme of time, and war. Written as fiction based on fact from Billy’s perspective. Billypil.wps

Two Different Sides of Night /Comparing Wiesel & Vonnegut : A 5 page comparison of Elie Wiesel’s Night and Kurt Vonnegut’s Mother Night. The paper shows that while both books are about the Holocaust, they depict suffering in different ways because of the degree to which the central characters are able to find meaning in their lives. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Weisvon.wps

Huxley’s "Brave New World" vs. Vonnegut’s "Cat’s Cradle" / Two Utopias ? :
A 6 page paper arguing that Huxley and Vonnegut created utopian societies in prose to prove that there is no such efthing, and in fact created "dystopias" in their prose and agreed with that vision. The paper postulates that they believe society is helpless to change its path. Definitions of utopia and dystopia introduces the paper, which ties into a Huxley finale. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Dystopia.wps

Sir Francis Bacon's "New Atlantis" : A 20 page paper discussing New Atlantis in relationship to its time as well as contrasting it to other versions of ideal societies or utopias. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Newatl.wps

The Utopian Visions of More and Bacon : A 7 page research paper on Utopia and The New Atlantis. The writer details the place of each in utopian literature and compares them for style and content. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Utopia5.wps

Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" / An Analytical Criticism : A 3 page essay in which the writer critiques More's "Utopia"-- pointing out several atrocities including the treatment of lawyers and animals in his fictitious society. The writer does also find, however, that the book was intended to be satirical and therefore to only criticize it would be to overlook its "chariacture-like" value. No other sources cited. Utopia.wps

Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" # 2 / Imperfection Is Better... : A 3 page look at the geopolitical beliefs expounded in Utopia and how such societies have traditionally failed throughout the course of history. The writer argues that rather than strive for the unattainable, we should learn to appreciate the value of imperfection. No other sources cited. Utopia2.wps

Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" # 3 / Not A "Perfect" Society : A 3 page essay criticizing More's Utopia in an historical context. The writer feels that a "perfect" society is not possible when it has war, prisoners or war, and slavery. Examples from other Utopian ideologies are presented to illustrate points made. No other sources cited. Utopia3.wps

Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" # 4 / Communism Doesn't Work ! : In this insightful 3 page essay, the writer argues that in Utopian societies, the creator is always theoretically "playing God," and establishing whatever social order (s)he sees fit for the achievement of societal perfection. It is argued that there exists no viable connection between the Utopia presented in Thomas More's book and true democracy. Rather, More's Utopia more closely resembles Communism -- a failed idea ! No other sources cited. Utopia4.wps

Sir Thomas More’s "Utopia" & The Communist State : A 5 page paper analyzing the ways in which Thomas More’s idealized society, described in his book Utopia, could be said to be Communist. The paper concludes that the actual aims of Karl Marx and More were different; Marx was calling for a social revolution, and More was calling for a moral one. Bibliography lists three sources including book. Utopia.doc

Sir Thomas More’s "Utopia" & The Renaissance City : A 6 page paper examining the way Sir Thomas More’s Utopia reflected the actual conditions of the Renaissance city. Particular attention is paid to London, where More lived; the paper also shows how More’s views differed from Plato’s Republic, the book he used as his primary source. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Moreutop.wps

The Virtue of Thomas More as Depicted in "A Man For All Seasons" : A 2 page essay on Bolt's "A Man For All Seasons" -- in which the writer marvels at Thomas More's displays of integrity. The conclusion is made that based upon actions depicted in this infamous work, it can indeed be said that More was a characteristically righteous man. No Bibliography. Moreman.wps

The Virtue of Thomas More as Depicted in "Man For All Seasons" # 2 : 3 pages on Sir Thomas More's depiction in "A Man For All Seasons." Some of the primary concerns of this essay deal with More's predicament and moral dilemma. It is argued that he was indeed a man of great virtue who -- under the circumstances -- preserved his integrity. No Bibliography. Moreman2.wps

Philology & The Imaginary Worlds Of J.R.R. Tolkein : In this 5 page essay, the writer essentially discusses the life and works of Tolkein,-- focusing specifically upon the imaginary worlds he managed to create in "The Hobbit" and "Lord Of The Rings" and his love for language (philology). Throughout the essay, examples of words and names created by Tolkein are provided as are their meanings & usefulness in his stories. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Tolekin.wps

E.M. Forster ‘s "A Passage to India" / Union Of Opposites In India’s "Temple :
A 5 page paper on E. M. Forster’s novel A Passage to India. It specifically looks at the last and final section, "Temple", and the comparisons of the Hindu feast to Christmas, noting that Forster’s indictment of British intolerance can be read in its lines. Bibliography lists five sources. Pindia2.wps

Ann Radcliffe's "The Italian" / A Response to Lewis : A 3 page paper that supports the perspective that Ann Radcliffe's work "The Italian" was a response to Lewis' "The Monk" and that comparing themes and character development supports this premise. No additional sources cited. Radcliff.wps

Matthew Lewis' "The Monk" / Analysis Of The Gypsy Song : A 3 page paper that considers the use of poetry in Lewis' gothic novel, including a focus on the function in relationship to the story as a whole. No additional sources cited. Monk.wps

Dillard, Eiseley & Woolf / Three Perspectives On Life & Death : A 5 page paper that looks at three short prose pieces written by these authors and considers their thematic similarities. Bibliography lists 1 source. Dillard.rtf

Salman Rushdie’s "Satanic Verses" vs. "Haroun and the Sea Stories" : A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts characterization the themes in "Satanic Verses" and "Haroun and the Sea Stories" by Salman Rushdie. The writer examines Rushdie's use and placement of phraseology to move the action forward. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Rushdie.wps

Edmund Spenser and "Faerie Queen" : A 4 page paper that considers the dichotomy between good and evil, between man's vices and man's will, represented by the characterizations, settings and tones set within the poem. This paper demonstrates that Spenser attempted to create the dichotomy in a number of his characters as well as represent it within his settings, to produce the most effective moral representation. No additional sources cited. Fairyq.wps

Milton & Spenser / Language Of History : A 10 page essay examining the style and form of The Faerie Queene and Paradise Lost and how these two works compliment each other and influence future literary generations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Milspens.wps

A. Konan Doyle’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ / Reflection Of Self : An 8 page paper that points out a few of the similar characteristics between Doyle and Sherlock Holmes. These characteristics include : frustrated? doctor (argument against), facts of music and addiction in common, a discussion of the Boer War from both perspectives, and a conclusion tying in this inter-relationship to the uniqueness of Doyle's writing. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Sacdoyle.wps

A. Konan Doyle -- Sherlock Holmes / A Comparison of Two of His Adventures : A 5 page comparison of two of the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Valley of Fear." Bibliography includes five sources. Holmes.wps

A. Konan Doyle -- Sherlock Holmes / Logic In "Adventure Of The Speckled Band": A 3 page paper describing Sherlock Holmes' use of the scientific method in solving the mystery presented by his author in "The Adventure Of The Speckled Band." Each step of the investigation is discussed and Holmes' methodology for proving his initial hypothesis is analyzed. No Bibliography. Speckled.wps

A. Konan Doyle -- Sherlock Holmes / "Hound of the Baskervilles" - Watson : A 5 page essay on the famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle which traces the development of Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes famous side kick. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hound.wps

Sherlock Holmes / A Hard-Boiled Detective : 5 pages in length. There has not been another before or since quite like the inimitable fictional character of Sherlock Holmes, who stands out as being one of the most hard-boiled of all such detectives of his era. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes' alter ego, was instrumental in creating one of the most brutish detectives of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The writer discusses the finer points of one of the grizzliest sleuths ever to hit print. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Sholmes.wps

John Fowles "The Collector" vs. "The Tempest": A 7 page paper comparing John Fowles’ novel with Shakespeare’s play. It concludes that while Shakespeare saw Prospero’s reign as one of benevolence and Fowles saw Clegg’s as a reign of terror, both involved manipulating people against their will. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Tempest.wps

John Ford’s (17th Century) "Tis A Pity She’s A Whore" / Giovanni’s Madness : A 7 page paper on the mental dissolution of Giovanni in John Ford’s ‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore. It shows that the withdrawal of all legitimate religious and ethical support from Giovanni’s corner leaves him without a moral compass to follow, and this removes even the most basic moral bulwarks from him. No additional sources cited. Madnessg.wps

The Revenger's Tragedy / Analytical Review : A 4 page discussion of thematic qualities in "The Revenger's Tragedy." The writer argues that today's audiences are not likely to be as shocked by some of the graphic images depicted and therefore, the work loses some of its original value. Other elements -- such as the author's use of language, comic relief, etc;-- are discussed as well. No Bibliography. Revgrtry.wps

James Boswell’s "The Life of Johnson" / Greatest Biography Ever Written :A 5 page review of the attributes of James Boswell's "The Life of Johnson". Explores why it is noted as the best biography ever written in the English language. Bibliography lists three sources. Bsjohn.wps

John Winthrop & The Puritan Dilemma : A 6 page essay analyzing Edmund Morgan’s story of John Winthrop and the dilemma of the Puritans. Discussions include, reasons Winthrop left England, the numerous dilemmas contained in the tenets of Puritanism, and the success of the Puritans in establishing a new colony. No additional sources cited. Purdil.wps

David Lodge’s "Out of the Shelter" : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the development of Timothy's progression from childhood innocence to adolescence in World War II England. Bibliography lists no additional sources. Shelterlf.wps

Thomas DeQuincey’s "Confessions Of An English Opium Eater" : This 9 page paper reviews the role opium played in the English Romantic writer’s life. How he came to use it, as well as his addiction, and what role it played in his creativity and writing. Bibliography lists six sources. Opium.wps

18th vs. 19th Century British Literature : A 9 page essay comparing 18th and 19th century literature. Writer describes themes, styles, and their relevance to the changing times. Most works discussed are by English authors including Chaucer, Defoe, and so forth. Bibliography lists 4 primary sources. 18th19th.wps

Sin in British Literature : A 15 page analysis of the theme of sin as developed in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and Milton’s Paradise Lost. It