Truman Capote’s "In Cold Blood" : A 4 page paper that discusses the literary significance of Truman Capote's non-fictional novel and demonstrates that his utilization of the novel format does not detract from the factual or historical accuracy of the Clutter murder case in Holcomb, Kansas. Coldbloo.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" / Identity & Culture : A 6 page essay in which the writer discusses how Toni Morrison criticizes the manner in which white culture dictates the identity of black culture in her book entitled "Beloved." Beloved.wps

Toni Morrison's "Beloved" / Re-Memory & Repression :A 5 page paper looking at Toni Morrison’s Beloved from a feminist perspective. The paper looks at the nature of Beloved herself: is she a ghost, and if so, invoked by whom? It determines that she is a figment of the collective unconscious of the women of 124 Bluestone Road, and represents the only way they could deal with the trauma of what happened to them. Bibliography lists two sources. Belo5.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" / What Is Memory ? : A 5 page essay on how memory is defined and dealt with in the character of Sethe. No additional sources cited. Membelo.wps

Toni Morrison's "Beloved" / Importance Of Memory : A 3 page essay discussing the essentiality of memory, re-call memory, and disremembering. The writer compares and discusses the painful memories of several key characters including : Sethe, Baby Suggs, and Paul D. Elements of the comparison include the effects of memory on each character and how they deal with it. Beloved2.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" / Theme Of Love : A 4 page paper that discusses the theme of love, especially considering Paul D.'s comment to Sethe: "Your love is too thick." This paper contends that Paul was expressing the complexity of love and Sethe's ability to hide and protect her emotions. Bibliography with 1 source. Belo.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" vs. Silko’s "Ceremony" / Escape and Body : A 10 page comparative which explores the authors’ use of physical and non-physical forms as a means of dealing with dichotomies, e.g., life and death or pleasure and hate or enslavement and the need to be freed from slavery. In Beloved, the main character will choose freedom at any cost. In Ceremony, the main character will be instructed to choose what is recognized as its opposite. Both are done for political reasons, and both are experienced through the body. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Belvcer.wps

Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" : 5 pages in length. Analytically examines three social issues explored in Toni Morrison's classic "The Bluest Eye" from an Afro-centric perspective. Issues are social class & structure, stereotypes, and race. Uses three pertinent references (listed in bibliography) to support ideas. Bluest2.wps

Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye" / Analysis : This 5 page research paper examines the 1970 Toni Morrison novel, The Bluest Eye. Specifically considered is Morrison’s handling of the racism issue as the definition of beauty, self-worth and belonging. Bibliography lists 1 source. Blueye.wps

Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye" / Standards Of Beauty : A 5 page essay on Toni Morrison’s novel as it relates to the standards of beauty set by society and its affect on girls and women. No additional sources cited. Beye.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Song of Solomon" / African-American Standards of Beauty :
A 6 page paper discussing the way author Toni Morrison deals with women’s self-image and self-esteem. The focus is on two characters, Pilate, an independent old woman, and her granddaughter Hagar, a vain young girl. Bibliography lists three sources. Solomon.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Song of Solomon" / Development Of Milkman’s Character : An 8 page paper on Toni Morrison’s novel. The paper argues that Milkman’s disassociation from his black heritage produces a disassociation from himself. No additional sources cited. Milkman.wps

Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon" / Milkman As A Classic Hero : In 6 pages, the writer describes Milkman as a classic hero in "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison. Bibliography lists 5 secondary sources. Milkman2.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Song of Solomon" / Characters Compared & Contrasted :
A 4 page paper discussing the contrasting characters of Milkman Dead and his father, Macon. Bibliography lists 1 source. Solomon3.wps

Toni Morrison's "Sula" / Seperation Between Self and Other : A 6 page paper on evidence of separation between self and other. In dealing with this subject the main focus is on the main character, Sula, and her relationship to the small town in which she grew up. Sulasep.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Sula" vs. "Beloved" : A 10 page essay exploring the issues surrounding why Eva and Sethe would kill their children. Is it insanity or divine love? Bibliography lists 6 sources. Morrsula.rtf

Toni Morrison’s "Sula" Versus D.H. Lawrence’s "The Fox" : 5 pages in length. The relationship among the female characters in Toni Morrison's Sula and D. H. Lawrence's The Fox demonstrates how the deep bond fashioned by a lifelong friendship can so easily be disturbed. It is not enough that these women face abundant struggles within the framework of their own relationships, but they have to bring into the mix the attentions of the opposite sex, which impinges upon and begins to chip away at the very foundation of such friendships. The writer compares and contrasts the alliance that exists -- and sometimes does not -- between the two sets of friends. SulaFox.wps

Toni Morrison's "Tar Baby" : A 4 page paper on this novel. The writer describes examples of the author's use of imagery and metaphor, as well as the rich quality of the text itself. Tarbaby.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Jazz" vs. Nella Larsen’s "Quicksand" / Two Places One Heart :
A 5 page essay that examines the struggle African Americans have as they move from an rural culture to an urban one in Toni Morrison’s "Jazz" and Nella Larsen’s "Quicksand" and "Passing." No additional sources cited. Quikjazz.wps

Toni Morrison’s "Jazz" vs. Dorothy West’s "The Wedding" : A 6 page paper discussing two novels – "The Wedding" by Dorothy West and "Jazz" by Toni Morrison. Bibliography lists only the two novels as the sources. Blackw.wps

Toni Morrison & Silko : 6 pages comparing and discussing the concepts of ‘self ‘ and ‘home’ in Morrison’s "Beloved"and Silko’s "Ceremony." Belovedcer.wps

Toni Morrison / Author : A 6 page biography of 20th century African-American author, Toni Morrison. The writer details the events of Morrison's life and discusses the evolution of her writing style as exemplified by several of her better-known books. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Morrison.wps

Alice Walker / Life, Works, & Philosophical Concerns : A 14 page paper on the life & works of Alice Walker. The writer is particularly concerned with Walker's philosophy on the African-American in struggle in the U.S. and how her works were influenced by the Civil Rights movement, Womens' movements, violence, and dramatic social change. Examples from her stories are provided to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Walker.wps

Alice Walker's "Meridian" vs. T. Morrison's "Sula" / Life in White World : 
A 6 page paper discussing black/white relationships in these two novels of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, respectively. The paper argues that sharply pitting the two worlds together may make good newspaper copy, but it does not neecessarily make good fiction. No sources other than books. Sula.wps

Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"/ Character Of Celie : A 4 page essay discussing the concept of values as they're illustrated by the character of Celie in Walker's book. No bibliography. Colorpur.wps

Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"/ Character Of Nettie : A 4 page character analysis of Nettie in Walker's "The Color Purple." The writer attempts to prove the thesis that Nettie was one of the story's only characters with a strong sense of values. No Bibliography. Colorpu2.wps

Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple" / Themes Of Survival & Change : A 4 page essay exploring themes of Alice Walker's "The Color Purple." The theme explored is that of survival and change. The writer contends that Shug is the catalyst for Celie's change and ability to survive, then change her life. No additional sources cited. Color.wps

Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple" as Cinema : A 5 page paper analyzing whether -- and how -- the Steven Spielberg adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel changed the story structurally. The paper concludes that Spielberg actually adds meat and depth to a novel that is, by itself, powerful but uncompromisingly spare. No additional sources cited. Colorp.wps

Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple" vs. "In Love And Trouble" / Men & Women :
A 5 page paper discussing the relationship some of characters experience. In "The Color Purple" the relationships defined are those of Celie and Mr._____, Andrew and Shug. In the book of short stories, "In Love and Trouble" the relationships are those of Myrna and Ruel, Myrna and Mordecai. The differences between the males and the females expectations and outlooks in regards to their relationships is detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Walker2.wps

Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple" / Hogan’s "Mean Spirit" / Selfhood : A 7 page paper comparing Alice Walker’s The Color Purple to Linda Hogan’s Mean Spirit. The paper focuses on the two protagonists, Walker’s Celie and Hogan’s Belle, and observes that Celie is the more fully realized character because the book is centered on her quest for selfhood; Belle is just a symbol for the Indian race. Bibliography lists one source. Walkerh.wps

Walker’s "The Color Purple" v. Otto’s "How to Make an American Quilt" :
A 9 page paper that describes how the authors of these two works utilize structures unique to story development to present their ideas on feminism, relationships, sexuality and domesticity. While both authors utilize different structural formats (Walker presents her's as an epistolary novel, while Otto's is set within the context of a quilting instructional manual), each uncommon structure significantly effects the author's presentation of ideas. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Purpquil.wps

Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" : 7 pages in length. The importance of language in Alice Walker's "Everyday Use." Writer also touches upon the symbolic significance of the quilt. Everyday.wps

Alice Walker's "Possessing The Secret Of Joy" / Disturbing Conflict : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points and characters in Walker's work. Bibliography lists no additional sources. Walkerp.rtf

August Wilson's "Fences" : A 4 page overview of August Wilson's play "Fences" with special consideration of the importance of Troy and the impact that this main character has on the development of themes like racial separation and struggle. This paper also looks at Troy's impact on his family and the way in which Wilson provides an insightful look into the culture and history of 1950’s black America. Fences.wps

August Wilson’s "Fences" # 2 : This 7 page paper examines how racial discrimination, African-American culture and family life were depicted during the 1950s in August Wilson's Pulitzer prize-winning play, "Fences." The paper provides an overview of the entire play, but focuses primarily upon Act I. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Fences2.wps

Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The Sun" / American Dream in Black America :
An 8 page paper on Hansberry's "Raisin In The Sun" in which the writer analyzes the book as one example of an African-American family's struggle to break out of the poverty that is preventing them from achieving any degree of financial stability, or the unreachable "American Dream." Quotes from the book are used to support thesis concerning this societal struggle and its different implications for various characters. Raisin.wps

Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The Sun" / Family Values & Morals : A 7 page essay on Hansberry's "Raisin In the Sun" in which the writer argues that there exists an ongoing struggle to come to grips with family values and morals in the story. Throughout the paper, the point is illustrated that every character seems to demonstrate some individual type of pride. Quotes from the book are used to support thesis. Raisin2.wps

Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The Sun" / Women In The Play : A 5 page analysis of the award-winning play by Lorraine Hansberry. The writer discusses the in which Hansberry uses the female characters in the play both to define the central male character and to comment on African-American life at that time. No additional sources cited. Raiswom.wps

Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The Sun" / Theme Of Maturity : A 5 page paper examining the theme of prolonged adolescence in Lorraine Hansberry’s play. The paper asserts that Walter Younger bought into the white world’s common view of the black male as inferior, and this was replicated in his family situation through the way he acts toward his female family members. No additional sources cited. Sunrais.wps

Lorraine Hansberry’s "Raisin in the Sun"/ Struggle & Survival : A 7 page analysis of the award-winning play by Lorraine Hansberry. The writer demonstrates how this story of an African-American family’s struggle for survival during the 1950s reflects how all humans can persevere against all odds with the aid and support of families and family values. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Raisins.wps

Huckleberry Finn vs. Raisin In The Sun : A 5 page look at how society’s hardships inherently upset the dreams --and even moralities of characters in the novels of Twain and Hansberry. No additional sources cited. Hucksun.wps

Maya Angelou / Angelou’s Own Life As Depicted in Her Books : This 5 page research paper examines the life and work of African-American author and poet Maya Angelou. Specifically discussed are how the hardships of her life are reflected in her books, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Singin' and Swingin' , Makin' Merry Like Christmas, and Heart of a Woman. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Mayang.wps

Maya Angelou’s "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" / Social Stratification :
The concept is demonstrated as it applies to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in this 6 page analysis. Social class is looked at as it existed in 1930's America, which is the focus of the book,-- and compared with the vanishing social class differentiations of today. Book is the only source used. Cagestra.wps

Willa Cather’s "My Antonia" -- Antonia’s Jim / An Outcast Made Whole : A 6 page paper on the character of Jim Burden in Willa Cather’s My Antonia. It analyzes the ways in which knowing Antonia contributes to Jim’s own development as a person, bringing him from orphaned outcast to successful lawyer, and also shows how both Antonia and Jim serve as symbols for the strength of America’s people. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Cather.wps

Willa Cather’s "Paul’s Case" / Conflict and Illusion : A 5 page paper on Willa Cather’s psychological portrait of a troubled teen. The paper concludes that Paul’s rebellion pits far more than father against son, or the exquisite against the drab, or illusion against reality. It calls the very nature of reality into question, and strongly suggests that reality is relative to each individual. Paulcase.wps

The Creative Outsider in American Society : An essay discussing the role of the creative outsider in American society using several works of relevant literature. Analyzed in this essay are Henry David Thoreaus' "On Duty of Civil Disobedience," John Neihard's "Black Elk Speaks," and Willia Cather's "My Antonia." It is thematically concluded that The U.S. is a country not only built by "outsiders," but whose arts and culture are influenced by them as well. The three texts used are listed in a bibliography. Creaouts.wps

Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" vs. W. Cartha’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

Mary Rowlandson's Narrative & The Theme Of Religion : A 2 page essay on Mary Rowlandson's narrative and the important role that her faith in religion plays as an ongoing theme. The writer believes that the narrator's faith is what literally "keeps her going" and that her frequent quotes from The Bible do much to reinforce this strong thesis. No Bibliography. Rowlands.wps

Faith in "Beloved" and Other Stories : A 4 page analysis of how faith was necessary in the lives of the main characters in Beloved, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Last of Cheri. No outside sources. Written in present tense. Concludes that without faith it is impossible to get through some desperate situations; breaks down faith into a process, starting with need and ending with dependence. Handmad2.wps

The Concept of Freedom in Literature : 4 page paper comparing aspects of freedom in "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, and "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. Paper talks about degrees of freedom, it's effect on personality, and a true definition of freedom that includes responsibility. Written in present tense except for "flashback" sections. No outside sources. Handmaid.wps

The Handmaid’s Tale and The Crucible as Dystopias : An 11 page paper on these two works by Margaret Atwood and Arthur Miller. In both works, a façade of strict moral and religious ideals covers a corrupt and divided society. This paper examines these works and the issues they raise, and discusses how these issues are reflected in both the world created by the fictional work as well as the era in which the authors wrote. Several sources cited. Atwood.wps

Margaret Atwood’s "Alias Grace" / Dreams : A 5 page essay examining the importance of dreams in the solving of the mystery of murder in this Margaret Atwood novel. Grace2.wps

Atwood & Brunner / The Suppression of Individualism : A 5 page paper examining the societies depicted in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and John Brunner’s The Sheep Look Up. The paper notes that the interests of the individual must always be balanced against the well-being of the group, and arguably weighed more heavily on the side of the individual. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Atwbrun.wps

Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" / Analysis Of Historical Fiction :
In this 10 page paper, the writer discusses how fictional works such as Uncle Tom's Cabin demonstrate how fiction can be successfully used to explain a situation on a personal basis to influence others. Issues concerning gender and racial stereotyping are examined as elements of Stowe's theme in an attempt to determine their level of historic realism. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Uncleto2.wps

Harriet Beecher Stowe’s "Uncle Tom’s Cabin" / Stowe’s Incendiary Tract :
An 8 page paper arguing that Southern whites were not being overly sensitive in viewing Uncle Tom’s Cabin as a personal attack upon not only their way of life but their moral natures, because that was how Stowe intended it. As such, it represented a real spark in the conflagration of the Civil War. Bibliography lists six sources. Stowetom.wps

Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" / Described As Racist : A 7 page paper that describes the fact that Stowe's novel is influential and derived from an abolitionist perspective, but at the same time is clearly racist. The author attempts to support this belief by demonstrating the racist off shoots of the abolitionist movement, including colonization, that Stowe supports in her work. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Uncleto3.wps

Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" : A general 3 page plot summary of Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The writer covers specific events as they relate to characters. No other sources cited. Uncletom.wps

Tennessee Williams’ "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" : This 5 page research paper examines Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer-prize winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955). Specifically discussed are the lies (mendacity) ever-present throughout the play, the theme which contributes to the dramatic structure as a whole, and explains the underlying motives of the characters. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hotcat.wps

Tennessee Williams' "Glass Menagerie" / Silent Crisis : A 4 page essay examining the themes of Tennessee Williams’ play, The Glass Menagerie. No additional sources cited. Glasscri.wps

Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named Desire" / Hypocrisy : An 8 page paper in which the writer discusses the presence of hypocrisy, particularly in the character of Blanche Dubois, in Tennessee Williams’ 1947 play. The paper asks whether Blanche is consciously presenting a facade -- in short, whether she is deliberately lying -- as well as analyzing the effect Blanche’s ambiguous nature has upon the other characters in the play. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Street.wps

Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named Desire" / Decadence & Blanche Dubois :
A 6 page paper showing how the character of Blanche Dubois in Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire -- and the persona of the Southern Belle in general -- epitomizes the theme of decadence. It argues that in periods of decadence, appearances matter more than reality, and we see this clearly in Williams’ play. Bibliography lists two sources. Bdubois.wps

Tennessee Williams’ "A Streetcar Named Desire" / Blanche DeBois : A 2 page essay discussing the diminishing plausibility of Blanche DeBois's potential demise, as alluded to in the first scene of the play. Streetc.wps

Tennessee Williams’ "A Streetcar Named Desire"/ Significance Of Title : A 2 page essay on the import of the name to the play, including its formal and informal aspects, and how the name leads into charactericzation and plot. Streetc2.wps

Tennesse Williams’ "A Streetcar Named Desire" vs. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "Babylon Revisited" : In this 6 page paper, the writer demonstrates how the theme of disillusionment is developed through the characterizations of Blanche DuBois and Charlie Wales in these two short stories. No additional sources cited. Streetcar.wps

Tennessee Williams’ "Suddenly Last Summer" / Cannibalism : 3 pages in length. The writer discusses how the representation of cannibalism in Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer is a compelling combination of metaphoric and fantastic implications. Suggested as a means of physical torture, Williams successfully illustrates the destruction that can occur when one denies the truth. As well, it demonstrates the very essence of life, which is cannibalistic. There is no question that mankind is an egocentric being with nothing more than his own best interests at heart. No additional sources cited. Sudsum.wps

Tennessee Williams vs. Eugene O’Neill / Realism In The American Theater : A 9 page look at two American plays: Tennessee Williams Suddenly Last Summer and Eugene O’Neill’s Desire Under Elms examples of Realism in Drama. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Realam.wps

"Gathering of Old Men (Ernest Gaines) & Invisible Man (Ralph Ellison)" : On Being Black and a "Real" Man: A 10 page essay comparing two books on the theme of black identity and manhood. The writer explains that both of the described elements show the importance of standing up and being proud in the wider community. Bibliography lists the two primary sources used. Invisib.wps

Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" / Analysis : A 19 page paper on Ellison's "Invisible Man" in which the writer argues in support of the idea that there is a direct link between Ellison's concept of invisibility and the narrator's search for self-identity. The writer also relates the narrator's struggle for identity with the same struggle recognized by black theologians. Nine sources cited. Ellison.wps

Ralph Ellison’s "Invisible Man" / The Meaning Of ‘Invisible’ : A 5 page essay, using the author's own statements, which analyzes the concept of ‘invisibleness’ that appears throughout the book. The primary source is cited. Invisiman.wps

Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" vs. Updike's "Rabbit, Run" : A 6 page research paper comparing Invisible Man with Rabbit Run. The writer begins by detailing the similarities and differences between each of these two works, and then goes on to give a detailed analysis of Invisible Man. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Invisrab.wps

Chopin’s "The Awakening" vs. Ellison’s "Invisible Man" : A 9 page exploratory research paper investigating the philosophies of determinism and free will, in particular, how these concepts are depicted in two specific works, The Awakening and The Invisible Man. First, explanations of determinism and free will are presented, then a brief discussion about their inclusion in literature. Finally, an exploration and defense for each philosophy in each of the two books is presented. Bibliography is included. Determ.wps

Langston Hughes' "On The Road" : A short, yet very descriptive 1 page essay explicating the significance of the character 'Sergeant' in Langston Hughes' short story entitled "On the Road." The writer highlights ideas about how Hughes felt towards oppression and ignorant racial tensions imposed upon Blacks by White people in society. No Bibliography. Onthero.wps

Langston Hughes’ "Theme for English B" / "Coloredness" : A 5 page explication of Langston Hughes’ poem. The paper looks particularly at the difference between the stark dictionary definition of the word "colored" and how it functions for Hughes as a badge of inferiority placed on him by white people. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Hughes3.wps

The Plays Of Langston Hughes : A 6 page paper focusing on "Don't you want to be free?" and "Mulatto", two plays by Hughes. His theme of the black experience is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hughes2.wps

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Slave Girl Vs. Ilych : A 1 page essay comparing Linda Brent from "Incidents In The Life of A Slave Girl" with Ivan Ilych in "The Death Of Ivan Ilych." The author argues that Ilych is a bit more outspoken and upset with his condition and that such exemplifies how Brent was "brainwashed" to conform with her enslavement. Slaveg2.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY
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