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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The
Scarlet Letter" : A 5 page research paper describing the Scarlet
Letter from a feminist viewpoint. The writer discusses how the Scarlet Letter
reflects the stereotype of women as either good or evil, and how its reflected in the main
character of Hester Prynne. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Femscarl.wpsfarewell to
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Character
Analysis Of Hester : An 8
page paper that evaluates the role of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne's story. This
paper considers the role of Prynne in respect to the Puritan institutions and society in
which
she lived and the conflict that was inherent between her personal morality and that of the
society. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hester.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Hester’s
Example : A 3 page essay
which explores how Hester’s alienation as a mother, wife and woman show the true
expectations and moral values of Puritan society. No additional sources cited. Hesterex.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Historical
Significance Of Adultery :
5 pages in length. Intolerance towards acts of adultery was alive and well, historically,
during the period of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The sexual
repression and
hypocrisy that reigned during the seventeenth century -- as compared with the more relaxed
attitudes of today -- was evident within the Puritan culture. The writer addresses such
sexual
imprisonment as it relates to the mentality of that time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Scarl4.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Influence On
Feminism : This 8 page
paper explores the impact of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel, The Scarlet Letter
upon the
feminist movement of the mid-nineteenth century, with particular emphasis on the writings
of Margaret Fuller. Nathorne.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Isolation : This
7 page paper explores
how Nathaniel Hawthorne isolates his characters physically, mentally and socially in his
classic 1850 novel, The Scarlet Letter. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources. Scarle.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Religious
Oppression : A 6 page paper
analyzing Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel in terms of the oppression of Puritan society
in the
colonial period of American history. After providing a background on the Puritan faith in
general, the paper looks at Hawthorne’s novel to show how Hester refused to succumb
to the
oppression of her society. Bibliography lists six sources. Hawth8.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Romanticism
: A 5 page paper
discussing romanticism in the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne – specifically The
Scarlet
Letter. No additional sources cited. Romantsc.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Use Of Dichotomy
: A 5 page report that
examines the use of dichotomy and camparison as a style of writing in 'The Scarlet
Letter' by
Nathaniel Hawthorne. The writer looks at scenes and characterizations in terms of the use
of
descriptive duality. In summation there is a brief overview of the author, his life and
the
times he lived. No additional sources cited. Scaradu.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Head vs. Heart
: An 8 page paper
examining the conflict of head versus heart in terms of the larger dichotomy of
Romanticism
versus Realism in this classic work by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The paper looks specifically
at
two passages: the description of the eagle on the Custom House in the Introduction, and
Dimmesdale’s meeting with Hester in Chapter 17, to show how Hawthorne’s innate
romanticism is played out in his writing, resulting in a preference of heart over head.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Lettscar.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" / Sin & Isolation
: A 3 page essay on the
themes of sin, criminal rebellion, and evil of isolation in Hawthorne's "The
Scarlet Letter."
Because of Hester's evil sin, she is isolated from her society. The symbolic meaning of
the
scarlet letter itself is of the utmost importance in this discussion. No Bibliography.
Scarlet2.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" / Symbolic Meaning
: 4 pages in length.
A detailed look at symbolism in "The Scarlet Letter." Specifically
analyzed are the purpose of
the letter, the possible meaning of "A," and so forth. The writer attempts to
decipher
precisely what Hawthorne intended when choosing a red letter A for the purpose of this
story. Scarllet.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”/ Writing Style
: A 9 page paper analysis
of the form used by Hawthorne in this classic work. The structure of the main characters
and
their portrayals are explored. Scar.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”/ A Letter From
Dimmesdale to Hester:
A 4 page creative writing assignment consisting of a letter from Dimmesdale discussing his
decision not to run away with Hester near the end of the novel. Bibliography lists 1
source.
Crescar.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” vs. DeLillo’s
“Mao II” : A 7 page paper
comparing Nathaniel Hawthorne’s view of the artist’s role in society with Don
DeLillo’s as
shown in The Scarlet Letter versus Mao II. The paper concludes that while Hester
fights for
individuality, Bill Gray moves toward absorption into the mass. Three sources cited..
Mao.wps
Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” vs. Melville’s
“Benito Cereno” / Enslavement :
A 5 pge essay which compares and contrasts the theme of enslavement from the authors’
view of the slaver, the enslaved and the revolutionary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Scarbeni.doc
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" : A 9
page paper that follows the
moral transformation of the protagonist in Hawthorne's short story "Young Goodman
Brown." The writer demonstrates how Hawthorne uses three settings to show the
moral
relationships between : (1) man and religion; (2) man and himself; and (3) man and society
in this particular story. Young Goodman Brown is regarded as a pious young man who is
presented with a difficult vision. His reaction and his inability to clear that which he
saw
from his mind leave him void of faith. Bibliography lists 7 critical sources. Browngo.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” /
Hawthorne’s Dark Secret :
An 8 page argumentative paper arguing that Hawthorne is revealing more than spiritual
struggle in his story “Young Goodman Brown.” Bibliography lists 3
sources. Goodbr.rtf
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Reflections of
Hawthorne :
This 6 page research paper explores how the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne is reflected in
his
classic short story, “Young Goodman Brown,” drawing a comparison
between his life and
works. Also considered are the relationship of the short story to its time, and to other
works
of its type and time. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Nathaw.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Symbolism :
A 5 page paper
analyzing a number of symbols used in this profound story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It notes
that in this attempt to discover the true nature of evil in man, Hawthorne’s
symbolism
bypasses the conscious, logical mind to tap into its more dream-like processes below.
Bibliography lists seven sources. Hawth6.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Witchcraft and
Puritanism :
A 5 page essay on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story. The writer provides some
historical
background into Puritanism and the Puritan view of witchcraft against the backdrop of
Hawthorne’s fiction. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources. Brownwit.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Dream versus
Reality :
A 5 page essay discussing the question posed by the narrator at the end of Nathaniel
Hawthorne’s short story: have all these events been a dream, or were they real? The
essay
discusses the ramifications of both possibilities, and presents in the end a third
explanation:
that they were the graphic portrayal of an unbalanced mind. No additional sources cited.
Ybrown2.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / The Forest :
A 3 page essay
analyzing the relevance of the forest motif to the plot of the story. It concludes that
the forest
symbolizes the unconscious, and because Goodman Brown was too self-righteous to to
accept with tolerance and grace the visions he would receive there, he was changed for the
worse. No additional sources cited. Ybrown.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" / Meeting Of The
Witches :
In this 2 page essay, the writer argues that even though the meeting of the witches in
"Young
Goodman Brown" seemed like a very realistic occurrence, Hawthorne meant for it
to be
interpreted as a dream or an illusion of the devil based only upon bits and pieces of
reality.
This idea is explained in light of themes presented throughout the rest of the story. No
other
sources cited. Ynggdbrn.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” vs. “The
Monster” : A 7 pg essay
examining the issue of transformation in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young
Goodman Brown”
and Stephen Crane’s “The Monster.” Brmon.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" : A 5 page
analysis of "The Birthmark"-- one
of Hawthorne’s short stories. The writer contrasts the non-spiritual Aylmer with his
spiritually sound lab assistant Aminadab. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Psbirthp.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Birthmark” / Symbolism : A
5 page paper on Nathaniel
Hawthorne’s short story. The writer pinpoints Hawthorne’s distrust of technology
as the
basis for this story, in which a scientist obtains what he thinks he wants, but only by
sacrificing the thing he most loved but took for granted. No additional sources cited.
Birthm2.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables” : A
5 page analysis of
Hawthorne's House of 7 Gables. The writer discusses the various Gothic features
of the
story, as well as Hawthorne's usage of other literary devices. No additional sources
cited.
House7.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables” /
Realist Criticism :
A 7 page critical analysis of what a number of nineteenth-century critics said about
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel. The paper argues that Hawthorne’s book was
generally
misrepresented and undervalued in the nineteenth century because critics read it in the
light
of the Realist movement. Bibliography lists ten sources. Hawth.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil” : A
5 page paper discussing the
symbolism in Hawthorne’s short story. Discusses how the veil not only symbolizes the
darker side of our being and how we keep it hidden, but how it is also symbolic of our
tendency to look only at the surface of another person. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Minister.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne / Life & Works : 5 page biography of
author Nathaniel
Hawthorne with brief analytical discussion of his more popular works (i.e., "Young
Goodman Brown"). Bibliography lists 5+ sources. Hawthorn.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne / Life & Works # 2 : 5 pages in length.
Nathaniel Hawthorne was a
man whose writings dug deep to reveal the truth of the human heart. His classic works
reflect a writer concerned with the darker, more disturbing aspect of humanity, while at
the
same time they also represent the benevolent side of mankind. Throughout all of his works,
he utilized an extensive array of symbolism, as well. The writer describes various themes
and meanings in Hawthorne's work, as well as cites specific examples that relate to the
topic
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Nathawth.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne / Humor Through Characterization and Contrast :
A 6 page
paper looking at four of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s stories -- “The Celestial
Railroad,” “The
Devil in Manuscript”, “Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe”,
and “Mrs. Bullfrog.” The paper
analyzes the different types of humor used in these works and show how they work in the
context of the story. All citations are from works of Hawthorne himself. Hawthor3.wps
Nathaniel Hawthorne's / Technique & Style : An 8 page paper
on Nathaniel Hawthorne,
his life & works, etc; The writer analyzes Hawthorne's technique, use of symbolism,
and
sources. Numerous works of Hawthorne are used as illustrative examples to support the
writer's points. Hawthor2.wps
Hawthorne vs. Ben Franklin / Dependence and Independence: A 6
page research paper
on the tension between dependence and independence in Franklin's Autobiography and
Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables. The writer details incidents from both
works and
relates them to interpersonal, political, and social relationships. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Sevengab.wps
Emerson and Hawthorne / Future & Past America :
A 5 page essay in which writer
contrasts the two writers in life and work and discusses their legacy to American culture.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Natem.rtf
Emerson’s and Hawthorne’s Rebellion : A 5 page paper
discussing two statements: In
comparing Hawthorne’s statement of “what we did had a consecration of its
own—we felt
it so” and Emerson’s “society everywhere is in conspiracy against
the manhood of
everyone of its members,” there is guilt present, either in barely perceptible
tones or in
crashing waves that color all of the aspects of life it does not obliterate. The
comparison of
the two original statements does have Romantic rebellion at their centers. The difference
between them is that Hester Prynne, the fictional character, was the only one prepared to
live
her rebellion. Hester was more a “man” than was either Emerson or Hawthorne.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. RomRebel.doc
Hawthorne vs. Poe / Dark But Not Necessarily Gothic : A 5 page
paper discussing two
stories of Poe’s : “Ligeia,” and “The Fall of the House
of Usher,” and Nathaniel
Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil” in light of the
Gothic tradition of the nineteenth
century. The paper concludes that Poe’s stories are Gothics and Hawthorne’s is
not because
Hawthorne is trying to influence the reader’s conscious mind through parable and Poe
is
going for the unconscious mind through fear. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Ligeia.wps
Hawthorne vs. Faulkner /
Family Deterioration and Moral Corruption : An 11 page paper on this theme
present in the works of Hawthorne and Faulkner., The writer explores various novels by
these two authors and points to the common thread found in each of their novels.
Bibliography lists 9sources. Falkhawt.wps
Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / House of the Seven Gables & The Sound and the
Fury :
In this 5 page essay, the writer compares these two novels (the first by Hawthorne and the
latter by Faulkner). Thesis analyzed the similarities in the fall of each family in the
works.Hawfaulk.wps
Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / The Role of Women : A 4 page paper on
Hawthorne and
Faulkner's perception of women. The writer discusses how these two authors portray
goodness and sin in their characters in the works, Light in August, Sound and
the Fury and
The Marble Faun. Hfwomen.wps
Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / Human Psychology in "Scarlet Letter"
& "Santuary" :
A 3 page paper on these two works by Hawthorne and Faulkner, respectively. The writer
examines the psychological aspects of human nature in society's treatment of the two main
characters in these works. Humpsych.wps
William Faulkner / Life & Works : 6 pages analyzing the
life and works of William
Faulkner. Includes brief biography, assessments of "A Rose for Emily"
and "The Sound
and the Fury," as well as the recurring themes of life and death in his work. No
Bibliography. Faulkner.wps
William Faulkner / Women & Moral Value : A 5 page
exploration of the female
characters in four of William Faulkner’s works : The Sound and the Fury, As
I Lay Dying,
The Unvanquished, and Sanctuary. Bibliography lists four sources in
addition to Faulkner's
own books. Faulk4.wps
William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” / Analysis Of Characters :
An 8 page
examination of the characters and their familial relationships, their strengths and
weaknesses. Bibliography lists six additional sources. Laydyin.wps
William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” / Tragedy : A
5 page paper discussing Darl as a
tragic hero in William Faulkner's novel. Tragdie.wps
William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying”/ Family Relationships
: A 4 page paper in which
the writer explores family relationships in this Faulkner novel. The narrative of the
novel is
seen as indicative of the theme of the fractured family. No additional sources cited.
Laydying.wps
William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying”/ Opposing Critical
Viewpoints : A 6 page paper
critiquing the novel of the same name by William Faulkner. The critiquing is done as
though
there were two individual critics, Eldridge and Adams, discussing the book. Each has his
own opinions and gradually they come to a semi-agreement in regards to their opinions.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Faulkc.wps
William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” / Point-Of-View : A
5 page essay discussing the
reason that this story by William Faulkner is more effectively told from the child’s
point of
view than his father’s, and what Faulkner has gained from this choice. It argues that
since
the amoral Abner is incapable of having a moral dilemma and therefore from generating true
conflict, the stronger story comes from his son. No additional sources cited. Barnburn.wps
William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” / Symbolism &
Characterization : A 5 page essay on the famous short story showing how the
characterization of Abner Snopes is enhanced by Faulkner’s use of symbolism. Barnfau.wps
William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” / The Shadow Of The
Father : A 7 page paper
on Faulkner’s short story. It argues that Faulkner uses the posthumous character of
Emily’s
father to show how she is limited and constricted by small-town Southern society.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Emily3.wps
William Faulkner’s "A Rose for Emily"/ The Treatment of
Southern Women :
This 6 page research paper examines the historical treatment of women in America, and as
depicted in the novel of the 1924 William Faulkner short story, "A Rose for Emily."
Specifically discussed is the South's refusal to 'change with the times' and the
mistreatment of
sheltered women who had been socially sheltered which resulted. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Rosemily.wps
William Faulkner’s “A Rose For Emily” / Southern Culture
: A 6 page paper on
Faulkner’s short story. It shows how Southern culture as much as Emily’s
response to it that
exerts a death grip over this character’s entire life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Emilrose.wps
William Faulkner’s “A Rose For Emily” / Emily As A Noble
Character :
A 3 page original analysis of the characterization of Emily Grierson in this famous short
story. The paper takes the approach that within her internal frame of reference,
Emily’s
action conform to her own sense of morality and speculates on the causes of such a warped
sense of reality. Em.wps
William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"/ Treatment Of Women :
A 3 page essay on the
treatment of Emily as a rose in Faulkner's story and other symbolism. The writer argues
that
Faulkner was undecided in his treatment of Emily, but if his intention was to support
Emily's
side of the incestuous relationship with her father, Faulkner failed. No additional
sources
cited. Rose.wps
William Faulkner’s “A Rose For Emily”/ Death & Decay
: A 5 page paper analyzing
these themes in William Faulkner’s classic short story. The paper shows how the
images of
decay pertaining to the Grierson house reflects the social and moral decay of the woman
who
lives in it. Bibliography lists two sources. Deathdec.wps
William Faulkner’s “The Sound And The Fury”/ Individual &
Society : A 5 page
paper showing how the theme of the individual in society is portrayed within William
Faulkner’s novel. The paper points out that the characteristics of the individual
family
members illustrate the varying ways in which our search for self-worth in society at large
can
go awry. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Fury2.wps
William Faulkner’s "The Sound and the Fury" / Analyzed : This
5 page research paper
reviews the 1928 William Faulkner novel, The Sound and the Fury. Specifically
discussed
are the decline of the southern family, the Compson's, and how each member reflects his or
her individual social identity. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Soundfur.wps
William Faulkner’s “Absalom, Absalom!” : A 6
page paper discussing Faulkner’s 1936
novel “Absalom, Absalom!” Primary to the report is a discussion of
Faulkner’s use of the
past as a significant part of the story. No additional sources are listed. All information
is
drawn from the book itself. Absalom.doc
Kate Chopin's "The
Awakening": An 8 page analysis of the depiction of women and
their revolutionary role as was specifically evidenced by the character of Edna in Kate
Chopin's "The Awakening" (19th century). Complimented by 5 sources
listed in
bibliography. Awakenin.wps
Kate Chopin's “The Awakening” / The Importance Of Edna : 5
pages in length. Inner
strength, unrelenting passion and an extraordinary sense of escapism is representative of
Edna Pontellier, the heroine of Kate Chopin's The Awakening. Her intricate
character
symbolizes the very dichotomy that plagues each and every woman: the desire to be a
faithfully devoted wife and mother, while at the same time the urgency to confront the
inward sensual struggles that constantly fight for freedom. The writer discusses Edna, who
exemplifies this inherent conflict and recognizes her need to break free from the typical
societal molds cast upon women. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ednap.wps
Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” / Character Of Edna # 2 : A
4 page essay on the
development of the character of Edna Pontellier in Kate Chopin’s novel. The paper
traces
Edna’s life as a complacent married woman through her romance with a younger man and
the subsequent changes this produced in her life. Bibliography lists two sources in
addition
to Chopin’s novel. Edna.wps
Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" / Character of Edna # 3 :
A 2 page analysis of Edna
Pontellier in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening." Writer sees her as a
character that gradually
learns to understand her own true self. No bibliography. Awakport.wps
Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” / Edna's Resurrecting Soul
: A 6 page paper arguing
that Chopin creates the soul of Other, in order to reflect the political themes affecting
Creoles
in The Awakening. The Other is expressed in the soul of Edna as both black and a
“domesticated” woman. It is also reflected of the soul housed in the construct
of the body.
All of these souls need releasing, which Chopin displays through imagery of flight as it
is
reflected in the warnings and subtleties of birds in flight. Chopin also uses water
imagery as
the residence of the soul, where contemplation of the soul is learned, as in Edna learning
to
swim, and also where the truth of the soul awaits in the sea like a lover. Bibliography
lists 6
sources. Enda.wps
Kate 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
Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” vs. Freeman’s “The
Revolt of Mother” :
A 5 page analysis of these two works in regards to tone, setting, and theme in
relationship to the
psycho-sociological goals of the authors. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Chopfree.wps
Kate Chopin's "NegCreole" vs. Mark Twain's "Huck Finn"
: A 5 page paper that
explores racism and the treatment of the feminine role in these two works. The subject is
studied from an analysis of viewpoint and plot in relationship to Neg and Huck/Jim, and
the
women in the stories. The paper posits that although their intent was similar, Twain could
only see the slavery/racism issue from a white man looking in, while Chopin, who
identifies
with being part Creole, sees the issue from the inside looking out. No additional sources
cited. Choptwan.wps
Kate Chopin's "NegCreole" vs. Mark Twain's "Huck Finn" #
2 : A 5 page paper that
provides an overview of the racial and societal impacts for Jim and Neg in Mark Twain's
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Kate Chopin's Neg Creole. No
additional sources
cited. Twaincho.wps
Kate Chopin's "The Storm" / Imagery & Symbolism Of Flowers :
In this 2 page essay
on Chopin's "The Storm," the writer is concerned with how flowers are
used as images of the
intimacy between nature and human longing. Specific examples and quotes are used to
support points made. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Stormthe.wps
Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" / Analysis : A 5
page paper that analyzes
Chopin's short work in terms of making a statement about the plight of women through the
literary techniques of foreshadowing, paralellism, similes, and imagery. Storyh.wps
Herman Melville's "Bartleby
the Scrivener" / Setting : A 5 page research paper on Melville's story
and the importance of the setting in understanding it. The writer details the setting, the
terms used to describe it, and how it related to each stage of Bartleby's withdrawal from
life. No additional sources cited. Bartleby.wps
Herman Melville's "Billy Budd" : A 6 page paper
on the moral and philosophical
questions that are present in this novel. The writer discusses the main characters and
Melville's obvious interpretation of them as they relate to good and evil. Bibliography
lists
eight sources. Billybud.wps
Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” / Symbolism : A 10
page paper looking at Herman
Melville’s classic novel. The paper examines Melville’s use of symbolism, and
shows how
all the literally hundreds of lesser symbols work together to underscore the effect of the
symbol of the white whale. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Mobyd.wps
Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" and the Symbolism of White :
In this 7 page
analysis, the writer discusses Melville's symbolic use of the color white in his classic
novel
"Moby Dick" -- as well as in several others. According to the writer,
numerous examples
exist concerning purity, the "rightness" of mankind, etc; Excellent examples are
provided
and assertions are supported with proper citations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Melvill2.wps
Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" and the Character of Pip : 8
pages in length. An
analytical look at Melville's depiction of the character Pip in his classic story "Moby
Dick."
The discussion of this particular character is most important in the sense that Pip, a
Black
man, was shown very much for his human qualities even though the story was written at a
time when the United States still supported legalized slavery in many areas. Bibliography
lists 3 supporting sources. Mobydick.wps
Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" and the Character of Ahab : A
5 page discussion of
how Captain Ahab challenges the very order of creation in his pursuit of Moby Dick. No
additional sources cited. Ahab.rtf
Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” vs. William Shakespeare’s
“Hamlet” :
A 6 page paper in which the writer argues that through mad antics toward ‘the revenge
plot,’
both Ahab and Hamlet serve to bring the action in the two tragedies to their inevitable
conclusions. In all aspects the characters’ motivations are different. Ahab’s
madness is
more focused and not within Ahab’s control--he is unable to see beyond it.
Hamlet’s
madness is feigned. The characters’ decision-making abilities are also in contrast to
each
other, and their view of God, the Devil and responsibility to same also come from a
divergent slant on the moralistic ideals behind their given situations. Bibliography lists
7
sources. Mobyham.wps
Herman Melville’s “Benito Cereno”: A 5 page
analysis of Melville’s story, focusing on
the denial and rationalization abilities of Captain Delano. The story ultimately is the
illustration of the unthinking prejudice of race based on a lack of understanding, and the
author makes his points against the backdrop of mental instability and lack of mental
wholeness. To the charges of Melville’s day that the black race was somehow
intellectually
inferior so that the white race could continue their rationalization for enslaving a
segment of
their human brothers, Melville takes the less-than-sane notion and uses the backdrop of
lack
of awareness to magnify the ultimate futility and irrationality in adhering to such views.
No
additional sources cited. Cereno.wps
Herman Melville's "Benito Cereno" / Race and Moral : A
short 1 page essay on
Melville's "Benito Cereno," a tale of suppressed slave rebellion, which
the writer feels can
easily be regarded as a tale of racism and moral liability. No Bibliography. Melville.wps
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