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Achebes "Things Fall
Apart" / Palm Oil & Proverbs : A 10 page paper analyzing the importance
of the proverbs in Chinua Achebes novel. The paper looks at six critical analyses of
the book and shows how the critics support the view that the use of proverbs is integral
to the way Achebes characters communicate with one another. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Achebe.wps Achebes "Things Fall Apart" / Responsibilities Of Citizenship
: A 10 page paper discussing citizenship and its obligations. "Things Fall
Apart" by Chinua Achebe and "Mans Search for Meaning" are used as
the primary reference points for the discussion. Issues of the meaning and practice of
community are also discussed. Bibliography lists six sources. Citship.wps Achebes "Things Fall Apart" / Threats To Religion & Politics
: A 5 page paper discussing Chinua Achebes first novel. The writer explores
whether the arrival of the white man in what is now Nigeria was a greater threat to the
established government or religion of the villagers in the story. This paper illustrates
that the threat was greater to religion since all political action was based on religion.
No additional sources cited. Chinua.wps Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" / Okonkwo As A Tragic Hero : In this
4 page essay, the writer describes Things Fall Apart as "classic" in the
sense that it adheres to Aristotle's definition of a tragedy and Okonkwo presents himself
as a tragic hero. Specific examples form the story, -- including evidence of
Okonkwo's tragic flaw,-- are provided to illustrated points made. No other sources cited. Thing2.wps Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" / Okonkwo's Aggressive Behavior : The
writer of this 5 page essay describes Okonkwo as a troubled individual with
deeply-repressed feelings (particularly towards his father) who-- expresses these feelings
as anger and aggression. Okonwko has developed a loathing for anything feminine; he is
extremely macho and expects the same of all men around him. In a sense, he is
overcompensating for his father's lack of vigor by trying so hard to be extra
"manly." These points are argued with supporting examples from the story. No
other sources cited. Things.wps Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" / Okonkwo's Unwillingness To Conform : In
this 2 page essay, the writer argues that Okonkwo suffered from his own failure to confirm
with society. Examples from the story -- including his own death -- are used to back-up
this point. No other sources cited. Things4.wps Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" & Desai's "Clear Light Of Day"
: In this 5 page essay, the writer analyzes how the coming of the White man to Africa
meant the end of traditional culture in Things Fall Apart. Interestingly, pertinent events
are very similar in "Clear Light Of Day"-- in which the sociocultural impact of
the English coming to India are described. Relevant comparisons are made. No other sources
cited. Thing3.wps Ngugi Thiongo and Ngugi wa Miriis "I Will
Marry When I Want" : A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the major
thematic components and the circumstances surrounding the original production of Ngugi and
Ngugis play. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ngugi.doc African Literature as A Mirror to the Continent's Struggles : A
short, yet well-written 3 page discussion of how Ngugi Wa Thiong'O's "Petals of
Blood" and Buchi Emecheta's "The Joys of
Motherhood" demonstrate the socio-cultural and socio-religious struggles that
Africans endured after being so crudely affected by European influences. Bibliography
lists full citations for the two primary texts. Joysofmo.wps Bessie Head and Ngugi Wa Thiong'O : A 5 page paper that considers the
theme of interpersonal conflict in Head's "The Collector of Treasures"
and Wa Thiong'O's "The Return." The writer also demonstrates the way in
which gender of both the characters and the authors impacts the development of this theme.
No additional sources cited. Thiongo.wps Athol Fugards "Master Harold . . . and the Boys" / Fatherhood
: A 5 page paper based on the play by South African playwright Athol Fugard. It
contrasts Hallys relationship with his real father with his relationship with the
black waiter Sam, who actually behaves much more like a father to him. The paper concludes
by analyzing Hallys terrible betrayal of Sam at the plays end. Bibliography
lists two sources. Harold.wps Nadine Gordimer's "My Son's Story" : A
4 page sociopolitical examination of Nadine Gordimer's "My Son's Story"--
the tale of a Black South-African who plays hooky from school only to discover that his
father is having an affair with a White woman... in the midst of Apartheid. Character,
theme, and their relevance to South African politics & society are discussed. No
Bibliography. Sonsstor.wps Nectar in a Sieve & Crick-Crack Monkey : 2 page discussion of central
characters and society "Nectar in a Sieve" and "Crick Crack
Monkey." Books are commonly used in studies relevant to general literature or to
studies of the African-American struggle. Crickcra.wps Sundiata / African Epic : A 3 page discussion of society and kingship in
the African epic "Sundiata." The writer discusses the roles of royalty,
masculinity, cultural arts, and more. No Bibliography. Sundiata.wps Nawal Sadawis "Women at Point Zero":
A 3 page paper discussing the novel "Women at Point Zero" by Nawal Sadawi
and its linking of issues relating to feminism, sexuality, and culture. Bibliography lists
2 sources. Poinzero.wps Rifaat's "Telephone Call" : A 4 page
analysis of Alifa Rifaat's short story "The Telephone Call" (from
"Distant View of a Minaret" in which the writer attempts to assess the symbolic
meaning of the call itself. It is argued that the late-night, anonymous ringing was not a
"sign" from the heavens but rather a lesson of faith for its receiver. Full
citation listed for the primary source. Minaret.wps Short Story Reviews : 5 pages worth of brief discussions of 8-10 African
short stories; from every region of the continent. Stories reviewed appear in a collective
book entitled "African Short Stories." No bibliography.
ASIAN LITERATURE Bette Bao Lord's "Spring Moon" / A Look at Chinese Culture : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the story presented in Lord's book, and reflects on correlations between the actions and perceptions of the main protagonist and the life story of the author herself. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Bettebao.wps Jung Changs "Wild Swans / Three Daughters of China" : A 5 page paper on this nonfiction work by Jung Chang. It tells the story of three generations of Chinese women in the authors family, and how the cataclysmic changes of the twentieth century affected their very different lives. Bibliography lists one source. Wildswan.wps Ishiguro's "The Remains of the Day" :
A 3 page discussion of this work of Japanese Junichiro Tanizaki's "The Makioka Sisters" :
A 5 page essay discussing the issue of Junichiro Tanizaki's "The Makioka Sisters"/ Conflict of Values : A 5 page paper on the way the characters of the four sisters in Tanizakis classic novel epitomize a conflict of values, and values in transition in pre-war Japan. One source (the book itself) listed. Makioka2.wps Natsume Sosekis "Kokoro": Sosekis novel is analyzed in this 6 page paper. The writers thesis seeks to demonstrate the timelessness of the Japanese work. The primary relationship in the work is discussed in depth through a character analysis in addition to the exploration of several of the authors themes. No additional sources are used. Kokoro.wps Hachiyas "Hiroshima Diary" : In this 13 page research paper, the writer presents an in-depth analysis into the historic importance of the Hiroshima Diary -- written by a Japanese physician soon after the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Hirodiar.wps Pa Chins "The Family" / Delineating Change & Status : A 5 page argumentative essay in support of the thesis that Pa Chins purpose was to introduce the world to the viability of gender role changes in his society by maintaining the traditional family structure as a base for that change. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pachinfm.wps Pa Chins "The Family" vs. Tsao Hsueh-Chins "Dream Of The
Red Chamber" : Wang Anyis "Love In A Small Town" : A 5 page paper on this seminal work of modern Chinese fiction. It demonstrates how Wang departs from old romantic narrative patterns of traditional Chinese literature to show the opportunities and dilemmas of women in modern Chinese society. Wanganyi.wps Partners in Modernism / Lu Xun & James Joyce : A 5 page paper comparing the famous Irish author with a Chinese writer less well-known in the United States, but just as influential in his own country as Joyce is in the English-speaking world. The paper illustrates the many uncanny parallels between these two authors. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Luxun.wpsShonagons "The Pillow Book" / A Reflection Of Japanese History : A 14 page research paper on this work by a tenth-century Japanese woman who served as a lady-in-waiting at the Imperial Court. The writer demonstrates how Sie Shonagons collection of anecdotes, reflections, aesthetic assessments and accounts of courtly life provide a window into life in medieval Japan. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Pillowb.wps Saikakus "Life Of A Sensuous Man" : This 5 page essay analyzes Saikaku's story entitled Life of a Sensuous Man (translated). Two specific themes are discussed with citations to support the themes. Especially emphasized is Saikakus use of irony. No additional sources cited. Lifeman.wps "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"/ A Primer In Chinese Initiative : A 16 page paper describing the classic Chinese work on warfare and political strategy. The paper points out how, by studying the strategies of "Three Kingdoms" (written by protagonist Chuko Liang), Chinese industrialists hope to impress upon their workers that there is nothing foreign or Western about management, leadership, or strategy. The writer examines how Chuko Liangs political and military strategy provides models for todays highly competitive global marketplace, and show how Chukos trust and confidence in his generals provide models for a team-oriented and initiative-driven approach in industry. Bibliography lists seven sources. Kingdom.wpsLee Ki Chucks "From Korea to Heaven Country" : In 5 pages, the author discusses "From Korea to Heaven Country by Lee Ki Chuck, looking at the story from a cultural heritage perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Lekichuc.wps Gender In Henry James "Turn Of The Screw" vs. Fumiko Enchi's "The Mask" :In this 4 page essay, comparisons are made concerning depictions of culture and power (as they relate to gender and feminity) in "Turn Of The Screw" and "The Mask." The first of these suggests that a man can also be the object of a mastering look and that the association of that position with the woman is conventional. The latter work illustrates harsh conditions under which Japanese women had to live in their own society and relevant comparisons are made. No other sources are cited. Turnscre.wps *Amy Tan papers are in the AMERICAN section !
Works of Morley Callaghan : A 6 page paper discussing the works of this Canadian author. The writer specifically describes Callaghan's inclusion of his own spirituality within his works. Bibliography cites 7 sources. Calhan.wps Thomas Kings "Medicine River" : A 5 page paper that considers the theme of the missing father within this particular work. The writer argues in favor of the notion that Will's missing father significantly shaped the development of other relationships in the novel. No additional sources cited. Tking.wps Alice Munro's "Eskimo" : A 3 page essay on Munro's "Eskimo." The writer focuses upon key aspects of the characters' inner lives and details their overall impact on the reader. No Bibliography. Munro.wps The Loss of A Parent in M. Laurence and Alice Munro : A 7 page paper on two short stories, "A Bird in the House" by Margaret Laurence and "The Moons of Jupiter" by Alice Munro. Both stories deal with a womans coming to terms with the loss of her father. The paper concludes that the healthy individual needs to find a "healing myth" to achieve peace in the face of such a loss; Laurences protagonist does not find one, but Munros does. No additional sources cited. Munro.wps Joy Kogawa's "Obasan" : A 4 page paper that considers the element of foreshadowing within one early incident in the novel and demonstrates why this foreshadowing was important in terms of the message of the work. Bibliography lists no additional sources. Obasan.wps *Japanese - Canadian Literature* Joy Kogawa's "Obasan" # 2 : A 4 page paper that reflects on the different classifications of Japanese Canadians suggested in Kogawa's book and considers the events that occurred in terms of these classifications. Bibliography lists no additional sources. Obasan2.wps *Japanese - Canadian Literature*
Franz Kafkas "Country Doctor" / As A Definitive Myth : A 5 page discussion of the short story "A Country Doctor" by the German writer Franz Kafka. The paper shows how this extremely complex story unfolds like a nightmare and actually functions as a kind of modern myth. Bibliography lists seven sources. Kafka3.wpsFranz Kafka's "The Hunger Artist" : A 4 page paper discussing the short story, The Hunger Artist. The writer analyzes Kafka's tongue in cheek style and humorous look at the life of a starving artist. No additional sources cited. Kafka.wps Franz Kafkas "The Hunger Artist" / Marxist Rhetoric : A 5 page paper examining rhetoric in Franz Kafka's The Hunger Artist. The writer discusses various points of Kafka's story from a Marxist/materialist point of view. No additional sources cited. Kafka2.wps Franz Kafkas "The Metamorphosis" : A 10 page paper discussing the book by Franz Kafka entitled "The Metamorphosis." Gregor, the man who has found himself transformed into an insect one morning, is a man who has little self confidence and believes himself useless to society in general. Kafka has used the hideousness of his present condition to even further illustrate how low a man this Gregor is. Kafka also uses Gregors present external condition to demonstrate how Gregor feels about his family members, his work, and himself. What was evident before becomes strikingly so based on the fact that Gregor is now a grotesque insect. No additional sources cited. Kafka.wps Franz Kafkas "Metamorphosis" / Character Analysis : 2 page discussion of loneliness in the character Gregor from Kafka's "Metamorphosis." No Bibliography. Gregor.wps Kafkas Stories Compared : This 9 page paper describes and compares the Franz Kafka stories, "The Judgement" (1913) and "The Metamorphosis" (1915). Metajudg.wps Herman Hesse's "Damien" : A 4 page review of theme, character, and structure in Herman Hesse's "Damien." Meanings, metaphors, and characteristics of the novel are examined. No Bibliography. Damien.wps Herman Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund : A 7 page research paper on Hermann Hesse's novel of the same name. The writer details the themes of the novel, and relates them to the story and the text. Bibliography lists 1 source. Narcissu.wps Thomas Mann / His Life & Work : This 7 page paper discusses how German author Thomas Mann's life (1875-1955) affected his works. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Mannt.wpsThomas Manns "The Magic Mountain" : A 6 page paper that discusses the major themes in Thomas Mann's classic, The Magic Mountain. The focus of this paper is on the importance of disease, and the comparison Mann makes between the disease, the sanitarium and the outside society (the ills of society). FREE outline page included. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mann.wps Thomas Manns "The Magic Mountain" # 2 / Setting & Environment : A 5 page essay on the use of the mountain and sanitarium setting as a device to portray the environment in which Hans Castorp develops an understanding of the horrors of the war. The paper proves Hans progress in terms of the settingfrom his introduction to reality at the sanitarium to a rejection of that reality to the real answer on the slopes of the magic mountain. Bibliography lists 1 source. Magmount.wps Thomas Manns "Death In Venice" / Mass Culture : A 9 page paper on Thomas Manns Death in Venice, looking specifically at the way it is written to be understood on both an extremely literary level as well as by a more mass-market audience. The paper points out that by writing the story realistically but packing it with classical archetypes, Mann is able to gain both intelligibility and depth. Bibliography lists six sources. Mannd.wps J.W. von Goethe / Works and Contributions To German Theater : A research paper of 6 pages, highlighting some of Goethes contributions to the German theatre. His scientific investigations are given some discussion, and his literary talents that included drama, poetry, novel fiction and autobiography are mentioned. The paper, though, focuses on his drama and the setting of his eighteenth-century times. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Goethe.wps Goethes "Faust" / The Devils Funnybone -- A Comic Episode : A 5 page paper examining one episode of comic relief in Goethes Faust. It concerns the Devils advice to a first-year student trying to decide on a field of study, and contains considerable irony and satire. The paper concludes that the Devils cynicism actually serves to throw Fausts sincerity into higher relief. Bibliography lists three sources. Devilfun.wpsMagic In Shakespeare & Goethe : A 5 page paper that details the passage of magic, dreams, and incantations in a Midsummer Nights Dream and Goethes Faust. The writer also examines how both works display these qualities and goes into significant plot analysis as well. Midg.wps "Springs Awakening" : A 5 page review of Frank Wedekinds play on teen sexuality, teen pregnancy and teen suicide. The writer posits that, as Wedekind so aptly points out, reliance on religious and other overtures in a society that is bourgeois in nature can only lead to destruction. Wedekind.wps Paris / Expatriates In : A 10 page research paper and essay exploring the issue of why, how and who were self-exiled in Paris. The writer focuses on a philosophical introduction to the mindset of the Parisian public and explores the works, politics and lifestyles of Gertrude Stein, Anais Nin, and Henry Miller. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Parisex.wps
Boccaccio's Depiction of
The Plague vs. Today's Treatment of AIDS Victims : Boccaccios "Decameron": A 3 page essay that examines how the ribald tales of Giovanni Boccaccio in his fourteenth century book, The Decameron, reflected the changing social structure brought about by the Black Death and also foreshadowed the intellectual freedom which would develop as part of the Renaissance. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Decameron.wpsCastiglione's "The Courtier" and
Neoplatonic Beauty During the Renaissance : Dante's "Inferno" : A 2 page discussion of Canto V in Dante's "Inferno." Please call for more information. No bibliography. Danteinf.wps Dantes "Inferno" / The Characterization Of Dante In His Own Divine
Comedy : Dantes "Inferno" / The Divine Comedy -- Characterization Of Beatrice : A 6 page paper discussing the most famous epic poem of the Middle Ages, The Divine Comedy by Dante. The paper answers the question of why Dante chose to use his departed beloved as the central female figure of the poem, and shows how the four levels of meaning in the story all come together in the characterization of Beatrice. Bibliography lists five sources. Divine.wps Dantes "Divine Comedy" vs. Chaucers "Canterbury Tales"/ Evil : An 8 page paper analyzing the way evil is portrayed in The Canterbury Tales and The Divine Comedy. The paper concludes that whereas Dante sees evil as being a catastrophic impediment toward mans attainment of the divine -- and thus something to be taken very, very seriously -- Chaucer sees its human manifestations in what we would actually consider a more "modern" sense: as irony. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Evildc.wpsDante & The Bible -- Temptation & Gods Directive : A 5 page paper that provides a creative look at the issues of temptation and action against the directive of God as these themes are represented in a number of famous works, including the Bible and Dantes Divine Comedy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Tempgod.wps Dantes "Inferno" / Theme Of Betrayal : A 5 page paper looking at Cantos 31, 32, and 34. The paper analyzes The Inferno in terms of imagery, characterization, and theme, with a particular look at Dantes horror of betrayal. Bibliography lists one source. Dante4.wpsDantes "Inferno" / Canto III Analyzed : This 15 page research paper examines the pivotal Canto III of the "Inferno" by Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Specific passages are analyzed, with the position that this medieval allegory laid the foundation for Christian conservative groups such as the New England Puritans, and questions whether or not theirs was a forgiving God. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Cantoin.wps Dantes "Inferno"/ Canto XII Analyzed : This 6 research paper analyzes the punishment of the tyrants and murderers in the seventh circle, where the punishment of violent sinners takes place. Specifically discussed is why the crime of murder is considered less of a sin according to Dantes ascending circles to Hell than it is perceived today. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Cantoxii.wps Dante's "Inferno" --Applied Essay / Hell in the Twentieth Century : A 5 page speculative paper updating Dantes Divine Comedy to the twentieth century, and choosing three 20th well-known century figures to represent each of three of Dantes levels of Hell -- Incontinence, Violence, and Fraud. The paper also assigns an appropriate punishment to each, based on the sin committed. No sources except book. Dante.wps Dantes "Inferno" / Cantos I - XI : 8 pages in length. Broken down into sections, the writer reviews & analyzes each of The Infernos first 11 cantos. Dant11.wps Dantes "Inferno" / Cantos XIII - XXIV : 8 pages in length. Broken down into sections, the writer reviews & analyzes Inferno, Cantos 11-24. Dant24.wps Dante's Inferno and Plato's "Symposium" : A 4 page paper about these two masterpieces. The writer explores the issue of love, and what that means to each of these 2 writers. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Infplato.wps Dantes "Marie de France" & The Characters Belief That God
Is On Her Side : Machiavelli / The Role Of Evil In Politics : A 5 page research paper which analyses the political philosophy of 15th-century writer Niccolo Machiavelli. The writer takes the stance that Machiavellis techniques which justify the use of evil in politics are wrong. Although the use of evil make help a leader obtain and retain power for awhile, the writer argues that ultimately this method will fail. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Evilpoli.wps Machiavellis "The Prince" : This 5 page paper discusses The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. Examples of Machiavellian monarchies are noted as the writer interprets the political meaning of Machiavellis writing. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Prince.wps Machiavelli's "The Prince"/ Gaining Esteem : 7 pages in length. An analytical examination of this classic work in political theory. The writer pays particular attention to Chapter XXI in which Machiavelli discusses how The Prince will gain great esteem if he engages successfully in important enterprises. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Machiav2.wps Machiavelli's "The Prince" / Virtue : A 5 page essay exploring the virtues and vices of Machiavelli's story. The writer argues that the critics of his work that proclaim his evil are not looking at the big picture, but only its outcome. Arguments: Machiavelli's purpose in writing the document and where he places emphasis in the document and how this is ignored by critics. Bibliography lists 4 sources. (The Prince primarily). Princem.wps Machiavelli's "The Prince" / Concept Of Leadership : A 9 page paper that provides an overview of the basic leadership concepts supported in Machiavelli's The Prince, and then suggest comparisons with leaders of recent times. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Machi.wps Machiavelli's "The Prince" / Perfect Ruler : A 5 page paper that considers the elements of rulership presented in Machiavelli's The Prince and demonstrates the contradictions between what a ruler should present and what a ruler should embrace. No additional sources cited. Machperf.wps Machiavellis "The Prince" / Use Of History : A 6 page paper discussing the use of history in Machiavelli's The Prince. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Machhist.wps Political Leadership According to Plato and Machiavelli : A 5 page paper discussing bot the similarities and differences between Plato and Machiavellis views of political leadership. Bibliography lists "The Prince" by Machiavelli and "The Republic" by Plato as sources. Plrpine.wps Principles From Machiavellis "The Prince" / Applied To The French Revolution : A 6 page essay that uses looks to Machiavellis book for the a further understanding of the events of the Revolution. Prinfren.wps Machiavelli's "The Prince" vs. Shakespeare's "Othello" : 7 pages in length. A comparative analysis between Machievelli's "The Prince" and Shakespeare's "Othello" in which the writer examines each work in light of their respective eras and sociocultural issues. It is concluded that in "Othello," the author seems to cry out for a different kind of sovereignty than in "The Prince." Bibliography lists 3 sources. Prinothe.wps"Hamlet" vs. "The Prince" / The Dane & The Italian : A 5 page paper comparing Machiavellis "Prince" and Shakespeares "Prince Hamlet." The writer feels that both works represented important changing points in world culture. No additional sources cited. 2princes.doc Nobility in Medieval Literature : A 5 page paper describing the role of nobility in the Middle Ages. The writer uses Dante's Inferno as a primary source, and describes how Dante presented the noble class. Bibliography cites four sources. Inferno.wps The Psychology Of Luigi Pirandello : A 14 page comparison of two of Pirandellos plays, Finding Ones Self and When One is Somebody, writen from the perspective of the psychology the author used in the plays. Author of far more short stories than plays and also a novelist, Pirandello also won the Nobel Prize in 1934. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Luigi.wps Petrarch / The Frontiers of Two Peoples : A 9 page
paper positioning Petrarch as a transition figure between medieval and Renaissance, but
ultimately one whose conclusions about existence are firmly grounded in medieval thought.
The paper focuses on Petrarchs literary criticism and letters, particularly the
"Letter to Posterity" and "The Ascent of Mt. Ventoux", and is both
historical and literary in orientation. Bibliography lists five sources. Petrarch.wps |
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