The Promise of American Life & Decline of Moral Value (1865 - 1998) : A 9 page paper arguing that moral values have not kept pace with technological progress America has seen since the Civil War. The paper uses and cites seven works of literature as sources and discussion points to provide its thesis. Red Badge Of Courage, Shane, & SeaWolf are among the works used. Morals.wps

American Society in the Early 20th Century / Evidence In Literature : A 10 page paper that compares John Milton Cooper’s Pivotal Decades; Robert Wiebe’s The Search for Order; Allan Spear’s The Origins of the Urban Ghetto; and Robert Woods’ The City Wilderness. The writer contends that while these works all take different perspectives on the time period, they also provide a complete view when considered together. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Amersoc.wps

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.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "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 "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 "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" / 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 "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" / 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 "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's / Technique & Style : A 10 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

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 9 sources. 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 "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" / ‘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

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" / Character of Edna # 2 : 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. 6 sources cited. 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 "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" 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" 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" / 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 *TOTAL PRICE ONLY $ onfiles