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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale" and Malory's "Every Man" : In this 6 page essay, the writer describes how we can infer much about an author's society & era from the stories they wrote and the way they were presented. The two examples cited are "The Pardoner's Tale" from Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" and "Every man" by Malory. Issues concerning wealth, social class, etc;-- are discussed with relevance to characters in each of these two classic stories. No Bibliography. Pardoner.wps

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

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

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

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

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 Cartha's My Antonia. Bibliography lists 6 critical 6 sources. Jananto.wps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John Milton’s "Paradise Lost" / The Fall of Humanity : A 5 page paper comparing the Biblical version of the story of the Fall with Milton’s version in Paradise Lost, in order to determine whether or not there really was a Fall. It concludes that Milton certainly believed there was, and had done an incredible amount of Biblical exegesis to back up his assertions. One additional source cited. Paralost.wps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1984 & Animal Farm / Similarities in the Stories of George Orwell : A 5 page examination of author George Orwell as a social critic who looked at the world from his own unique perspective. The writer describes how all of Orwell's novels are alike in that they are tales of solitary characters, each in one way or another an expression of Orwell himself, seen against backgrounds which are part of his own experience. Points are argued through a discussion of character & theme in "Animal Farm" and "1984." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Orwell.wps

Theories in John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty" : A 4 page analysis of "On Liberty" in which the writer elaborates Mill's political philosophy, argument, and rationale. The text was largely a statement of the author's liberal position on the importance of freedom for the discovery of truth and for the full development of individuality. Full Bibliographic citation for the primary reference is included. Onlibert.wps

John Stuart Mill’s "On Liberty" : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the essential arguments of John Stuart Mill in his work "On Liberty" and reflects on the application of his principle of harm on the call for legalization of drugs in the present day. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Millib.wps

Aldous Huxley’s "Brave New World" #2 : 5 page discussion of society in Alex Huxley's "Brave New World." No Bibliography. Brave2.wps

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

Aldous Huxley -- Life & Works : This 9 page paper examines the life and work of author and social revolutionary Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), particularly in terms of his experimentation with drugs. The primary emphasis of this paper will be upon his controversial novels Brave New World (originally published in 1932) and The Doors of Perception (1954). The conclusion will discuss Huxley's vision in terms of today's growing drug culture and will focus particularly upon the increasing depends of Prozac. This paper also includes a one-page Roman numeric outline. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Huxley.wps

H. G. Wells’ "The Time Machine" : A 7 page paper that discusses Wells' theme of intellectual and social complacency through comparison between his guests, the Eloi and the Morlocks. This paper demonstrates that the Utopian society represented by the Eloi actually originated in people like the Time Traveler's doubting friends and evolved into the dying society that he saw in his voyage further into the future because of complacency. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hgwells.wps

Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" : A 5 page paper that addresses irony in Burgesses novella. This paper describes a number of the major ironic elements in the novel and considers their impact on the characters and story development in general. Considered are two different types of irony, situational and dramatic. No additional sources cited. Clockwor.wps

Anthony Burgess’ "A Clockwork Orange" / Evil & The Formation Human Beings : A 4 page discussion of good, evil, and the importance of choice as revealed in A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. No additional sources cited. Cwork.wps

Samuel Richardson's "Clarissa" & Samuel Johnson's "Rasselas" : A thesis-orientated, three page discussion of the pursuit of happiness in these two classic tales. No Bibliography. Clarissa.wps

Johnson's "Rasselas" & Austen's "Sense & Sensibility" : An 8 page paper comparing Samuel Johnson's Rasselas and Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Conclusion drawn that themes of "living in reality" and "living within what is possible" and "finding ways of reconciling dreams and reality" thread through both books. Concentrates on Princess and servant in Rasselas and Marianne and Brandon in Sense and Sensibility. Austennd.wps

Jane Austen’s "Emma" / Characterization, Setting, Theme and Symbolism : An 11 page paper on Austen’s next-to-last novel. The writer argues that Jane Austen’s distinctive techniques all work together to illustrate the heroine’s moral nature at levels of which the heroine is not conscious. Bibliography lists three sources. Emma.wps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James Joyce's "Araby": 7 pages in length (Free 1 page outline also included). A discussion of symbolism and character in Joyce's novel in which the writer hypothesizes that Araby is essentially an initiation story recounting a young romantic's first bitter taste of reality. Bibliography lists 7 sources used to support assertions. Araby.wps

Joyce's "Dubliners" & More : Approximately 5 pages in total length. A collection of three short essays on various topics pertaining to James Joyces' "The Dubliners" and works by Graham Greene and No Bibliography. Dubliner.wps

James Joyce’s "Dubliners" : A 6 page paper providing a plot summary of the stories that make up this collection by James Joyce. Following Joyce’s lead, it breaks the book down into four sections: Childhood, Adolescence, Maturity, and Public Life, and shows how Joyce's world gives readers a better understanding of the subtle forces that shape their own. No additional sources cited. Dublin.wps

Oscar Wilde's "The Importance Of Being Earnest" : A 6 page paper on Wilde's play in which the writer discusses the superficial vanities and prejudices of Victorian society. Important to this discussion is the meaning of "Earnest" and in that sense, the tittle of this work. How Wilde uses wit and sarcasm to present relevant stereotypes and prejudices is well-explained. FREE outline included. Bibliography cites 7 sources. Wilde.wps