Michael Crichton / Contemporary Author
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An 11 page overview of the author's life with discussion of his various works including Jurassic Park, the Lost World, Terminal Man, Rising Sun, etc; and how they each depict what can happen when science & medicine act in an unethical fashion. Bibliography lists approximately 7 sources.
Filename: Crichton.wps

Michael Crichton's 'The Lost World'
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A 5 page analytical review of this contemporary author's sequel to 'Jurassic Park'-- which illustrates a genetic experiment gone bad which warns mankind about our own emerging self-destructive powers. 3 additional sources are cited and listed in a bibliography.
Filename: Dinobook.wps

Dreamer: Martin Luther King Jr.
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A 5 page paper which discusses the character of Martin Luther King Jr. in the book 'Dreamer' by Charles Johnson. Johnson's book presents a fictional illustration of King, yet apparently seems to have grasped a great deal of who King really was. He presents the reader with a fictional account of King's struggles, through the use of a narrator, Smith, who looks exactly like King, and becomes part of King's group, hoping to help their cause. The character of King is incredibly detailed, but also complex in light of Smith presenting himself as another aspect of King. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdreamer.wps

Piercy’s “He, She, and It”
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A seven page paper looking at the issues raised by the “tales of two cities” in this futuristic novel by Marge Piercy. The paper shows that the development of the story of the Prague Golem raises issues applicable to the story of the cyborg of Tikva. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBpiercy.wps

Utopia / The Definition
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This 5 page paper examines three encyclopedia definitions of the term utopia and compares them to the utopia which is defined by Marge Piercy in her book, Woman on the Edge of Time.
Filename: Utopenc.doc

E.M. Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
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5 page discussion of the book 'All quiet on the Western Front' - a story about a boy's loss of innocence and of life as well as the genuine tragedy of war (World War novel). No bibliography.
Filename: Allqwest.wps

E.M. Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' # 2
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A 10 page analysis of the E.M. Remarque's novel about the grim realities of War and (WWI) and a young man's loss of innocence. The writer details his discoveries along with the cultural assumptions and illusions of the time that underlie the text and concludes that, through this novel, Remarque alludes to the destructive nature of man and accuses him of being a murderer. The primary source is cited in the bibliography.
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E.M. Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' / Attitudes Towards War
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A 5 page paper discussing Erich Maria Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and the emotions it evokes about soldiers in World War I. The writer also includes an interview with an American Vietnam veteran. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Eremarq.wps

E.M. Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' / Pacifist Manifesto
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A 6 page research paper on the famous novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. After the publication of this novel, the world could never again look on war as a glorious endeavor. The writer demonstrates how Remarque created his pacifist manifesto by showing how World War I impacted the lives of the regular soldiers. Remarque not only shows the brutality of war, but impressionistically portrays how the war made the soldiers feel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Allwest.wps

Dialect in Twain’s “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn”
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A 5 page paper analyzing the various dialects Mark Twain replicates in his 1884 novel. The paper argues that the fine points of dialectical distinction are lost on the average reader, and the more obvious points may be seen as demeaning. No additional sources.
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Dramatic Irony in Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'
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A five page paper looking at chapter 31 of Mark Twain's novel, in which Huck decides he’d risk going to Hell to help Jim escape. The paper discusses the dramatic irony at work in this chapter, and shows why Huck's ignorance of the morality of his decision makes it more noble. No additional sources.
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Establishing American Literature
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6 pages in length. There have been a number of influences that have shaped American Literature. From the time that Western Europeans founded the country to the inclusion of Native American lore to the contributions of such literary giants as Mark Twain and Carl Sandburg, the composition of American Literature has been both constant and ever-changing. Indeed, as much as America, itself, is a melting pot of diversity within a cultural concern, so too is this considerable diversity a significant aspect of its emerging literature. The writer discusses various influences to American literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: AmerLit.wps

Howells, Twain, and Crane: Anti-war Sentiments at the Turn of the Century
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A 5 page paper analyzing the presence of anti-war and anti-imperialist sentiments in Howells’ “Editha”, Twain’s “War Prayer,” and Crane’s “The Open Boat.” The paper concludes that these authors agree that glory does not exist in killing one another in the name of patriotism, but in banding together to promote life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KBhowell.wps

James, O'Connor, & Twain/On Evil
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A 5 page analysis of how Mark Twain, Henry James and Flannery O'Connor have each pictured how individuals have reacted to early experiences with evil. In so doing each has shown aspects of society, as implied through laws and social norms, that rather then promoting the spiritual welfare of its citizens actually work against the promotion of moral conduct. In other words, they have each addressed aspects in society that promote evil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 99athrs.rtf

Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
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A 5 page paper arguing that the purpose of this fable was to poke fun at British criticism of U.S. policy--but also with a minute postcript agreement with that assessment by Mark Twain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Yankee.rtf

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' & The Importance of the River
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6 pages in length. The writer's thesis states that in the novel, the river was a source of knowledge and a perennial 'guiding light' for characters. A well-organized analytical essay follows to prove this point. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources.
Filename: Huckfinn.doc

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Characteristics Of The Novel
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A 9 page paper analyzing the five components that make a good novel: depth of theme; the use of symbolism; realistic characterization; control of tone; and a satisfying structure, and showing them in relation to Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Hucknove.wps

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Jim's Development
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An 8 page paper tracking the progression of Jim's characterization in Mark Twain's novel from a superstitious stereotype to a real human being. The paper observes that Huck's realization that Jim is his equal parallels Jim's own. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: Jimhuck.wps

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Presentation Of Moral Issues
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An 8 page paper discussing the evolution of Huck's own sense of ethics in contrast to those of the nineteenth-century ante-bellum society in which Twain wrote. It is ultimately concluded that the story confronts us with questions of what American society is and what it should and could be--Even in light of criticisms surrounding the book, the moral issues presented make it a most worthwhile story. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources plus the novel itself.
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Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / Racial Acceptance
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A 6 page paper examining whether Mark Twain's masterpiece is in fact a racist novel, and concluding that there is no basis for that assertion at all. Ample evidence from textual quotes shows the book to be tremendously racially-healing. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Huckrace.wps

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' / The Raft Journey
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A 5 page paper examining the symbolism of the raft and the journey Huck and Jim take on it in Mark Twain's classic novel. The paper concludes that the raft journey symbolizes a metaphorical descent into the underworld, where Huck learns about himself and his relationship to Jim, and emerges changed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Rafthuck.doc

Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn' and Moral Conscience
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In this well-written 3 page essay, the writer describes Huckleberry Finn as a tale of moral conscience. Several examples of the ethical dilemmas faced by Huck are analyzed as are the moral choices he ultimately made. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: Huckfin2.wps

Mark Twain's 'Prince and The Pauper'
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An 11 page paper on this relatively seldom-studied book by Mark Twain. After presenting a brief synopsis, the paper looks at the book's initial critical reception -- which was much more favorable than its reputation now -- and then analyzes its place in the Twain corpus, a hundred years after its publication. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
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Mark Twain's 'Pudd'nhead Wilson' / Critical Analysis
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This 10 page research paper critically examines Mark Twain's 1896 novel about slavery and murder, Pudd'nhead Wilson. Specifically presented is a critical essay, which is contrasted with another piece of criticism to draw concrete conclusions about the work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Puddnhed.wps

Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'
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As the title of this book suggests, Tom Sawyer, and the author, Mark Twain, believed that life was a series of adventures. The playful, occasionally skirting the edges of malicious, sense of fun that permeates the story is the fictional representation of the belief that childhood should be a care-free time. In today's world children no longer live this illusion, as Tom did, and can only connect with it through such modern character's as TV's Bart Simpson. This 6 page paper describes how both Tom and Bart are masters at the art they ascribe to: the prank and the hoax. Each gives the reader, and, or, viewer, an insight into the mind of the child, almost adolescent, of their separate times. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TomSaw2.doc

Mark Twain's 'The Story of the Bad Little Boy'
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A 5 page paper on this short story by Mark Twain. The story is analyzed and the theme is examined and compared to Twain's other works.
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Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn vs J. D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye/ Holden vs Huck #2
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In 4 pages the author compares the main characters of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain and 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. Huckleberry Finn and Holden Caulfield share many similarities and some differences. They are both boys trying to get by the best they know how. Huck Finn lived along the Mississippi River. Holden Caulfield lived in Pennsylvania. Huck Finn was rural. Holden Caulfield was city. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn vs J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye / Holden vs Huck
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A 5 page paper on comparing these two immortal adolescent protagonists of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. The paper observes that although neither boy really understands what he has learned at the end of his tale, he has learned a great deal and is ready to go out into the world and put his 'heart knowledge' into practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Holdhuck.wps

Mark Twain’s Unworldly Protagonists
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A five page paper looking at several of Twain's works in terms of their most characteristic feature: his creation of an innocent, unworldly protagonist who is able to see the adult world with fresh eyes. Specific works discussed are 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and 'Life on the Mississippi.' Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Morality In The Works Of Mark Twain
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A 7 page paper examining Twain's evocation of morals in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. The paper concludes that Twain wrote books not only for entertainment, but to express his particular views on morality as well. Bibliography lists nine sources.
Filename: Twainmor.doc

Multiculturalism's Roots in American Literature
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A 5 page paper examining the way our multicultural heritage has been portrayed through the literature of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Works mentioned are Cather's O Pioneers, Dixon's The Clansmen, Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Twain's The Tragedy of Puddn'head Wilson, Ridge's The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta, Zangwill's The Melting Pot, and Du Bois' 'The Souls of Black Folk.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Multilit.wps

Realism and Language in Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn”
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A five page paper analyzing Mark Twain’s classification as a realist writer on the basis of his accurate use of dialect in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The paper defines realism and briefly describes the realist movement of the late nineteenth-century, then discusses how Twain fits into this tradition. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Should 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' Be Taught?
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A 5 page paper which advocates the addition of Mark Twain's controversial post-Civil War novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885) to the American high-school curriculum. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Teachuck.wps

Social Conflict in “Huckleberry Finn” and Other Stories
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A 5 page paper looking at Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, plus five other short stories and novellas, in terms of their treatment of the conflict between the demands of society and individual expression. Stories covered include Sarah Orne Jewett’s “A White Heron;” Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge;” Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat,” Henry James’ “The Real Thing;” and Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper.” No additional sources.
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The Battle Against Society in Twain and Salinger
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A seven page paper looking at the way the two adolescent protagonists of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye” battle against their respective societies because they instinctively feel that their culture is wrong. Although the issues are very different -- slavery in “Huck Finn”, the emptiness of upper-class values in “Catcher” -- both boys undergo maturational experiences which suggest that they will make a difference in society as they grow up. Bibliography lists three sources.
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The Infrastructure of Chapter 10 of Twain’s “Tom Sawyer”
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A 5 page look at this pivotal chapter immediately following the murder of Injun Joe. The paper illustrates the tension between imagery of fear and death and the boyhood world Tom normally inhabits. No additional sources.
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The Maturing of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
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A fifteen page paper comparing these two protagonists in Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” The paper shows that Tom remains childlike because he is essentially conventional, and has never been forced to make adult decisions; Huck, on the other hand, has forged his own code of ethics at an early age. No additional sources.
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The Plausibility of Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn”
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A five page paper which looks at the historical background of Mark Twain’s classic novel. The paper looks at, among other things, the separation of slave families in the antebellum South and the lack of children’s rights in the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists four sources.
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The Two Sides of Mark Twain
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A 7 page paper on the life and works of Mark Twain. It points out that the persona the author presents in the earlier short stories [Innocents Abroad, The Gilded Age, The Prince & The Pauper, etc;] is much different than the one he presents in Huckleberry Finn. Bibliography lists 5 sources including Twain's books.
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Tom and Huck’s Friendship in Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'
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A 7 page look at the relationship of these two boyhood friends in Mark Twain’s classic novel. The paper argues that the significant differences between Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer actually encapsulate the novel’s theme. No additional sources.
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Twain's 'Huck Finn' and Emerson's 'Self-Reliance'
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A five page paper showing how Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay aids the reader in understanding the motivation of Huck in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' The paper argues that the social rules cannot keep Huck from answering the call of his conscience and his heart. No additional sources.
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Twain’s “Connecticut Yankee” as an Indictment of Technology
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A 6 page paper looking at Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” as an indictment of both technology and industrialism in the nineteenth century. The paper argues that Twain likened Camelot to nineteenth-century America, which he viewed as enraptured with potentially destructive technology whose dangers they did not appreciate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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David Mamet / Profanity
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5 pages in length. The use of profanity in David Mamet's work is his calling card within the industry. Yet there are those who consider such use as overkill and think he utilizes obscenities merely for the shock value. The writer discusses reasons why Mamet does, in fact, incorporate so much profanity into his plays. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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David Mamet's 'Oleanna'
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This 5 page essay analyzes this three-act play by Mamet which has the themes of sex, power and emotional warfare. This writer proposes the play is a lesson in how abusive movements for rights can become and supports this theme with quotations and descriptions from the play's content.
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Profanity In The Work of David Mamet
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A 5 page paper examining the plays of this award-winning playwright, in terms of his abundant profanity. Looking closely at Edmond and Glengarry Glen Ross, the paper concludes that Mamet's characters cannot really do anything about their powerlessness; the only thing they can do with impunity is swear. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Mamet.wps