John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men' / Garden of Eden Hypothesis
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This 8 page paper discusses the many parallels to the Garden of Eden myth. Also included is a look at the use of myth in literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice And Men' / Use Of Irony
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This 3 page paper explores author John Steinbeck's employment of irony in his 1937 novel.
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John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice And Men' / Use Of Symbolism
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This 3 page paper explores author John Steinbeck's employment of symbolism in his 1937 novel.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Chrysanthemums'/ The Character Of Elisa
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A 5 page essay on the short story by John Steinbeck that deals specifically with how Steinbeck developed the character of the story's protagonist, Elisa. The write demonstrates how Steinbeck's story shows the unfulfilled longings of this country housewife, who compensates for the disappointments in her life through her garden. No additional sources cited.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath'
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A 5 page paper that considers the themes of endurance as well as the relationships between man and nature and man and family. The writers focuses upon the determination and endurance of Ma Joad, who is able to demonstrate her ability to survive and to focus on her family even in the midst of great loss and transition. This paper also contains a comparison between Ma Joad and George, of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. No additional sources listed.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' / An Historical Perspective
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This 6 page paper provides a historical view John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' and then incorporates elements from the story to demonstrate Steinbeck's depiction of depression-era values and the issues related to unionization and the struggle for maintaining work in the midst of industrial and economic change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' / Analysis Of Religious Themes
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This 7 page research paper examines how the subjects of religion and sin are handled in John Steinbeck's 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Specifically discussed are the characters Jim Casy and Uncle John Joad and the religious significance each depicts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' vs. Meridel Le Sueur 'The Girl'
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An 8 page paper on these two books by Meridel Le Sueur and John Steinbeck, respectively. The writer describes how both books prove the falseness of the American Dream by stressing collective community action over the primacy of the individual. Bibliography lists three sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Pearl'
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A 5 page paper about the character of Kino in The Pearl. The writer describes the tragedy of The Pearl for Kino and how it brings him sorrow, evil, and death. No additional sources cited.
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John Steinbeck's 'Tortilla Flat' / Arthurian Cycle
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10 pages in length. In one of John Steinbeck's more worldly creations, Tortilla Flat adopts a decidedly Arthurian theme that reflects a significant Camelot-esque appeal. Monterey, California, is the site of this modern day Camelot, however, replete with all the elements typically related to King Arthur and his court: lust, temptation, emotion, honor and compelling action. Danny, Pillon, Pablo, Big Jog Portagee, Jesus Maria Corcoran and the old Pirate -- also known as the paisanos -- help tell the tale that surrounds the Arthurian cycle Steinbeck so cleverly weaves within the story. The writer discusses the Arthurian cycle as it relates to Tortilla Flat. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Ma Joad And The Great American Family
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A 5 page analysis of the characterization and function of Mrs. Joad in John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. The paper shows that through Ma's compassion and strength, her family grows beyond the bonds of kinship to include all those who suffer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Self-determination in Twentieth Century Literature
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A six page paper looking at the way twentieth-century literature extols self-determination over passivity in life. Specific works discussed are John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden,” Jack London’s “The Mexican,” Wallace Stevens’ “The Idea of Order at Key West,” T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” and “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” Robert Frost’s “Fire and Ice” and “The Mending Wall”, Ezra Pound’s “The River Merchant’s Wife: A Letter,” Katherine Anne Porter’s “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” and William Carlos Williams’ “The Red Wheelbarrow.” Bibliography lists six sources.
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Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath” : The Legacy of the Dust Bowl
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A five page paper on the historical background of John Steinbeck’s novel, set during the 1930s Depression. The paper argues that the self-sacrificing and fraternal spirit of people such as the Joads actually helped the United States win the Second World War ten years later. No additional sources.
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Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charley”
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A five page look at this travel journal by John Steinbeck, reporting on the author’s cross-country trip in 1960. The paper shows how Steinbeck’s observations in this book are consistent with his overall philosophy of life. Bibliography lists three sources.
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The American Eden in the Works of John Steinbeck
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A six page paper showing how Steinbeck’s works reflect a perception of the American West as a metaphoric Eden which men seek but which ultimately fails to make them happy. Specific works discussed are “The Grapes of Wrath,” “Of Mice and Men,” “East of Eden,” and “Cannery Row.” Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Individual v. the Community in Steinbeck’s 'Dubious Battle' and 'Grapes of Wrath'
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A 6 page paper looking at these two works by John Steinbeck. The paper asserts that although both use social protest as a backdrop, Battle is essentially a novel of the individual, while Grapes is a novel of the human community. No additional sources.
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The Tarnishing of America in “The Winter of Our Discontent”
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A five page look at this novel by John Steinbeck in terms of its treatment of the erosion of American morals. The paper provides a considerable amount of commentary augmented with examples from the book. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Jazz and Literature in Zabor’s “The Bear Comes Home”
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A six page paper on Rafi Zabor’s fascinating novel about a bear who plays alto sax. The paper shows how Zabor’s use of a performing bear as a protagonist is an allegory for the traditional position of the black person in the arts; it also describes the strong bond between the jazz and literature. Bibliography lists four sources.
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John Gardner's 'Nickel Mountain'
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A 6 page paper reviewing John Gardner's book 'Nickel Mountain.' Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues' / Suffering
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A 3 page analysis of suffering in Baldwin's short story. Listening is the whole point of Baldwin's story and also something so many have so much difficulty doing well. Sonny admires the woman's singing, but rather than being able to enjoy her music for what it is and take only the superficial view of it, he is compelled to hear the emotion that drives her voice, her intonations and inflections. No additional sources cited.
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James Baldwin's 'Going to Meet the Man'
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James Baldwin, one of the primary African American writers of the twentieth century, reflects on the link between man's struggle with self-identification and the expected role he plays in the world in his short story 'Going to Meet the Man.' In his collection of short stories of the same title, Baldwin's reflections about the capacity of men, especially Black men, to define themselves in a culture, address their personal development and consider the implications through out their life struggles are significant themes in his short stories. This 2 page paper considers these themes as they are related in 'Going to Meet the Man.' No additional sources cited.
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James Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues' / Healing Through Pain
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A 5 page examination of James Baldwin's short story Sonny's Blues. The writer examines Baldwins use of foreshadowing and the metaphors of light, darkness and ice and how music seems to be the healing element in the story. No additonal sources cited.
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James Baldwin's 'The Fire Next Time'
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This 5 page paper examines James Baldwin's popular work. The thesis of the paper is that the book is just as applicable today as it was in the early sixties. Criticisms of the work and the author are discussed. The symbolic nature of the use of fire in literature and popular culture is also noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Jack London / Life & Works
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It has often been suggested that art is an imitation of life. While such is certainly true, this paper asserts that the reverse is also true, as in the life and career of American author Jack London. In this 5 page report, the writer examines the adventurous life of the nomadic London and the impact of his life and personal philosophy upon his work. The first section examines London's humble origins and how they formed the basis for his Social Darwinism and Marxist leanings. Next, London's family life is chronicled, with his first marriage being for ‘breeding,' and the second for love and companionship. The writings of Jack London are explored in the third section, and how they reflected his own life in fiction, as inspiration for Buck, the canine hero of The Call of the Wild, the unnamed man freezing to death in 'To Build a Fire,' and the introspective and autobiographical John Barleycorn. This report concludes that although Jack London's life was not long in terms of years, it was rich in terms of human experience and artistry, and this life will live on as long as the art is appreciated. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Jack London's 'White Fang' / Obstacles, Relationships & The Race
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A 9 page paper describing the major obstacle that primary characters face in order to win the race--their own personal relationship. London presents the reader with a primary statement on man and nature and uses a sled dog race as the vehicle to combine the two in a single goal. Although they also face a number of real difficulties, from the wear and tear of the environment to the competitors, the most difficult obstacle Weedon and White Fang must over come is their own interdependency. FREE outline included. ibliography lists 9 sources.
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Jack London’s Short Stories
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An eight page paper looking at five of London’s shorter works in terms of their expression of the doctrines of naturalism and social Darwinism. Stories discussed are “The Law of Life,” “The League of the Old Men,” “The Master of Mystery,” “The One Thousand Dozen,” and “The Whale Tooth.” Bibliography lists seven sources.
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James and Jackson/'Turn of the Screw' & 'Hill House'
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An 8 page analysis of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. These two novels each present stories of the supernatural. The writer argues that Jackson's story is more of a straight forward 'ghost' story, while James' book can be interpreted on various levels and that the supernatural element is more ambiguous. No additional sources cited.
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Shirley Jackson / Biographical Discussion
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A basic, 5 page overview of author Shirley Jackson's life & works. Using several of her stories (including The Lottery) as examples, the writer discusses Jackson's frequent use of evil as a theme. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' / Foreshadowing
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A 5 page paper examining Shirley Jackson's famous story in terms of how its ending is foreshadowed by the events in the book. The paper concludes that careful plotting and handling of symbolism leads us toward the shocking ending, but does not spoil it for us. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' / Message Concerning Society
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A 5 page essay on her terrifying short story about human sacrifice in a small agricultural village. The writer addresses this issue and what it says about human societies as a whole giving examples from the past and present where similar thinking is taking place. No additional sources cited.
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Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' vs. David Rodriguez's 'I'm Not Stupid'
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A 7 page paper discussing a comparison of Margaret Fletcher in the play, I'm not Stupid and Mr. Summers in The Lottery in controlling their environments and others around them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Humor in Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
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A 5 page paper analyzing Washington Irving’s use of humor in this short story. The paper argues that within this story, Irving first uses humor to depict a character we can laugh at from a distance; he then uses fear to create a strong reader identification with that character, so that we come to realize that within Ichabod Crane there rests a great deal of us. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Washington Irving and American Romanticism
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A 3 page essay that points out the features of Irving's story 'Rip Van Winkle' that illustrate characteristics of American Romanticism. Quotations from the source. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Washington Irving's 'Rip Van Winkle' / Critical Analysis
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A 7 page paper providing a critical analysis of the Washington Irving work Rip Van Winkle. The writer is concerned with highlighting significant points and also showing the parallels between Rip Van Winkle himself. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Linda Hogan's 'Mean Spirit'
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A 5 page analysis of the book by Native American writer, Linda Hogan. This novel tells the story of what happened in the 1920s when oil was discovered on Native American land. Through the eyes of two Indian families, the reader learns how whites coerced the true owners of the land through brutality and murder to gain control of the oil. The writer demonstrates how the novel works on several different levels of meaning and specifically focuses on the relationships between the Indian men and women in the story. No additional sources cited.
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Marilynne Robinson's 'Housekeeping'
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A 5 page essay on Robinson's novel in which the writer details the themes, story, characters, and language. No additional sources cited.
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Marilynne Robinson's 'Housekeeping' / Conformity
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A 5 page paper discussing the contrasts in Marilynne Robinson's novel, Housekeeping. No additional sources cited.
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Alger's 'Struggling Upward'
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A 5 page paper examining how family and role models set the example for ethical conduct in this novel by Horatio Alger. The paper points out that Alger seemed quite sure of the rules which seemed to underlie the acquisition of the American Dream, but in fact those rules are not what governs his protagonist's success at all. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Horatio Alger's 'Ragged Dick'/ Social Mobility
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A 5 page essay that discusses how this nineteenth century author's work revolved around the idea that through hard work and good character anyone could rise to the upper class in America and achieve the 'American Dream.' The writer shows how Ragged Dick, the original 'rags to riches' story, typified the formula that Alger followed for the rest of his career making the Horatio Alger story a part of American culture.
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Herman Melville's 'Bartleby the Scrivener' / Setting
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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.
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Herman Melville's 'Benito Cereno'
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A 5 page analysis of Melville's story, focusing on the denial and rationalization abilities of Captain Delano. The story ultimately is the illustration of the unthinking prejudice of race based on a lack of understanding, and the author makes his points against the backdrop of mental instability and lack of mental wholeness. To the charges of Melville's day that the black race was somehow intellectually inferior so that the white race could continue their rationalization for enslaving a segment of their human brothers, Melville takes the less-than-sane notion and uses the backdrop of lack of awareness to magnify the ultimate futility and irrationality in adhering to such views. No additional sources cited.
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Herman Melville's 'Benito Cereno' / Race and Moral
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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.
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Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd'
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5 pages in length. What message was Herman Melville attempting to get across within his story of 'Billy Budd'? Melville, himself was considerably preoccupied with the problems of God and God's design of the world as they related to good and evil, right and wrong. To Melville, human nature represented a dichotomy of description in that it was the author's interpretation that humanity was at the crux of many world problems. In one's assessment of Melville's intention, it is important to note that the nautical theme is extremely crucial to the author's overall objective with regard to defining the limitations of human nature. The writer discusses the message of 'Billy Budd.' No additional sources cited.
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Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd'
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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.
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Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd' : Henry Salt considered Melville's later works as fantasies rather than a relation of sober facts. This was not the case with 'Billy Budd.' There are elements of the transcendental and he has ce
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honesty, humility and the art of peacemaking. This 5 page paper explores Melville's presentation of the character of Billy Budd in terms of these three qualities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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