Caroline Janover's 'Josh : A Boy With Dyslexia'
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2 pages in length. The writer offers a brief account of Caroline Janover's book about a young boy with a learning disorder. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Joshdys.wps

Dreiser’s “Sister Carrie” and the American Dream
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A three page paper showing the connection between Carrie’s acquisitive and social-climbing nature and the doctrine of the American Dream. The paper indicates that Carrie’s relationship to the other characters in Dreiser’s novel showcases the emptiness of her relationship with herself, and epitomizes the shallow foundation of the idea that money and status are the basis of self-worth. No additional sources.
Filename: KBcarrie.wps

Theodore Dreiser's 'An American Tragedy'/ Clyde Griffith
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This 5 page report discusses the great novel by Theodore Dreiser and his development of the character of Clyde Griffiths. While some of critics have accused the character of 'Clyde' as being a misogynist or a sexist, this writer presents the argument that Clyde was neither. The only person Clyde looked down on was Clyde himself. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Clydgrif.wps

Theodore Dreiser's 'Sister Carrie' / Setting
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A 5 page essay on the turn-of-the-century novel by Theodore Dreiser. The writer looks at how Dreiser made the settings of Chicago and New York a dynamic part of the characterization and action of the novel. It is the writer's premise that Dreiser took less care with the characterization of his protagonist then he did with her environmental situation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Sistcar.wps

Dorothy Bryant's 'The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You' / Social Implications
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A 5 page paper on the Dorothy Bryant's novel and the utopian fictional society she creates. The writer details the modes of dress, language, mythology, and physical type which characterize the society in sociological terms. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Kinata.wps

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee / A Story of the Past, A Lesson for the Future
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A 5 page overview of the events presented in Dee Brown's 1970 book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee'. Discusses the viewpoints of both the whites and the Native Americans and concludes that while what happened was inexcusable, it is a lesson for the future. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Buryknee.doc

Dee Brown's 'Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee'
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A 5 page report on the best-selling book by Dee Brown. It explains the history of the Wounded Knee massacre, and shows that Brown is attempting to raise our consciousness about Indian issues through the writing of this book. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Bury.doc

The Search For Meaning In Anne Dillard's 'Teaching A Stone To Talk'
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A 7 page paper analyzing Annie Dillard's book of personal essays. It concludes that it is Dillard's goal to find meaning in every aspect of her life, and to do this she seeks the answers to the deepest questions of existence through an all-encompassing vision of God. No sources except book.
Filename: Dillard.wps

A Literary View of Teenage Depression
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A 10 page research paper that has as its focus how Betty Smith's novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn reflects teenage depression through the character of Francie. The writer first examines Smith's novel, and then looks at how depression is reflected in Columbia University's Health Education Program's guide book, Go Ask Alice, before addressing teenage depression in a comprehensive literature review and how this information relates to both books. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: 99teende.wps

The Philosophies of René Descartes & William James in Cultural & Historical Contexts
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A 2 page paper which compares the ways in which the theories of René Descartes and William James were products and/or related to their respective cultural and historical contexts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGdesjam.wps

William James' 'Conscious Mental State' as an Improvement on Limitations of René Descartes' Psychology
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A 2 page paper which examines how William James' psychological theory of a ‘conscious mental state' was an improvement on the limitations established by psychological approach of 17th-century philosopher René Descartes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGwjames.wps

Ken Kesey’s 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest'
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A 5 page essay on secondary character in the famous Ken Kesey novel. The writer discusses the importance of the character of Chief in the stories plot, flow, and structure.
Filename: Chief.wps

Scientific Evaluation Of Michael Chrichton's 'Jurassic Park'
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A 10 page study that looks at the efficacy of Crichton's use of science. It is argued that, generally, his scientific principles are accurate, and delineates between those that are applicable and those that are not. The paper provides a report on the current discussion on cloning, DNA and Chaos Theory from both a scientific viewpoint and from the viewpoints represented by Henry Wu (corporate), Ian Malcolm (chaos theory), and Alan Grant (embodiment of social protector). Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Jurpark.doc

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'Her Land'
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An analytical 6 page essay in which the writer discusses this classic feminist work from a personal point of view. In the book, Gilman describes a Utopian society successfully created and inhabited by 100% women. 'Her Land' was originally published in 1915 as a magazine article and did not become a book until 1979. *The writer of this easy supports / agrees with Gilman's feminist ideology.
Filename: Herland.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'Her Land' # 2
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A 6 page essay similar to the one described above (Herland.wps) except the writer debates Gilman's ideology and asserts that she fails to give men enough of a fair chance in the story. C.P. Gilman is criticized in this essay for having been too 'one-sided.'
Filename: Herland2.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper' / As A Feminist Manifesto
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A 5 page paper on Charlotte Perkins Gilman's famous story about a woman's mental disintegration. The paper asserts that even though 'The Yellow Wallpaper' graphically shows what happens when a woman is not allowed the solace of her own mind, it falls short of a real feminist manifesto because Gilman was not yet aware of the full import of her feminism.
Filename: Feman.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper' / Insanity
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A 6 page essay on Gilman's 'Yellow Wallpaper' in which the writer describes how the narrator is pushed gradually into a state of madness by her husband, John. Her room is described as a prison and her eventual independence is remarked to have been traded in for her sanity. Quotes from the story are used to support points made. No other sources cited.
Filename: Yellowwa.rtf

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper' / Insecurity, Anxiety & Self-Presentation
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This 5 page paper considers the issues of insecurity, anxiety about her ability to write and issues surrounding self-presentation as they are defined in Charlotte Perkins Gillman's Yellow Wallpaper. This paper reflects the personal elements that are Gilman's in this work and defines the link between Gilman's characterization of the wife and her own personal experiences as they demonstrate her inherent struggles and her own insecurity in the process of asserting her feminist ideologies. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Yellanx.rtf

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper' / Suppressed Dialogue
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A 5 page paper looking at Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story in terms of what it deliberately does not say. The paper asserts that Gilman's astonishing use of hallucinogenic imagery and symbol conveys the meaning that her protagonist is unable to express. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Yeldial.rtf

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper'/ Theme Analysis
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A 6 page paper in which the short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is discussed. The writer explains the symbolism of the wallpaper to the main character, and analyzes the meaning of the story. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Yello.rtf

Symbolism in Section V of Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”
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A 5 page paper analyzing the fifth section of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story in terms of the way this section relates to the story as a whole. The paper shows that the woman in the wallpaper is a projection of herself. No additional sources.
Filename: KBgilman.wps

American Society in the Early 20th Century / Evidence In Literature
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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.
Filename: Amersoc.wps

James Fenimore Cooper
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6 pages in length. James Fenimore Cooper, the prolific author who has penned some of the most memorable literary works in American history, did not originally intend to be a writer; rather, the fact that he found his inherent ability to write was discovered quite by accident. His literary career began at the late age of thirty years old, in spite of the fact that he harbored an intense interest in reading just about everything that came his way. As time went on, Cooper focused more heartily upon his craft, as well as American issues, which served to thrust him into the literary world. The writer discusses Cooper's life and work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCcoop.wps

James Fenimore Cooper's 'Last of the Mohicans' / Themes
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A 3 page essay that examines how Cooper uses the character of Uncas, the last of his tribe, to present Native Americans as a noble, admirable people and challenge the prejudicial attitudes of his day. The writer also argues that Cooper uses the character of Cora, who is of mixed heritage, to this purpose as well. Quotations from the source. Bibliography lists the book itself as the only source.
Filename: LastMohs.wps

James Fenimore Cooper's 'Last Of The Mohicans'/ Romancing The Mohicans
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A 7 page paper discussing The Last of the Mohicans as a classic American example of an early Romantic novel. It provides a short history and definition of Romanticism, then analyzes the novel from the point of view of setting, characterization, and theme. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Mohican.wps

Music and Art in War Eras
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An 8 page paper which discusses popular art and music during times of war. These times of war are depicted in 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara, which concerns the Civil War, 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway, which deals with World War I, and 'Going After Cacciato' by Tim O'Brien, which involves the Vietnam War. These particular eras each had their own unique blend of art and music. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmsicwar.wps

Irene Hunt's 'Across Five Aprils'
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In 5 pages the author discusses the main characters, the plot, the theme, a brief analysis and a review of 'Across Five Aprils' by Irene Hunt. ''Across Five Aprils' is the unforgettable story of a boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. This is a good book that will keep the reader breathless to the very end. The mood during the Civil War is captured perfectly by author Irene Hunt. She secures the viewpoint of the families during the war. This is accentuated by the fact that brothers at times had to fight brothers. This book is both a historically authentic Civil War novel and a beautifully written story of one family's coping with the war and its many problems.'
Filename: Fivapril.wps

Conformity and Confusion in Cheever’s “The Country Husband”
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A five page paper looking at this well-known story by John Cheever in terms of its condemnation of suburban conformity. The paper traces the protagonist, Francis Weed, through his attempt at “finding himself”, and concludes that he missed his golden opportunity to find real meaning in life. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBcheev.wps

Existentialism in Cheever and White
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A 4 page look at two very modern stories -- Cheever's 'The Swimmer' and E.B. White's 'The Door' -- in terms of their role as exponents of existentialism. The paper concludes that both protagonists go insane because all the props holding up their self-concept and place in the world have been knocked away, and they glimpse the complete void beneath. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Cheever.wps

John Cheever's 'Falconer' / Representative & In Contrast To His Other Works
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of Falconer and it's major thematic elements and style, and considers it in comparison to other works by Cheever. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cheef.wps

Charles Johnson's 'Middle Passage'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Johnson's book and considers the implications in terms of historical and factual accounts of African Americans during the slave trade. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Jmidd.wps

Charles Johnson's 'Middle Passage'
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5 pages in length. The writer offers a brief overview of the book, touching upon important points the story has to make, as well as discusses significant concepts important to the overall understanding of the account. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Midlpass.doc

Familial Relationships in Bronte’s “Jane Eyre”
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A seven page paper looking at Charlotte Bronte’s novel in terms of its depiction of family. The paper argues that Bronte’s difficulty in dealing with the authority issues implicit in family relationships is reflected in the absence of mothers and fathers in the novel. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBeyre.wps

'The Wide, Wide World' & 'Wieland' / Female Characters
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This 7 page research paper compares and contrasts the characters of Ellen Montgomery in Susan Bogert Warner's The Wide, Wide World (1852), and Clara Wieland in Charles Brockden Brown's Wieland (1798). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Wideland.doc

Religion in Wieland & The Wide Wide World
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A 7 page paper looking at the treatment of Christian doctrine in these two novels by Charles Brockden Brown and Susan Warner. The paper points out that although Christian expression is used as a form of 'cultural shorthand' in both novels, only in Warner's is the teaching of Christian principles a major goal of the book. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Widewie.doc

Jake is a Catholic: One View of Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of Jake's role as a Catholic in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. This paper creates the argument that this view is correct, and that Jake's comparison with Cohn underscores his Catholic tendencies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHHemSun.wps

Gershe's 'Butterflies are Free' / Character Of Jill
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A 3 page analysis of the character of Jill, the wacky next-door neighbor of the protagonist of Leonard Gershe's play. The paper points out that Don teaches Jill as much about life as she teaches him, particularly the relationship between freedom and responsibility. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Butfree2.wps

Gershe's 'Butterflies are Free' / Don's Disability
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A 3 page character analysis of Don Baker, the blind protagonist in this play by Leonard Gershe. The paper shows Don's difficulty in achieving emotional independence is due less to his blindness than to the self-doubts instilled in him by his mother. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Butfree.wps

Anita Brookner/Hotel Du Lac
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A 3 page analysis of Anita Brookner's novel Hotel du Lac. It's the rather sad tale of a 39-year-old Englishwoman with the symbolic name of 'Edith Hope' who is sent by concerned friends to sit out a scandal at small, discreet resort in Switzerland, the Hotel du Lac. The story revolves around the central question of what sort of behavior is appropriate for a woman, and how Edith handles finding her own direction and decisions regarding this particular issue. Edith must decide whether or not she will meet society's expectations or determine what expectations are appropriate on her own. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90dulac.rtf

Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451'
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A 6 page paper on Ray Bradbury's futuristic dystopia. The writer analyzes Bradbury's purpose in writing the novel, shows how Bradbury contrasts the motifs of technology versus human expression, and concludes that in Bradbury's view it is self-expression, both through words and actions, that makes us truly human. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: Fahren.wps

Ray Bradbury's 'Farenheit 451'
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In 5 pages the author discusses the novel 'Farenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. 'In 'Farenheit 451', which was written in 1953, Ray Bradbury predicted the evils of a world in which books are illegal. The book is about censorship, and what must be done to overcome it. He was very astute at the time, and it makes one wonder how he could glimpse into the future with such a clarity.'
Filename: Faren.wps

Heinlein's 'Starship Troopers': Individual Freedom and the Military State
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A 5 page analysis of this Hugo-winning science fiction novel in terms of its sociological commentary. The paper argues that Heinlein is right that freedom, individualism, and equality are meaningless without responsibility; but he is wrong in subjugating the rights of dissenters to those who only voice the party line. No additional sources.
Filename: KBheinln.wps

Heinlein's 'Stranger in a Strange Land': Social Issues
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A 5 page paper looking at this classic science fiction novel in terms of its approach to critical social issues. Particular issues discussed are religion, class, race, gender, and sexual preference. The paper analyzes why there is so much confusion surrounding interpretation of this book, and argues that Heinlein's novel reflects his own conservative political values. No additional sources cited.
Filename: KBstranger.wps

Heinlein’s “The Puppet Masters” and the Virtue of Humanity
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A 5 page paper on this science fiction novel by Robert Heinlein. The paper looks at the way Heinlein deals with conformity versus individuality and compulsion versus freedom, and concludes that for Heinlein “good” conformity is that which an individual chooses in order to benefit his fellow human beings, not something that is forced upon him. No additional sources.
Filename: KBhein2.wps

Jacobs' Incident In The Life Of A Slave Girl
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Harriet Jacobs wrote the story of her life of enslavement, mistreatment, confinement and eventual freedom shortly after the end of the Civil War. This 5 page paper argues that Incidents in the Life of A Slave Girl was intended to be read as a slave narrative and, as such to provide a historical documentation of what the reality of slavery entailed - at least for a young woman. It is also a political manifesto in that it argues that the realities of slavery were not much different from the Northern social norms of segregation. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTlfslve.doc