| Black
Authors, Pale Voices / Black Struggle for Articulation in America : A 14 page
paper discussing why eighteenth and nineteenth century black writers have traditionally
had such a hard time relating their experiences. It suggests that with the exception of
the slave narratives such as Frederick Douglass’s, early black writers tended to
write for a primarily white readership out of self-preservation. The paper uses 10
secondary sources and 6 primary ones. Afrolit.wps
The Spirit of Place in the African American
Experience : An 8 page paper examining three novels -- Huckleberry Finn, Love
is Medicine, and Beloved -- and treating the issue of what constitutes a good
place, a spiritual home, in all three works. Huckleberry Finn and Beloved
are dealt with most extensively. No sources except books. Belov.wps
Truman Capote’s "In Cold Blood"
: A 4 page paper that discusses the literary significance of Truman Capote's
non-fictional novel and demonstrates that his utilization of the novel format does not
detract from the factual or historical accuracy of the Clutter murder case in Holcomb,
Kansas. Coldbloo.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" /
Issues Of Slavery and Motherhood : An 8 page paper on Toni Morrison’s novel.
The writer explores Sethe’s sense of herself as a mother, and what motherhood meant
to her, particularly in the context of her position as a slave. Bibliography lists five
sources. Morr.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" /
Absence Of Expression : A 7 page paper on Toni Morrison’s 1986 Nobel and
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The paper analyzes Morrison’s use of bland or
"vacant" facial expressions in the light of Sylvan Tomkins’ theories that
the movement of the facial muscles producing expression trigger both physiological
reactions and the conscious feelings associated with emotion. Two sources cited. Beloved3.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" /
Identity & Culture : A 6 page essay in which the writer discusses how Toni
Morrison criticizes the manner in which white culture dictates the identity of black
culture in her book entitled "Beloved." Beloved.wps
Toni Morrison's "Beloved" /
Re-Memory & Repression :A 5 page paper looking at Toni Morrison’s Beloved
from a feminist perspective. The paper looks at the nature of Beloved herself: is she a
ghost, and if so, invoked by whom? It determines that she is a figment of the collective
unconscious of the women of 124 Bluestone Road, and represents the only way they could
deal with the trauma of what happened to them. Bibliography lists two sources. Belo5.wps
Toni Morrison's "Beloved" &
"The Bluest Eye" : A 6 page essay that compares and contrasts these two
novels in both theme and character. Abandonment, victimization and lack of self-identity
are just three of the topics discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Belblue.wps
Toni Morisson’s "Beloved" and
Sherley Ann Williams’ "Dessa Rose" / Motherhood & Maternalism
: A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting the protagonists’ ability to assume
the responsibilities of motherhood. The paper argues that Because the slave does not have
any autonomy of her own, she cannot function in a typical maternal relationship to a
dependent child; therefore, she needs to either break out of her cycle of submission, or
have someone else to do her mothering for her. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Beldessa.wps
Morale And Fortitude In "Beloved"
And "All But My Life" : A 7 page paper looking at these two
depictions of a woman under crisis: Toni Morrison’s novel about the legacy of
slavery, and Gerda Weissmann Klein’s memoirs about her Holocaust experience. The
paper asserts that the reason Klein was able to survive as a whole person while
Morrison’s Sethe was not is due to the strength of their self-concept during their
formative years. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Akkbutm.wps
The Southern Ties of Northern Characters in
(3) Toni Morrison Novels : A 6 page paper which discusses the relationship between
the characters in the Toni Morrison novels, Jazz, Beloved and The Bluest
Eye with their southern backgrounds. Specifically considered are whether the nature of
these ties differ with each novel or if there are recurring themes, whether or not the
south represents "heaven" or "hell," Morrison’s insistence that
her characters maintain contact with their southern roots, the difference in offerings and
the differences between dangers and disappointments of the north and south. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Southtie.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" /
What Is Memory ? : A 5 page essay on how memory is defined and dealt with in the
character of Sethe. No additional sources cited. Membelo.wps
Toni Morrison's "Beloved" / Importance
Of Memory : A 3 page essay discussing the essentiality of memory, re-call memory,
and disremembering. The writer compares and discusses the painful memories of several key
characters including : Sethe, Baby Suggs, and Paul D. Elements of the comparison include
the effects of memory on each character and how they deal with it. Beloved2.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" /
Theme Of Love : A 4 page paper that discusses the theme of love, especially
considering Paul D.'s comment to Sethe: "Your love is too thick." This paper
contends that Paul was expressing the complexity of love and Sethe's ability to hide and
protect her emotions. Bibliography with 1 source. Belo.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Beloved" vs.
Silko’s "Ceremony" / Escape and Body : A 10 page comparative
which explores the authors’ use of physical and non-physical forms as a means of
dealing with dichotomies, e.g., life and death or pleasure and hate or enslavement and the
need to be freed from slavery. In Beloved, the main character will choose freedom
at any cost. In Ceremony, the main character will be instructed to choose what is
recognized as its opposite. Both are done for political reasons, and both are experienced
through the body. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Belvcer.wps
Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"
: 5 pages in length. Analytically examines three social issues explored in Toni
Morrison's classic "The Bluest Eye" from an Afro-centric perspective.
Issues are social class & structure, stereotypes, and race. Uses three pertinent
references (listed in bibliography) to support ideas. Bluest2.wps
Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest
Eye" / Analysis : This 5 page research paper examines the 1970 Toni Morrison
novel, The Bluest Eye. Specifically considered is Morrison’s handling of the
racism issue as the definition of beauty, self-worth and belonging. Bibliography lists 1
source. Blueye.wps
Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye"
/ Standards Of Beauty : A 5 page essay on Toni Morrison’s novel as it relates
to the standards of beauty set by society and its affect on girls and women. No additional
sources cited. Beye.wps
Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye"
/ Violence & Socialization : A 5 page paper that looks at the interactions
between Junior and Pecola and evaluates a passage describing Junior’s nurturing as a
precursor to their violent interaction. No additional sources cited. Violsoc.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Song of Solomon"
/ African-American Standards of Beauty :
A 6 page paper discussing the way author Toni Morrison deals with women’s
self-image and self-esteem. The focus is on two characters, Pilate, an independent old
woman, and her granddaughter Hagar, a vain young girl. Bibliography lists three sources. Solomon.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Song of
Solomon" / Development Of Milkman’s Character :
An 8 page paper on Toni Morrison’s novel. The paper argues that Milkman’s
disassociation from his black heritage produces a disassociation from himself. No
additional sources cited. Milkman.wps
Toni Morrison's "Song of
Solomon" / Milkman As A Classic Hero : In 6 pages, the writer describes
Milkman as a classic hero in "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison.
Bibliography lists 5 secondary sources. Milkman2.wps
Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon" /
Myth in Morrison’s Song of Solomon : A 6 page paper on Toni Morrison’s
novel. The paper analyzes the way Morrison’s novel functions as a modern-day myth of
a man finding his own place within the ancient story of his people. Bibliography lists
five sources. Mythsolo.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Song of Solomon"
/ Characters Compared & Contrasted : A 4 page paper discussing the contrasting
characters of Milkman Dead and his father, Macon. Bibliography lists 1 source. Solomon3.wps
Toni Morrison's "Sula" /
Seperation Between Self and Other : A 6 page paper on evidence of separation
between self and other. In dealing with this subject the main focus is on the main
character, Sula, and her relationship to the small town in which she grew up. Sulasep.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Sula" vs.
"Beloved" : A 10 page essay exploring the issues surrounding why Eva and
Sethe would kill their children. Is it insanity or divine love? Bibliography lists 6
sources. Morrsula.rtf
Character of Shadrack in Toni
Morrison’s "Sula" : A 5 page paper which examines how racial and
patriarchal issues affect the character of Shadrack in Toni Morrison’s 1973 novel, Sula.
No additional sources cited. Shadrack.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Sula" /
Self-Discipline & Virtue : A 5 page paper which defines the concepts of
self-discipline and virtue, examines how self-discipline is applied to virtue, and analyze
these applications are depicted in Toni Morrison’s 1973 novel, Sula.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Sulaself.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Sula"
Versus D.H. Lawrence’s "The Fox" : 5 pages in length. The
relationship among the female characters in Toni Morrison's Sula and D. H.
Lawrence's The Fox demonstrates how the deep bond fashioned by a lifelong
friendship can so easily be disturbed. It is not enough that these women face abundant
struggles within the framework of their own relationships, but they have to bring into the
mix the attentions of the opposite sex, which impinges upon and begins to chip away at the
very foundation of such friendships. The writer compares and contrasts the alliance that
exists -- and sometimes does not -- between the two sets of friends. SulaFox.wps
Toni Morrison's "Tar Baby" : A
4 page paper on this novel. The writer describes examples of the author's use of imagery
and metaphor, as well as the rich quality of the text itself. Tarbaby.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Jazz" vs. Nella
Larsen’s "Quicksand" / Two Places One Heart :
A 5 page essay that examines the struggle African Americans have as they move from
an rural culture to an urban one in Toni Morrison’s "Jazz" and Nella
Larsen’s "Quicksand" and "Passing." No additional sources cited. Quikjazz.wps
Toni Morrison’s "Jazz" vs.
Dorothy West’s "The Wedding" : A 6 page paper discussing two novels
– "The Wedding" by Dorothy West and "Jazz" by Toni Morrison.
Bibliography lists only the two novels as the sources. Blackw.wps
Toni Morrison & Silko : 6 pages
comparing and discussing the concepts of ‘self ‘ and ‘home’ in
Morrison’s "Beloved"and Silko’s "Ceremony." Belovedcer.wps
Toni Morrison / Author : A 6 page
biography of 20th century African-American author, Toni Morrison. The writer details the
events of Morrison's life and discusses the evolution of her writing style as exemplified
by several of her better-known books. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Morrison.wps
Alice Walker / Life, Works, &
Philosophical Concerns : A 14 page paper on the life & works of Alice Walker.
The writer is particularly concerned with Walker's philosophy on the African-American in
struggle in the U.S. and how her works were influenced by the Civil Rights movement,
Womens' movements, violence, and dramatic social change. Examples from her stories are
provided to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Walker.wps
"Womanism" in the Writing and Life of
Alice Walker : A 9 page paper analyzing Walker’s emphasis on
"womanism", and the social and historical forces underlying it. The paper
defines what Walker means by this term, and shows how she applies it in both her novels
and her own life. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Alicwalk.wps
Alice Walker / Techniques : This 6 page
paper demonstrates how the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Color Purple, uses
fiction and other forms of writing to address her concerns. Examples of this are shown
with the use of three of her major novels, The Temple of My Familiar, The Color
Purple and Possessing The Secret of Joy. The short story Roselily is also used
to show how Walker consistently uses her characters to demonstrate her interest in
humanity and concern with issues such as abuse and female genital mutilation. Bibliography
lists 12 sources. Awalker.wps
Alice Walker's "Meridian" vs. T.
Morrison's "Sula" / Life in White World : A 6 page paper discussing
black/white relationships in these two novels of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison,
respectively. The paper argues that sharply pitting the two worlds together may make good
newspaper copy, but it does not neecessarily make good fiction. No sources other than
books. Sula.wps
Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple"
/ Injustice : A 6 page paper showing how injustice is depicted in Alice
Walker’s novel. The paper concludes that the triple forces of alienation,
internalization, and liberation are symbolized by the central figures in Celie’s
life: God, Nettie, and Shug. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Injuspur.wps
Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" /
Theme Of Oppression : In 5 pages, the writer analyzes "The Color Purple"
by Alice Walker. It is argue that the theme of "The Color Purple" is
oppression and the ability to rise from that oppression as a phoenix from the ashes to
soar once again. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Alicpurp.wps
Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple"
/ An Epistolary Novel : A 5 page paper which looks at the format of The
Color Purple as a series of letters, and demonstrate how the main character grows
through her own writing and reading the letters of others. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Purple.wps
Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"/
Character Of Celie : A 4 page essay discussing the concept of values as they're
illustrated by the character of Celie in Walker's book. No bibliography. Colorpur.wps
Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"/
Character Of Nettie : A 4 page character analysis of Nettie in Walker's "The
Color Purple." The writer attempts to prove the thesis that Nettie was one of the
story's only characters with a strong sense of values. No Bibliography. Colorpu2.wps
Alice Walker’s "The Color
Purple" / Themes Of Survival & Change : A 4 page essay exploring themes
of Alice Walker's "The Color Purple." The theme explored is that of survival and
change. The writer contends that Shug is the catalyst for Celie's change and ability to
survive, then change her life. No additional sources cited. Color.wps
Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple"
as Cinema : A 5 page paper analyzing whether -- and how -- the Steven
Spielberg adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel changed the story structurally. The
paper concludes that Spielberg actually adds meat and depth to a novel that is, by itself,
powerful but uncompromisingly spare. No additional sources cited. Colorp.wps
Alice Walker’s "The Color
Purple" vs. "In Love And Trouble" / Men & Women : A 5
page paper discussing the relationship some of characters experience. In "The Color
Purple" the relationships defined are those of Celie and Mr._____, Andrew and Shug.
In the book of short stories, "In Love and Trouble" the relationships are
those of Myrna and Ruel, Myrna and Mordecai. The differences between the males and the
females expectations and outlooks in regards to their relationships is detailed.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Walker2.wps
Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple"
/ Hogan’s "Mean Spirit" / Selfhood : A 7 page paper comparing Alice
Walker’s The Color Purple to Linda Hogan’s Mean Spirit. The paper
focuses on the two protagonists, Walker’s Celie and Hogan’s Belle, and observes
that Celie is the more fully realized character because the book is centered on her quest
for selfhood; Belle is just a symbol for the Indian race. Bibliography lists one source. Walkerh.wps
Walker’s "The Color Purple" v.
Otto’s "How to Make an American Quilt" : A 9 page paper that
describes how the authors of these two works utilize structures unique to story
development to present their ideas on feminism, relationships, sexuality and domesticity.
While both authors utilize different structural formats (Walker presents her's as an
epistolary novel, while Otto's is set within the context of a quilting instructional
manual), each uncommon structure significantly effects the author's presentation of ideas.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Purpquil.wps
Alice Walker's "Everyday Use"
: 7 pages in length. The importance of language in Alice Walker's "Everyday
Use." Writer also touches upon the symbolic significance of the quilt. Everyday.wps
Alice Walker's "Everyday Use"/ Dee's
Afrocentricism : A 5 page research paper that examines the way that Walker uses
the character of Dee to make some profound statements on what it means to be
African-American. The writer argues that this short story contrasts Dee's faddish
"Afrocentricism" against the very real, nurturing values of her mother and
sister. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 90dayuse.wps
Alice Walker's "Possessing The Secret Of
Joy" / Disturbing Conflict : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the
major points and characters in Walker's work. Bibliography lists no additional sources. Walkerp.rtf
Alice Walker’s "Am I Blue?"/
Animal Rights & Human Nature : A 4 page analysis of Alice Walker’s essay
on the "human" qualities of animals, specifically a horse of which she was very
fond. The paper argues that Walker’s essay sentimentally anthropomorphizes the horse,
preventing us from seeing its truly animal nature. Bibliography lists 1 source. Amiblue.wps
August Wilson's "Fences" : A 4
page overview of August Wilson's play "Fences" with special consideration of the
importance of Troy and the impact that this main character has on the development of
themes like racial separation and struggle. This paper also looks at Troy's impact on his
family and the way in which Wilson provides an insightful look into the culture and
history of 1950’s black America. Fences.wps
August Wilson’s "Fences" # 2
: This 7 page paper examines how racial discrimination, African-American culture and
family life were depicted during the 1950s in August Wilson's Pulitzer prize-winning play,
"Fences." The paper provides an overview of the entire play, but focuses
primarily upon Act I. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Fences2.wps
August Wilson’s "Fences" /
Significance Of The Title : A 5 page paper on this 1987 Pulitzer prizewinning
play. The paper comments on the relationship between the title and the fences the
characters erect around themselves, symbolized by the fence Troy Maxson builds on his
property. It concludes that African Americans have interiorized three hundred years of
racism and allowed it to warp the way they think of themselves, and building emotional
fences is a form of self-defense. No additional sources cited. Auwilson.wps
Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The
Sun" / American Dream in Black America :
An 8 page paper on Hansberry's "Raisin In The Sun" in which the writer
analyzes the book as one example of an African-American family's struggle to break out of
the poverty that is preventing them from achieving any degree of financial stability, or
the unreachable "American Dream." Quotes from the book are used to support
thesis concerning this societal struggle and its different implications for various
characters. Raisin.wps
Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The
Sun" / Family Values & Morals : A 7 page essay on Hansberry's
"Raisin In the Sun" in which the writer argues that there exists an ongoing
struggle to come to grips with family values and morals in the story. Throughout the
paper, the point is illustrated that every character seems to demonstrate some individual
type of pride. Quotes from the book are used to support thesis. Raisin2.wps
Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The
Sun" / Women In The Play : A 5 page analysis of the award-winning play by
Lorraine Hansberry. The writer discusses the in which Hansberry uses the female characters
in the play both to define the central male character and to comment on African-American
life at that time. No additional sources cited. Raiswom.wps
Lorraine Hansberry’s "A Raisin In The
Sun" / Film-Play Comparison : A 5 page essay describing some of the
differences between the play and the film version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, and
the reasons behind them. The writer focuses on costuming in regards to time frames and on
the different treatment of men and women in the two versions of the story. No sources
cited. Cnraisin.wps
Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin In The
Sun" / Theme Of Maturity : A 5 page paper examining the theme of prolonged
adolescence in Lorraine Hansberry’s play. The paper asserts that Walter Younger
bought into the white world’s common view of the black male as inferior, and this was
replicated in his family situation through the way he acts toward his female family
members. No additional sources cited. Sunrais.wps
Lorraine Hansberry’s "Raisin in the
Sun"/ Struggle & Survival : A 7 page analysis of the award-winning play
by Lorraine Hansberry. The writer demonstrates how this story of an African-American
family’s struggle for survival during the 1950s reflects how all humans can persevere
against all odds with the aid and support of families and family values. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Raisins.wps
Huckleberry Finn vs. Raisin In The Sun :
A 5 page look at how society’s hardships inherently upset the dreams --and even
moralities of characters in the novels of Twain and Hansberry. No additional sources
cited. Hucksun.wps
Maya Angelou / Angelou’s Own Life As
Depicted in Her Books : This 5 page research paper examines the life and work of
African-American author and poet Maya Angelou. Specifically discussed are how the
hardships of her life are reflected in her books, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Singin' and Swingin' , Makin' Merry Like Christmas, and Heart of a Woman.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Mayang.wps
Maya Angelou’s "I Know Why The
Caged Bird Sings" / Social Stratification :
The concept is demonstrated as it applies to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings" in this 6 page analysis. Social class is looked at as it
existed in 1930's America, which is the focus of the book,-- and compared with the
vanishing social class differentiations of today. Book is the only source used. Cagestra.wps
Baker’s "Growing Up" &
Angelou’s "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings / Foundations of Life :
A 5 page paper making four distinct points of comparison between Maya Angelou’s
autobiography I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, and Russell Baker’s Growing
Up. Contrasting Baker’s poor but conventional youth with the horrific experiences
suffered by Angelou, the paper concludes that it is possible to begin at very different
places in the continuum of life, and grow into wise, healthy, and stable people through
very different paths. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Russange.wps
My Antonia : 5 pages in length. The
duality of Willa Cather's portrayal in My Antonia represents the inherent dichotomy
that exists between beauty and fear. Eloquently depicted and especially appealing to the
senses, My Antonia is far more than a book that one reads, experiences, sets down
and then forgets; rather, it is one that transcends the literary boundaries that separate
reality from fantasy. The writer discusses how the haunting interpretation of a pioneer
woman's difficult life is filled with aesthetically entrancing visuals, as well as
formidable and unpredictable changes of such an existence. No additional sources cited. Myanton.wps
"My Antonia" by Willa Cather : This
6 page paper discusses one of Willa Cather’s best known and best-loved novels. The
report covers the plot, characters, setting, and tone of the narrative voice. No
additional sources cited. Wcather.wps
The Representation of Women in "My
Antonia" and "McTeague" : A 6 page paper looking at the way women
are portrayed in these two novels, by Willa Cather and Frank Norris respectively. The
paper argues that in each case, the author has chosen to distance himself so much from the
sensibility of the central female character that she is less a real woman than an
abstraction. Bibliography lists two sources (the books). Myanmc.wps
Willa Cather’s "My Antonia" --
Antonia’s Jim / An Outcast Made Whole : A 6 page paper on the
character of Jim Burden in Willa Cather’s My Antonia. It analyzes the ways in
which knowing Antonia contributes to Jim’s own development as a person, bringing him
from orphaned outcast to successful lawyer, and also shows how both Antonia and Jim serve
as symbols for the strength of America’s people. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Cather.wps
Willa Cather’s "Paul’s Case"
/ Conflict and Illusion : A 5 page paper on Willa Cather’s
psychological portrait of a troubled teen. The paper concludes that Paul’s rebellion
pits far more than father against son, or the exquisite against the drab, or illusion
against reality. It calls the very nature of reality into question, and strongly suggests
that reality is relative to each individual. Paulcase.wps
Nella Larsen’s "Quicksand" : A
5 page paper discussion about the book, "Quicksand," by Nella Larsen. The
discussion addresses the issues surrounding Helga Crane. These issues include race,
gender, and social class. The characther most heavily discussed is the character of Helga
Crane, who illustrates very well how the issues involved are heavily interrelated for they
are nothing more than the fine details of a larger picture. No additional sources
provided. Quicksan.wps
The Creative Outsider in American Society : An
essay discussing the role of the creative outsider in American society using several works
of relevant literature. Analyzed in this essay are Henry David Thoreaus' "On Duty of
Civil Disobedience," John Neihard's "Black Elk Speaks," and Willia
Cather’s "My Antonia." It is thematically concluded that The U.S. is a
country not only built by "outsiders," but whose arts and culture are
influenced by them as well. The three texts used are listed in a bibliography. Creaouts.wps
Literature Reflects Racism : This
is a 5 page paper that examines "Black Elk Speaks," "The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn" and "Typee" in respect to racism as it is represented for
the period the books were written. Each book is analyzed to determine how racism is viewed
and the role it plays in the development of the book. The conclusion asks and answers the
question: "How, then, are these three works of literature indicative of the
development of racism in the United States?" Bibliography lists 3 sources. Racelit.wps
Literature Reflects Concept of God :
This is a 5 page paper that examines the books; "Black Elk Speaks," "The
Scarlet Letter" and "Typee" in respect to religious/spiritual aspects. Each
book is analyzed to determine how the concept of God or a higher power is viewed. The
paper concludes with a brief comparison of these beliefs with the development of religious
acceptance in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Godlit2.wps
Individualism in "The Professor’s
House" & "The Red Badge of Courage" : A 10 page paper
analyzing the way individualism is perceived in these two books by Willa Cather and
Stephen Crane, respectively. The paper asserts that while Cather’s protagonist ends
by believing that his salvation lies in his individuality, Crane’s protagonist feels
he is most himself when he is part of the mass-mind of the group. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Profbad.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 Cather's My Antonia. Bibliography lists 6 critical 6 sources. Jananto.wps
Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" &
Sheridan’s "The School For Scandal" / Social Classes :
A 4 page paper which analyzes and compares the social classes described in
Charlotte Bronte’s 1846 novel, "Jane Eyre," with those in Richard Brinsley
Sheridan’s 1777 novel, "The School For Scandal." Bibliography lists 2
sources. Janescan.wps
Faith in "Beloved" and Other
Stories : A 4 page analysis of how faith was necessary in the lives of the main
characters in Beloved, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Last of Cheri. No outside sources.
Written in present tense. Concludes that without faith it is impossible to get through
some desperate situations; breaks down faith into a process, starting with need and ending
with dependence. Handmad2.wps
Mary Rowlandson's Narrative & The Theme Of
Religion : A 2 page essay on Mary Rowlandson's narrative and the important role
that her faith in religion plays as an ongoing theme. The writer believes that the
narrator's faith is what literally "keeps her going" and that her frequent
quotes from The Bible do much to reinforce this strong thesis. No Bibliography. Rowlands.wps
Comparison of the Autobiographies of Mary
Rowlandson, Benjamin Franklin & Olaudah Equinao : This 5 page report discusses
the differences and similarities between the stories told by these three eloquent, early
Americans. Each story is completely unique and yet each offers any reader ideas about the
true meanings of faith, inspiration, and freedom. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Compauto.wps
The Concept of Freedom in Literature : 4
page paper comparing aspects of freedom in "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret
Atwood, and "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. Paper talks about degrees of freedom,
it's effect on personality, and a true definition of freedom that includes responsibility.
Written in present tense except for "flashback" sections. No outside sources. Handmaid.wps
The Handmaid’s Tale and The Crucible as
Dystopias : An 11 page paper on these two works by Margaret Atwood and Arthur
Miller. In both works, a façade of strict moral and religious ideals covers a corrupt and
divided society. This paper examines these works and the issues they raise, and discusses
how these issues are reflected in both the world created by the fictional work as well as
the era in which the authors wrote. Several sources cited. Atwood.wps
Margaret Atwood’s "Alias Grace" /
Dreams : A 5 page essay examining the importance of dreams in the solving of the
mystery of murder in this Margaret Atwood novel. Grace2.wps
Atwood & Brunner / The Suppression of
Individualism : A 5 page paper examining the societies depicted in Margaret
Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and John Brunner’s The Sheep Look Up.
The paper notes that the interests of the individual must always be balanced against the
well-being of the group, and arguably weighed more heavily on the side of the individual.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Atwbrun.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe / The Impact of the
Civil War on Her Writing : This 9 page report discusses the famous author of
"Uncle Tom’s Cabin" and dozens of other novels. The life she led, her
upbringing, and the role she played in exposing the humanity of the slaves to the rest of
the world are also covered. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Hbstowe.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's
Cabin" / Analysis Of Historical Fiction :
In this 10 page paper, the writer discusses how fictional works such as Uncle Tom's
Cabin demonstrate how fiction can be successfully used to explain a situation on a
personal basis to influence others. Issues concerning gender and racial stereotyping are
examined as elements of Stowe's theme in an attempt to determine their level of historic
realism. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Uncleto2.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's
Cabin" / The Stereotyping of Topsy :
A 10 page essay analyzing the characterization of this little girl in Harriet
Beecher Stowe’s classic work. The paper concludes that Harriet Beecher Stowe intended
to show through her portrayal of Topsy that blacks are not inherently morally bankrupt,
but simply unsaved souls who have never been shown the true path to salvation. Thus it was
intended to be a symbol, not a realistic characterization. Bibliography lists 4 additional
sources. Topsy.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s "Uncle
Tom’s Cabin" / Stowe’s Incendiary Tract : An 8 page paper
arguing that Southern whites were not being overly sensitive in viewing Uncle Tom’s
Cabin as a personal attack upon not only their way of life but their moral natures,
because that was how Stowe intended it. As such, it represented a real spark in the
conflagration of the Civil War. Bibliography lists six sources. Stowetom.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's
Cabin" / Described As Racist : A 7 page paper that describes the fact that
Stowe's novel is influential and derived from an abolitionist perspective, but at the same
time is clearly racist. The author attempts to support this belief by demonstrating
the racist off shoots of the abolitionist movement, including colonization, that Stowe
supports in her work. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Uncleto3.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's
Cabin" / Christ Symbolism : A 6 page essay analyzing the title character of
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s work. It points out that Uncle Tom was never intended to be
realistic, because he is a symbol for Christ and therefore for the holiness of the black
man. Numerous correspondences between the life of Christ and the Uncle Tom narrative are
provided. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources. Tomcabin.wps
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
: A general 3 page plot summary of Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The writer
covers specific events as they relate to characters. No other sources cited. Uncletom.wps
Tennessee Williams' "Cat On A Hot Tin
Roof" / Drama : A 7 page paper highlighting the three main characters of
Tennessee William’s play, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and how their
personalities are very dramatic in nature. The three characters examined are Big Daddy,
Maggie, and Brick. They all have pain and sorrow which creates their individual make up.
The leading players are what makes the play a dramatic one. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Tinroof.wps
Tennessee Williams’ "Cat On A Hot Tin
Roof" / Brick As Protagonist : A 5 page paper on Tennessee Williams’
riveting play of Southern dissolution. The paper shows the reasons why Brick, rather than
Big Daddy or Maggie, would be the prime choice for the play’s protagonist; it
concludes that Big Daddy creates the backdrop against which the action is played out, and
Maggie creates the immediate cause of the conflict; but it is Brick who embodies both the
background and that conflict within his own tortured personality. Five sources. Brickas.wps
Tennessee Williams’ "Cat On A Hot
Tin Roof" : This 5 page research paper examines Tennessee Williams’
Pulitzer-prize winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955). Specifically discussed
are the lies (mendacity) ever-present throughout the play, the theme which contributes to
the dramatic structure as a whole, and explains the underlying motives of the characters.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hotcat.wps
Mendacity On "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,"
"A Doll’s House," And "The Misanthrope" : This 5 page
report discusses the treatment of mendacity (the state of falsehood or untruthfulness) in
each of the plays and compares it in terms of intensity. No additional sources cited. Mendaci.wps
Tennessee Williams' "Glass Menagerie"
: A 6 page essay detailing the importance of stage direction, setting, lights, props
etc; in conveying the thematic message of author Tennessee Williams. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Glassmen.wps
Tennessee Williams' "Glass Menagerie"
/ Silent Crisis : A 4 page essay examining the themes of Tennessee
Williams’ play, The Glass Menagerie. No additional sources cited. Glasscri.wps
Tennessee Williams’ "The Glass
Menagerie" (1944) and Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman" (1949) /
Compared & Contrasted : A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the human
dreams in Tennessee Williams’ 1944 play, The Glass Menagerie and Arthur
Miller’s 1949 play, Death of a Salesman, to evaluate what comprises
‘good’ and ‘bad’ dreams. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Glassme2.wps
Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named
Desire" / Hypocrisy : An 8 page paper in which the writer discusses the
presence of hypocrisy, particularly in the character of Blanche Dubois, in Tennessee
Williams’ 1947 play. The paper asks whether Blanche is consciously presenting a
facade -- in short, whether she is deliberately lying -- as well as analyzing the effect
Blanche’s ambiguous nature has upon the other characters in the play. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Street.wps
Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named
Desire" / Decadence & Blanche Dubois :
A 6 page paper showing how the character of Blanche Dubois in Tennessee
Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire -- and the persona of the Southern
Belle in general -- epitomizes the theme of decadence. It argues that in periods of
decadence, appearances matter more than reality, and we see this clearly in Williams’
play. Bibliography lists two sources. Bdubois.wps
Tennessee Williams’ "A Streetcar
Named Desire" / Blanche DeBois : A 2 page essay discussing the diminishing
plausibility of Blanche DeBois's potential demise, as alluded to in the first scene of the
play. Streetc.wps
Tennessee Williams’ "A Streetcar Named
Desire"/ Significance Of Title : A 2 page essay on the import of the name to
the play, including its formal and informal aspects, and how the name leads into
charactericzation and plot. Streetc2.wps
Tennesse Williams’ "A Streetcar Named
Desire" vs. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "Babylon Revisited" : In
this 6 page paper, the writer demonstrates how the theme of disillusionment is
developed through the characterizations of Blanche DuBois and Charlie Wales in these two
short stories. No additional sources cited. Streetcar.wps
Tennessee Williams’ "Suddenly Last
Summer" / Cannibalism : 3 pages in length. The writer discusses how the
representation of cannibalism in Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer is a
compelling combination of metaphoric and fantastic implications. Suggested as a means of
physical torture, Williams successfully illustrates the destruction that can occur when
one denies the truth. As well, it demonstrates the very essence of life, which is
cannibalistic. There is no question that mankind is an egocentric being with nothing more
than his own best interests at heart. No additional sources cited. Sudsum.wps
Tennessee Williams / Analysis Of Four Major
Works : A 6 page paper describing 4 of Williams' plays. The writer describes the
similar themes and plots of "Night of the Iguana," "Cat on a Hot Tin
Roof," "Streetcar Named Desire," and "Glass Menagerie."
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Tennwi.wps
Tennessee Williams / The Theme Of Communication
In 3 Of His Plays : A 6 page research paper which examines how a failure to
communicate impacts the characters in three of Williams’ most famous plays, The
Glass Menagerie , Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and A Streetcar named Desire.
The writer demonstrates how Williams illustrates his view that an inability to communicate
meaningfully with other human beings is one of the most tragic situations in modern life.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. 3plays.wps
Tennessee Williams vs. Eugene O’Neill /
Realism In The American Theater : A 9 page look at two American plays:
Tennessee Williams Suddenly Last Summer and Eugene O’Neill’s Desire
Under Elms examples of Realism in Drama. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Realam.wps
Christopher Durang’s "For Whom The
Southern Belle Tolls" : This 5 page report discusses satirist Christopher
Durang’s outrageous parody of Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece "The Glass
Menagerie." The issue of how well Durang captures the true intent of Williams’
play is covered. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Durangt.wps
"Gathering of Old Men (Ernest Gaines)
& Invisible Man (Ralph Ellison)" : On Being Black and a
"Real" Man: A 10 page essay comparing two books on the theme of black identity
and manhood. The writer explains that both of the described elements show the importance
of standing up and being proud in the wider community. Bibliography lists the two primary
sources used. Invisib.wps
Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" /
Analysis : A 19 page paper on Ellison's "Invisible Man" in which the
writer argues in support of the idea that there is a direct link between Ellison's concept
of invisibility and the narrator's search for self-identity. The writer also relates the
narrator's struggle for identity with the same struggle recognized by black theologians.
Nine sources cited. Ellison.wps
Ralph Ellison’s "Invisible Man" /
The Meaning Of ‘Invisible’ : A 5 page essay, using the author's own
statements, which analyzes the concept of ‘invisibleness’ that appears
throughout the book. The primary source is cited. Invisiman.wps
Ralph Ellison’s "Invisible Man" /
Analysis Of Scenes : A 5 page paper that compares two major scenes in
Ellison's Invisible Man--The Battle Royale and the Harlem Riots. This paper contends that
not only do these scenes represent black violence inacted against other blacks but they
also serve to underscore the narrator’s invisibility, two major themes of the novel.
No additional references are cited. Maninv.wps
Ralph Ellison’s "Invisible Man" /
Struggle & Structure : A 4 page paper tracing the struggle of the unnamed
protagonist in Ralph Ellison’s novel. The writer pays close attention to the idea of
the novel as a "nightmare." Bibliography lists 3 sources including the book. Iman.wps
Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man"
vs. Updike's "Rabbit, Run" : A 6 page research paper comparing Invisible
Man with Rabbit Run. The writer begins by detailing the similarities and differences
between each of these two works, and then goes on to give a detailed analysis of Invisible
Man. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Invisrab.wps
Chopin’s "The Awakening" vs.
Ellison’s "Invisible Man" : A 9 page exploratory research paper
investigating the philosophies of determinism and free will, in particular, how these
concepts are depicted in two specific works, The Awakening and The Invisible Man. First,
explanations of determinism and free will are presented, then a brief discussion about
their inclusion in literature. Finally, an exploration and defense for each philosophy in
each of the two books is presented. Bibliography is included. Determ.wps
Langston Hughes' "On The Road" : A
short, yet very descriptive 1 page essay explicating the significance of the character
'Sergeant' in Langston Hughes' short story entitled "On the Road." The writer
highlights ideas about how Hughes felt towards oppression and ignorant racial tensions
imposed upon Blacks by White people in society. No Bibliography. Onthero.wps
Langston Hughes’ "Theme for English
B" / "Coloredness" : A 5 page explication of Langston Hughes’
poem. The paper looks particularly at the difference between the stark dictionary
definition of the word "colored" and how it functions for Hughes as a badge of
inferiority placed on him by white people. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Hughes3.wps
The Plays Of Langston Hughes : A 6
page paper focusing on "Don't you want to be free?" and "Mulatto", two
plays by Hughes. His theme of the black experience is examined. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Hughes2.wps
"The Autobiography Of An Ex-Colored
Man" By James Weldon Johnson : In 5 pages the author discusses "The
Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson. The author attempts to
show how "passing" is destructive in that it prevents the narrator from finding
his identity. He does not know if he belongs in the category of black or white. No
additional sources cited. Excolor.wps
Slave Girl Vs. Ilych : A 1 page essay
comparing Linda Brent from "Incidents In The Life of A Slave Girl" with Ivan
Ilych in "The Death Of Ivan Ilych." The author argues that Ilych is a bit more
outspoken and upset with his condition and that such exemplifies how Brent was
"brainwashed" to conform with her enslavement. Slaveg2.wps *TOTAL
PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 10.95 !
Harriet Jacobs' Incidents In The Life Of A
Slave Girl / Historic Value : When Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of
a Slave Girl" was published, it was probably one of the few slave narratives that
dared to speak of a woman in captivity not only as a mother but also as a fiercely
individual self. In this 3 page essay, the writer analyzes the book's historic value as a
realistic look at the conditions endured by slaves-- particularly the reality of mental
enslavement. No other sources cited. Slavegir.wps
Harriet Jacob’s "Incidents In The Life
Of A Slave Girl" / The Attic : A 5 page paper looking at the antebellum slave
narrative Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Ann Jacobs. The paper
shows how, despite the fact that Jacobs hid in a crawl space for seven years to escape an
abusive master, she preferred this to actually living with the constant threat of abuse.
Bibliography lists one source. Incsla.wps
Zora Neale Hurston’s "Their Eyes Were
Watching God" / Traces Of Modernism :
A 9 page paper on the novel by early twentieth century author Zora Neale Hurston.
The paper argues that Hurston’s fiction techniques were ultimately derived from the
modernism she learned while she was the only Black student at Barnard in the 1920s, and
this colored both her fictional techniques and her interaction with white people from then
on. Bibliography lists 9 sources including book. Zora.wps
Zora Neale Hurston’s "Their Eyes
Were Watching God": A 7 page paper that considers the importance of plot, the
literary quality of the work, and the way in which the novel illustrated life in Florida
in the 1930’s as three signficant focuses of Hurston's work. Bibliography with 3
sources. Theyes.wps
Zora Neale Hurston’s "Their Eyes Were
Watching God"/ Concept Of African Time: This 5 page report discusses the
concept of Clack time" or "African time" and how it applies to Zora Neale
Hurston’s 1937 novel. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Afritime.wps
Hurston’s "Their Eyes were Watching
God" vs. Alexie’s "Reservation Blues" :
There are quite a few similarities between Their Eyes Were Watching God by
Zora Neale Hurston and Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie. This 5 page paper
examines both the similarities and the differences of these two books. No additional
sources were cited. Hurstalx.wps
Zora Neale Hurston’s "Dust
Tracks on a Road" : A 5 page essay on Zora Neale Hurston’s
autobiography. It describes Zora’s life briefly, then analyzes two major problems
with the book, namely Zora’s lack of closure regarding her prophetic
"visions" and her inability to perceive herself as a member of an oppressed
race. No additional sources cited. Zora2.wps
Zora Neale Hurston’s "Seraph on the
Suwanee" / Sexuality : A 5 page paper based on the argument that author Zora
Neale Hurston wrote more with an eye to authenticity than to the conventions of the times
in which she wrote. Published in 1948, "Seraph on the Suwanee" was the last
novel written by Hurston, and was also one of her lesser-known. All of her works, however,
included a measure of to-the-point sexuality, presented in the context of a matter-of-fact
part of life rather than for any anticipated "shock value." Bibliography lists 5
sources. Hurston.wps
Zora Neale Hurston / A Woman of Two Worlds :
An 8 page paper discussing the black author’s unusual ability to move easily in both
black literary circles and white ones simultaneously, and postulates that this helped her
bring the joy and vitality of black experience to a primarily white audience. FREE Outline
of paper included ! Bibliography lists 8 sources. Hurston2.wps
Zora Neal Hurston / Significance Of White Tokens
In Six Of Her Works : A 6 page analysis of Jonah's Gourd Wine, Guilded
Six-Bits, Sweat, Spunk, Drenched in Light, & John Reddding
Goes to Sea -- looking at how Hurston uses the white token to bring about the black
experience in regards to separatism and belonging--from a societal viewpoint. The paper
discusses Hurston's goals of bringing together both societies for an egalitarian purpose
rather than promote a separatist viewpoint for either black or white society. Znhurstn.wps
Ghosts Of Slavery In Morrison & Hurston
: A 7 page paper discussing Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God
and Toni Morrison’s Beloved. The paper shows how in these books the traumatic
experiences of slavery left an indelible mark upon people who live through them, and the
psychological effects of these experiences can reach far into succeeding generations. It
then compares and contrasts both authors’ responses to this phenomenon. No sources
except books. Eyes.wps
Women and Power in Selected Black Literature
: A 6 page paper discussing the issue of female power in two twentieth-century
fictional works, the novel Their Eyes Are Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and
one story from the short-story collection Uncle Tom’s Children by Richard
Wright. In the essay, power is defined as a sense of one’s own self and a
fearlessness about putting that knowledge into action. No other sources cited. God.wps
Zora Neale Hurston’s "Mules and
Men" and Bobbie Ann Mason’s "In Country" : A 5 page
comparative between the two stories in terms of the protagonists’ journey of self
discovery and how that journey is based on a sense of place. The writer contrasts the
authors’ description of the south, and compares and contrasts the stories of self
discovery as it relates to community. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Cnzormas.wps
Gloria Naylor’s "Women Of Brewster
Place" : In 5 pages the author discusses how the "Women of Brewster
Place" reflects the variation of the Black Women's experience. Brewplac.wps
Gloria Naylor’s "Women Of Brewster
Place" / Mattie’s Betrayal : A 5 page essay that explores the
themes of men, children and women in the life of the central character, Mattie Michaels.
No additional sources cited. Brewster.wps
Bell Hooks’ "Ain't I A Woman"
: A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Hooks' book, while also concentrating on
her philosophical perspective. This paper contends that Hooks bases her work on the racial
aspects that have led to racial and gender oppression, and provides a discourse for
change. No additional sources cited. Bellhook.wps
Anne Moody’s Story - "Coming Of Age In
Mississippi" : A 6 page paper looking at the influence of Anne Moody’s
childhood on the woman and the activist she later became, as chronicled in her
autobiography. The story explains some of the psychological hardships of growing up poor
and black, and shows how Moody turned them into strengths. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Moody5.wps
The Life & Work Of Frances E. W. Harper
: A 9 page overview of the life and works of Francis E. W. Harper, the female black
lecturer, novelist and reformer who lived between 1825 and 1911. Includes brief
descriptions of "Minnie’s Sacrifice", "Sowing, and Reaping: A
Temperance Story", and "Trial and Triumph", three of her most recently
discovered novels. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Fharper.wps
Life & Work Of Frances E.W. Harper # 2 :
A 9 page research paper into the life and work of this nineteenth-century African-American
poet/novelist/lecturer. The writer pays particularly attention to the three new novels of
this writer which have only recently been discovered, and demonstrates how Harper’s
work must be considered with the context of the social and political atmosphere of her
time. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Fharper2.wps
John Sanford’s "The People From Heaven"
: A 5 page analysis of John Sanford's novel of prejudice against race and ethnicity.
Focusing more on the prejudicial treatment of Native Americans, this African-American
writer provides insights into the harm racism does to everyone - the people against whom
the racism is directed as well as the people who commit racist acts. This writer concludes
Sanford's novel, which has recently enjoyed renewed interest, offers an excellent
exploration of this shameful behavior. Heaven.wps
African-American Literature & The Long Arm
of Slavery : A 6 page paper on the dehumanizing effects of slavery, not
only to those who have been literally enslaved, but as a mindset passed down through
generations and centuries to come. The paper specifically discusses female characters in
Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were
Watching God, and Toni Morrison’s Beloved. Bibliography lists six sources.
Longarm.wps
Three Lives Of Writers Who Were Young, Gifted
& Black : An 8 page research paper which analyzes the biographies of three
famous African-American authors-Gordon Parks, Anne Moody, and Lorraine Hansberry. The
writer demonstrates how each author used their background as inspiration for art and
activism that served to combat racism and increase understanding. The writer also shows
how differences in their situations served to make each vision of racism unique and
relevant. Bibliography lists 7 sources. 3lives.wps
Toni Cade Bambara’s "The Lesson"
: A 5 page essay exploring themes in The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara. The writer
suggests the lesson intended by Bambara is that we all have choices in learning the
lessons presented to us or ignoring them. No additional sources cited. Lesson.wps
Toni Cade Bambara’s "The Lesson"
# 2 : A 5 page paper on this story by Toni Cade Bambara. The central theme is
explored and analyzed. No additional sources cited. Less.wps
Toni Cade Bambara’s "The Lesson"
# 3 : In this story we look at life's lessons. We can choose to learn them or we
can choose to ignore them and go on in our ignorance, not growing, not developing as
persons. These are the themes of Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" discussed in
this 6 page essay. Thelesso.wps
Toni Cade Bambara’s "The Lesson"/
Economic Inequality : A 3 page paper on this short story by Toni Cade Bambara. The
story analyzes the reactions of a group of poor children to a visit to an expensive toy
store, and examines the lesson that was learned from this shocking confrontation with
inequality. Bibliography lists 1 source. Bambara.wps
Toni Cade Bambara’s "Gorilla My
Love" / Living With Trust : A 5 page examination of the problem of
trust and identity in Toni Cade Bambara’s short story Gorilla, My Love. No
additional sourcrs cited. Gorilla.wps
The Growth of Selfhood in Marshall and Baldwin
: A 5 page paper on Paule Marshall’s Brown Girl, Brownstones and James
Baldwin’s Go Tell It On The Mountain. Specifically, the paper deals with the
development of the teenage self from characteristics of both parents, and the
transformation into an individualized adult. No other sources cited. Brown.wps
Harlem Renaissance Art and the Re-Awakening
: A 5 page paper in which the writer argues that literature written by Black authors
during the early 1920s opened up a discourse between Black artists, militants and
intellectuals that helped forge a Black American identity that served the Civil Rights and
Pan American movements. One artist who helped to continually reopen this discussion and
propel the newly found forms of black expression into a militant arena was Claude McKay
through his work "Home to Harlem." Bibliography lists 4 sources. Harlemr.wps
Harlem Renaissance & Claude McKay :
A 10 page research paper which examines the forces behind the literary, artistic, and
intellectual movement of African-American artists and writers centered in Harlem in the
1930s known as the Harlem Renaissance. The writer particularly focuses on the work of poet
and author Claude McKay as representative of the period and also as a means of gaining
insight into the sociological aspects associated with this movement. Bibliography lists 9
sources. Kaymc.wps
MacKay's "Home to Harlem" : A
5 page argumentative essay that posits that Mackay used his artistic genius to make a cry
for freedom during the Harlem Renaissance, and that his story was written as a warning to
his community that the beauty that was Harlem then, may not last. He asserted that it
might be in error that Black Americans were expected to live in only a small neighborhood
in New York. By accepting this enslavement, they were giving up their newly won freedom.
The writer argues that although his contemporaries tried to hush his voice, art seeks to
be heard even by only one ear, and as such, MacKay's story did not go unheard.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Clmackay.wps
Frederick Douglass and the Contextual Use of the
Word "Slave" : 2 pages on the word slave and the historic context in
which it was used in Frederick Douglass' narrative. Dougslav.wps
Frederick Douglass / Narrator for Compassion,
Strength of Will : 4 pages in length. This paper seeks to represent the personal
traits that brought Frederick Douglass to seek and eventually find freedom. These
characteristics are postulated from the history provided in the Narrative as compassion,
education, observation, faith in truth, and perserverance. One source cited. Freddoug.wps
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
: A 5 page examination of the writings of Frederick Douglass with emphasis on his
first work Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. No additional sources are listed. Fredd.wps
Autobiography of Frederick Douglass :
This 5 page paper takes an analytical look at the autobiography. Several observations are
made including how Douglass was unique and also how he remained optimistic. No additional
sources cited. Autodoug.wps
Frederick Douglass' Famous Narrative vs Harriet
Jacobs' "Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl" : 7 pages in length.
Frederick Douglass' Narrative of the Life of an American Slave and Harriet Jacobs' Incidents
in the Life of a Slave Girl may have been spawned from two separate perspectives, but
they both possess many of the same elements of truth. Douglass seeks to educate and, thus,
advance society regarding the slave's plight through silent narration, while Jacobs' aim
is to evoke the same in a decidedly more adamant fashion. Both narratives encompass the
slaves' yearning to break free from prejudicial confines, yet they are also significantly
individual in their approach. The writer compares the two slave narratives. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Dougjacb.wps
Frederick Douglass / A Great American : A
6 page research paper that gives an overall look at the life and achievements of Frederick
Douglass. Born a slave around 1818, Douglass escaped to freedom at the age of 20 and spent
the rest of his life as an abolitionist, a writer and as an internationally-acclaimed
orator. The most prominent African-American of his age, his accomplishments contribute
significantly to the national heritage. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Fdoug.wps
Frederick Douglass & His Crusade Against
Slavery : A 5 page examination of the life and work of Frederick Douglass.
Includes information regarding his most noted literary works, his activities as a speaker
in the abolitionsist movement as well as information on other activities of his life which
were dircted against slavery. Bibliography lists five sources. Fredcru.wps
Frederick Douglass / Unfeeling Animal or
Suppressed Human Being? :
A 5 page discussion of Douglass' narrative and how they can be used to disprove
Alexis Tocqueville's contention that the black slave is oblivious to his state as a slave.
Bibliography includes two sources. Fred.wps
Frederick Douglass / Brawn or Brain : A
5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as related in the
"The Narrative of Frederick Douglass". Concludes that in reality the
fight had no real bearing on Douglass’ real crusade against slavery or his
determination to attain freedom. Points out that Douglass’ real impetus for freedom
came from his quest for knowledge and that it was not Douglass’ brawn that allowed
him to succeed in escaping the bonds of slavery but his brains. Emphasizes that Douglass
was a man of refinement rather than one who would resort to violence as the primary means
of accomplishing a goal. Bibliography lists 3 sources including the Narrative. Dougbb.wps
Did God Create Evil? : In 5 pages the
author discusses the paradoxical question of whether God created evil. Did God create
evil? No, He did not create evil. He created everything, and all that he created was good.
Evil came forth because God allowed it, but he did not create it. There is a difference
here that is oftentimes difficult for the layperson to understand. One must have an
intimate knowledge of the Bible in order to understand the answer to this perplexing
question. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Godcreat.wps
Frederick Douglass / An Interpretation Of His
Famed Fight With Mr. Covey :
A 5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as
related in the "The Narrative of Frederick Douglass". Concludes that
Douglass’ account of the fight holds no real symbolic meaning but that this account
was really just one man’s reccollection of an event. No additional sources are
listed. Dougcove.wps
Works of Richard Wright / The Silenced
Community : A 13 page paper examining the way the black community reflected in
Richard Wright’s works Native Son and Black Boy actually helps support
the oppressive white status quo through a massive program of self-censorship. Wright
shows, particularly in Native Son, how such efforts backfire by causing bottled-up
emotions to explode in violence and rage. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Rwright.wps
Richard Wright’s "Black Boy":
A 6 page paper which examines Richard Wright’s autobiographical work, Black
Boy (1945), discussing the focus, content and intended target audience as well as ways
in which Wright’s search for success and happiness compares and contrasts with
mainstream beliefs and practices. Blackboy.wps
All is Never Said : A 5 page
sociological look at the book, "All is Never Said: The Narrative of Odette Harper
Hines," by Judith Rollins. In this book the woman, a black woman, describes her life
as an activist. The sociological terms examined, in relevancy to the book, are; role
theory, reference group theory, social map, symbolic interactionism, and social
stratification. All of these terms are especially relevant to the biography of this woman
for she was unique in that she was born in 1914, to an affluent class African American
family. this was a rarity and offers the reader a truly different look into the issues and
terms being discussed. No additional sources provided. Hinesaid.wps
Gayl Jones’ "Corregidora" :
5 pages in length. Humanity can be a cruel and detestable entity. No one is more aware of
that fact than Ursa, a blues singer whose own family's sordid past consumes her with a
hatred so deep, she carries it with her throughout her life. Portrayed as a
nineteenth-century slave master who impregnates both Ursa's mother and grandmother, the
slave master father holds a particular place of contempt in her heart, for it is because
of the brutal way in which black women are treated during that era that sets Ursa on her
lifelong journey of repugnance. The writer offers a critical analysis of Gayl Jones'
classic novel. No additional sources cited. Correg.wps
"Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting
Together In The Cafeteria?" Beverly Tatum’s Views On Addressing Racism In
Children : This 5 page paper considers the major themes in Beverly Tatum’s
work Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and the argument
presented by Tatum about the initiation of racist perspectives in children and recognizing
this issue as a means of reducing the cultural acceptability of racism. No additional
sources cited. Tatum4.wps
Aphra Behn’s "Oroonoko" /
Analysis : This 5 page paper talks about the romantic elements in this
tragic love story. It explains that the elements of slavery are obscured due to the
inordinate attention to the pair of lovers. No additional sources cited. Oroonoko.wps
Aphra Behn’s "Oroonoko" :
Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, written in 1688, is a compelling and complex tale of
love in a world ensconced in slavery and imbued with the class structures and belief
systems of the 17th century. Honor is a virtue that the narration denies to the portrayal
of Christian characters but is found in abundance in the person of Oroonoko. This 5 page
paper examines the use of honor privileged over Christianity and how that represents the
authors attitude concerning Christianity. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Oroonoko.wps
"A Summer Tragedy" By Arna W. Bontemps
: A 5 page research paper on the work of America's first and foremost African-American
children's writer, Arna W. Bontemps. The writer gives biographical detail on the Bontemps,
and also focuses on his greatest piece of adult fiction, "A Summer Tragedy." No
additional sources cited. Bontemps.wps
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