| James
Joyce's "Araby": 7 pages in length (Free 1 page outline also included).
A discussion of symbolism and character in Joyce's novel in which the writer hypothesizes
that Araby is essentially an initiation story recounting a young romantic's first bitter
taste of reality. Bibliography lists 7 sources used to support assertions. Araby.wps
James Joyce’s "Araby" / In
A Boy’s Dream : A 5 page essay which examines the rite of passage of a
boy’s first crush and the religious and political symbolism that James Joyce uses in
this short story. No additional sources cited. Arabyrp.wps
James Joyce’s "Araby" vs. Jane
Rule’s "Inland Passage" : A 5 page essay on the soul’s journey
in works by James Joyce and Jane Rule. The writer focuses on the idea of journey, delay
and movement as the authors’ means of reflecting the adoration the soul has for the
ideal of quest. Bibliography cites 2 sources. Joycrule.wps
James Joyce’s "Araby" /
Setting : A 5 page paper analyzing Joyce’s use of setting in this
deeply affecting story. The paper analyzes several of Joyce’s motifs, particularly
romance versus realism and West versus East, to gain insight into the way Joyce contrasts
his working-class protagonist’s background with the vision of romance he has created
for himself. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Setaraby.wps
James Joyce’s "Dubliners" /
Epiphany & Paralysis : A 5 page paper looking at these two recurrent
themes in James Joyce’s intense and evocative collection of short stories. The paper
shows how Joyce’s characters experience a sudden burst of enlightenment about their
situation, coupled with a frustrating awareness of their powerlessness to do anything
about it. Particular stories analyzed are "Araby," "Eveline," and
"A Painful Case." Bibliography lists one source. Epipara.wps
James Joyce's "Dubliners" & More
: Approximately 5 pages in total length. A collection of three short essays on various
topics pertaining to James Joyces' "The Dubliners" and works by Graham Greene
and No Bibliography. Dubliner.wps
James Joyce’s "Dubliners" :
A 6 page paper providing a plot summary of the stories that make up this collection
by James Joyce. Following Joyce’s lead, it breaks the book down into four sections:
Childhood, Adolescence, Maturity, and Public Life, and shows how Joyce's world gives
readers a better understanding of the subtle forces that shape their own. No additional
sources cited. Dublin.wps
James Joyce’s "Dubliners" vs.
Portrait Of The Artist.../ Structure and Form : A 5 page paper on form and
structure in James Joyce’s early fiction. The paper concludes that Joyce’s
writing in these two works seems difficult because he threw over the predictable formulas
of writing that authors had been using for more than a century, and substituted episodic
constructions built on themes and epiphanies. Bibliography lists ten sources. Dublin2.wps
James Joyce’s "Portrait Of The Artist
As A Young Man" / Color : A 10 page paper showing how James Joyce’s
handling of the symbolism of color in this novel enhances our understanding of its complex
levels of meaning. The paper concludes that this is accomplished through Joyce’s
willingness to let symbol be fluid, to change shape and meaning as demanded by the persona
and the text itself. Bibliography lists seven sources. Csart.wps
A Portrait of James Joyce as a Young Man : A
10 page paper looking at the life of James Joyce and showing how it is reflected in his
novel Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Particular emphasis is placed on the
issues in Irish politics during Joyce’s youth and the influence of Catholicism on his
writing. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Jameslif.wps
James Joyce’s "Portrait Of The Artist
As A Young Man" / Fascist : A 9 page paper examining the presence of
proto-fascism and its antithesis, humanism, in Joyce’s first novel. The paper asserts
that while it is not technically correct to search for examples of fascism in the book
since the term did not exist at the time the novel was written, examples of this type of
mentality can be fruitfully analyzed in contrast to the book’s celebration of
humanism. Bibliography lists ten sources.Fascism3.wps
Irish Identity Through Colonialism According to
James Joyce & W.B. Yeats : This 8 page paper discusses how both the poet, W.
B. Yeats, and the novelist, James Joyce, explored ideas of Irish identity through
different aspects of colonialism. Joyce’s "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young
Man" and several of Yeats’ poems are used as illustrative examples. Bibliography
lists 8 sources. Joycyeat.wps
James Joyce’s "Portrait Of The
Artist As A Young Man" / Artistry : An 8 page paper analyzing the way James
Joyce handled symbol, language, and dramatic form in Portrait of the Artist as a Young
Man. The paper calls attention to the unusually high level of artistry in this novel,
and shows how Joyce’s innovations spawned an entire literary movement
single-handedly. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources. Joyce.wps
James Joyce’s "Portrait Of The Artist
As A Young Man": An 8 page paper exploring James Joyce's departure from
traditional fiction in his modernist 1916 novel, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
Port2.wps
Joyce’s "Portrait of the Artist as a
Young Man" / Elements of Fiction : A 5 page paper on Portrait of the
Artist as a Young Man, an early but extremely influential work by twentieth-century
Irish writer James Joyce. The paper asserts that Joyce experimented heavily with
alternative approaches to fictional elements in this novel, and in doing so, spawned an
entire literary movement. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Joycefic.wps
James Joyce’s "Portrait Of The
Artist As A Young Man" / Religion : A 5 page paper showing how James
Joyce’s protagonist liberates himself from this spiritually-inhibiting worldview of
Irish Catholicism and embarks on a lifetime adventure of self-discovery. The writer points
out the tension between Stephen Dedalus’s two names -- that of the Christian martyr,
and the Greek mythologically credited with giving man the power of flight. No additional
sources cited. Relport.wps
James Joyce’s "Portrait Of The Artist
As A Young Man" v. "Ulysses"/ Irish Vision : A 12 page paper
discussing the distinctively Irish quality of these two works by James Joyce. The paper
concludes that as much as the Irish idealize the workings of the spirit, they value the
life of the body also, and James Joyce is able to combine both these traits abundantly in
both these works. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Porul.wps
James Joyce’s "Ulysses" /
Joyce’s Quest For Home : A 7 page examination of Joyce’s monumental work
as a map for the journey of the myth of the Hero and his quest for home. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Ulys.rtf
James Joyce’s "Eveline"
: A 4 page paper featuring James Joyce’s story, "Eveline" from his
short story collection, Dubliners (1914). It is a letter from Eveline to her
father, explaining her reasons for wanting to leave home, her uncertainty as to where she
should go and expresses being torn between desire and familial obligation. No additional
sources cited. Eveline.wps
Love, Commitment, and Identity in Joyce &
McCullers : A 4 page paper analyzing the tendency of love to drown
one’s soul, and the self-preserving efforts to resist this. The paper points out that
in Joyce’s "Eveline" this is accomplished through the heroine’s
rejection of love; in McCullers’ "A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud." it is
accomplished through the protagonist’s cautious approach to loving. Bibliography
lists two sources. Joycmc.wps
Oscar Wilde & the Hidden Life : A
6 page analysis of the theme of one’s hidden self in three of Wilde’s works:
The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime. The paper concludes that Wilde was desperately
afraid of becoming ruined by public recognition of his homosexuality, and this fear is
reflected in the emotional barriers erected within his fiction and plays. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Wildlife.wps
Oscar Wilde’s "The Picture of Dorian
Gray" / Theme Of Art For Art’s Sake : A 10 page paper discussing Oscar
Wilde’s only novel. The paper argues that Wilde’s choice of subject matter and
treatment creates an artistic experience unencumbered by the need to moralize over it --
in short, ‘art for art’s sake.’ Bibliography lists 5 sources. Dorian.wps
Oscar Wilde's "The Importance Of Being
Earnest" : A 6 page paper on Wilde's play in which the writer discusses the
superficial vanities and prejudices of Victorian society. Important to this discussion is
the meaning of "Earnest" and in that sense, the title of this work. How Wilde
uses wit and sarcasm to present relevant stereotypes and prejudices is well-explained.
FREE outline included. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Wilde.wps
Oscar Wilde’s "The Importance of
Being Earnest" (1895) /Comic Effects : A 5 page paper which examines satirist
Oscar Wilde’s use of comic effects in his play, "The Importance of Being
Earnest" (1895). Earnest.wps
Moliere's "The Misanthrope" vs.
Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" : In 5 pages the writer
compares and contrasts the characters of Alceste and Cecily. "Although Alceste in
'The Misanthrope' and Cecily in 'The Importance of Being Earnest' are two very different
characters and two very different writers write the stories, they amazingly share common
bonds. Both stories are comedy's, but for different reasons. Alceste would think that
Cecily is much to frivolous, and Cecily would abhor Alceste's brutal honestly, and his
lacking of a sense of humor. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Alcestes.wps
Sir Walter Scott’s
"Ivanhoe" / An Accurate Representation Of Its Time : A 5 page paper
discussing Sir Walter Scott’s novel "Ivanhoe" and its accurate
representation of the timeframe in which it takes place. Bibliography lists two sources in
addition to the book "Ivanhoe" itself. Ivanhoe.doc
Sir Walter Scott’s "Old
Mortality" / Analyzed : This 5 page research paper examines the 1816 novel of
historical fiction, Old Mortality, which chronicles the Covenanters, their struggle
for religious freedom, as well as considers the role played by female characters.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Oldmort.wps
Sir Walter Scott’s "Waverley" /
Analyzed : This 5 page paper examines the 1814 novel, Waverley, by Scottish
novelist Sir Walter Scott. Specifically discussed is how the novel qualifies as romantic,
in terms of definition and the author's medieval concept of the term. Bibliography lists 2
sources. Waverly.wps
Maria Edgeworth / Irish Writer :
A 10 page paper in which the writer discusses a complementary mix of extraordinary
literary talent and benevolence for all mankind is what best exemplifies the life of Irish
novelist Maria Edgeworth. Her works were considered groundbreaking back in the 1800's, and
her compassion toward her fellow man in the face of adversity was unparalleled. The writer
chronicles her life and times, as well as discusses a few of her better known books.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Edgewrth.wps
Angela’s Ashes / A Tribute to Endurance
: A 5 page paper looking at Frank McCourt’s memoir of his impoverished
childhood in Ireland. The paper shows how McCourt’s mother, Angela, held the family
together through crisis after crisis, and contributed to the formation of her sons’
character. Bibliography lists three sources. KBmccourt.wps
J.M. Synge (1871-1909) : This 15 page
report gives an overview of the life and work of Irish dramatist J.M. Synge. The report
also discusses the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland and the powerful impact they
had on Synge. Synge is best-known for The Playboy of the Western World
produced in 1906. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Synge.doc
Shattering Silence: Gender Differences In
Northern Ireland : A 5 page examination of the role of gender differences in the
conflicts of Northern Ireland. Based largely on the book "Shattering Silence: Women,
Nationalism, and Political Subjectivity in Northern Ireland" by Begona Aretxaga.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. IrishWom.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things
Fall Apart" / Palm Oil & Proverbs : A 10 page paper analyzing the
importance of the proverbs in Chinua Achebe’s novel. The paper looks at six critical
analyses of the book and shows how the critics support the view that the use of proverbs
is integral to the way Achebe’s characters communicate with one another. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Achebe.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall
Apart" / Responsibilities Of Citizenship : A 10 page paper discussing
citizenship and its obligations. "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe and
"Man’s Search for Meaning" are used as the primary reference points for the
discussion. Issues of the meaning and practice of community are also discussed.
Bibliography lists six sources. Citship.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall Apart"
: This 10 page research paper provides an examination into Chinua Achebe’s novel,
Things Fall Apart, focusing on the main character, Okonkwo. Specifically considered
in this character evaluation is how Okonkwo demonstrates the traditional aspects of his
"ideal society," his perceptions of good and evil, likes and dislikes.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Cachebe.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things Falling
Apart" : A 10 page argumentative essay on the option lost during the
change in Ibo society of which Chinua Achebe writes. The writer posits that the British
definition of Ibo society based on the actions of Okonkwo, cost it its identities in the
justice and spiritual realms, and that Achebe’s point was that there was another
option—the option of coexistence. Had the power abusers not defined Ibo, the change
would have been one of acceptance of both cultures and the loss of none. Bibliography
lists 1 source. MarAche.wps.
Intercultural Communication In
"Things Fall Apart" : An 8 page paper looking at the nature of
intercultural communication in Chinua Achebe’s classic novel. The paper defines
intercultural communication as necessitating not only a commonality of language but a
commonality of viewpoint and assumption. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Achfall.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall
Apart" / Threats To Religion & Politics : A 5 page paper discussing
Chinua Achebe’s first novel. The writer explores whether the arrival of the white man
in what is now Nigeria was a greater threat to the established government or religion of
the villagers in the story. This paper illustrates that the threat was greater to religion
since all political action was based on religion. No additional sources cited. Chinua.wps
Comparison of "Things Fall Apart",
"Efuru" and "Epic of Son-Jara (Sunjata)" : A 6 page paper
which compares three African tribal novels -- Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart,
Flora Nwapa’s Efuru and Fa-Digi Sisoko’s Epic of Son-Jara
(Sunjata) -- to determine what they illuminate about pre-colonial African history.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Afepic.wps
Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" / Okonkwo
As A Tragic Hero : In this 4 page essay, the writer describes Things Fall Apart
as "classic" in the sense that it adheres to Aristotle's definition of a tragedy
and Okonkwo presents himself as a tragic hero. Specific examples form the story, --
including evidence of Okonkwo's tragic flaw,-- are provided to illustrated points made. No
other sources cited. Thing2.wps
Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" /
Okonkwo's Aggressive Behavior : The writer of this 5 page essay describes Okonkwo
as a troubled individual with deeply-repressed feelings (particularly towards his father)
who-- expresses these feelings as anger and aggression. Okonwko has developed a loathing
for anything feminine; he is extremely macho and expects the same of all men around him.
In a sense, he is overcompensating for his father's lack of vigor by trying so hard to be
extra "manly." These points are argued with supporting examples from the story.
No other sources cited. Things.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall
Apart" / The Idea of Freedom : This 5 page report discusses the Achebe’s
first novel (written in 1958) and the idea of how its main character, Okonkwo, struggles
for freedom. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Acheb.wps
Chinua Achebe’s "Things Fall
Apart" and the Idea of Freedom : This 4 page report discusses the
Achebe’s first novel (written in 1958) and the idea of how its main character,
Okonkwo, struggles for freedom. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Achebfall.wps
Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" /
Okonkwo's Unwillingness To Conform : In this 2 page essay, the writer argues that
Okonkwo suffered from his own failure to confirm with society. Examples from the story --
including his own death -- are used to back-up this point. No other sources cited. Things4.wps
Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" &
Desai's "Clear Light Of Day" : In this 5 page essay, the writer analyzes
how the coming of the White man to Africa meant the end of traditional culture in Things
Fall Apart. Interestingly, pertinent events are very similar in "Clear Light Of
Day"-- in which the sociocultural impact of the English coming to India are
described. Relevant comparisons are made. No other sources cited. Thing3.wps
Ngugi Thiong’o and Ngugi wa Mirii’s
"I Will Marry When I Want" : A 6 page paper that provides an overview of
the major thematic components and the circumstances surrounding the original production of
Ngugi and Ngugi’s play. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ngugi.doc
African Literature as A Mirror to the
Continent's Struggles : A short, yet well-written 3 page discussion of how
Ngugi Wa Thiong'O's "Petals of Blood" and Buchi Emecheta's "The
Joys of Motherhood" demonstrate the socio-cultural and socio-religious struggles
that Africans endured after being so crudely affected by European influences. Bibliography
lists full citations for the two primary texts. Joysofmo.wps
Bessie Head and Ngugi Wa Thiong'O : A
5 page paper that considers the theme of interpersonal conflict in Head's "The
Collector of Treasures" and Wa Thiong'O's "The Return." The
writer also demonstrates the way in which gender of both the characters and the authors
impacts the development of this theme. No additional sources cited. Thiongo.wps
Athol Fugard’s "The Blood Knot"
: An 11 page paper discussing South African dissident Athol Fugard’s 1961 play The
Blood Knot. The text of the play is carefully examined in light of South Africa’s
history and culture and their unique effect on the play. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Bloodknt.wps
Athol Fugard’s "Master Harold . . .
and the Boys" / Fatherhood : A 5 page paper based on the play by South
African playwright Athol Fugard. It contrasts Hally’s relationship with his real
father with his relationship with the black waiter Sam, who actually behaves much more
like a father to him. The paper concludes by analyzing Hally’s terrible betrayal of
Sam at the play’s end. Bibliography lists two sources. Harold.wps
Nadine Gordimer's "My Son's Story"
: A 4 page sociopolitical examination of Nadine Gordimer's "My Son's Story"--
the tale of a Black South-African who plays hooky from school only to discover that his
father is having an affair with a White woman... in the midst of Apartheid. Character,
theme, and their relevance to South African politics & society are discussed. No
Bibliography. Sonsstor.wps
Nectar in a Sieve & Crick-Crack Monkey
: 2 page discussion of central characters and society "Nectar in a Sieve"
and "Crick Crack Monkey." Books are commonly used in studies relevant to
general literature or to studies of the African-American struggle. Crickcra.wps
Sundiata / African Epic : A 3 page
discussion of society and kingship in the African epic "Sundiata." The
writer discusses the roles of royalty, masculinity, cultural arts, and more. No
Bibliography. Sundiata.wps
Nawal Sadawi’s "Women at Point Zero":
A 3 page paper discussing the novel "Women at Point Zero" by Nawal Sadawi
and its linking of issues relating to feminism, sexuality, and culture. Bibliography lists
2 sources. Poinzero.wps
Rifaat's "Telephone Call" : A
4 page analysis of Alifa Rifaat's short story "The Telephone Call" (from
"Distant View of a Minaret" in which the writer attempts to assess the symbolic
meaning of the call itself. It is argued that the late-night, anonymous ringing was not a
"sign" from the heavens but rather a lesson of faith for its receiver. Full
citation listed for the primary source. Minaret.wps
Short Story Reviews : 5 pages worth
of brief discussions of 8-10 African short stories; from every region of the continent.
Stories reviewed appear in a collective book entitled "African Short Stories."
No bibliography. Afrociv.wps
Beowulf
: A 4 page (detailed) analytical discussion of the classic English epic poem -
"Beowulf." No Bibliography. Beowulf2.wps
Beowulf / An Overview : A 5 page
paper about the Old English epic. The writer provides an overview of the story and then
analyzes its importance to contemporary readers today. No additional sources cited. Beowulf3.wps
The Character of Hrothgar in Beowulf : A
3 page essay in which the writer analytically presents Hrothgar as the most
"human" character in the epic "Beowulf." It is posited that while
Hrothgar does indeed have all of the qualities necessary for greatness, he is the one
character with whom we can most identify. Also examined is Hrothgar's relationship with
Beowulf and the fact that while he has wisdom, Hrothgar lacks courage. No Bibliography. Hrothgar.wps
Family Ties in Beowulf : A 5 page
paper analyzing the way the author of this anonymous early-medieval poem views the ties of
family and kinship. The paper concludes that the poem’s author considered valor and
nobility to have a genetic component, and felt that a person of noble blood bore an extra
measure of responsibility for his people. Bibliography lists 1 source. Famwulf.wps
Beowulf, Sundiata, and Heroism in the Epic
Tradition : A 5 page paper comparing Beowulf, the oldest work in English
literature, with an African epic, Sundiata. The paper concludes that the two works define
heroism differently; while Beowulf is interested primarily in promoting himself as a
valiant warrior, with Sundiata the emphasis is always on his people. Bibliography lists
four sources. Epictrad.wps
"Beowulf" & Joseph
Conrad’s "Heart of Darkness" / Heroism : A 5 page paper comparing
these two works in terms of their conceptions of heroism. The paper concludes that both
authors share a sense that true heroism has a spiritual component that goes beyond fame
and power. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Beodark.wps
Beowulf & Gawain / The Role of Women : A
5 page paper examining the way the anonymous authors of these two early works deal with
the presence of women in their tales. The paper notes that in both cases, women function
as forces of primal but somehow irrational passion that need to be "smoothed
over" and subjugated by men in order for the world to function in top form.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Beogaw.wps
Kingship And Downfall In Beowulf And Lear
: A 5 page paper comparing Beowulf and Shakespeare’s King Lear in terms of
the protagonists’ deaths at the end of their respective works of literature. The
paper observes that Beowulf’s overconfidence caused him to die precisely as he wanted
-- a hero -- while Lear’s vanity caused him to die a tragic and humbled death.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Learbeo.wps
Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
: A 5 page paper that discusses the difference between the two heroes in these
works. Beowulf and Gawain both represent the characteristics of heroes, but both
demonstrate them in different ways. While Beowulf fights his battles to achieve fame and
glory, Gawain battles the Green Knight in service to Arthur. There personal
characteristics determine the outcomes of the works. Bibliography lists 3 source. Gawain.wps
Beowulf vs. Achilles : A 6 page paper
comparing the characters of Beowulf and Achilles (Greek mythology for Achilles). Shows
basic similarities in their actions, but very different motivations. Bibliography lists a
total of four sources (including the two primary ones). Beowulf.wps
Feudalism in Sir Gawain : A 6 page paper
on the fourteenth-century anonymous work Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It points
out that the social structures imposed by feudalism had a great deal to do with the
development of all three branches of chivalry -- bravery, loyalty, and decorum. Examples
are offered from the poem. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Gawainf.wps
Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: The Use Of A
Pagan Villain As A Test Of Christian Virtue : This 10 page paper considers the
issue of virtue as presented in the Old English version of the tale of Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight, and considers why the poet would have used a pagan symbol (the Green Knight)
to show the nature of virtue from a Christian perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Sirgaw3.wps
Honor & The Test in Sir Gawain and the Green
Knight : A 3 page paper on this famous medieval poem of anonymous
authorship. The paper examines the question of whether Gawain passes the test set up for
him by the Green Knight, and argues that he does; the point of the exercise was to test
Gawain’s honor and courage, and he exhibited both. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Hontest.wps
Knight’s Tale Vs. Sir Gawain /
Conflicting Obligations Of Knighthood: In 5 pages, the writer discusses
conflicting and overlapping obligations of knighthood as present in Chaucer's The
Knight's Tale and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Knigconf.wps
Honor In Sir Gawain, Canterbury Tales, &
Henry IV : A 5 page paper comparing the views of honor and virtue in the three
works: Sir Gaiwan and the Green Knight, The Canterbury Tales, and Henry IV Part 1. No
additional sources cited. Greenhon.wps
Magic In "A Midsummer’s Night
Dream" And "Sir Gawain And The Green Knight" : A 5 page paper
discussing how magic is employed in the two works. King Oberon uses the magical potions in
order to effect his own short-term gain; Sir Gawain uses his as an aid in keeping himself
pure as he desires to be. No additional sources cited. Midsum4.wps
The History of the Holy Grail : A 7 page
paper discussing the sources from which the theme of the Holy Grail was gathered, and how
the theme has changed over time. Sources discussed include the Mabinogion,
Chrétien de Troyes, Robert de Boron, the Perlesvaus, the Queste del Saint Graal,
and Thomas Malory. Bibliography lists six sources. Grail.wps
Courtly Love in Medieval / Arthurian Romances
: A well-organized 11 page research paper on the theme of courtly love in Medieval
Literature. The writer focuses upon such authors as Andreas Capellanus, Chretien de
Troyes, and others. The role of women, chivalry, etc;-- is elaborated upon using such
examples as "Lancelot" and various other Arthurian romances. Bibliography lists
10 sources. Medeiva2.wps
Chretien de Troyes’ "Yvain" :
A 5 page analysis of de Troyes’ tale on the subject of how pure love leads to
transformation of the individual—where Yvain and other characters are representatives
of both the personal soul and the community soul. Bibliography lists 1 source. YvaindeT.doc
Chretien de Troyes’ "Yvain" /
Love and Marriage : A 5 page paper showing how the title character in Chretien de
Troyes’ medieval romance learns to appreciate the value of love. The paper concludes
that in the Middle Ages a successful man’s life was supposed to be carefully
calibrated to include both love and adventure -- a public life and a private -- and Yvain
erred in favoring one at the expense of the other. One source cited. Lmyvain.wps
Chretien De Troyes' "Yvain" /
Relationship Between Knights and Nobles : In this 3 page essay, the
writer discusses such things as the importance of nobility in Knighthood, chivalry, and
the "human side" of Knights as evidenced by the character of Yvain. This is
contrasted with Nobles- who were not treated as heroes in this genre of literature.
Specific examples from the story are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Yvain.wps
The Legends Of King Arthur / Fiction or Reality
: An 8 page essay exploring the historical roots of King Arthur. Stresses that the
middle age authors who passed on the stories paid little attention to historical setting
and that therefore the question of the reality of King Arthur is difficult to answer.
Bibliography lists five sources. Kinga.wps
Literature & Medieval Warfare : An 8
page discussion of the "Song of Roland" as an example of the logical aspects of
Medieval Warfare. It is noted that while the typical knight's code of honor should not be
underestimated and was of great importance, so was his quest for financial rewards.
Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources. Medieval.wps
Why Did Roland Wait to Blow His Horn? : A
2 page look at the anonymous French chanson de geste, The Song of Roland. It
analyzes why Roland takes such a long time to blow his horn to summon aid, and determines
that it was initially pride, but then sound military strategy. Bibliography lists 1
source. Rolhorn.wps
Song Of Roland : Some say that
courage is danger, difficulty, or pain without fear. It contains elements of will power
and self-sacrifice. Courage will inspire men to hold their ground when every instinct
calls upon them to run away. In The Song of Roland bravery and courage are the main
themes. Three of the main characters reflect concepts of an archetype well known to the
people of the time. This is a 5 page paper that examines the story, the characters and the
plot in terms of the archetypes and their concepts of bravery. No additional sources
cited. Songrola.wps
"The Song of Roland" : This
5 page report discusses the medieval poem "The Song of Roland" or Chanson de
Roland and summarizes the plot, describes the poem’s characters and their roles,
and briefly discusses the "ideal" behavior of a knight, as well as chivalry in
the middle ages of Europe. No additional sources cited. Roland3.wps
Presentation of Kingships in Medieval Literature
: A 7 page paper presenting the role taken by the medieval king in such works as
Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The writer depicts the father-son
relationship that existed between a king and his warriors. Bibliography lists three
sources. Kingship.wps
Nobility in Medieval Literature : A 5
page paper describing the role of nobility in the Middle Ages. The writer uses Dante's
Inferno as a primary source, and describes how Dante presented the noble class.
Bibliography lists four sources. Inferno.wps
Teutonic Knights : A 6 page
research paper that looks at the history of the Teutonic Knights, a military-religious
order similar to the better known Templar or Hospitaller Orders of the middle ages. The
Teutonic Knights were responsible for bringing Christianity to Eastern Europe through
numerous crusades that lasted through to the fifteenth century. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Teutonic.wps
Scholasticism Of The Middle Ages :
This 5 page paper looks at Scholasticism of the high Middle Ages and compares it with
other religions of that era and of later time periods. The position of doubt in theology
is one concept explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources Stism.wps
King Arthur’s Wife / The Legend Of
Guinevere Through Time : A 10 page paper tracing the development of the legend of
King Arthur’s wife Guinevere from her origins in Celtic tales, through Chretien de
Troyes and Thomas Malory, to Alfred Lord Tennyson’s treatment of her in "Idylls
of the King." The paper shows how the perception of a free-thinking and independent
woman changed over time, providing reasons why this may have occurred. Bibliography lists7
sources. Guenevre.wps
Gilgamesh / Religion : A 5 page paper
comparing and contrasting religious views of the Sumerians as evidenced by the epic of
Gilgamesh with religious attitudes in our own day. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Gilgmesh.wps
Dream Interpretation in "Gilgamesh"
: 5 page discussion of dreams and open dream interpretation in the epic
"Gilgamesh." No Bibliography. Gilgames.wps
Gilgamesh as an Epic Hero : A 2
page essay demonstrating how the character of Gilgamesh does indeed fall under the classic
and definitive explanation of a "hero" as well as how the elements of his story
comprise that which genuinely defines an "epic." Bibliography lists 2 sources. Gilgame2.wps
Heroism & Violence in Gilgamesh and
the Odyssey : In this 6 page essay, the writer argues that Odysseus (from
"The Odyssey") and Gilgamesh (from "The Epic of Gilgamesh") were both
heroes in the classic, definitive sense. It is reasoned that their violent tempers and
mood swings actually had some "redeeming value."-- Excellent comparisons are
made between the two characters. No Bibliography. Odysseus.wps
Death & The Afterlife In Gilgamesh And The
Iliad : A 4 page paper comparing and contrasting views on immortality and the
afterlife in these two ancient texts. The paper concludes that their two conceptions of
the afterlife closely resemble the main alternatives of belief -- heaven versus
nonexistence -- held by people in our own day. Bibliography lists two sources (the books).
Gilg.wps
How Different Was a Scholar's Life From Other
Medieval People : In 6 pages the author discusses the medieval scholar and
compares him to other medieval people. There were many types of people that existed in
medieval times, from peasant, to scholar, to nobleman. The scholar was a very dedicated
person that was also called an intellectual, a historian, and a cleric in medieval times.
They were the most learned of men during that time. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Medschol.wps
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