Academic papers on American Literature

Jan Brunvand
This is a 5 page paper discussing the differences found in Brunvand
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Brothers Charlie and Raymond Babbitt in
This is a 12 page paper discussing the relationship between brothers Raymond and Charlie in
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FORESHADOWING IN STEINBECK
This 5 page paper gives examples of foreshadowing in John Steinbeck's novel: Of Mice and Men. Examples of foreshadowing are taken directly from the text and cited. Explanations are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THE BASIS FOR HEMINGWAY
This 10 page paper discusses Ernest Hemingway and his development of the 'Code Hero'. Examples from his own life which potentially influenced this evolution are offered as well as examples from Hills Like White Elephants'. Quotes cited from text....
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POSTMODERN ELEMENTS IN WHO
This 4 page paper gives a brief synopsis of the movie/play then illustrates and examples the various postmodern elements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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HISTORICAL ACCURACY OF O
This 7 page paper compares a non-fiction account of Vietnam with Tim O'Brien's fictional account. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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THE RECURRENT THEME OF LIVE BURIAL IN THE WORKS OF EDGAR ALAN POE
This 7 page paper discusses the use of 'live burial' as a theme in Edgar Alan Poe's, Cask of Amontillado, Fall of the House of Usher, Annabelle Lee, and others. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A DEFINITION OF THE LITERARY
This 5 page paper discusses the characteristics of an anti-hero. Examples of the anti-hero are given from Death of a Salesman(Willy) and Krapp's Last Tape(Krapp). Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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HOMER HICKAM: ROCKET BOYS-A REVIEW
This 4 page paper reviews Hickam's Rocket Boys. Brief synopsis included. Analyzed for theme and content. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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HILLS LIKE WHITE ELEPHANTS
This 3 page paper discusses the symbols used in Hills Like White Elephants. Also discussed are various literary devices such as narrative, theme and character. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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AN ANALYSIS OF O
This 7 page paper analzyes two of Flannery O'Connor's short stories: The Train and A Good Man is Hard to Find. Symbols, themes, literary style are exampled. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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THE SEARCH FOR SELF IN LESLIE MARMON SILKO
This 7 page paper discusses the issue of self identity in the work of Leslie M. Silko's book: The Almanac of the Dead. Themes, imagery, and symbolism as well as a brief synopsis are included. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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THE SUN ALSO RISES: THEMES OF LOVE
This 6 page paper discusses the theme of love as portrayed in Ernest Hemingway's book, The Sun Also Rises. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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CREATION THEORY FROM A LITERARY STANDPOINT
This 8 page paper discusses Mark Twain's irreverant "Letters from the Earth" and his view of creation. Also included are the viewpoints of such authors as Harold Bloom, Elaine Pagels, Carl Sagan, and Asimov. Annotated Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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RELATIONSHIP ISSUES IN THE WORKS OF RAYMOND CARVER
This 12 page paper discusses the messages of Raymond Carver through the various relationships he depicts in his short stories. Stories analyzed include: Gazebo, Fat, What We Talk About, Vitamins, Cathedral. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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