Model TERM PAPERS and more model term papers on American Literature

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" : A 5 page research paper describing the Scarlet Letter from a feminist viewpoint. The writer discusses how the Scarlet Letter reflects the stereotype of women as either good or evil, and how its reflected in the main character of Hester Prynne. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Femscarl.wpsfarewell to

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Character Analysis Of Hester : An 8
page paper that evaluates the role of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne's story. This
paper considers the role of Prynne in respect to the Puritan institutions and society in which
she lived and the conflict that was inherent between her personal morality and that of the
society. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hester.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Hester’s Example : A 3 page essay
which explores how Hester’s alienation as a mother, wife and woman show the true
expectations and moral values of Puritan society. No additional sources cited. Hesterex.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Historical Significance Of Adultery :
5 pages in length. Intolerance towards acts of adultery was alive and well, historically,
during the period of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The sexual repression and
hypocrisy that reigned during the seventeenth century -- as compared with the more relaxed
attitudes of today -- was evident within the Puritan culture. The writer addresses such sexual
imprisonment as it relates to the mentality of that time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Influence On Feminism : This 8 page
paper explores the impact of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel, The Scarlet Letter upon the
feminist movement of the mid-nineteenth century, with particular emphasis on the writings
of Margaret Fuller. Nathorne.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Isolation : This 7 page paper explores
how Nathaniel Hawthorne isolates his characters physically, mentally and socially in his
classic 1850 novel, The Scarlet Letter. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources. Scarle.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Religious Oppression : A 6 page paper
analyzing Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel in terms of the oppression of Puritan society in the
colonial period of American history. After providing a background on the Puritan faith in
general, the paper looks at Hawthorne’s novel to show how Hester refused to succumb to the
oppression of her society. Bibliography lists six sources. Hawth8.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Romanticism : A 5 page paper
discussing romanticism in the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne – specifically The Scarlet
Letter. No additional sources cited. Romantsc.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Use Of Dichotomy : A 5 page report that
examines the use of dichotomy and camparison as a style of writing in 'The Scarlet Letter' by
Nathaniel Hawthorne. The writer looks at scenes and characterizations in terms of the use of
descriptive duality. In summation there is a brief overview of the author, his life and the
times he lived. No additional sources cited. Scaradu.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” / Head vs. Heart : An 8 page paper
examining the conflict of head versus heart in terms of the larger dichotomy of Romanticism
versus Realism in this classic work by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The paper looks specifically at
two passages: the description of the eagle on the Custom House in the Introduction, and
Dimmesdale’s meeting with Hester in Chapter 17, to show how Hawthorne’s innate
romanticism is played out in his writing, resulting in a preference of heart over head.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Lettscar.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" / Sin & Isolation : A 3 page essay on the
themes of sin, criminal rebellion, and evil of isolation in Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."
Because of Hester's evil sin, she is isolated from her society. The symbolic meaning of the
scarlet letter itself is of the utmost importance in this discussion. No Bibliography.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" / Symbolic Meaning : 4 pages in length.
A detailed look at symbolism in "The Scarlet Letter." Specifically analyzed are the purpose of
the letter, the possible meaning of "A," and so forth. The writer attempts to decipher
precisely what Hawthorne intended when choosing a red letter A for the purpose of this
story. Scarllet.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”/ Writing Style : A 9 page paper analysis
of the form used by Hawthorne in this classic work. The structure of the main characters and
their portrayals are explored. Scar.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”/ A Letter From Dimmesdale to Hester:
A 4 page creative writing assignment consisting of a letter from Dimmesdale discussing his
decision not to run away with Hester near the end of the novel. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” vs. DeLillo’s “Mao II” : A 7 page paper
comparing Nathaniel Hawthorne’s view of the artist’s role in society with Don DeLillo’s as
shown in The Scarlet Letter versus Mao II. The paper concludes that while Hester fights for
individuality, Bill Gray moves toward absorption into the mass. Three sources cited..
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Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” vs. Melville’s “Benito Cereno” / Enslavement :
A 5 pge essay which compares and contrasts the theme of enslavement from the authors’
view of the slaver, the enslaved and the revolutionary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Scarbeni.doc

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" : A 9 page paper that follows the
moral transformation of the protagonist in Hawthorne's short story "Young Goodman
Brown." The writer demonstrates how Hawthorne uses three settings to show the moral
relationships between : (1) man and religion; (2) man and himself; and (3) man and society
in this particular story. Young Goodman Brown is regarded as a pious young man who is
presented with a difficult vision. His reaction and his inability to clear that which he saw
from his mind leave him void of faith. Bibliography lists 7 critical sources. Browngo.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Hawthorne’s Dark Secret :
An 8 page argumentative paper arguing that Hawthorne is revealing more than spiritual
struggle in his story “Young Goodman Brown.” Bibliography lists 3 sources. Goodbr.rtf

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Reflections of Hawthorne :
This 6 page research paper explores how the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne is reflected in his
classic short story, “Young Goodman Brown,” drawing a comparison between his life and
works. Also considered are the relationship of the short story to its time, and to other works
of its type and time. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Nathaw.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Symbolism : A 5 page paper
analyzing a number of symbols used in this profound story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It notes
that in this attempt to discover the true nature of evil in man, Hawthorne’s symbolism
bypasses the conscious, logical mind to tap into its more dream-like processes below.
Bibliography lists seven sources. Hawth6.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Witchcraft and Puritanism :
A 5 page essay on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story. The writer provides some historical
background into Puritanism and the Puritan view of witchcraft against the backdrop of
Hawthorne’s fiction. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources. Brownwit.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / Dream versus Reality :
A 5 page essay discussing the question posed by the narrator at the end of Nathaniel
Hawthorne’s short story: have all these events been a dream, or were they real? The essay
discusses the ramifications of both possibilities, and presents in the end a third explanation:
that they were the graphic portrayal of an unbalanced mind. No additional sources cited.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” / The Forest : A 3 page essay
analyzing the relevance of the forest motif to the plot of the story. It concludes that the forest
symbolizes the unconscious, and because Goodman Brown was too self-righteous to to
accept with tolerance and grace the visions he would receive there, he was changed for the
worse. No additional sources cited. Ybrown.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" / Meeting Of The Witches :
In this 2 page essay, the writer argues that even though the meeting of the witches in "Young
Goodman Brown" seemed like a very realistic occurrence, Hawthorne meant for it to be
interpreted as a dream or an illusion of the devil based only upon bits and pieces of reality.
This idea is explained in light of themes presented throughout the rest of the story. No other
sources cited. Ynggdbrn.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” vs. “The Monster” : A 7 pg essay
examining the issue of transformation in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown”
and Stephen Crane’s “The Monster.” Brmon.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" : A 5 page analysis of "The Birthmark"-- one
of Hawthorne’s short stories. The writer contrasts the non-spiritual Aylmer with his
spiritually sound lab assistant Aminadab. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Psbirthp.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Birthmark” / Symbolism : A 5 page paper on Nathaniel
Hawthorne’s short story. The writer pinpoints Hawthorne’s distrust of technology as the
basis for this story, in which a scientist obtains what he thinks he wants, but only by
sacrificing the thing he most loved but took for granted. No additional sources cited.
Birthm2.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables” : A 5 page analysis of
Hawthorne's House of 7 Gables. The writer discusses the various Gothic features of the
story, as well as Hawthorne's usage of other literary devices. No additional sources cited.
House7.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables” / Realist Criticism :
A 7 page critical analysis of what a number of nineteenth-century critics said about
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel. The paper argues that Hawthorne’s book was generally
misrepresented and undervalued in the nineteenth century because critics read it in the light
of the Realist movement. Bibliography lists ten sources. Hawth.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil” : A 5 page paper discussing the
symbolism in Hawthorne’s short story. Discusses how the veil not only symbolizes the
darker side of our being and how we keep it hidden, but how it is also symbolic of our
tendency to look only at the surface of another person. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne / Life & Works : 5 page biography of author Nathaniel
Hawthorne with brief analytical discussion of his more popular works (i.e., "Young
Goodman Brown"). Bibliography lists 5+ sources. Hawthorn.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne / Life & Works # 2 : 5 pages in length. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a
man whose writings dug deep to reveal the truth of the human heart. His classic works
reflect a writer concerned with the darker, more disturbing aspect of humanity, while at the
same time they also represent the benevolent side of mankind. Throughout all of his works,
he utilized an extensive array of symbolism, as well. The writer describes various themes
and meanings in Hawthorne's work, as well as cites specific examples that relate to the topic
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Nathawth.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne / Humor Through Characterization and Contrast : A 6 page
paper looking at four of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s stories -- “The Celestial Railroad,” “The
Devil in Manuscript”, “Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe”, and “Mrs. Bullfrog.” The paper
analyzes the different types of humor used in these works and show how they work in the
context of the story. All citations are from works of Hawthorne himself. Hawthor3.wps

Nathaniel Hawthorne's / Technique & Style : An 8 page paper on Nathaniel Hawthorne,
his life & works, etc; The writer analyzes Hawthorne's technique, use of symbolism, and
sources. Numerous works of Hawthorne are used as illustrative examples to support the
writer's points. Hawthor2.wps

Hawthorne vs. Ben Franklin / Dependence and Independence: A 6 page research paper
on the tension between dependence and independence in Franklin's Autobiography and
Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables. The writer details incidents from both works and
relates them to interpersonal, political, and social relationships. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Emerson and Hawthorne / Future & Past America : A 5 page essay in which writer
contrasts the two writers in life and work and discusses their legacy to American culture.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Natem.rtf

Emerson’s and Hawthorne’s Rebellion : A 5 page paper discussing two statements: In
comparing Hawthorne’s statement of “what we did had a consecration of its own—we felt
it so” and Emerson’s “society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of
everyone of its members,” there is guilt present, either in barely perceptible tones or in
crashing waves that color all of the aspects of life it does not obliterate. The comparison of
the two original statements does have Romantic rebellion at their centers. The difference
between them is that Hester Prynne, the fictional character, was the only one prepared to live
her rebellion. Hester was more a “man” than was either Emerson or Hawthorne.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. RomRebel.doc

Hawthorne vs. Poe / Dark But Not Necessarily Gothic : A 5 page paper discussing two
stories of Poe’s : “Ligeia,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and Nathaniel
Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil” in light of the Gothic tradition of the nineteenth
century. The paper concludes that Poe’s stories are Gothics and Hawthorne’s is not because
Hawthorne is trying to influence the reader’s conscious mind through parable and Poe is
going for the unconscious mind through fear. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Ligeia.wps

Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / Family Deterioration and Moral Corruption : An 11 page paper on this theme present in the works of Hawthorne and Faulkner., The writer explores various novels by these two authors and points to the common thread found in each of their novels. Bibliography lists 9sources. Falkhawt.wps

Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / House of the Seven Gables & The Sound and the Fury :
In this 5 page essay, the writer compares these two novels (the first by Hawthorne and the
latter by Faulkner). Thesis analyzed the similarities in the fall of each family in the
works.Hawfaulk.wps

Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / The Role of Women : A 4 page paper on Hawthorne and
Faulkner's perception of women. The writer discusses how these two authors portray
goodness and sin in their characters in the works, Light in August, Sound and the Fury and
The Marble Faun. Hfwomen.wps

Hawthorne vs. Faulkner / Human Psychology in "Scarlet Letter" & "Santuary" :
A 3 page paper on these two works by Hawthorne and Faulkner, respectively. The writer
examines the psychological aspects of human nature in society's treatment of the two main
characters in these works. Humpsych.wps

William Faulkner / Life & Works : 6 pages analyzing the life and works of William
Faulkner. Includes brief biography, assessments of "A Rose for Emily" and "The Sound
and the Fury," as well as the recurring themes of life and death in his work. No
Bibliography. Faulkner.wps

William Faulkner / Women & Moral Value : A 5 page exploration of the female
characters in four of William Faulkner’s works : The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying,
The Unvanquished, and Sanctuary. Bibliography lists four sources in addition to Faulkner's
own books. Faulk4.wps

William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” / Analysis Of Characters : An 8 page
examination of the characters and their familial relationships, their strengths and
weaknesses. Bibliography lists six additional sources. Laydyin.wps

William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” / Tragedy : A 5 page paper discussing Darl as a
tragic hero in William Faulkner's novel. Tragdie.wps

William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying”/ Family Relationships : A 4 page paper in which
the writer explores family relationships in this Faulkner novel. The narrative of the novel is
seen as indicative of the theme of the fractured family. No additional sources cited.
Laydying.wps

William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying”/ Opposing Critical Viewpoints : A 6 page paper
critiquing the novel of the same name by William Faulkner. The critiquing is done as though
there were two individual critics, Eldridge and Adams, discussing the book. Each has his
own opinions and gradually they come to a semi-agreement in regards to their opinions.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Faulkc.wps

William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” / Point-Of-View : A 5 page essay discussing the
reason that this story by William Faulkner is more effectively told from the child’s point of
view than his father’s, and what Faulkner has gained from this choice. It argues that since
the amoral Abner is incapable of having a moral dilemma and therefore from generating true
conflict, the stronger story comes from his son. No additional sources cited. Barnburn.wps

William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” / Symbolism & Characterization : A 5 page essay on the famous short story showing how the characterization of Abner Snopes is enhanced by Faulkner’s use of symbolism. Barnfau.wps

William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” / The Shadow Of The Father : A 7 page paper
on Faulkner’s short story. It argues that Faulkner uses the posthumous character of Emily’s
father to show how she is limited and constricted by small-town Southern society.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Emily3.wps

William Faulkner’s "A Rose for Emily"/ The Treatment of Southern Women :
This 6 page research paper examines the historical treatment of women in America, and as
depicted in the novel of the 1924 William Faulkner short story, "A Rose for Emily."
Specifically discussed is the South's refusal to 'change with the times' and the mistreatment of
sheltered women who had been socially sheltered which resulted. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Rosemily.wps

William Faulkner’s “A Rose For Emily” / Southern Culture : A 6 page paper on
Faulkner’s short story. It shows how Southern culture as much as Emily’s response to it that
exerts a death grip over this character’s entire life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Emilrose.wps

William Faulkner’s “A Rose For Emily” / Emily As A Noble Character :
A 3 page original analysis of the characterization of Emily Grierson in this famous short
story. The paper takes the approach that within her internal frame of reference, Emily’s
action conform to her own sense of morality and speculates on the causes of such a warped
sense of reality. Em.wps

William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"/ Treatment Of Women : A 3 page essay on the
treatment of Emily as a rose in Faulkner's story and other symbolism. The writer argues that
Faulkner was undecided in his treatment of Emily, but if his intention was to support Emily's
side of the incestuous relationship with her father, Faulkner failed. No additional sources
cited. Rose.wps

William Faulkner’s “A Rose For Emily”/ Death & Decay : A 5 page paper analyzing
these themes in William Faulkner’s classic short story. The paper shows how the images of
decay pertaining to the Grierson house reflects the social and moral decay of the woman who
lives in it. Bibliography lists two sources. Deathdec.wps

William Faulkner’s “The Sound And The Fury”/ Individual & Society : A 5 page
paper showing how the theme of the individual in society is portrayed within William
Faulkner’s novel. The paper points out that the characteristics of the individual family
members illustrate the varying ways in which our search for self-worth in society at large can
go awry. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Fury2.wps

William Faulkner’s "The Sound and the Fury" / Analyzed : This 5 page research paper
reviews the 1928 William Faulkner novel, The Sound and the Fury. Specifically discussed
are the decline of the southern family, the Compson's, and how each member reflects his or
her individual social identity. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Soundfur.wps

William Faulkner’s “Absalom, Absalom!” : A 6 page paper discussing Faulkner’s 1936
novel “Absalom, Absalom!” Primary to the report is a discussion of Faulkner’s use of the
past as a significant part of the story. No additional sources are listed. All information is
drawn from the book itself. Absalom.doc

Kate Chopin's "The Awakening": An 8 page analysis of the depiction of women and
their revolutionary role as was specifically evidenced by the character of Edna in Kate
Chopin's "The Awakening" (19th century). Complimented by 5 sources listed in
bibliography. Awakenin.wps

Kate Chopin's “The Awakening” / The Importance Of Edna : 5 pages in length. Inner
strength, unrelenting passion and an extraordinary sense of escapism is representative of
Edna Pontellier, the heroine of Kate Chopin's The Awakening. Her intricate character
symbolizes the very dichotomy that plagues each and every woman: the desire to be a
faithfully devoted wife and mother, while at the same time the urgency to confront the
inward sensual struggles that constantly fight for freedom. The writer discusses Edna, who
exemplifies this inherent conflict and recognizes her need to break free from the typical
societal molds cast upon women. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ednap.wps

Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” / Character Of Edna # 2 : A 4 page essay on the
development of the character of Edna Pontellier in Kate Chopin’s novel. The paper traces
Edna’s life as a complacent married woman through her romance with a younger man and
the subsequent changes this produced in her life. Bibliography lists two sources in addition
to Chopin’s novel. Edna.wps

Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" / Character of Edna # 3 : A 2 page analysis of Edna
Pontellier in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening." Writer sees her as a character that gradually
learns to understand her own true self. No bibliography. Awakport.wps

Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” / Edna's Resurrecting Soul : A 6 page paper arguing
that Chopin creates the soul of Other, in order to reflect the political themes affecting Creoles
in The Awakening. The Other is expressed in the soul of Edna as both black and a
“domesticated” woman. It is also reflected of the soul housed in the construct of the body.
All of these souls need releasing, which Chopin displays through imagery of flight as it is
reflected in the warnings and subtleties of birds in flight. Chopin also uses water imagery as
the residence of the soul, where contemplation of the soul is learned, as in Edna learning to
swim, and also where the truth of the soul awaits in the sea like a lover. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Enda.wps

Kate 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

Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” vs. Freeman’s “The Revolt of Mother” :
A 5 page analysis of these two works in regards to tone, setting, and theme in relationship to the
psycho-sociological goals of the authors. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Chopfree.wps

Kate Chopin's "NegCreole" vs. Mark Twain's "Huck Finn" : A 5 page paper that
explores racism and the treatment of the feminine role in these two works. The subject is
studied from an analysis of viewpoint and plot in relationship to Neg and Huck/Jim, and the
women in the stories. The paper posits that although their intent was similar, Twain could
only see the slavery/racism issue from a white man looking in, while Chopin, who identifies
with being part Creole, sees the issue from the inside looking out. No additional sources
cited. Choptwan.wps

Kate Chopin's "NegCreole" vs. Mark Twain's "Huck Finn" # 2 : A 5 page paper that
provides an overview of the racial and societal impacts for Jim and Neg in Mark Twain's
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Kate Chopin's Neg Creole. No additional sources
cited. Twaincho.wps

Kate Chopin's "The Storm" / Imagery & Symbolism Of Flowers : In this 2 page essay
on Chopin's "The Storm," the writer is concerned with how flowers are used as images of the
intimacy between nature and human longing. Specific examples and quotes are used to
support points made. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Stormthe.wps

Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" / Analysis : A 5 page paper that analyzes
Chopin's short work in terms of making a statement about the plight of women through the
literary techniques of foreshadowing, paralellism, similes, and imagery. Storyh.wps

Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener" / Setting : A 5 page research paper on Melville's story and the importance of the setting in understanding it. The writer details the setting, the terms used to describe it, and how it related to each stage of Bartleby's withdrawal from life. No additional sources cited. Bartleby.wps

Herman Melville's "Billy Budd" : A 6 page paper on the moral and philosophical
questions that are present in this novel. The writer discusses the main characters and
Melville's obvious interpretation of them as they relate to good and evil. Bibliography lists
eight sources. Billybud.wps

Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” / Symbolism : A 10 page paper looking at Herman
Melville’s classic novel. The paper examines Melville’s use of symbolism, and shows how
all the literally hundreds of lesser symbols work together to underscore the effect of the
symbol of the white whale. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Mobyd.wps

Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" and the Symbolism of White : In this 7 page
analysis, the writer discusses Melville's symbolic use of the color white in his classic novel
"Moby Dick" -- as well as in several others. According to the writer, numerous examples
exist concerning purity, the "rightness" of mankind, etc; Excellent examples are provided
and assertions are supported with proper citations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Melvill2.wps

Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" and the Character of Pip : 8 pages in length. An
analytical look at Melville's depiction of the character Pip in his classic story "Moby Dick."
The discussion of this particular character is most important in the sense that Pip, a Black
man, was shown very much for his human qualities even though the story was written at a
time when the United States still supported legalized slavery in many areas. Bibliography
lists 3 supporting sources. Mobydick.wps

Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" and the Character of Ahab : A 5 page discussion of
how Captain Ahab challenges the very order of creation in his pursuit of Moby Dick. No
additional sources cited. Ahab.rtf

Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” vs. William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” :
A 6 page paper in which the writer argues that through mad antics toward ‘the revenge plot,’
both Ahab and Hamlet serve to bring the action in the two tragedies to their inevitable
conclusions. In all aspects the characters’ motivations are different. Ahab’s madness is
more focused and not within Ahab’s control--he is unable to see beyond it. Hamlet’s
madness is feigned. The characters’ decision-making abilities are also in contrast to each
other, and their view of God, the Devil and responsibility to same also come from a
divergent slant on the moralistic ideals behind their given situations. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Mobyham.wps

Herman Melville’s “Benito Cereno”: A 5 page analysis of Melville’s story, focusing on
the denial and rationalization abilities of Captain Delano. The story ultimately is the
illustration of the unthinking prejudice of race based on a lack of understanding, and the
author makes his points against the backdrop of mental instability and lack of mental
wholeness. To the charges of Melville’s day that the black race was somehow intellectually
inferior so that the white race could continue their rationalization for enslaving a segment of
their human brothers, Melville takes the less-than-sane notion and uses the backdrop of lack
of awareness to magnify the ultimate futility and irrationality in adhering to such views. No
additional sources cited. Cereno.wps

Herman Melville's "Benito Cereno" / Race and Moral : A short 1 page essay on
Melville's "Benito Cereno," a tale of suppressed slave rebellion, which the writer feels can
easily be regarded as a tale of racism and moral liability. No Bibliography. Melville.wps
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Herman Melville’s “Pierre” v. Rowson’s “Charlotte Temple” / Wages of Sin :
A 7 page paper looking at Susanna Rowson’s Charlotte Temple and Herman Melville’s
Pierre in terms of their emphasis on sin and death. The paper concludes that both novels end
so tragically because eighteenth and nineteenth-century society could not accept any other
retribution for turning one’s back on society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Wagesin.wps

The Two Sides of Mark Twain : A 7 page paper examining Twain’s evocation of morals in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. The paper concludes that Twain wrote books not only for entertainment, but to express his particular views on morality as well. Bibliography lists nine sources. Twainmor.wps

Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court” : A 5 page paper
arguing that the purpose of this fable was to poke fun at British criticism of U.S. policy--but
also with a minute postcript agreement with that assessment by Mark Twain. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Yankee.wps

Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” / Characteristics Of The Novel : A 9 page paper
analyzing the five components that make a good novel: depth of theme; the use of
symbolism; realistic characterization; control of tone; and a satisfying structure, and showing
them in relation to Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn. Bibliography lists five sources.
Hucknove.wps

Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” / Jim’s Development : An 8 page paper tracking the
progression of Jim’s characterization in Mark Twain’s novel from a superstitious stereotype
to a real human being. The paper observes that Huck’s realization that Jim is his equal
parallels Jim’s own. Bibliography lists eight sources. Jimhuck.wps

Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" & The Importance of the River : 6 pages in length.
The writer's thesis states that in the novel, the river was a source of knowledge and a
perennial "guiding light" for characters. A well-organized analytical essay follows to prove
this point. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources. Huckfinn.wps

Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and Moral Conscience : In this well-written 3 page
essay, the writer describes Huckleberry Finn as a tale of moral conscience. Several
examples of the ethical dilemmas faced by Huck are analyzed as are the moral choices he
ultimately made. Bibliography lists 1 additional source. Huckfin2.wps

Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” / Theme Of Escape : A 5 page paper that addresses
the theme of escape and how it is used, defined and counterbalanced among the characters in
Mark Twain's novel. Particular attention is paid to the characters of Huck Finn and Jim,
who represent various themes of escape in regards to slavery. This is contrasted
(counterbalanced) to representatives of the white and slave societies in the novel, with Huck
and Jim both representing both of those cultures and the political voices within them.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Huckfinn.doc

Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" / Presentation Of Moral Issues : An 8 page paper
discussing the evolution of Huck’s own sense of ethics in contrast to those of the
nineteenth-century ante-bellum society in which Twain wrote. It is ultimately concluded that
the story confronts us with questions of what American society is and what it should and
could be--Even in light of criticisms surrounding the book, the moral issues presented make
it a most worthwhile story. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources plus the novel itself.
Huckfin3.wps

Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” / Racial Acceptance : A 6 page paper examining
whether Mark Twain’s masterpiece is in fact a racist novel, and concluding that there is no
basis for that assertion at all. Ample evidence from textual quotes shows the book to be
tremendously racially-healing. Bibliography lists one source. Huckrace.wps

Mark Twain’s “Prince and The Pauper” : An 11 page paper on this relatively
seldom-studied book by Mark Twain. After presenting a brief synopsis, the paper looks at
the book’s initial critical reception -- which was much more favorable than its reputation
now -- and then analyzes its place in the Twain corpus, a hundred years after its publication.
Bibliography lists 6 additional sources. Princep.wps

Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson" / Critical Analysis : This 10 page research paper
critically examines Mark Twain's 1896 novel about slavery and murder, Pudd'nhead
Wilson. Specifically presented is a critical essay, which is contrasted with another piece of
criticism to draw concrete conclusions about the work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Puddnhed.wps

Mark Twain’s “The Story of the Bad Little Boy” : A 5 page paper on this short story by
Mark Twain. The story is analyzed and the theme is examined and compared to Twain's
other works. Badboy.wps

Don Quixote and Huck Finn : A 4 page research paper describing the novels, Don Quixote
and Huckleberry Finn. The writer compares the two books, describes each book, and
classifies them both in the picaresque tradition. Donquix.wps

Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" : A 6 page analytical comparison between two opposite characters : Abigail Williams and John Proctor. Essay is thesis-orientated and includes supporting materials from three sources cited in bibliography. Crucible.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Willy Loman & The American Dream :
A 9 page paper on Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman. The writer demonstrates how
the plight of the protagonist, Willy Loman, represents the tarnishing of the American Dream,
and shows how the play serves as a clear indictment of the American capitalist system.
Bibliography lists seven sources. Wloman.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Willie Loman As The Author : A 7 page
paper analyzing the extent to which Death of A Salesman can be considered
autobiographical -- a reflection of Arthur Miller’s own life. Bibliography lists 5 additional
sources. Salesmn5.wps

Arthur Miller's “Death of A Salesman” / On The Character Of Willie Loman :
A 6 page paper on one aspect of the illusions of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s play. The paper
argues that Willy’s confusion of his two mentors -- a former salesman and his brother Ben --
causes him to create a warped value system, which he then passes on to his sons.
Bibliography lists 5 additional sources. Liked.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Hopelessness Of Willy Loman : A 5 page
paper discussing the emotional makeup of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s play, Death of a
Salesman. Also analyzes how Loman’s doubts, insecurities, and hopelessness affected his
relationships. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Hopew.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / The Tragedy of Willy Loman : A 5 page
paper evaluating Arthur Miller’s claim that “tragedy is the conscience of a man’s total
compulsion to evaluate himself justly.” The writer argues that Willy Loman’s tragedy is, in
fact, that he cannot evaluate himself justly; even suicide is preferable to that. Bibliography
lists two sources. Lomant.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” / Willy Loman as a Tragic Hero : In 4 pages,
the writer discusses the tragic hero in Death of a Salesman. The plight of Willy Loman is
analyzed as definitively tragic. No additional sources cited. Herosale.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” / Importance of Fate : In 4 pages, the writer
discusses the importance of fate in Death of a Salesman and how it brought Willy Loman to
his station in life. No additional sources cited. Fatesale.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Linda Loman As A Perfect Wife :
5 pages in length. Linda Loman, wife of Willy Loman in the play Death of a Salesman, is
the epitome of the perfect wife. Her loyalty and devotion would be enough of a testimonial
on their own, but Linda's qualifications goes far beyond that. The writer defends the position
that Linda is, in fact, a perfect wife by illustrating to what lengths she goes to bolster her
husband both in times of crisis and in their everyday lives. Lomanwif.wps

Arthur Miller's "Death Of A Salesman" -- Characters of Biff & Happy : In this
5 page paper, the writer compares and contrasts protagonist Willy Loman's two sons
(Biff & Happy). Specifically analyzed : the young mens' relationship with each other, their
mother, and most importantly, their father. No Bibliography. Salesmn.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Dysfunction : A 5 page paper analyzing the
dysfunctional family as shown in Arthur Miller's play. Defines a functional family and
contrasts it to the Loman family of the play. No additional sources cited. Deathfam.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Politics : A 6 page paper looking at the degree
to which Arthur Miller’s own political activism is reflected in the play Death of a Salesman.
The paper argues that although some critics felt the play was Marxist, Miller was in fact
reflecting the world the way he, and not Marx, saw it. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Sales8.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” / Setting In The Play : A 5 page paper on the
physical set of Arthur Miller’s play. The paper looks in detail at the directions for
construction and design of the set for this play, and observes how these details serve to
emphasize the theme of the play itself. Bibliography lists three sources. Setdeath.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death of A Salesman” Hoffman as Loman In The Film Version :
A 5 page paper comparing the televised version of Arthur Miller’s play, starring Dustin
Hoffman, with the original work. No additional sources cited. Deathsale.wps

Arthur Miller’s “Death Of A Salesman” vs. “The Price” / Aging & The Family :
This 12 page research paper examines the impact of the aging process not only on the aged family
member but also on his family. Specifically discussed is this issue as explored by the plays
of Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman and The Price. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Famage.wps

Arthur Miller’s “After The Fall” / Failure : A 6 page paper critiquing the 1964 play by
Arthur Miller. The paper concludes that in addition to a puzzling theme, After The Fall is
burdened with too many characters who have too little characterization and carry too much
symbolic baggage. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Fallfail.wps

Three Plays of Arthur Miller : A 5 page paper looking at 3 plays by this well-known
American playwright -- Death of A Salesman, A View From The Bridge, and After The
Fall. The writer argues that the first two plays explore clearly-defined and important themes
which have significance and resonance in our society; the third does not, but it represents a
sincere effort on the part of a great talent to make sense of his world. No sources.
Threemil.wps

Women In The Plays Of Arthur Miller : A 40 page thesis on five plays by this
well-known American playwright -- Death of A Salesman from the 1940s, The Crucible
and A View From The Bridge from the 1950s, After The Fall from the 1960s, and A Ride
Down Mount Morgan from the 1990s. After analyzing the four main types of female
characters that appear in these plays, the writer concludes that the tendency of much of
Miller’s work to focus on the inner thoughts of one male protagonist gives little opportunity
for the development of female characterization. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Millplay.wps

Ernest Hemingway /A Life On Paper : A 7 page paper discussing the relationship of the events and people of Ernest Hemingway’s life to the characters and plots in his fiction. Three novels are discussed, and numerous correspondences pointed out.

TERM PAPER EXAMPLES & MORE EXAMPLE TERM PAPERS ON: AMERICAN LITERATURE (Also Includes Native Indian Works..)

TERM PAPER EXAMPLES & MORE
EXAMPLE TERM PAPERS ON:
AMERICAN LITERATURE
(Also Includes Native Indian Works..)