Academic papers on African-American Literature

Hope Springs Eternal in Raisin in the Sun
A 10-page research paper on Lorraine Hansberry
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The Literary Style of Christopher Paul Curtis
A 5-page paper detailing the work of the author of The Watsons Go To Birmingham and Bud, Not Buddy, including his use of characterization, humor and literary quality to provide humor and insight for his young audiences. Lists 2 sources.
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DICKENS AND THE STRUCTURE OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of the Charles Dickens novel, David Copperfield. This paper also shows how Dickens used a type of structure to this novel and how it might have paralleled his own life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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DELIVERANCE BY JAMES DICKEY
This 5 page paper gives an indepth look at the novel, Deliverance, by James Dickey. Topics covered include: setting, POV, theme, irony, conflict, analysis, symbolism, and use of foreshadowing.A brief synopsis is included as well. Examples and...
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HEMINGWAY, ORWELL AND THE SPANISH CONNECTION
Although Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell were worlds apart in terms of what they wrote, they shared one thing in common: both traveled to Spain, and what they learned their changed their lives and impacted their writing. This paper examines how...
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What is Morality? Is it the Most Important Thing in Life?
This 5 page report discusses the question what morality is and whether or not it is the most important thing in life. Considering the Socratic approach to such a question and then applying such thinking to a number of well-known works of fiction --
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The Relationship Between Ambrose Bierce and the Themes of his Literary Works:
This 5 page paper discusses the life of Ambrose Bierce. Specifically, this paper relates how his life is reflected in his literary works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Concept of Illusion Versus Reality in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations:
This 7 page paper discusses this great work and how illusion and reality are treated. Specifically, the character of Pip is analyzed and discussed in terms of how reality and illusion apply to this character. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Poetry of Edgar Allen Poe:
This 8 page paper discusses the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe and how evident themes relate to his actual life. This paper uses many of his poems as examples of the themes identified. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Significance of Rain Imagery in A Farewell To Arms:
This 5 page paper discusses the significance of rain in A Farewell to Arms. Rain is used in this novel to depict loss and examples are given to justify this thesis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Comparison of Volgy and Putnam:
This 6 page paper dicusses the similarities and differences between Thomas Volgy's "Politics in the Trenches", and Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone". This paper analyzes these authors in terms of their views on the participation of American citizens...
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Character Analysis of Ralph and Jack from "Lord of the Flies" and Pony from "The Outsiders":
This 5 page paper discusses the characters of Ralph and Jack from "Lord of the Flies" as well as Pony from "The Outsiders" in terms of their independence. Furthermore, this paper examines their ties to their families and the inevitable struggle...
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The Use of Irony in Stephen Crane's, "Maggie: A Girl of The Streets":
This 5 page paper discusses the use of irony in "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets" and how it effects the story. This story is filled with irony and ironic events and situations which serve to illustrate the grim realities which the author seeks to...
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Book Review: "The Gagging of God":
This 5 page paper is an in-depth analysis of the book, "The Gagging of God" written by D.A. Carson. Furthermore, this paper analyzes this book from the perspective of the purpose of the book, the content, methodology and finally assessments. ...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and "The Accidental Tourist":
This 7 page paper dicusses the character of Macon and his obsessive compulsive disorder. This paper asserts that Macon is this way because he is hiding his grief and despair. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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