|
|
Papers On Literature
Page 46 of 1476
|
|
Journey of Discovery, Journey of Faith - The Life of Olaudah Equiano
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper that traces the transition of the life of Olaudah Equiano from a child of traditional African Igbo culture to an adult of strong, deep Christian faith. Discussed are the conditions that shaped Equiano's life, including his abduction into the life of slavery at the age of 11, his introduction to Christianity, and the development of a personal faith that endured throughout his lifetime. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: LCJourny.doc
Slavery as an Economic Institution in Morrison's 'Beloved'
[ send me this paper ]
A five page paper looking at Toni Morrison's novel in terms of its depiction of slavery from an economic standpoint. The paper points out that slaves suffered not only physical maltreatment but dehumanization because the emphasis was on their economic productivity, not their development as people.
Filename: KBbelov5.rtf
Women In Slavery
[ send me this paper ]
The slave narrative has been a subject that has held
the interest of contemporary historians as well as literary critics. The
relative abundance of narratives of women in slavery has led to a number
of feminist perspectives. This 10 page paper explores three such
narratives: Incidents in the Life of A Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs, The
Narrative of Bethany Veney: A Slave Woman and Memories of Childhood's
Slavery by Annie L. Burton. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTwmnslv.wps
Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'
[ send me this paper ]
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.
Filename: Theyes.wps
Sinclair Lewis' 'Elmer Gantry' / It Really Does Pay To Be Decent'
[ send me this paper ]
A 10 page paper discussing the reaction of American clergy to the publication and promotion of Sinclair Lewis' novel Elmer Gantry. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Elmergan.wps
Sinclair Lewis' 'Main Street'
[ send me this paper ]
A 2 page essay on Lewis' 'Main Street' in which the writer discusses the book's unflattering vision of smalltown life in America. Quotes are used to support points made.
Filename: Mainstre.wps
Sinclair Lewis’ “Babbitt”
[ send me this paper ]
A five-page paper analyzing the dominant themes in this 1922 novel. The paper concludes that “Babbitt” represents the conformity and moral sterility of American suburban life.
Filename: KBbabbit.wps.
|
