Category: Paper Examples on Literature (Page 1 of 6)

Stephen Crane’s novel The Red Badge of Courage was published in 1895. It is about the American Civil War. Henry Fleming or the “young soldiers” in the story fights for the Union Army. He only seems to want to fight …

Since centuries, people have used last names to describe and distinguish themselves. They can be anything from their place of birth to their occupation. Zora Neale-Hurston, the novelist, experiments by using name significance in order to characterize characters. Janie mae …

Shakespeare’s Measure of Measure is a play that follows the progression of criminal law over its course. Angelo’s severe punishments during Act One mirror the Old Testament’s justice of “eye for an ear, measure for measurement”. In Act Two, Angelo’s …

The theme of mistaken identity and disguise is so central to many Shakespearean comedies that it is no surprise that many female characters are dressed as men. This ambiguity was further enhanced by young male performers playing these characters. These …

Doris Lessing, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007 for her fiction, infused it with autobiographical elements. Her experiences in Africa were particularly influential. Her works are centered around contemporary themes, such as the clash between cultures, the …

Kaboom! It was the Ten Boom’s first wartime sound in Holland. At wartime we often think of those who label the enemy as the most evil people in all of history, regardless of whether there were worse crimes committed against …

Daniel Defoe wrecks Robinson Crusoe and leaves him stranded alone on an island for the next 28 years. Crusoe’s ability to dominate his island surrounds allows him to maintain his humanity rather than succumbing his primal impulses and animalistic tendencies. …

Pepsi is a brand that has been appealing to younger people since the 1960s. Their ads feature kids, loud music, sports and celebrities like Michael Jackson or Brittney. Pepsi has a fun, happy message. Their logo with its three colors …

Many students find it difficult to balance the daily activities that are part of a college lifestyle. Like myself, a typical college student may spend as much as 80 hours in school and work per week. They can feel stressed …

The third movement in Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op. The 13th is a great example of the sonata-rondo. It is a good example of a sonata-rondo hybrid, as it combines elements from both forms. The piece completes all four rotations, as …