Papers On American Literature
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Anton Myrer/ Once an Eagle
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A 5 page analysis of Anton Myrer's novel Once an Eagle. The writer points out that, since this novel's initial publication in 1968, it has come to be considered a classic. In this novel, Myrer offers the reader an overview of military life from the perspective of a career officer who rose up through the ranks. In so doing Myrer presents a fascinating look at US military culture. The reader comes to understand that even in the regimented life of the military, class conflicts play a role. No additional sources cited.
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Anzia Yezierska: The Bread Givers.(1975)
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(6 pp) Anzia Yezierska's novel Bread Givers(1975)
is an extensive observation of relationships in an
immigrant family of early 20th century America.
All the characters fight their own battles to find
in their place between the New Worlds struggles,
and the Old World's history. The clash is
epitomized in the relationship between Sara
Smolinksy and her father. Her mother says, of her
daughter's strong will, 'when she begins to want a
thing, there is no rest, no let-up till she gets
it.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BByerska.rtf
Appearance and Conformity in Vonnegut's Short Fiction:
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A ten page paper looking at these issues as they are manifested in three short stories by Kurt Vonnegut: "Miss Temptation," "The Kid Nobody Could Handle," and "The Foster Portfolio," all from his collection "Welcome to the Monkey House." The paper illustrates Vonnegut's belief that conformity limits
our ability to understand one another by masking our real selves. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: KBvonn.wps
Approach to Art: Characters in "Picture of Dorian Gray"
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A 9 page paper which
compares two characters, from Oscar Wilde's "Picture of Dorian Gray," and examines
how they approach art and life. The paper examines who these two realize their aesthetic
ideals and philosophies. The two characters discussed are Dorian Gray and Lord Henry.
The paper utilizes the essay "Against Interpretation" by Susan Sontag and the essay "In
the Canon for All the Wrong Reasons" by Amy Tan to help illustrate the characters.
Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAdorian.rtf
April Sinclair's 'Coffee Will Make You Black'
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A 5 page paper discussing why April Sinclair's Coffee Will Make You Black should be a part of any college sophomore-level English class. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Coffblac.wps
Aristotle Would Have Loved Hamlet
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on
whether or not Hamlet and his fellow characters fit the description of Aristotle's tragic
hero. Hamlet, as well as his stepfather and mother are held against the Aristotle
benchmark and analyzed. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWaristo.wps
Arthur Miller And The Crucible
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A 6 page paper, including a short outline. The paper first provides a brief biography of Miller and how the Great Depression affected his life, including his plays. Many of his experiences can be seen reflected in his work. The second part of the paper discusses The Crucible. Ostensibly, the play was about the witchcraft trials in Salem in the 16th century but the play was also seen as an allegory of the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. The similarities between the two are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGcrucbl.wps
Arthur Miller and “Death of a Salesman”
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A 5 page paper which examines how Miller’s most celebrated play relates to the writer’s life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGamdos.wps
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible": Power
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5 pages in length. Those who hold power in The Crucible are three distinct groups: the government, the girls who falsely accuse others of witchcraft and the quest for female emancipation. Indeed, the power of accusation represents a significantly strong presence in the face of fear and ignorance; with unfounded allegations, innocent people are brought to their death. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCcrucb.wps
Arthur Miller/Characterization in Death of a Salesman
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A 6 page research paper that looks at Miller's brilliant characterization in Death of a Salesman. The character of Willy Loman, in particular, has come to represent the oppressed worker, who is ground up in the corporate mill. However, Miller's characterization goes much deeper than merely attending to Willy's working persona, he also brings into the societal forces that create Willy's ideas of what constitutes masculinity, and shows how the root cause of Willy's situation is his tremendous and deep-set feelings of inadequacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khchdoas.rtf
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