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'Jude the Obscure' By Thomas Hardy
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of the book 'Jude the Obscure' written by Thomas Hardy. The story is summarized briefly, followed by a brief illustration of Hardy's life and its involvement with the story. This is followed by a critical analysis of the story which discusses the character of Jude and its relationship to Hardy. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAjudeobs.wps

'The Green Hat' by Michael Arlen - A Scandalous Woman In A Scandalous Time
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A 6 page paper discussing the controversial 1924 novel 'The Green Hat' by Michael Arlen. It was melodrama of the highest order, depicting life in postwar London. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Hat.doc

18th vs. 19th Century British Literature
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A 9 page essay comparing 18th and 19th century literature. Writer describes themes, styles, and their relevance to the changing times. Most works discussed are by English authors including Chaucer, Defoe, and so forth. Bibliography lists 4 primary sources.
Filename: 18th19th.rtf

David Lodge's 'Out of the Shelter'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the development of Timothy's progression from childhood innocence to adolescence in World War II England. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Shelterl.wps

Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and the Economy of Victorian England
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A five page paper looking at the way Charles Dickens comments on the economy of his day in this classic little tale. The paper shows how Scrooge's disparagement of, and disinterest in, the welfare of the poor is consistent with the political and economic thinking of his time, and his 'reclamation' shows what Dickens thought should be done about it. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBxmas2.wps

Stephen King / Author Of Our Nightmares
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A 6 page report on the contemporary American author of horror novels : Stephen King. The writer provides a brief overview of King's life & works -- focusing on certain career milestones like 'The Stand'-- his first story turned into a made-for-television movie. 'Insomnia' and 1996's 'The Green Mile' are discussed in considerable detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Stepking.wps

Logic and Absurdity in Carroll and Kafka
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A ten page analysis of the theme of absurdity in Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking Glass” and “Alice in Wonderland,” as compared to Franz Kafka’s “The Trial.” The paper notes that while both Kafka and Carroll present universes in which their protagonists are aliens, Carroll’s is run according to a rigorous (if alternative) logic, and Kafka’s has no logic at all. Bibliography lists five sources (secondaries are attached).
Filename: KBkafka2.wps

“Alice in Wonderland”: Comparing Carroll and Disney
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A six-page paper contrasting Lewis Carroll’s original novel with the screen adaptation made of it by screenwriters for Disney Studios. The paper concludes that the screenwriter skewed Carroll’s text with many modern dramatic techniques and structures, improving it in some areas but losing wonderful segments in others. No additional sources.
Filename: KBalice3.wps

Alice In Wonderland: Alienation And Connection
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5 pages in length. More than just a light-hearted children's story, Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' delves deep into the issues of alienation and connection as a means by which to demonstrate how people adapt to otherwise uncomfortable situations. The author, himself, was a self-proclaimed misfit of sorts when it came to fitting into society, which served to lay the foundation for the multitude of adventures Alice ultimately embarks upon. The writer discusses how Alice is representational of a solitary soul who is forever searching for that one connection to make her feel a part of the masses. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCalice.wps

Identity in Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'
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A 5 page paper looking at Lewis Carroll's novel in terms of its interpretation as a quest for personal identity. The paper concludes that Alice matures by not only hanging on firmly to her self-concept , but by allowing it to grow -- not disintegrate -- in the face of the challenges presented by the disorder of Carroll's novel. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: KBalice.doc