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Derek Walcott’s “Omeros” and Identity
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A 7 page paper which examines how Derek Walcott searches for identity through the characters in his book. The paper focuses on the characters of Achille and Plunkett. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAomeros.rtf

Derrida, Literature and “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
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This 10 page paper examines Derrida’s theory of literature and whether or not it is useful in teaching the subject; it also touches on how it might be applied to Shakespeare’s wonderful comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVDerDrm.rtf

Desautels/Flicker in the Porthole Glass
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A 4 page essay that analyzes Edward Desautels' Flicker in the Porthole Glass (2002), which is a complex, deeply psychological novel that investigates the precarious relationship that modern society has with is own media, particularly film, and the role that an imperfect, but real love can play in the juxtaposition of fantasy and reality in the life of the protagonist. The writer argues that looking at the last section of the novel, which is entitled "Darkroom," is particularly instructive in regards to understanding the overall thrust of Desautels' insight into the nature of society and that of relationships. A summation of the last section is offered. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khflick.rtf

Deshoras by Julio Cortazar
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A 5 page paper which examines the short story “Deshoras” by Julio Cortazar. The paper examines how this short story is representative of his style with short stories. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources. (Spanish version available as RAjulio2.rtf)
Filename: RAjulio.rtf

Desire and the Complexities of Love in Ovid's Metamorphoses
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In three pages this paper considers the forms of desire Ovid depicted in Metamorphoses and explores if love is simple or complex for Ovid and his characters. A customer-supplied source is used and therefore bibliographic citation information is incomplete.
Filename: TGovid.rtf

Desire in “Henry V” and “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”
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A 3 page paper which examines the presence of desire in “Henry V” and “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgrn.rtf

Destiny in Genesis and Oedipus Rex
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A 4 page paper which discusses how destiny plays a part in the Book of Genesis in the Bible and in the classic Oedipus Rex. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdesode.rtf

Detailed Analysis of Kate Chopin’s Short Story, ‘Desiree’s Baby’
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In twelve pages the analysis of this 1893 American short story includes a discussion of symbolism, traces a literary theme through several works, examines cultural and historical impacts on the story, considers how it portrays the human condition and depiction of female characters. Eight sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGdesiree.rtf

Detailed Outline For A Fictional Mystery Story
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4 pages in length. The writer provides an outline covering the following points: intro of an eccentric detective, slightly stupid sidekick, well intentioned and blundering officials, convention of a locked room, red herring, solution by surprise, concealment in the open, solution by putting oneself in the other's position, condescending explanation and a staged ruse. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCMystery.rtf

Detective Fiction/Clever Modern Women
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A 5 page essay that compares two mystery novels, Carolyn Haines' novel Hallowed Bones and Amada Cross' mystery Edge of Doom. The writer argues that in addition to follow the standard framework for a mystery detective novel, each of these works share similar themes that are indicative of current American culture and reflect contemporary concepts relative to parenthood, love, and changing gender roles, while demonstrating how solving the crime is an emancipating exercise for the female sleuths who are the protagonists of these works. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khdetfic.rtf