Essay provides a discussion surrounding the quote "I have commited incest."

Essay discusses the cages that keep Maya Angelou down through out her life and how she breaks out of them in the end.

The book Cain, by James Bryon Huggins, was written in nineteen ninety-six, and the fourth best action-thriller written by this incredible author. For a while he was one of the most sought after action-film writers in Hollywood.

Discusses the different qualities of Buck and their significance.

Discusses the novel, Ordinary People, by Judith Guest. Explores the relationship between father and son, Calvin and Conrad. Details how the relationship evolves over the plot of the novel.

Discusses the relationship of two friends, Victor and Thomas, in "This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona."

Analyzes and reviews the John Steinbeck novel, Cannery Row. Details the basic plot. Explores the function of the protagonist, Mack.

In his novel Cannery Row, John Steinbeck depicts a Great Depression-era town full of color and simplicity that is pursuing its own way to happiness. The blue-collar characters in the novel have no material possessions, yet they form a family, a home, and a sense of belonging out of each other. Steinbeck shows through these characters and theme that while we focus on making life more complicated, life itself is quite simple.

Essay shows how capital punishment exists in William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

Steinbeck chose names carefully in Of Mice And Men. In this story Steinbeck used a specific symbol to represent each main character in the book. Lennie resembled and animal with a child's brain, Curley's wife symbolized the mistreatment of all women in the 1930s and Slim resembled a godlike person who influenced many of his peers.

Essay shows how George did not allow Lennie to develop as a person in the novel "Of Mice and Men."

In a Different Voice, by Carol Gilligan, serves to be a unique literary work that challenges traditional outlooks on society's perception of relationships, voice, gender, and moral reasoning. Gilligan establishes a unique answer to conventional psychological theories and purposes her own supposition through her analysis and a series of interviews she conducts.

Debate over Carol's strength vs. weakness in the book Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.

Discusses the Kurt Vonnegut novel, Cat's Cradle. Questions why Vonnegut named the book Cat's Cradle. Analyzes the symbolism of the title.

Essay discusses the effectiveness of the novel "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut.

A research paper about Kurt Vonnegut's use of the characters in his story Cat's Cradle to demonstrate his views and beliefs on life and humanity.

Analyzes the novel Catch 22, written by Joseph Heller. Describes Heller's use of irony and his development of unusual characters. Commends Heller's use of satire.

Summarizes the plot of Catch-22, by Joseph Heller. Details major characters and includes major plot points. Explains how the novel's title relates to the plot.

Descriptive essay about the theme of "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger and what it means to "grow up."

Holden is the antithesis to the 1950's culture. His thoughts and ideas build a society that's morals and rules are impossible to uphold. Holden cannot even adhere to his own standards.

Essay provides an analysis of "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.

Essay provides an analysis of J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye."

Analyzes the character of Holden from the J.D. Salinger novel, Catcher in the Rye. Discusses Holden's journey in the novel and what he finds when he completes it.

The character of Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" must endure many hardships on his way to self-knowledge. Holden's actions and fantasies about helping children symbolize his fear of the reality of the real, adult world.

"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is one of the most classic and recognizable book titles of all time. In the story, the reader is immediately introduced to the narrator Holden Caulfield. Holden is a sixteen year old boy who has problems with fitting in with the societies that surround him, including his own family.

Shows how Holden is not a trustworthy narrator in the book.

This is a first response (1/3 of the book) for the novel Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. It contains the major conflict, sypnonsis, major characters and other elements.

Discusses the novel, Catcher In The Rye, by J.D Salinger. Analyzes the character Holden Caulfield. Contends that Holden fails himself through bad behavior.

Analyzes the novel Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger. Explores main character Holden Caulfield's relationships with women. Rates each relationship as positive or negative.

Analyzes the character of Holden Caulfield from J.D. Salinger's novel, Catcher in the Rye. Discusses Holden's emotional journey in the novel. Reveals the struggle between his emotional needs and emotional detachment.

An analysis of some of the themes within the novel "Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger.

Essay discusses if Holden is an average boy from the novel "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.

Discusses J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye." Describes main character Holden Caulfield's fixation on childhood. Details how he struggles through teenage life because he cannot accept the responsibilities that come with growing up.

Discusses the J. D. Salinger novel, The Catcher in the Rye. Explores the major theme of alienation and describes how main character Holden Caulfield reflects that theme. Explains what leads him to reject interactions with people and avoid serious relationships.

Reviews the short story Cathedral, by Raymond Carver. Provides a brief overview of the short story, including a plot summary.

Lady Catherine: A Story of Her Life

The novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelly. Victor Frankenstein pursues knowledge in an obsessive manner that blinds him to the possible effects.  Victor Frankenstein is the primary cause of his creature's desolation.  Indeed, Victor Frankenstein is at fault for the creature's isolation and malformation, which causes the creature to feel rejected, lonely, and determined to seek revenge.

In James Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," the title character retreats into a world of imagination and illusion to espcape his miserable, duty-filled life.

The death of Jay Gatz in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" was caused by Gatz himself through his lies, his pretentious lifestyle, and his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan.

The book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a classic example of why censorship has no place in public schools. Dissecting a literary work by looking at individual phrases and references cheats us of realizing the entirety of its message. It is understandable that some readers would call Twain a racist because of his choice of words in the book; however, by analyzing the book as a whole, an open-minded person will quickly realize that Twain delivers a message not of racism but rather of friendship, loyalty, and overcoming obstacles.

Essay discusses the The Communications Decency Act of 1996.

At the end of Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, readers should wonder what if, all the censoring the government and censors are trying to establish actually brings the nation to a totalitarian government like the one read in Fahrenheit 451. With this thought we can then realize that what people read, write, or see cannot be censored because it is always in their minds.

Essay describes the subject of censorship in "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury.

Essay discusses how prejudice is the central theme and message of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

Ceremonies were the key into making Tayo understand himself and the world he lives in. In order to complete the ceremony, he must also accept that a certain element of loss is a part of life. The Indians have suffered a great deal of loss and attribute this to whites.

In his essay "University Days," James Thurber related his many setbacks while in college and criticizes what he considered the outdated methods used by modern universities to educate students. He describes how graduation requirements such as a swimming class, a botany class, and military drills were completely unnecessary for him to become successful in his chosen field. Utilizing humor through such tales as when another student took his swimming test for him, Thurber argues that universitites need to change and update their teaching methods.

"Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer is about a trouble-making juvenile named Luis Cintron that just got home form a detention center. He dislikes working or dedication but he changes dramatically throughout the story, thanks mainly to Naomi.

A look at how life's lessons can effect change in people, through the context of Ernest A. Gaines' novel A Lesson Before Dying.

Some people resist change because it takes them out of their comfort zone, forcing them to deal with or learn to understand something new. Willy Loman in the play "Death of a Salesman" is a classic example of this approach.

Examines the novel, A Thousand Acres, by Jane Smiley. Explores the changing relationship between the three Cook sisters in the book. Describes how the deterioration of the relationship establishes a sad and depressing tone for the novel.