Albert Camus' 'The Plague' / Death vs. Mankind
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A 5 page analytical review of Albert Camus' 'The Plague'-- a book detailing the universal condition of man. As described by the writer, the plague itself was meant to be an analogy for that which is hostile towards man... it represents death incarnate. An examination of its presence in Oran follows as it relates to this thesis. 1 additional source is cited.
Filename: Plague.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Guest' # 3
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A 6 page paper on the short story by Albert Camus. The paper examines the story's plot, point of view, theme, protagonist, irony, and major symbols, as well as the influence of existentialism in this work. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cguest.rtf

Albert Camus' 'The Stranger' / The Importance Of Original Language
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3 pages in length. Assessing the importance of original language and style of Albert Camus' The Stranger is an integral component to comprehending the subtle nuances associated with the French novel. The relationship between the translation and the original text could not help but lose something in the adaptation, inasmuch as considerable ambiguity exists between the two distinct versions. The writer discusses that while the French tale holds true to Camus' literary accuracy, the English rendition counts on a significant amount of literal and implied interpretation in order for it to portray the same passionate associations that exist in the original. No additional sources cited.
Filename: AlbCamus.wps

Albert Camus' 'The Stranger' and Existentialism
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An 8 page research paper on Albert Camus's novel The Stranger. The writer details the existential themes of the novel, and relates them to the story and the text. The primary source is cited.
Filename: Strange2.wps

Truth and Morality in Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, and Camus
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A four page paper looking at the mutable nature of truth according to these three authors. Specific works covered are Dostoevsky’s “Notes from the Underground,” Nietzsche’s “The Anti-Christ,” and Camus’ “The Fall.” No additional sources.
Filename: KBphilo2.wps

A Literary View of the Business World
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A 5 page essay that examines three books that deal with the American business world-- Upton Sinclair's The Jungle; Lewis Sinclair's Babbitt; and William Heffernan's The Dinosaur Club. These books offer three views of the American business world, and also the way in which Americans would like to see themselves and the American Dream. These novels paint a picture that shows the American Dream gone wrong. Instead of the American dictum of fair play and equality, workers are faced with business managers who are unscrupulous, unprincipled, or simply morally lost. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90buslit.rtf

Cervantes' 'Don Quixote' vs. Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' / Planes of Existence
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An 8 page paper contrasting Cervantes' Don Quixote with Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. The writer shows how one functions at the level of the spirit and the other at the level of the body, but both are necessary for every human being. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Sinclair.wps

The Plight of the Factory Worker in Sinclair's 'The Jungle'
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A five page paper looking at the types of problems Upton Sinclair's protagonist Jurgis encountered on the job, and how these have eventually been resolved in business today. The paper concludes that the single biggest reason working conditions have improved in the past hundred years is that the plight of the workers has been brought to the attention of an outraged public. No additional sources.
Filename: KBjungle.wps

Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' / Meat Packing & Economics Of The Early 1900s
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the economics leading up to the turn of the century and the defining characteristics of the Chicago meatpacking industry as presented in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. The writer examines historical accuracy as it may or may not have been presented by Sinclair. Bibliography lists 8 additional sources.
Filename: Junglech.wps

Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' / Paradox
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A 5 page paper on Upton Sinclair's landmark work. The paper argues that while Sinclair intended to write a polemic for socialism through the chronicle of a poor immigrant in Chicago's Packingtown, readers focused instead on the abuses of the meat-packing industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Paradoxj.wps