Frank O'Connor/My Oedipus Complex
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A 5 page essay that analyzes Frank O'Connor's "My Oedipus Complex," a short story told from the perspective of a five year old boy about adjusting to his father returning home from war. The writer argues that O'Connor's use of perspective offers usual insight into family dynamics. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khfooed.rtf

Gogo and Didi As Two Halves of One Identity in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot
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A 5 page paper which considers how the protagonists Estragon ("Gogo") and Vladimir ("Didi") complement each other, and how they represent couples who are bound together by strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGgodot.wps

Good and Evil in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:
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This 6 page paper discusses the premise of good and evil in the human personality using the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This paper discusses at length the duality of man's persona and why this may be so. Bibliogrpahy lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSJekyll.rtf

Growing Up in James Joyce’s “Araby”
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A 3 page paper which argues the thesis that James Joyce’s short story is about a boy growing up, and considers the different lessons the boy learns and the issues the story addresses. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGaraby.rtf

Growing Up Too Fast: Frankie in "Angela's Ashes"
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This 3 page paper is based on a close reading of an early episode in Frank McCourt's memoir "Angela's Ashes," and argues that Frankie had to become the "man of the family" far too soon. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVMcCour.rtf

Gulliver’s Travels and A Modest Proposal
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A 4 page analysis of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels and A Modest Proposal. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAgllvl.rtf

Homoerotics in "Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man"
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A 5 page paper which examines the existence of homoerotics and homosexuality in James Joyce's "Portrait of an Artist as Young Man." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAportrt.wps

How the Irish Renaissance Influenced the Harlem Renaissance
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of both movements but suggests that the Irish Renaissance had a significant influence on the Harlem Renaissance which came a bit later. Difference and similarities are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA147Ren.rtf

Iain Crichton Smith; Modern Poetry and the Portrayal of Emotion
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This 6 page paper looks at the works and comments of Scottish poet Iain Crichton Smith. He had often criticised peers as lacking feeling in their writing, yet it is a criticism which can also be levelled at some of his work. Conversely, he also has may works which convey a string sense of emotion and feeling in both traditional and controversial ways. Quotations for his works and life are used to illustrate this discussion. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcrismi.wps

Irvine Welsh/Stylistic Technique
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the writing style of Irvine Welsh in 4 short episodes from Trainspotting and Acid House. The writer argues that in representing the speech patterns of working class people, Welsh also addresses the outlook of a subclass of young people who have become trapped in drug addiction and its repercussions. The result of Welsh's approach to storytelling creates an intriguing cultural critique because it presents the perspective of these characters without apology, allowing the reader to see them and draw their own conclusions. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khwelsh.rtf