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.
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Frindle By Andrew Clements
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A 5 page report and analysis of the Frindle by Andrew Clements. The writer provides a literary analysis of plot and presentation through a synopsis of the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGfrndl.wps

“Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room” by Itah Sadu
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A 3 page paper which analyzes Itah Sadu’s children’s book “Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsadu.rtf

“A House Called Awful End” by Philip Ardagh
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A 3 page summary of Philip Ardagh’s novel “A House Called Awful End.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAardagh.rtf

“Being Big” by Sharen Liddell
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A 3 page critique of the children’s book “Being Big” by Sharen Liddell. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbebig.rtf

“Black Beauty” by Ann Sewell
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A 3 page report on “Black Beauty” by Ann Sewell. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbb.rtf

“Charlotte’s Web”
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A 3 page paper which examines E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” in relationship to speaking and how the animals speak and how the human girl Fern can understand them but does not speak with them. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAchweb.rtf

“Charlotte’s Web” and Death
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A 5 page paper which discusses how E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” is a good book for children in regards to how it approaches and describes death. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAweb.rtf

“Don’t You Know There is a War On?”
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A 3 page review of the book by Avi recounting the experiences and impressions of a fifth grade protagonist (Howie Crispers) during a critical week in March 1943. World War II is raging in Europe and America has pitched herself full fervor into the war effort. From a fifth Grader’s perspective, however, the war has many personal implications as well. Not only must he juggle his failing math grades, a principal whom he believes to be a Nazi spy, and the emotional turmoil surrounding the death of his best friend’s father and the eventual loss of that friend when he moves away, Howie Crispers must learn to deal with his obsession with one of his teachers. The author of this paper unveils this fictional story upon the historical basis of how World War II affected our country on the home front. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPltWWII.rtf