Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' / Elements of Fiction
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A 5 page paper on Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, an early but extremely influential work by twentieth-century Irish writer James Joyce. The paper asserts that Joyce experimented heavily with alternative approaches to fictional elements in this novel, and in doing so, spawned an entire literary movement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Joyce’s “Portrait” and “Ulysses”: the Growth of Stephen Dedalus
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A 10 page paper analyzing the character of Stephen Dedalus in these two novels by James Joyce. The paper points out that while Portrait shows how an oppressive upbringing can transform youthful talent into rebellion, Ulysses changes Stephen’s rebellion back into talent, and gives it a direction to go. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Love, Commitment, and Identity in Joyce & McCullers
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A 4 page paper analyzing the tendency of love to drown one's soul, and the self-preserving efforts to resist this. The paper points out that in Joyce's 'Eveline' this is accomplished through the heroine's rejection of love; in McCullers' 'A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.' it is accomplished through the protagonist's cautious approach to loving. Bibliography lists two sources.
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James Joyce's 'Dubliners' & More
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Approximately 5 pages in total length. A collection of three short essays on various topics pertaining to James Joyces' 'The Dubliners' and works by Graham Greene and No Bibliography.
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'Eveline' by James Joyce
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A 6 page paper which presents a general overview of James Joyce's short story 'Eveline.' Eveline, despite the fact that her family life was somewhat dysfunctional, was afraid to take the final step and move on with the life which was offered her. She was typical of individuals who feel they are not prepared to live a life away from those who possess the control and power. Eveline also presents us with a picture of one who may never be ready or prepared to be independent. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAevelin.rtf

“Araby” by James Joyce
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A 4 page paper which examines the characteristics of the boy in James Joyce’s story “Araby.” The paper discusses the following characteristics: idealistic, intelligent, and religious. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAarjms.rtf

“Come Gather Round Me, Parnellites”: An Analysis of the Poem By William Butler Yeats
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A 5 page analysis of the wording and underlying meaning of this Irish pub song. The author asserts that Yeats’ poem encapsulates the idealism and the bitterness of the Irish Civil War and that it also encapsulates the societal stature in which the Irish robed their heroes, a stature which was sufficient enough to resolve them of wrongdoing as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPyeats.rtf

“Tess of the D’Ubervilles” by Thomas Hardy
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A 5 page paper which discusses scenes of foreshadowing as they illustrate the coming victimization and demise of Tess in Thomas Hardy’s novel “Tess of the D’Ubervilles.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAtess.rtf

“The Butcher Boy” and “Zigger Zagger”
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A 5 page paper which compares the stories of “The Butcher Boy” by Patrick McCabe and “Zigger Zagger” by Peter Terson. The paper focuses on childhood, religion, and rebellion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAzigzag.rtf