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

James Joyce and Kate Chopin
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A paper which compares the works of these two authors, with specific reference to short stories by each, and looks in particular at their perspective on social morality and the pressures of social convention on characters. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLjoycchop.rtf

James Joyce and Religion
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A 13 page paper which examines Joyce's position on religion through his works concerning the Dubliners. The paper examines the works, as well as examines Joyce's position on religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAjoyrel.rtf