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.
Filename: KBalice3.wps

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.
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“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 Wrinkle in Time"
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This 4 page paper discusses Madeleine L'Engle's book "A Wrinkle in Time" and argues that it has lasted because of its unique heroine, who is 15 and flawed. She was an independent young woman in a genre dominated by strong men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVWrinkl.rtf

"Call it Courage" by Armstrong Sperry
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A 3 page book report on "Call it Courage" by Armstrong Sperry. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcour.rtf

"Charlotte's Web" By E.B. White
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A 5 page literary analysis of the popular children's book. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"Greenwitch"
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This 3 page paper discusses Susan Cooper's book "Greenwitch" and answers questions about it. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVGrnWit.rtf

"Holes" by Louis Sachar
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A 5 page paper which examines the use of irony and dark humor in "Holes" by Louis Sachar. The paper also discusses how Sachar uses the irony and dark humor to develop his characters and the plot. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsachar.wps

"No Easy Answers"
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This 10 page paper uses the book of short stories "No Easy Answers" as its source. It has two sections: in the first, it summarizes five of the stories and what the moral of each is; in the second, using an additional five stories, it describes a pivotal event in each. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: HVNoEasy.rtf

"The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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A 4 page review of "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfunke.rtf

"The Twits" by Roald Dahl
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A 3 page paper which examines the character of Mr. Twit in Roald Dahl's "The Twits." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdahl5.rtf

A Comparison of the Ideology of Karl Marx with the Ideas of the Brothers Grimm
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts ideas from the well known story writers with the infamous sociologist's communist model. Ideas concerning social stratification and family values are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA243cap.rtf

A Sociological Analysis of Galax-Arena
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This 4 page paper examines this fictitious work. Age stratification is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA850gal.rtf