Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and the Economy of Victorian England
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A five page paper looking at the way Charles Dickens comments on the economy of his day in this classic little tale. The paper shows how Scrooge's disparagement of, and disinterest in, the welfare of the poor is consistent with the political and economic thinking of his time, and his 'reclamation' shows what Dickens thought should be done about it. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBxmas2.wps

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: Alienation And Connection
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5 pages in length. More than just a light-hearted children's story, Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' delves deep into the issues of alienation and connection as a means by which to demonstrate how people adapt to otherwise uncomfortable situations. The author, himself, was a self-proclaimed misfit of sorts when it came to fitting into society, which served to lay the foundation for the multitude of adventures Alice ultimately embarks upon. The writer discusses how Alice is representational of a solitary soul who is forever searching for that one connection to make her feel a part of the masses. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCalice.wps

Identity in Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'
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A 5 page paper looking at Lewis Carroll's novel in terms of its interpretation as a quest for personal identity. The paper concludes that Alice matures by not only hanging on firmly to her self-concept , but by allowing it to grow -- not disintegrate -- in the face of the challenges presented by the disorder of Carroll's novel. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: KBalice.wps

D.H. Lawrence's 'Rocking Horse Winner' vs. Graham Greene's 'Destructors'
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A 6 page comparison of character & theme in Lawrence's 'Rocking Horse Winner' and Greene's 'The Destructors.' The behaviors, actions, and belief systems of key characters are examined quite closely and some common philosophical ground is discovered between the two stories. No Bibliography.
Filename: Rockhrse.wps

D. H. Lawrence
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A 4 page overview of the work of D. H. Lawrence. Discusses his attention to sexuality and mankind's natural tendencies. Briefly lists several of his books and political views. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Lawrdh.wps

D. H. Lawrence's 'The Horse Dealer's Daughter' # 2
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In 5 pages the author discusses 'The Horse Dealer's Daughter' by D. H. Lawrence. The conscious and subconscious of Mabel Pervin and Jack Fergusson, the two central characters, are juxtaposed. In reading this story one must look beneath the surface to understand what is going on. It is almost subliminal in its expressiveness. There are many points and counterpoints concerning relationships, love, and life, while the conscious and the subconscious intertwine. Their powers speak to the characters as well as to the reader. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Horsedea.wps