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A five page paper looking at the way Miguel de Cervantes portrays his protagonist as a hero in this sixteenth-century tale. Cervantes shows that in a cynical society, people who cling to values such as honor and nobility are seen as fools, when they are in fact heroes. Bibliography lists seven sources.

A five page paper looking at the way Albert Camus, Hermann Hesse, and Edmond Rostand approach this philosophical topic in "The Stranger," "Siddhartha," and "Cyrano de Bergerac," respectively. The paper begins with a definition of determinism and then explores the way these authors interpret it in their works. Bibliography lists one source.

This 5 page paper looks at the idea of democracy and the problems that may be seen for the individual from the perspectives of namely Alexis de Tocqueville and Ayn Rand. The ideas of democratic tyranny and the right to life are considered and discussed. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that presents an interpretation of the definition of Americanism by examining the distinct characteristics and tendencies of Americans and the origins of these traits. Discussed are the definitions of Americanism as presented in Frederick Jackson Turner's 1893 essay "The Frontier in American History" and Alexis de Tocqueville's "Why the Americans are More Addicted to Practical Rather Than Theoretical Science", published as a portion of Democracy in America in 1840. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that explores how William Faulkner uses characterization, setting and theme in his 1939 short story Barn Burning to present a clear, concise picture of the class struggles that raged across the South in the decades following the Civil War. Discussed are the conflicts and contrasts between the characters of Abner Slopes, Sarty Slopes, and the Major and Mrs. Lula de Spain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page thesis paper provides an analysis on Alexis de Tocqueville's 'Democracy in America.' The paper supports the idea that Tocqueville actively promoted religion as evidenced by his infamous work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper considers the characteristics of masculinity presented in Beowulf, Marie de France and Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde and assesses the implications of these characteristics in terms of the problematic developments in each work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page thesis paper delves into this feminist writer's ideas about spirituality and religion. She is compared with Simone de Beauvoir. Irigaray's outstanding contribution to women's spirituality is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A three page paper looking deriving a definition of modernism by looking at Marcel Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past". It compares the seeker in the modernist era to Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, who tries to define values in a period that didn't seem to have any. Bibliography lists one source.

A twelve page paper comparing the anonymous fourteenth-century poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" with Miguel de Cervantes' sixteenth-century novel "Don Quixote." The paper concludes that Gawain's tale introduces us to the concept of chivalry as it was originally envisioned; "Don Quixote" shows us how far society had fallen from the chivalric ideal in the two centuries between the writing of Gawain and Cervantes' own time. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 5 page analysis of the theme of leadership in Antoine de Saint-Exupery's novel 'Night Flight.' The writer argues that the two protagonists represent the way that brave individuals have always challenged the unknown, and, in so doing, have advanced the race as a whole. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. The obvious importance of Rodolfo Usigli's "El Gesticulador Y Otras Obras De Teatro" is the author's quest to reconstruct Mexican history as it has been documented throughout the past. In assessing the particular importance of Usigli's motivation behind re-writing the revolutionary past is its seemingly unrelated association to contemporary society. The writer discusses how post-colonialism was a reaction to and a critique of the colonial dichotomy, inasmuch as there existed a defiant urge to do away with the overwhelming oppression of involuntary change. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses the APA Board of Directors' decision to delete homosexuality from the DSM classification system. The events leading up to this decision, the reasons for the decision and the aftermath of it are discussed. There are two issues related to the controversy: one has to do with de-classifying homosexuality as a mental disorder or illness, though these arguments come mostly from specific lay groups; and the other has to do with leaving other classifications in the manual. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An eight-page paper looking at this seventeenth century novel by Marie de La Fayette. The paper shows how the events of this unabashedly "women's novel" nonetheless contain social criticism and a clear insight into French history in the sixteenth century. Bibliography lists seven sources.

A 6 page analysis of the J.H. Rosny's (a pseudonym for Joseph Henri Boex) science fiction novel La Mort de la Terre (The Death of the Earth). This early twentieth century work has long been neglected in English-speaking countries when examining the evolution of the science fiction/fantasy genre. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper discussing the dangers to democracy that exist in our system of government. In The Federalist Papers, Publius stresses repeatedly that the government is to be that of representation of the people. For his part of the Federalist works, Madison made clear distinction between the close and local representation favored by the antifederalists and that of which he wrote. Alexis de Tocqueville was able in the 19th century to predict the conditions that have led to politics in the present age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the role of that the duchess plays in Part II of Miguel de Cervantes Saver's classic novel of the errant-knight, Don Quixote. The writer argues that these secondary characters provide backdrop, which Cervantes utilizes to facilitate the action and character development of this work. No additional sources cited.

An eight page paper looking at these three seminal thinkers and their ideas on freedom. The paper compares and contrasts their views, concluding that de Tocqueville’s ideas hold the most hope for the individual in a democratic society. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 5 page paper examining this epic poem by the sixteenth-century Portuguese writer Luis Vas de Camoes. The paper traces Camoes’ nationalism and dogmatism in the poem, and shows how the imagery he used underscored his main theme of Portuguese’s obligation to evangelize the world. No additional sources.

10 pages in length. The authors of a 1987 article appearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology contend that there is a considerable difference between physical fitness and physical activity in relation to patients with ischemic heart disease. In 'Protection Against Ischemic Heart Disease In The Belgian Physical Fitness Study: Physical Fitness Rather Than Physical Activity?,' authors Sobolski, Kornitzer, De Backer, Dramaix, Bramowicz, Decre and Denolin attempt to enlighten readers to these differences, addressing the risk factors involved with both applications. The author offers a thorough critique of the article. No additional sources cited.

It is not uncommon for a person, when thinking of Brazil, to think of the samba - or perhaps runaway German officers of the Second World War. What one does not think of, right off hand, is the literature and, more specifically, the poetry, that has been written by Brazilians. This 5 page paper explores the history of Brazilian literature and poetry, with a closer look at the poet laureate, Joao Cabral de Melo Neto. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the life of Miguel de Cervantes and how it is reflected in Part I of his masterpiece, 'Don Quixote.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the notion that democracy is still alive and well in America today. The view is supported through a discussion on Herbert Marcuse’s One Dimensional Man and Alexis De Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. The two works are compared and contrasted and discussed in light of today’s political climate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers how the history of Texas independence is chronicled in Jesus F. de la Teja’s 1991 book, 'A Revolution Remembered: The Memoirs and Selected Correspondence of Juan N. Seguin' by examining how five people were motivated to act and the reasons for their actions and how five military figures were able to control others through intimidation, force, etc. 1 source is cited in the bibliography.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses characterization, symbolism and title in relation to Guy de Maupassant's 'The Necklace.' No additional sources cited.