Censorship Of Children's Literature / Banning Books 
Written By Homosexuals : A 5 page research paper 
discussing the issue of censorship of children's and young 
adult's literature. Emphasis is on material written by and about 
gays and lesbians. Specific examples of books censored and 
banned are given as well as statements by some of the writers 
of books for young adults dealing with homosexuality. 
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Censchil.wps

A. Conan Doyle -- Sherlock Holmes / Logic In "Adventure
Of The Speckled Band" : A 3 page paper describing Sherlock
Holmes' use of the scientific method in solving the mystery
presented by his author in "The Adventure Of The Speckled
Band." Each step of the investigation is discussed and
Holmes' methodology for proving his initial hypothesis is
analyzed. No Bibliography. Speckled.wps

Walter Dean Myers / Childrens’ Author : A 5 page overview
of the life and work of Walter Dean Myers, the children’s
writer who rose from a childhood in Harlem to become the
author of over fifty books. Encapsulates some of his life
experiences and eight of his more popular books.
Bibliography lists three sources in addition to Myers’ works.
Wmyers.wps

Freud & Fairytales : A 6 pg. paper on the theories of Freud in
interpretation of three fairytales, "The Goose Girl", "The
White Snake", and "Rapunzel." 6 critical sources used.
Conclusions are drawn that while Freud might not have
gotten everything right, his theories have a proper place in the
history of psychology. Fairyfre.wps

Carl Jung & Fairy Tales / Hansel and Gretel : An 8 page
paper that considers the popular Grimms' fairy tale using
Swiss psychologist Carl Jung's theories the collective
unconscious. Includes discussion of the composition of the
psyche and various archetypes such as the self, the shadow,
and the God-image. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Hansgret.wps

Carl Jung and Fairy Tales : An 11 page paper that provides
an overview of Jung's imperative to interpret fairy tales and
then looks at two fairy tales to demonstrate Jung's
considerations and the application of this notions.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Jungtale.wps

Gender Roles in Fairy Tales : A 5 page paper examining the
traditional gender roles presented in the classic fairy tales.
Beginning from the observations of psychoanalyst Karen
Horney and anthropologist Margaret Mead, the paper is
mostly involved with the traditional view of the beautiful
princess waiting for the rescue that will come in the person of
the handsome prince. The concern with these tales is that
they will train young female readers that normal life is that
which can be found in the traditional fairy tale, and that they
perpetuate traditional gender roles in which women depend
on men for their very survival and are unable to think for
themselves. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gtales.wps

Philology & The Imaginary Worlds Of J.R.R. Tolkein :
In this 5 page essay, the writer essentially discusses the life
and works of Tolkein,-- focusing specifically upon the
imaginary worlds he managed to create in "The Hobbit" and
"Lord Of The Rings" and his love for language (philology).
Throughout the essay, examples of words and names created
by Tolkein are provided as are their meanings & usefulness in
his stories. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Tolkien.wps
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