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"The Tale of Genji"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the masculinity of the male character in Lady Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji." The paper also discusses the role and the influence of the women in the story. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgenji.rtf

"The True Story Of Ah Q" by Xun Lu
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This 3 page paper discusses the work "The True Story of Ah Q" by Xun Lu and argues that Ah Q's self-involvement prevents him from seeing the reality of the situation he is in, which ultimately proves fatal. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVTruAhQ.rtf

'Family' and 'Beauty and Sadness'
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A seven page paper which looks at 'Family' by Pa Chin and 'Beauty and Sadness' by Kawabata, in terms of the way in which they deal with the themes of loyalty and responsibility, especially in relation to women.
Filename: JLfamily.rtf

A Critique of “A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying
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A 5 page review of the first English translation of the experiences of one Chinese woman in pre-revolutionary China. The contention is presented that Xie’s experiences serve to dispel the Twentieth Century notion that up until the 1949 revolution China remained to a large degree traditional. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPchnSld.rtf

A Review of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram
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This 5 page paper is a comprehensive review of the 1969 edition of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram. The book looks at both the political ideas of Mao Tse-Tung, also known as Mao Zedong, along with his background and characters, placing the ideals and the development of these ideals into a personal and cultural context. The writer shows how the book takes the reader on a journey that gives understanding as well as facts. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEmaotung.rtf

Agatha Christie and Kazuo Ishiguro
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Agatha Christie’s novel “The A B C Murders” and Kazuo Ishiguro’s “The Remains of the Day.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAagatha.rtf

Alexander The Great: Influence Of Greek Law
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8 pages in length. Greek law evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had up until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a product of fair and sensible legal procedure. Alexander the Great was the instrumental force behind the eventual cohesiveness that encompassed Greek Law. It can be argued that there was, indeed, a great need for such a show of order in that there existed no modicum of conformity when it came to retribution. As Greek law continued to be established, it also became an integral component of other areas of life, branching out into political and social implications. The writer discusses Alexander's influence of Greek Law. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCAtheG.wps

Alexander The Great: Main Achievements
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6 pages in length. Alexander the Great has been heralded all throughout history as one of Greece's most memorable and illustrious personalities; while he was instrumental in providing leadership for the Greeks, he was also a notorious murderer who utilized his authority to put many people to death. This aspect of Alexander's persona is not readily acknowledged by typical historical accounts; however, this was a side of him that was more than apparent. Indeed, Alexander was instrumental in doing much good for the Greeks while he was alive -- having taken the throne of Macedonia at age nineteen and leading his people to triumph -- yet it seems that lately his negative contributions appear to overshadow what good he brought to the people of Greece. The writer discusses Alexander's primary achievements, focusing upon his influence on Greek law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAlexG.wps

American Ethnic Literature
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This 7 page paper defines what American ethnic literature is, and what it means, and why it’s important. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVAmrEth.rtf

Amy Tan and Her Works
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An 8 page paper which discusses the author Amy Tan in relationship to what inspired her to write and how her writing has changed her life. The paper also takes two of her short essays/stories and compares then in relationship to thematic content. The short essays/stories are found in her work "The Hundred Secret Senses" and are titled "The Ghost Merchant's House" and "Young Girl's Wish." The work from which her personal information is derived is "Current Biography Yearbook 1992." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAamytanbio.wps