Examining a medieval English text in the light of a 'modern' theory. Reading "Pearl" in the light of feminist theory.

How should I apply a modern theory to a text which was written before the theory came into being. What factors should be considered when writing a paper on this topic? How can structure help to form a coherent argument out of many seperate issues?

Examining the transition from Old to Middle English.

The transition from Old to Middle English is a huge topic. The only way in which it can be effectively tackled in a single paper is to take the central premise and make reference to one, specific feature. In this case the example will be the changing figure of Christ.

Insight into "Owl and the Nightingale".

Is the "Owl and the Nightingale" anything more that just a slanging match?

Discussion on the central issues of love and truth in "Piers Plowman".

Love and truth in "Piers Plowman" is a large and unwieldy text where the issues can become easily scrambled. The response provided is designed to give some ideas for structuring a paper which covers such a large area.

King Arthur's Family Tree based on the text _Le Morte D'Arthur_ by Sir Thomas Mallory.

The solution to this problem contains a power point which is based on Mallory's text. Also included in the same power point presentation are family trees which show relations of Lancelot, Galahad, Percival, and King Pellinore. The power point, when viewed as a slide show will roughly follow the chronological order of the text.