write at least one page (500 words) that tell me that, via this video and through research, you understand the connection that music, poetry, video, the arts, religion, and culture have to the formation of societies and thus, the humanistic tradition. You need to answer the question of how Rumi’s words […]
Discipline: Ancient literature
Unraveling Ancient Mesopotamia: The Cultural, Historical, and Sociological Context of “The Epic of Gilgamesh”Unraveling Ancient Mesopotamia: The Cultural, Historical, and Sociological Context of “The Epic of Gilgamesh”
The author and literary work I plan to write about is “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem. How does “The Epic of Gilgamesh” reflect the cultural, historical, and sociological context of ancient Mesopotamia, and what insights does it offer into the values and beliefs of the society? I am drawn to “The […]
Write a short research paper that takes a position on a point of scholarly debate on women’s lives in Antiquity.Write a short research paper that takes a position on a point of scholarly debate on women’s lives in Antiquity.
• Your essay must be 5 pages, double-spaced times new roman / calibri 12-point font with 1” margins. • Be sure to state the thesis statement in your intro paragraph. • For evidence, analyze specific passages from at least 3 ancient texts and consult and respond to at least 2 pieces of modern scholarship (i.e., […]
Dividing Lines and Unifying Themes: Analyzing the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah through Fleming’s LensDividing Lines and Unifying Themes: Analyzing the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah through Fleming’s Lens
Full Assignment Instructions will be in the screenshots attached, please review those as well!All needed sources are also attachedBelow please find a quick summary of the required items and things to make sure of. ———–Read the two provided excerpts from Daniel Fleming (2012), specifically “Why Israel?” followed by “Israel Without Judah,” Primary Biblical Texts for […]
The idea of life and death seems to vary from one culture to another in the ancient world. Discuss the ancient hero’s view on death.The idea of life and death seems to vary from one culture to another in the ancient world. Discuss the ancient hero’s view on death.
The idea of life and death seems to vary from one culture to another in the ancient world. Discuss the ancient hero’s view on death. Use at least two different texts. Using the texts The Epic of Gilgamesh – W.W. Norton – ISBN 9780393643985 from pages 3-95 and the other text The Iliad (Homer)- […]
Literary Analysis Essay – essay must analyze some connection (or connections) between at least two of the works we have read this yearLiterary Analysis Essay – essay must analyze some connection (or connections) between at least two of the works we have read this year
Here are the details… Your essay must analyze some connection (or connections) between at least two of the works we have read this year. (this is what we have read this year: “The Wife’s Lament” “The Wanderer” Beowulf The Canterbury Tales: “General Prologue” “The Miller’s Tale” “The Wife Prologue and Tale” “The Pardoner’s Prologue and Tale” […]
According only to Tacitus, What is the role of the Senate? Does this change from Augustus to Nero?According only to Tacitus, What is the role of the Senate? Does this change from Augustus to Nero?
(6 pages[12 font; double-spaced]) are required during the course of the semester. Topics for these papers can be found in your syllabus and reflect questions for your paper to answer. Pick only one question. Papers must be entirely based on the assigned primary reading, not on material from secondary works, the internet, class discussion, my […]
The Epic of Gilgamesh. Quest for eternal life-even the greatest, most powerful humans cannot escape death.The Epic of Gilgamesh. Quest for eternal life-even the greatest, most powerful humans cannot escape death.
Themes are universal truths explored in a work of literature. For this discussion board, choose a theme from The Epic of Gilgamesh and write fully developed paragraph (five complete and well-written sentences minimum) discussing the theme, where and how it appears in the work, and its significance.
What is the function of the names of the Persians that are mentioned often throughout the play?What is the function of the names of the Persians that are mentioned often throughout the play?
This is from the play – The Persians by Aeschylus Use the text to support your responses. Avoid retelling; assume your reader knows the plot.