How Values of Societies Are Mirrored in Classical Literary Works "Epic of Gilgamesth, "Antigone," "Beowulf," and Plato's "Apology," "Crito," "Euthyphro," and "Phaedo"
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A 9.5 page paper which examines how these works discuss issues of right and wrong; strong and weak; religion and politics; the role of women; and the attitudes of the Mesopotamians, Greeks and Western Europeans on courage, wisdom, and death. There is also an evaluation as to which of the heroes considered are most appealing, and which are the most difficult with which to identify. No additional sources are used.
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Human Nature in Classics' Nature
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A 5 page paper discussing portrayal of natural events relating to human nature as provided by Dante, Shakespeare, Sophocles and Homer. The images portrayed here all can be related to conditions of the human mind at various stages. Emotions can take the form of the churning sea that the master calms, they can result in murder in the heat of a moment, or they can be cherished and nurtured over a lifetime to create a being that is truly evil. The nature of classical literature teaches lessons of avoidance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Human Values in “The Inferno” and “The Epic of Gilgamesh”
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A 5 page paper which examines the differences in human values presented in the cultures of “The Inferno” and “The Epic of Gilgamesh.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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Ideology in Gilgamesh and Other Ancient Writings
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This 6 page paper looks at the Epic of Gilgamesh along with four ancient poems. These are compared and contrasted and similar themes are highlighted. There is a great deal of attention to religion and philosophy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA228Gil.rtf

Imagery Used In Several Settings of Like Minds
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This six-page-paper describes the use of animal imagery in Othello as well as a book called Goodnight Desdemona. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Insight into People Contained in "Beowulf"
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A 5 page paper arguing that this first poem in the English language continues to have relevance today, based on the insights into human nature contained within it. The paper discusses the death of Grendel, Grendel's mother's reaction and the state of mourning at Beowulf's funeral. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Interpretation of The Song of Roland
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This 9 page paper explores a variety of themes, the basic plot and characterization in this medieval work of unknown authorship. The message that the work sends to the knights of the day is a major part of the analysis. No additional sources cited
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Intersection of Ideas About Technology and Magic in Dante's "Inferno"
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A 5 page paper which how ideas about technology and magic interact in Dante's allegorical poem, "Inferno," how these ideas are presented in the text to consider how they connect or disconnect. No additional sources used.
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Irony and Paradox in Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex"
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A five page paper looking at these very important components of this ancient Greek play. The paper points out three different kinds of irony -- dramatic, situational, and verbal -- within the text, as well as explaining the significance of the underlying paradox of the tale. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' And 'A Modest Proposal': Satire, Tone, Diction, Irony, Argument And Syntax
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses satire, tone, diction, irony, argument and syntax as they relate to the two stories. No additional sources cited.
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