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Papers On Ancient, Classic, & Medieval Literature
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Ancient Myths in Modern Applications
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This 4 page report
discusses the idea that ancient myths, because of their
fundamental universality, are still the foundation of many of the
plots, adventures, and stories that make up the drama of the
modern age. Super-human strength, romantic liaisons between
forces of great power, and battles between titans are all a part
of the mythos of modern life. What is important to understand is
that each of those frameworks or archetypal thinking are grounded
in the stories, myths, and histories of the ancient age.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWmdmyth.rtf
Ancient Political Systems
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the political positions of various authors from the ancient world. The writer asserts that the ancient world shares many similarities with the current era, as Western thought, philosophy, social system and religion find their deepest roots in the ancient history of the Mediterranean world. Examination of the writings of a variety of ancient scholars offers insight into how these ancient Greeks and Romans viewed the world and how their political and societal systems functioned. Authors discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Paul, and Xenophon. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khawps.rtf
Anonymous/"Sir Patrick Spence"
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A 3 page essay that analyzes "Sir Patrick Spence," a medieval poem (author unknown) that was written in the twelfth century. The poet relates how Sir Patrick Spence set to see on the king's command and met with watery grave. The poem is a sea saga that is told in vivid images, which serve to connect the modern reader to the real human feeling of loss that is portrayed in the verse. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsirsp.rtf
Anthropomorphism/"Nun's Priest's Tale"
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A 5page research paper in which the writer explores the way that Chaucer used anthropomorphism in the Nun's Priest's Tale. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khnunpr.wps
Antigone and Desdemona
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A 3 page paper which discusses the similarities and
differences in the characters of Antigone from the play of the same name and Desdemona
from “Othello.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAantdes.rtf
Antigone and Haemon: Love, Religion and Politics
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This 3 page paper discusses the themes of love, religion and politics in Sophocles’ play “Antigone.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVAntHae.rtf
Antigone and Ophelia
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A 3 page paper which examines the role of Antigone and
Ophelia (from Hamlet) in their given societies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAantoph.rtf