Other Study Questions — Gilgamesh (Part 1) 1. The values of a society are preserved and communicated through an epic like Gilgamesh. From what we have read so far, what are the values promoted in this story? Explain. Be sure to adequately define any central concepts. For example, if this society values beauty, describe what […]
Other in a minimum of a two page essay outline the arguments for ethnic groups who retain their language and cultural practices virtually unchanged after they immigrated to the United States in various enclaves such as Islamic mosque-centered communities, Hasidic Jewish communities, Little Havana in Miami, Little Saigon in Garden Grove, California, the Amish Communities in […]
Other 1. Gilgamesh’s story was clearly thought to be something worth preserving by the people of the ancient Near East … something that should be passed along to future generations. Taking into account the epic as a whole, what is it about Gilgamesh that makes it a tale worth telling? Explain and support your response. Keep in […]
Other Study Questions — Iliad (Books 9 & 19) 1. The embassy sent by Agamemnon to persuade Achilles is expected to be successful. What does its anticipated success tell us about the culture of Greece at this time? Did the embassy fail, or did it succeed? Explain. 2. Consider the way violence is described in […]