Discuss the symbolism, and use of metaphor in The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor. How reflective is the story of archetypal literature of the Ancient World?
In the first paper, you are asked to describe the case, identify the agents involved and their interests, offer at least two different possibilities for solution with comprehensive theoretical support, and then propose a solution to the case with a theoretical evaluation of why this is the best action.
May 2, 2020Discuss the role of magic in Egyptian daily life and in the afterlife. What do you find most interesting about magic in Ancient Egypt and why?
May 2, 2020Discuss the symbolism, and use of metaphor in The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor. How reflective is the story of archetypal literature of the Ancient World?
Discuss the symbolism, and use of metaphor in The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor. How reflective is the story of archetypal literature of the Ancient World?
Essays Topic Choices from Simpson: The Literature of Ancient Egypt
Choose ONE from the three choices below. Your essay response can be in the first person for this exam. Your response should AT LEAST 1 ½ -2 typed pages.
- Maintaining Ma’at, or balance, is crucial to Egyptian society. How does the literature address this aspect of Egyptian life in the areas of justice, and responsibility and as Wisdom literature? Consider The Tale of the Eloquent Peasant and The Instructions of Onchsheshonqy
- Discuss the symbolism, and use of metaphor in The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor. How reflective is the story of archetypal literature of the Ancient World?
- Utilizing both Wilkinson and Simpson discuss the use of the Tale of Sinuhe as both literary achievement and a great piece of ‘be loyal to your monarch’.