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Dr. Mandler European Literature Females, Love, and Family Dynamics Over the course of this unit, we have encountered many themes in the stories that make the studying of Greek mythology a rewarding and exciting experience. Most of these themes are timeless expressions of what some have called the human condition. In this assignment, you are asked to choose ONE of the following topics and write an essay that contains a clear thesis and thoroughly explores and analyzes the specific theme, characters and myth you select. 1. The role of the female: Greek Mythology features many, many stories in which female characters take a central role. Female characters may be prominently in the foreground acting as a catalyst in a very obvious way. Other female characters may be operating in the background, unbeknownst to other characters. Select one female character and evaluate her presence in the story or stories. You may want to consider the following questions: How do men act/react around this female character? How does this female character follow or not follow the expectation of females in Ancient Greece? What motivates this female character and how does the female react to events that happen around her? 2. The pursuit of love: As we have discussed in class, love can manifest itself in many, many ways. We see heroes and heroines, gods and goddesses, act both nobly and foolishly in the name of love. We also see the reactions of scorned lovers and the heartbreak of unreturned love. Select one instance of love and closely examine how love impacts (or does not impact) characters. Remember that love is not always recognized by both parties – sometimes love is unrecognized or unrequited. You may want to consider the following questions: In what ways is love a powerful force that your characters have little control over? How do the actions of one character deeply impact the emotions of another? 3. Father/son relationships: Time after time, we see strained relationships between fathers and sons. We see fathers (and grandfathers) take serious initiative to remove the threat they believe exists with the presence of their offspring. We also see the many varied reactions sons have to the rejections and banishments of their fathers. Identify one father/son relationship and discuss the facets of this relationship. You may want to consider the following questions: What motivates the father figures to want to rid themselves of their sons? In what ways do the father figures attempt to erase their sons – do they take action themselves or have someone else do the dirty work for them? How does this rejection impact the son’s life moving forward? Remember, your essay should: Contain a clear thesis statement Use a formal tone Have grammatically correct sentences Offer relevant textual evidence to support any assertions Specifically identify the topic, characters, and myth that you are analyzing Dr. Mandler European Literature Tip: Females, Love, and Family Dynamics You only have 2 pages to say what you need to say – rather than trying to touch on multiple myths or even one entire myth, pick one or two key moments to analyze. This will lead you to a deeper analysis. Length: Two pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, size-12 font First Draft Due: Tuesday, November 8th (For peer editing in class) Final Draft Due: Tuesday, November 15th (include cover page with an effective title). Your paper is due on turnitin.com on Sunday, November 20th by midnight. NOTE: If you would like additional support of assistance, the Writing Center is a good resource for you to visit. This assignment does not require that you use any outside sources other than Hamilton’s Mythology. In fact, you should avoid online sources. Use your own wonderful mind to pull together the information you need and subject it analysis that serves to reveal something to you about Greek mythology as much as it reveals something to your reader. Plagiarism Warning: Copying phrases from other sources without proper citations and/or eliciting and then using somebody’s original ideas as your own will result in a zero for this assignment. Again , if you try to “get ideas” about the topic of your choice online or from your friends/classmates/acquaintances, you will be defeating the purpose of this assignment and, very likely, get your paper to be flagged as a plagiarized one.