Papers On Ancient, Classic, & Medieval Literature
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Oedipus: A Tragedy
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A 5 page paper which examines how the story of Oedipus the
King is a tragedy. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAoedtrg.rtf
Oedipus; A Comparison Between Sophocles and Seneca
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This 5 page paper compares the differences and the similarities in the Roman and Greek versions of the tale of Oedipus. The paper argues that Seneca�s version is much darker in language, tone and content than that of Sophocles. The bibliography cotes 2 sources.
Filename: TEsenecO.rtf
Origins and Significance of "The Book of Kells"
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A 5 page paper which examines the origins and significance of "The Book of Kells" in an attempt to reveal the essence of its appeal, which has endured for centuries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGkells.wps
Othello: Sympathy for a Tragic Hero
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A 5 page overview of Shakespeare�s �Othello�, and an analysis of its place in Aristotle�s contention that the audience should feel pity for the tragic hero. The author of this paper categorizes �Othello� as a classic tragedy and enumerates the many reasons why Othello was both designed by Shakespeare to elicit audience sympathy and, indeed, is deserved of that sympathy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPothell.rtf
Ovid�s Byblis and Myrrha
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A 4 page paper which examines the characters of Byblis
and Myrrha from Ovid�s Metamorphoses. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAovid.rtf
Pamela; The Role Of Mr B and Sally Godfrey
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This 5 page paper looks at the classic work by Samuel Richardson and examines the role of the story towards the end of the happenings between Mr B and Sally, considering the value it adds to the story and whether or not this destabilises the story. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEpamela.wps
Pandarus In Chaucer's Troilus And Criseyde
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Chaucer's Troilus and
Criseyde is done in the form of a romantic tragedy as it was defined and
elaborated upon by Aristotle. In a psychological drama, the attention
of the audience is focused on the reactions of the characters to the
situations presented. This 6 page paper explores the character of
Pandarus. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTpandus.wps
Parallels in "The Canterbury Tales" and "The Decameron"
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A 5 page
paper examining parallels primarily in the Pardoner's tale and the story of Friar Cipollo's charcoal.
These works are different in their settings and themes, but not greatly so. Each highlights the
basest part of human nature that so readily surfaces, and then contrasts that with methods of
overcoming that baseness in order to live by higher ideals. Each encouraged readers to live on a
higher plane and to take the best of the changes then occurring to improve their lives, rather than
sink into less attractive forms. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSchaucBocca.wps
Parent/Child Relationships in Gilgamesh
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A 5 page paper which discusses three areas
where parent/child relationships are witnessed. The three areas involve Gilgamesh and his
mother, Gilgamesh and his people, and Gilgamesh and Enkidu. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: RAgilprt.wps
Penelope and Odysseus: Who Shows the Most Wisdom?
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A 6 page discussion of the relative wisdom of these two key characters of Homers �Odyssey�. Asserts that while Odysseus had to definitely use his knowledge and cunning to make his way through the many challenges his trip dealt him, Penelope too had to use her knowledge to evade the ultimate trap which was being set for her in her own home. It is Odysseus, however, who exhibits the most wisdom overall. He left Troy a relatively immature individual and returned to retake his kingdom a wise man indeed. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPodysWs.wps
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