GILGAMESH PROJECT ESSAY

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ESSAY:  COMPARISON-CONTRAST

“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve (Superman actor)

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” Joseph Campbell

“Everyone is necessarily the hero of his or her own story” – John Barth

“The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.” – Felix Adler

Option 1

             Gilgamesh is a hero on a quest for the secret of immorality. Think about one modern day hero – from books, movies or TV – who is also on a quest of some kind. In an essay, compare and contrast Gilgamesh to this modern – day hero.

Option 2

            Gilgamesh and Enkidu are an almost undefeatable duo whose bond crates an ideal, complementary team. These two friends know, understand and love each other on a profound level to the point where they will enter battle in full support of the other. Think of another modern-day such as Mike and Marcus (Bad Boys) , Thelma and Louise , Frodo and Sam , Batman and Robin , etc. Then compare and contrast Gilgamesh and Enkidu with this modern day duo.

Option 3

            From the harlot to Ninsun the prophetess to Ishtar, the goddess of love, war and fertility and Siduri, the goddess of wine and merrymaking, the female characters in The Epic of Gilgamesh represent the multiple sides of women as well as the many roles women have inhabited in ancient and contemporary society. Think of some modern- day female characters – from books, movies, or TV – who embody some of the same qualities as the women in The Epic of Gilgamesh. Then compare and contrast two women from the story to two modern – day female characters.

Requirements

Your essay will be assessed on the strength of your analysis, your mastery of grammar elements and vocabulary taught in class. Therefore, use:

             1. strong analysis of characters by identifying qualities

             2. literary elements

             3. clear language in compound , complex or compound – complex sentences

             4. capitalization of proper nouns and words that start a sentence

             5. active voice at all times

             6. vivid and appropriate adjectives and adverbs

             7. at least fifteen vocabulary words confidently

             8. Standard English free of slang, colloquialisms and abbreviated text

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I understand the assignment and promise to work to the best of my ability and actively seek out help when needed in order to achieve an 85 or higher. Consequently, I understand I risk a failing grade if I do not try or submit my work late.

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