Category: Literature

Choose one of the selections of Sappho’s poetry and discuss the meaning of it, the way it works as a poem, its strengths and weaknesses, and so on — feel free to give your own opinionated reactions.

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Instructions
Part 1) Lyric is still poetry but it’s also quite a bit more condensed than epic in terms of telling a story and presenting characters, etc.
Choose 2 poems from any lyric poet we’ve looked at so far (you can mix and match), and
identify some of the poetic techniques (2+) and literal summary (character and scenario), and
) fill in some of the character or story that is not fully and directly covered by the poem.
Length: at least 3 sentences per each section (a and b).
Part 2) THEN, based on the above, add at least 1 paragraph (1 paragraph = 4+ sentences) addressing how content and technique help (or not) express the meaning, lesson, or point of the poem; be sure you cover what the point is and how you know. Don’t forget to use supporting details and cite them, and refer to them in the explaining.
Egyptian lyrics: “My god, my Lotus”, “I wish I were her Nubian maid”, “I passed close by his
house”, “Seven Whole Days
I have attached the poems/lyrics below.
NO PLAGIARISM OR AI USE.

1. Alexander the Great (subject of Shanahmeh) has been the source of inspiration for all kinds of popular culture for centuries. Modern results include video games, movies, songs, novels, tv shows, and more. Do a little research and find one modern piece of entertainment inspired by this historical epic figure; create an MLA 9 work cited for the modern source and add a few sentences (3+) about how and why this modern work relates to the ancient epic.

To prepare for your research paper(below is the research topic info), you will submit an annotated bibliography that contains at least four research sources. These sources should come ONLY from the GMC library databases or resources provided in class. Your completed bibliography should be at least 500 words. 
1) For each source, you will first provide an MLA-formatted works cited entry for that source. Remember, the literature databases at GMC Library will do those entries for you. Refer back to week 4’s “How to Navigate GMC Library” resource as needed.
2) Then, underneath each individual source, you will provide a paragraph-length annotation. An annotation is a brief summary of the source’s main ideas or points and may also include a sentence or two about how/why you think this source is relevant to your idea or helpful for your paper. In addition, somewhere within your annotation paragraph, include a quotation from the source that you think might be useful for your eventual research paper. 
View the “Annotated Bibliography Tips, Resources, and Reminders” page in this week’s resources section for more information and assistance. 
Sources
You must provide at least four source entries detailing research sources you’ve found that help with the topic of your upcoming research paper.
Each source should be a critical argument on the reading you’ve chosen for your research paper. Sources that only provide biographical information or plot summary are unacceptable. Sources should be both scholarly and relevant to your topic. 
Annotations
The annotation for each source entry should be a detailed paragraph in length (at least 100-150 words).
You must include a brief summary of the source. This summary should include the author’s thesis.
You must provide an explanation how this source is relevant to your planned research paper topic.
Include a brief quote within your annotation that you may consider using in your eventual research paper.
MLA Style
Your bibliography should be formatted according to MLA style. 
Grammar/Mechanics
All written assignments should be mechanically and grammatically correct with proper punctuation.
Research Topic 
List the author name(s) and literary work(s) you plan to write about. 
Platos Allergy of the Cave 
Provide a basic research question. 
How does Plato’s Allegory of the Cave illustrate the concept of enlightenment and the journey from ignorance to knowledge? 
Provide a clearly-labelled working thesis statement. 
In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, the journey of the prisoners from ignorance to enlightenment serves as a metaphor for the process of philosophical awakening, highlighting the transformative power of knowledge and the challenges inherent in seeking truth. 
Write a proposal paragraph in which you explain why you are interested in this literature, what led you to this topic, what you hope to learn as you proceed in your research, and any possible challenges or concerns you might face as you work on this project. 
I am deeply interested in the philosophical insights Plato’s Allegory of the Cave presents. The allegory explores the nature of reality, perception, and enlightenment, making it a fascinating topic to explore. I want to investigate the timeless themes of knowledge, truth, and the human condition depicted by Plato. By doing so, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the allegory’s significance and its implications for contemporary thought. My goal is to uncover the symbolism and metaphors Plato employs and examine how the allegory resonates with modern interpretations of reality and consciousness. However, I anticipate challenges in deciphering the nuanced philosophical concepts and synthesizing various scholarly interpretations. Additionally, navigating the vast array of secondary literature on Plato’s works may pose a daunting task. Nevertheless, I am eager to embark on this intellectual journey and engage with the complexities of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. 

The theory of anacyclosis sees political change as a result of decline while Mouffe sees political change as having the possibility of moving towards something new.  
Choose one of the following: the Soviet Revolution, Iranian Revolution, or the victory of the Chinese Communist Party in China’s civil war.
Make an argument that the revolution/civil war either was the result of a regime decay that is part of the cyclical politics expected by advocates of anacyclosis OR was an example of emancipatory politics along the lines suggested by Mouffe. Identify the aims/motives of the revolution/civil war, what sort of regime was created when the revolutionaries won, and how would Arendt see this revolution given her comments on revolutions.
sources
1. Arendt, Hannah, “Revolution and Freedom,” [1966-7] Cadernos de Filosofia Alemã, 21 (3), pp. 165- 186. Edited by Adriano Correia.
https://hannaharendt.wordpress.com/2020/10/29/revolution-and-freedom-hannah-arendt/ 
2. Read about anacyclosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_cycle_theory#:~:text=According%20to%20Polybius%2C%20who %20has,ochlocracy%2C%20oligarchy%2C%20and%20tyranny.
3. Look at the Cole paintings again!
4. Carpentier, Nico and Bart Cammaerts, 2006, “Hegemony, democracy, agonism and journalism: an interview with Chantal Mouffe,” Journalism Studies, 7 (6). pp. 964-975. https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/3020/1/Hegemony,_democracy,_agonism_and_journalism_(LSERO).pdf Links to an external site.
5. O’Neil et al Russia and Iran

Write an analysis of one of the significant heroes or anti-heroes from
one or more of the texts in the class so far. You can also compare and contrast two heroes/ anti-he-
roes. Some ways to approach the topic: What is the significance of this hero to the text, audience,
and culture of the time and today? What kind of example does this hero give the reader and what
kind of values does this hero represent? Does the hero change through the course of the story? Are
the hero’s actions still laudable? Why or why not? How is the hero presented differently in different
stories? What is the significance of the structure of the hero’s quest? What do the challenges (and
the way the hero responds to those challenges) say about the hero? Relate to a present time Hero/
Anti-hero and find some similarities. AVAILABLE TEXTS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Odyssey Iliad Citations must conform to MLA 9 th Edition Style for in-text citations and works cited.
• Two scholarly sources are required for this paper, but not more than 3 (just be careful they do not over-
whelm your own writing/observations).
• You must use at least one literary term covered in the class to enhance your analysis of a specific mo-
ment in the text (allegory, metaphors, symbolism, …)
Rubric:
Content – 30 p ( 10 p each)
The paper… Addresses the topic or question Accurately presents assigned authors’ viewpoints Provides sufficient textual evidence to support the argument Structure – 30 p ( 3 p each)
The introduction… Is present in the paper Includes a clearly stated thesis Indicates how the paper is organized The body… Contains a complete discussion and support Each paragraph… Includes a topic sentence Develops one main idea Has a transition sentence linking it to the next paragraph The conclusion… Recaps the thesis statement and the essay’s main points Presents a closing statement of the writer’s position
Organization and Development – 20 p (5 p each)
The entire composition Is logically organized Has a solid argument with supporting evidence Main points Are relevant to the thesis statement Are discussed without too much repetition Style -20 p ( 2 p each)
Is concise and precise Is free of misspellings Is free of grammatical mistakes Lacks incomplete sentences Uses correct punctuation Includes subject/verb agreement Uses pronouns correctly Is free of jargon and cliches Cites references correctly

Is reading dangerous? What do you make of the conclusion when Don Quixote alters his will
such that his niece will not inherit unless she renounces the reading of chivalric tales? You
can make parallels to other works from our times.
Guidelines
This short essay is 400 words , double spaced, font size 12. You will be graded according to the following criteria.
Organization and Development – 20 p
The entire composition
Is logically organized
Has a solid argument with supporting evid
Main points
Are relevant to the thesis statement
Are discussed without too much repetition
Style -20 p
Is concise and precise
Is free of misspellings
Is free of grammatical mistakes
Lacks incomplete sentences
Uses correct punctuation
Includes subject/verb agreement
Uses pronouns correctly
Is free of jargon and cliches
Cites references

All three epics contain an emphasis on cultural values, which can be important given that the cultural origins might be unfamiliar. For all three epics this week, compose some brief thoughts about what you see as one major value in the society represented by the epic.
For each response, be sure to support your point with cited references to the epic in question, and explain your thinking about how or why that example demonstrates the values you’re suggesting.
Length: 1 paragraph per id (so at least 3 paragraphs total).
I have attached one of the epics as a file, and the two others have links below. 
Link to two of the epics:
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre04.htm
http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/036.html
NO Plagiarism and NO AI use. 

Write an analysis of one of the significant heroes or anti-heroes from
one or more of the texts in the class so far. You can also compare and contrast two heroes/ anti-he-
roes. Some ways to approach the topic: What is the significance of this hero to the text, audience,
and culture of the time and today? What kind of example does this hero give the reader and what
kind of values does this hero represent? Does the hero change through the course of the story? Are
the hero’s actions still laudable? Why or why not? How is the hero presented differently in different
stories? What is the significance of the structure of the hero’s quest? What do the challenges (and
the way the hero responds to those challenges) say about the hero? Relate to a present time Hero/
Anti-hero and find some similarities.
OPTIONS: 
Odyssey
Iliad
The Epic of Gilgamesh
No matter which topic you choose, your paper must have a clear argument, it must use evidence from the text—
both from the plot and specific lines/words used—and it must address those “how” and “why” questions. While
a little plot orientation may be needed, assume that the readers are familiar with the text, so there is no need for
an extended plot summary! Use “How to Write a Critical Analysis” as your guide. In the draft, you can add
comments or questions for me so I can give you feedback for the final.
Formal Requirements
• Final version between 800 and 850 words, not including bibliography, images, etc. Your draft has to be
at least 600 words long.
• Double-spaced, no more than 1” Margins, 12 Point Font (New Times Roman or equivalent).
• The draft is due on D2L.
• The final version should be submitted ASAP after receiving feedback.
• If you use parts or citations from previous written papers you need to cite yourself. ( check MLA on how
you cite yourself)
• Citations must conform to MLA 9 th Edition Style for in-text citations and works cited.
• Two scholarly sources are required for this paper, but not more than 3 (just be careful they do not over-
whelm your own writing/observations).
• You must use at least one literary term covered in the class to enhance your analysis of a specific mo-
ment in the text (allegory, metaphors, symbolism, etc.).
• Please review the plagiarism and deadline policies in your syllabus ( especially the use of AI/ ChatGPT).
Grading checklist
You will be graded according to the following criteria.
Content – 30 p ( 10 p each)
The paper…
Addresses the topic or question
Accurately presents assigned authors’ viewpoints
Provides sufficient textual evidence to support the argument
Structure – 30 p ( 3 p each)
The introduction…
Is present in the paper
Includes a clearly stated thesis
Indicates how the paper is organized
The body…
Contains a complete discussion and support
Each paragraph…
Includes a topic sentence
Develops one main idea
Has a transition sentence linking it to the next paragraph
The conclusion…
Recaps the thesis statement and the essay’s main points
Presents a closing statement of the writer’s position
Organization and Development – 20 p (5 p each)
The entire composition
Is logically organized
Has a solid argument with supporting evidence
Main points
Are relevant to the thesis statement
Are discussed without too much repetition
Style -20 p ( 2 p each)
Is concise and precise
Is free of misspellings
Is free of grammatical mistakes
Lacks incomplete sentences
Uses correct punctuation
Includes subject/verb agreement
Uses pronouns correctly
Is free of jargon and cliches
Cites references correctly

Once evidence is gathered, it must then be weighed, compiled, and presented. In its simplest term, this involves comparing what has been collected, using what is credible and relevant, and then showing it to others. For this module’s assignment, you will select a current journal article from the Hunt Library (no older than 5 years) about an organizational management topic. Then, use the information in the article to complete/fill out the assignment chart (DOCX). Download assignment chart (DOCX).How you choose the article and describe how the evidence in the article is weighed, compiled, and presented is up to you. The exercise is based more on your example to explain how this is done, rather than conducting your own research study and explaining what you discovered. Please ensure you correctly cite and reference the article you use and any other outside information for this assignment in the attached template (where indicated).
Submission
You will want to provide research by utilizing a minimum of two primary sources and the course textbook for a total of three sources (minimum).