The Heroic Monster: the Liminal Threshold Guardian
Book used for resources and citation is only to be used. Book name is "Introduction to Mythology, Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths (Third Edition) Written by Eva M. Thury and Margaret K. Devinney.
The Heroic Monster: the Liminal Threshold Guardian
Gilgamesh and Rama each must face and defeat a mythical monster, the stature and intensity of which parallels that of the hero himself. Please compare and contrast (discuss how they are alike, and how they are different) the liminal roles of the mythical monsters Humbaba and Ravana and their function as threshold guardians who force the hero to transform his character. Please include specific evidence from the mythologies related to the mythical monsters that force the heroes’ transformations and exactly how each hero is personally transformed. Please include the work of Victor Turner to evidence your discussions regarding liminality throughout your analysis.
Gilgamesh and Rama each must face and defeat a mythical monster, the stature and intensity of which parallels that of the hero himself. Please compare and contrast (discuss how they are alike, and how they are different) the liminal roles of the mythical monsters Humbaba and Ravana and their function as threshold guardians who force the hero to transform his character. Please include specific evidence from the mythologies related to the mythical monsters that force the heroes’ transformations and exactly how each hero is personally transformed. Please include the work of Victor Turner to evidence your discussions regarding liminality throughout your analysis.
Essay Construction
Students must construct their analytical essay using a basic five paragraph essay format including an introductory paragraph with thesis statement in bold, three supporting paragraphs, and a closing paragraph. Please note that a single, solid, well-written paragraph generally consists of 4-5 sentences. Please make certain to include evidence from the myth(s) and your course materials to support your analysis through in-text, parenthetical citations and a Works Cited.? Please see our course document regarding the construction of a five paragraph essay.
Students must construct their analytical essay using a basic five paragraph essay format including an introductory paragraph with thesis statement in bold, three supporting paragraphs, and a closing paragraph. Please note that a single, solid, well-written paragraph generally consists of 4-5 sentences. Please make certain to include evidence from the myth(s) and your course materials to support your analysis through in-text, parenthetical citations and a Works Cited.? Please see our course document regarding the construction of a five paragraph essay.
Content – 50 points
I am excited to learn your observations, analyses, and opinions regarding The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Ramayana. The richness and completeness of your content are substantial parts of your essay grade. A list of items specific to content that I will be grading follow. Students are encouraged to use these items as a checklist, making certain all are addressed within their work.
I am excited to learn your observations, analyses, and opinions regarding The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Ramayana. The richness and completeness of your content are substantial parts of your essay grade. A list of items specific to content that I will be grading follow. Students are encouraged to use these items as a checklist, making certain all are addressed within their work.
The essay is written in the standard five-paragraph format required for the assignment.
The paper begins with the necessary heading information in MLA format including name, course name and number, instructor name, date, and assignment.
The paper includes the topic number you are addressing below the date.
The paper includes an interesting, original, relevant, comprehensive title.
The paper includes a strong, identifiable thesis statement closing the first paragraph that boldly tells what you will be analyzing and about whom. Students must bold their thesis statement for easy identification.
The paper includes an analytical analysis regarding a chosen topic element comparing and contrasting The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Ramayana. This analysis must address the chosen topic assignment in its completion, making certain to pay careful attention to the questions posed.
The paper includes paragraphs that begin with strong transition sentences, allowing ideas to flow smoothly so that the reader is able to follow the discussions presented.
The paper demonstrates an original engagement of the subject material, sharing the student’s own analyses of the topic being explored, supported by in-text, parenthetical citations and an accompanying Works Cited.
The paper does not retell any of the mythologies but instead, paraphrases sections of the myths relevant to the topic chosen and uses MLA formatting to correctly cite material directly quoted.
The analyses within the essay are supported by specific evidence from the myth(s) and course materials using proper in-text parenthetical citations and accompanying Works Cited, utilizing MLA formatting.
The paper closes with a separate Works Cited page, correctly formatted per MLA conventions, that includes the outside sources referenced.
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The paper begins with the necessary heading information in MLA format including name, course name and number, instructor name, date, and assignment.
The paper includes the topic number you are addressing below the date.
The paper includes an interesting, original, relevant, comprehensive title.
The paper includes a strong, identifiable thesis statement closing the first paragraph that boldly tells what you will be analyzing and about whom. Students must bold their thesis statement for easy identification.
The paper includes an analytical analysis regarding a chosen topic element comparing and contrasting The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Ramayana. This analysis must address the chosen topic assignment in its completion, making certain to pay careful attention to the questions posed.
The paper includes paragraphs that begin with strong transition sentences, allowing ideas to flow smoothly so that the reader is able to follow the discussions presented.
The paper demonstrates an original engagement of the subject material, sharing the student’s own analyses of the topic being explored, supported by in-text, parenthetical citations and an accompanying Works Cited.
The paper does not retell any of the mythologies but instead, paraphrases sections of the myths relevant to the topic chosen and uses MLA formatting to correctly cite material directly quoted.
The analyses within the essay are supported by specific evidence from the myth(s) and course materials using proper in-text parenthetical citations and accompanying Works Cited, utilizing MLA formatting.
The paper closes with a separate Works Cited page, correctly formatted per MLA conventions, that includes the outside sources referenced.
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