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Question: Write a 5- paragraph analysis (2-3 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font) analyzing THREE classical myths (must ONLY choose from stories discussed up to week 5 of this course).
Your analysis should focus on one theme (see link for definitions/explanation Theme), one motif (Motif) and one archetype (Archetype) that appear in your three chosen myths. Analyze how each of these literary devices appear in your chosen classical myths.
You should choose one different myth for the theme, another myth for the motif and another myth for the archetype.
Structure your analysis in this format (see the grading scheme below to guide you as well):
Introductory brief paragraph (about 3 sentences): introduce the myths you will use for your analysis, and the theme, motif and archetype you will analyze.
Three key paragraphs (about 7-9 sentences each): one paragraph for the analysis of a theme (found in the one myth), a second paragraph for the analysis of a motif (found in another myth) and a third paragraph for analysis of an archetype (found in yet another myth).
Concluding brief paragraph: (about 3 sentences) summarize your key ideas, final thoughts/insights.
Remember DO NOT SUMMARIZE the myths, but rather spend time analyzing the stories. In the three key paragraphs, try to answer, 'What about the theme? What about the motif? What about the archetype?'- what key messages do they offer us.
Your work does not require any research. All ideas are your own interpretation, however, your work MUST cite your reference to the myths (our course readings). Appropriate MLA format is required including in-text citations and a Works Cited list- failure to show both in-text citations and references/works cited list will result in a failing grade for the entire assignment. See the MLA document template and the MLA Library Guide links provided in the assignment description folder.
An example of an MLA in-text citation for a direct quote from a myth in our textbook is "........." (Zeus, as cited in Mellenthin and Shapiro 263). You can create in-text citations in this way and then have only one bibliographic entry of our textbook in the Works Cited list.