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Who are the most significant characters in this story and why? Find a quote that indicates their significance and explain it.
In what way does the setting stand out? Find a quote that exemplifies this and explain it.
What are the dominant images in the story? Quote some examples and tell us about them.
What seem(s) to be the theme(s) of the story? What does the reader take away?
Is this similar to other stories/myths we've read?
What are three important insights* gained from the myth?
How might the myth have functioned* in its own time (what purposes might it have served)?
What is your personal response to this myth? What questions do you still have?
Part B
In a thoughtful series of paragraphs, compare and contrast Rama and Gilgamesh as heroes. You may choose to apply some of the steps of the Hero's Journey to their stories, or you may decide to pursue your own approach. As should always be the case when writing comparison/contrast, be sure to give both stories equal attention, and provide detailed and specific examples, utilizing relevant vocabulary terms and quoting the text to support your ideas.
*Types of Insights to Consider (especially in questions 6 and 7 above):
Historical - story reflects verifiable historical events
Anthropological - behavior exemplifies the values and principles of the culture
Aetiological - story explains the origin or cause of a custom or a fact of the physical universe
Metaphysical - shows the relationship of humans to a larger reality or principle (like God)
Cosmological - presents the understanding of the science of the universe at that time
Sociological - exhibits societal norms or customs and values (Who is included or excluded from social groups?)
Psychological - shows struggles of individuals to become mature human beings and useful members of society