Hello, this is a short case study that need to be written about one of the books/graphic novels listed below. It is simply supposed to relate concepts from Classical Mythology to the book being read. Read the rest carefully to properly understand the assignment.
For this assignment, you are required to produce one case study: based on a written work or graphic novel. This case studies will be based solely on the following concepts and methods learned in the course and will require no additional research:
Concepts learned in course:
MODULE I: INTRO AND METHODOLOGY
1.1 Course Introduction
1.2 Myth and Methodology (Maurizio 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
MODULE II: CREATION STORIES
2.1 Creation Stories I: History / Theory (Maurizio 2.1; 2.2)
2.2 Creation Stories II Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 2.3; 2.4)
MODULE III: ZEUS AND HERA
3.1 Zeus and Hera: History / Theory (Maurizio 3.1; 3.2)
3.2 Zeus and Hera: Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 3.3; 3.4)
MODULE IV: DEMETER AND HADES
4.1 Demeter and Hades: History / Theory (Maurizio 4.1; 4.2)
4.2 Demeter and Hades: Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 4.3; 4.4)
MODULE V: APHRODITE, HEPHAESTUS, ARES
5.1 Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Ares: History / Theory (Maurizio 5.1; 5.2)
5.2 Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Ares: Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 5.3; 5.4)
MODULE VI: HERMES AND HESTIA
6.1 Hermes and Hestia: History / Theory (Maurizio 7.1; 7.2)
6.2 Hermes and Hestia: Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 7.3; 7.4)
MODULE VII: ARTEMIS AND APOLLO
7.1 Artemis and Apollo: History / Theory (Maurizio 8.1; 8.2)
7.2 Artemis and Apollo: Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 8.3; 8.4)
MODULE VIII: DIONYSUS
8.1 Dionysus: History / Theory (Maurizio 9.1; 9.2)
8.2 Dionysus: Comparison / Reception (Maurizio 9.3; 9.4)
Video: The Bacchae (Brightspace)
STEP 1: Choose a topic from the lists below (*no substitutions*)
STEP 2: Read the book. As you do this, think of the key concepts and interpretive approaches youve been learning in the course. Its a good idea to take notes as you do this.
STEP 3: Organize your thoughts. As you consider the book, you might want to reflect on some of the following questions: What sort of mythological universe is presented in the work? Is i
t based on an ancient model or is it newly invented? What are some of its central mythological themes / elements? What is the function of those themes / elements? Are those themes / elements used effectively or ineffectively? What theoretical approaches learned in the course might be useful in interpreting the use of these mythic elements? NB: These questions are not a template for how your paper should be structured, but rather are meant to get you thinking before writing!
STEP 4: Write your case study. Once youve engaged with your source and reflected on it, put your thoughts into writing.
A few things to keep in mind
-You are not writing a book report: You are not just summarizing the storyline, but rather you are identifying specific mythological elements and analyzing them using concepts and approaches learned in the course.
-You are not writing an argumentative essay: You are not trying to prove or disprove a central thesis or argument. You are identifying specific mythological elements from the world and interpreting them using concepts from the course.
Your final paper should contain the following elements:
Length: 4-pages double spaced (not including title page!) It can be longer but not shorter than 4 pages!
Presentation: typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, standard margins, title-page (w/ name and student #)
Style: standard English grammar, spelling, and syntax
Organization: information should be structured and presented in a clear and readable manner
Analysis: course concepts have been understood and effectively applied
NB: No bibliography or works cited is required at the end of your paper.
List of books to choose from:
Shakespeare, A Midsummer Nights Dream
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818)
Rilke, Sonnets to Orpheus (1922)
Tolkien, The Hobbit (1937)
C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces (1956)
Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad (2005)
Dan Simmons, Ilium (2003)
Emily Whitman, Radiant Darkness (2009)
Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles (2011)
Neil Gaiman, American Gods (2001)
Marie Phillips, Gods Behaving Badly (2007)
Jennifer Saint, Ariadne (2021)
*Heathen (2017)
*Promethea (2001)
*The Wicked + The Divine (2014-2019)
*graphic novels