The Norse Hero Sigurth

Prompt The heroes of all the myths we have covered thus far have been quite complex, and this week’s reading about Sigurth is no different. In this es.say, analyze how the poems describe Sigurth’s heroic accomplishments, and explain your impression of him. In doing so, pay close attention to his fight with the dragon, his promise to Brynhild, his pact […]

Shakespeare

select one of the questions below: · How does Shakespeare’s work embody the concerns of British literature during his era? · How are gender dynamics of his era revealed in Shakespeare’s work? · How are cultural norms defined as evidenced by Shakespeare’s work? · Why does Shakespeare’s work continue to be popular over four hundred years after his work was […]

Odyssey

The Fall Of Camelot

Prompt Camelot is generally considered an idyllic place, and the core values of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table uphold the importance of equality among all. In this es.say, consider how the downfall of Camelot ultimately occurs. Is it through the fault of one or two individuals, or do the issues extend well beyond a small group of […]

Fiction Literature-Replay of familiar and unfamiliar ideas

How do Peynado’s ideas in her story “Is Fabulism the New Sincerity” reflect what is going on “The Touches” and/or “Room for Rent”? How are the ideas of replay (familiar) and in-play (unfamiliar, unexpected) at work in “The Touches” and/or “Room for Rent”? Readings: Room for Rent by Richie Narvaez The Touches By by Brenda Peynado “Is Fabulism the New […]

Arthurian Heroes

Malory includes several tales in Le Morte d’Arthur that explain how some of the most important Arthurian heroes are begotten, such as King Arthur and Sir Galahad. How does the manner in which each of these heroes are conceived affect the representation of both men and women in the tales? Be certain to use examples and/or quotes from the text to support […]

ANT 102 Discussion

1. If, as Franz Boas illustrated early on in American Anthropology, cultures are not isolated, how can ethnography provide an account of a particular community, society, or culture? 2. In your own words, what is culture? Do non-human primates have culture? If so, what evidence do we have that primates have culture? Provide 3 concrete, descriptive examples

Depiction of gender stereotypes in Arthurian Lore

I had no idea that the tales of Arthur and his knights of the round table were so extensive, having only been exposed to Arthurian lore through modern film and television. I initially found the Old English vocabulary quite difficult to follow, but eventually was able to read between the lines so to speak. Once again, the depiction of men […]

Research Methodologies

Discuss the impact of the two types of research methodologies on the study. In your opinion, why did the researchers choose to use both qualitative and quantitative research? What are the benefits of using both? What are the drawbacks of using both? Explain your reasoning.

The Daguerreotype

The impact the daguerreotype had on the middle class cannot be overstated.  Before the nineteenth century only the wealthy had the means to commemorate their likeness.  The daguerreotype was the great equalizer.  For the first time, everyday people could now make their own visual history.  In our age of smart phones, social media and selfies, it is difficult to imagine […]