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Mortality and Morality in the Epic of Gilgamesh

In five pages this paper examines the role of Enkidu in the education of Gilgamesh and his understanding that accepting his mortal...

First Act, Third Scene of Gotterdammerung by Richard Wagner

In seven pages this paper discusses the placement of Gotterdammerung's Act I, Scene III as it fits into the epic scheme of 'Ring o...

John Gardner's Grendel and Epic Beowulf

oo well that here was the last of...

Beowulf as an Epic Hero

The writer argues that Beowulf can be considered a hero, not only because he does heroic deeds, but also because of the way in whi...

Comparing Translations of Beowulf

In six pages this paper compares Seamus Heaney's and Lucien Dean Pearson's translations of the Medieval epic tale. There are thre...

Virgil's The Aeneid, Free Will, and Fate

In a paper consisting of five pages this paper examines the concepts of fate and free will within the context of Virgil's epic and...

David McCullough The Great Bridge

over 276 feet above the high water; and weighed an overwhelming 14,680 tons (Wright 616). For anyone who had the opportunity to s...

The Last Emperor Film by Bernardo Bertolucci

related to this period, and some of the socio-political reasons for wanting Pu Yi to take the throne within the constructs of the ...

Lawrence of Arabia by Filmmaker David Lean

Passage to India. However, his creative pinnacle is largely acknowledged to be the wildly successful (both critically as well as ...

Ancient Literature and Cultural Characteristics

Oedipus story we have one that seems to offer us the belief that through intellectual pursuit we can somehow avoid the inevitable,...

Patroklos' Death and Bearer of Blame in 'The Iliad' by Homer

(2) which struck the coup de grace" (Floyd ucla13.html). As we can see, although Hektor obviously killed Patroklos, he was just on...

Religion in 'Beowulf' and 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'

for his own wants as a man. Sir Gawains virtue is tested against the backdrop of religious implication when Bercilaks wife ...

Medieval Epic Beowulf and its 3 Battles

is in danger, and perhaps also eager to gain some fame through the process. His character is somewhat innocent, but yet no less wi...

The Kebra Negast and the Sundiata

oral tradition, which makes the tales uniquely alive and constantly changing. This paper briefly compares two such epics, the Sund...

Criminal Justice and the EPICS Program

the criminal justice system, some designed to help inmates, others to keep track of them. This paper discusses a program called "E...

Myths From Ancient India and Mesopotamia

The controversy over the federal funding of stem cell research is outlined in an article titled "Stem-Cell...

The Warrior Culture of Beowulf

it clear that the most important societal relationship is between a warrior, the "thane," and his liege lord (Donaldson 32). This ...

Environmental and Abortion Ethics

on "what all human beings should do if they want to be moral: They should always act in their own self-interest" (Thiroux 37). Ad...

Gilgamesh, Genesis: Comparing Floods

This essay contrasts and compares the way that the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and Genesis describe the Flood. The writer argues that the ...

Their Journeys, Gilgamesh and Beowulf

This essay pertains to the epics of Gilgamesh and Beowulf and their respective life journeys to maturity. Seven pages in length, s...

Omeros by Derek Walcott and Character Identity

ignorant about its history. He is also a simple fisherman. The conflict in the story predominately revolves around Achille and Hec...

The Epic 'Beowulf' and Anglo Saxon Culture

the tale. In fact, it seems that one of the general ways in which each character is depicted is a quick rundown of their lineage. ...

African Epic Sundiata

However, supernatural strength is indicated when he finally does stand. Sundiata instructed that a heavy iron rod should be brough...

English Literature and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

an employee of the Company who has become erratic, and bring him home. In so doing, Marlow has to face his own "heart of darkness"...

Mortality in Epic of Gilgamesh

afterlife, gods and worship, adventure and achievement, and legacy. The gender roles and children depicted in The Epic of Gilgame...

Enkidu and Gilgamesh

king, but not necessarily a good king. Such a man demands fear from his subjects, oppressing them and insisting on his selfish exp...

Epic of Gilgamesh, Inferno, and Human Values

the Inferno. "In Dantes Inferno, there is an Upper Hell and a Lower Hell. Upper Hell is the place for those guilty of excessive se...

Comparative Analysis of the Redcrosse Knight and Sir Gawain

this obvious beast and takes the challenge, severing the Green Knights head, who merely picks up his head, and informs Gawain that...

Beowulf and the Time in Which It Takes Place

In the battle, the dragon emerges as the symbol of evil and consequently exists as the monster of this encounter" (King). In this ...

Life and its Meaning Questioned

contrary, that it will be lived all the better if it has no meaning." Albert Camus in The Myth of Sisyphus. * Life is a tragedy fo...