Analysis of The Epic of Gilgamesh using the theories of both Jung and Levi-Strauss.
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July 30, 2019What details in Utnapishtim’s tale sticks out to you, especially knowing that the Hebrew Bible would be composed/constructed from earlier texts centuries later?
July 30, 2019Analysis of The Epic of Gilgamesh using the theories of both Jung and Levi-Strauss.
Question Description
After reading the chapters on Jung and Levi-Strauss (see links below), write a 2 page (500 word) brief analysis of The Epic of Gilgamesh using the theories of both Jung and Levi-Strauss.
Focus on the following questions: From the perspective of each theory, what is the function of the various characters in the story? What is the purpose of the story as a whole? Be sure to refer specifically to the readings in your analysis
