Discuss the representation of fear of death and quest for immortality in Gilgamesh
Confucius and Aristotle on Virtue. Write an essay comparing these two (2) ancient thinkers on the concept of virtue or good ethical character and conduct.
July 31, 2019Man’s Search for Meaning
July 31, 2019Discuss the representation of fear of death and quest for immortality in Gilgamesh
Question Description
Unit 1A Discussion – Creation Stories
In 1-2 well-developed and well-detailed paragraphs, discuss the topic listed below
- Focus on two or three things in one of the three accounts of creation (Mesopotamian, Ovidian, or Aboriginal) that differ from Genesis. How do they differ? What is the significance of these differences?
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Unit 1B
In 1-2 well-developed and well-detailed paragraphs, discuss one of the topics listed below.
1. What characteristics define Gilgamesh as a hero? Does his apparent metamorphosis (or change) affect or change your perspective of him as an epic hero? How does he compare/contrast to what we consider heroic today?
3. Discuss the representation of fear of death and quest for immortality in Gilgamesh–what is the text telling us about man’s destiny and his pursuit for eternal life? Is there anything in Gilgamesh’s quest that reminds you of current quests for immortality or searches for the meaning of life?
