Ancient Myths in Modern Applications
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This 4 page report discusses the idea that ancient myths, because of their fundamental universality, are still the foundation of many of the plots, adventures, and stories that make up the drama of the modern age. Super-human strength, romantic liaisons between forces of great power, and battles between titans are all a part of the mythos of modern life. What is important to understand is that each of those frameworks or archetypal thinking are grounded in the stories, myths, and histories of the ancient age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ancient Political Systems
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the political positions of various authors from the ancient world. The writer asserts that the ancient world shares many similarities with the current era, as Western thought, philosophy, social system and religion find their deepest roots in the ancient history of the Mediterranean world. Examination of the writings of a variety of ancient scholars offers insight into how these ancient Greeks and Romans viewed the world and how their political and societal systems functioned. Authors discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Paul, and Xenophon. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Anonymous/"Sir Patrick Spence"
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A 3 page essay that analyzes "Sir Patrick Spence," a medieval poem (author unknown) that was written in the twelfth century. The poet relates how Sir Patrick Spence set to see on the king's command and met with watery grave. The poem is a sea saga that is told in vivid images, which serve to connect the modern reader to the real human feeling of loss that is portrayed in the verse. No additional sources cited.
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Anthropomorphism/"Nun's Priest's Tale"
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A 5page research paper in which the writer explores the way that Chaucer used anthropomorphism in the Nun's Priest's Tale. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Antigone and Desdemona
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A 3 page paper which discusses the similarities and differences in the characters of Antigone from the play of the same name and Desdemona from “Othello.” No additional sources cited.
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Antigone and Ophelia
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A 3 page paper which examines the role of Antigone and Ophelia (from Hamlet) in their given societies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Antigone by Sophocles
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A 4 page paper which analyzes the play “Antigone” by Sophocles as it involves a woman in a man’s world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Antigone, Hippolyte, and Nora
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This 5 page report discusses the stories of Antigone, Hippolyte, and Nora of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Initially, “Antigone” appears to be an obvious story of political dilemmas focusing on civil disobedience and civic responsibility, rather than the personal development and revolution of one woman. Hippolyte is the mythological story of a great queen killed by Hercules. Nora Helmer is the “modern” construct and is a character in Henrik Ibsen’s famous play “A Doll’s House.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Antigone, Popular Then, Popular Now
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What makes something a 'classic' or something that appeals to audiences of all ages and in all eras? The answer: it speaks to different people, their experiences and reactions. This 5 page paper explores the ways that Sophicles' play, Antigone, appeals to modern audiences as well as to audiences of the past and the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Antigone/The Female Role in Society
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A 3 page research paper/essay that examines role of women in Greek society as depicted in the ancient Greek play by Sophocles, Antigone. The write argues that while Antigone defies male authority, this action should be viewed in light of how she perceived defiance of Creon as her religious duty. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Antigone: A Character Analysis in Sophocles verses Anouilh
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A 6 page discussion of the differences in these author’s character portrayals of the young Antigone in the classic play “Antigone”, first written by Sophocles then by French playwright Jean Anouilh. The author of this paper contends that Antigone was shaped by the characters around her, particularly Creon and that this shaping was somewhat different between the two versions presented by Sophocles and Anouilh. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPantigo.rtf

Antigone: Conformity and Rebellion
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A 3 page paper which examines conformity and rebellion in Sophocles’ “Antigone.” No additional sources cited.
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