Heads up... In Class Essay tomorrow.
- Here is the rubric.
- You are welcome to do some brainstorming in your notebook, but please do not pre-write your essay or any full paragraphs. I will be checking.
Which prompt will you use?
For Regular English ONLY:
- What do you believe we can gain from studying the Greek myths?
- How do you see our desires to be a hero enacted in the mythical stories?
- In most Greek myths and plays, hubris (the pride that causes the fall) is viewed as the ultimate problem. Do you agree that this is the ultimate sin? Is it such a big deal? Explain why you believe they viewed it this way and why you view it yours.
- Do you believe women were portrayed fairly in Greek mythology? What can you gather about Greek views of women from these stories and characters?
- Why do you believe Greek myths have lasted so long in our culture? What is it about them that we love, desire or relate to? What does that say about our own society?
- A great deal of the New Testament is written in response to Greek culture. Discuss a significant Christian message that addresses a Greek value.
- The myths are full of cruelty on the part of the gods. Giving multiple examples, discuss the reasons for the gods’ cruelty. Is it always justified? What does the cruelty of the gods say about the Greeks’ view of themselves and the world?
- When Chesterton says that "He who has no sympathy for myths, has no sympathy for man," what does he mean? Is this message indeed still true in your own life and perspective of others?
HW: Nope! Just be ready to write tomorrow. You may use any of your past journals tomorrow. However, you may not pre-write your essay or have more than a 1/2 page outline.
