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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

A ____ carries away the plant of youth

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Snake

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

A ____ is made from the Cedar trees that are cut down by Gilgamesh and Enkidu

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fancy gate

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

At what point does Gilgamesh accept the fact that Enkidu dies

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After a long period of mourning

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Gilgamesh _____ Ishtar’s advances

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rejects

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Gilgamesh _____ after Enkidu dies

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goes on a long journey to find eternal life

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Shamhat is a(n) ____

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prostitute

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

What does Enkidu throw at Ishtar

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The thigh of a bull

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THE RAMAYANA

____ is the angry and retributive god who engenders the cycles of creation and destruction

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Shiva

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THE RAMAYANA

____ is the benign and paternalistic god of creation

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Brahma

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THE RAMAYANA

____ is the benevolent god who preserves the moral balance of the universe

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Vishnu

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THE RAMAYANA

Ancient indian society was organized by a ____ system

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caste

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THE RAMAYANA

Each social group had its own laws and moral codes called ____

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Dharma

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THE RAMAYANA

How long is Rama’s exile?

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14 years

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THE RAMAYANA

Kaikeyi received ____ in exchange for a great service given to the king

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two boons

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THE RAMAYANA

Kausalya is looking forward to Rama’s coronation because ____

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she believes she will be treated better

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THE RAMAYANA

Marica disguises himself as ____ to help kidnap Sita

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a deer

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THE RAMAYANA

Rama is the seventh incarnation of ____

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Visnu

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THE RAMAYANA

Ravana disguises himself as a ____ to get close to Sita

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holy man

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THE RAMAYANA

Sita protects herself from Ravana with ____

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a blade of grass

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THE RAMAYANA

The laws of Dharma were created by the _____

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Bharma

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THE RAMAYANA

What does Bharata wear on his head when Rama returns

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Rama’s sandals

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THE RAMAYANA

What does Laksmana do to Supanakha

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Cuts off her nose and ears

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THE RAMAYANA

What does Rama do to the demons after Ravana’s death

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He appoints Vishana to rule the demons and performs a funeral

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THE RAMAYANA

What is the the only thing that can kill Ravana

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A person who is not a god

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THE RAMAYANA

Where does Ravana take Sita

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Lanka

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THE RAMAYANA

Why does Rama agree to go into exile

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To follow Dharma and to honor his father

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THE RAMAYANA

Why does Rama test Sit’a purity

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To address the public’s doubts and to uphold his reputation

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THE RAMAYANA

Why doesn’t Rama want Sita to join him in exile

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Because the forest is no place for a woman and he is concerned for her safety

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OEDIPUS REX

Before the events of the play being, Oedipus saved the city of Thebes from a(n) ____ that they were forced to pay tribute to

A

sphinx

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OEDIPUS REX

What is wrong with the city of Thebes at the start of the play

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It is plagued and women could not bare children, sickness all around

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OEDIPUS REX

What is the initial remedy that came to Oedipus’ mind about how to save the city

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Find and punish murderer

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OEDIPUS REX

What vexes, or upsets, Oedipus how Creon’s journey to Apollo’s temple

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It took him too long

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OEDIPUS REX

How can the Thebes remove the pollution from its lands

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Find and punish the murderer

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OEDIPUS REX

The person(s) responsible for killing ____ need to be punished for the plague to be lifted from Thebes

A

King Lauis

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OEDIPUS REX

____ was king before Oedipus

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King Lauis

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OEDIPUS REX

What prevented people from inquiring about the death of their king?

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Too busy with the spinhx, plague, and thought band of thieves killed him

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OEDIPUS REX

How does Oedipus plan to punish the person(s) responsible for the death of Lauis

A

Exile

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OEDIPUS REX

The chorus suggests that Oedipus talk with ____ to learn the identity of Laius killer?

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The prophet Tiresias

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OEDIPUS REX

Teiresias has the gift of ____ which was given to him by the gods

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foresight

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OEDIPUS REX

What causes Oedipus to lose his temper with Teiresias?

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He believes he is plotting against him

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OEDIPUS REX

Why does Oedipus accuse Teriresias of being involved with the death of Laius

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Because he refuses to reveal the murderer and tells Oedipus will be the cause of the plague

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OEDIPUS REX

Why does Oedipus refuse to believe that Teiresias is a prophet?

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Because he did nothing to help the people

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OEDIPUS REX

What is ironic about Oedipus taunting Teiresias about being blind?

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Because in the end, Oedipus blinds himself

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OEDIPUS REX

____ eventually breaks up the argument between Creon and Oedipus by telling them not to air their private griefs when the country is in turmoil

A

Jocasta

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OEDIPUS REX

What did Lauis and Jocasta do to help ensure that their son would not be able to kill Laius

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Left him to die as an infant and nailed his ankles together

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OEDIPUS REX

What information does Jocasta provide about Lauis’ death that trouble Oedipus

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She told him about the prophecy

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OEDIPUS REX

Oedipus learns that he is fated to ____ and ____ which forces him to flee from Corinth

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kill his father; marry his mother

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OEDIPUS REX

According to Oedipus, what was the cause of the dispute that led to Oedipus killing an old man and his retinue at a crossroads

A

He gets hit by a cattle prod

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OEDIPUS REX

According to the Corinthian messenger,____ and ____ are responsible for Polybus’ death.

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natural causes; grief

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OEDIPUS REX

Why did the herdsman give the child he was to dispose of to the messenger from Corinth

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To give to Polybus and his wife because they could not have children

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OEDIPUS REX

How does Jocasta die? Be specific

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She hangs herself over her marital bed

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OEDIPUS REX

What does Oedipus do when he finds Jocasta dead

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Takes pins to blind himself and goes into exile

53
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THE FROGS

All of Euripides’ plots can revolve around someone _______

A

Losing an oil bottle

54
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THE FROGS

Name the three forms of suicide that Heracles suggests are the fastest ways to the underworld

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Jumping from tower, hanging, poison

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THE FROGS

The frogs was preformed at the festival of ______

A

Dionysus

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THE FROGS

Who holds the chair as the best tragic poet at the end of the frogs

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Euripides / Aeschlues before him

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THE FROGS

Who does Dionysus consult on how to get to the underworld and why

A

Hercules / he has been there

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THE FROGS

Who won the competition in the frogs?

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Aeschylus

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THE FROGS

Why does Dionysus want to go the underworld

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to get Eurirpides

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THE FROGS

Why is Aeacus upset with Hercules

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He took cerberus (3 headed dog)

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THE FROGS

Why is Sophocles excluded from the Trial of the Playwrights

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He favored Aechylus

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THE MALCONTENT

The malcontent provides satire of ________

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17th cent. corruption and decadence of court of Genoa

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THE MALCONTENT

The Malcontent is a parody of _____

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tragicomedy

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THE MALCONTENT

Pietro is seeking revenge on ________ and _______

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Malevole and mendoza

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THE MALCONTENT

The name “altofronto” means ______

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big head

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THE MALCONTENT

Maquerelle is french for ______

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pimp

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THE MALCONTENT

According to Pietro, Malevole’s biggest delight is ____

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Insulting people

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THE MALCONTENT

Why does Pietro say he likes Marevole?

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Because he insults people but honest

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THE MALCONTENT

According to Malevole, ______ is the best linguist of the age

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the devil

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THE MALCONTENT

Why is Altofronto trying to get revenge on Pietro?

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Because he thinks he is the rightful duke and Pietro banishes him.

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THE MALCONTENT

Ferneze gives jewelry and gems to ______

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Maquerelle

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THE MALCONTENT

Why does Ferneze give jewelry and gems to Maquerelle?

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to pay for sex

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THE MALCONTENT

Why dosent Pietro want to kill Aurelia once he learns of her infidelity?

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because he truly loves

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THE MALCONTENT

Pietro has named ______ as his successor

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Mendoza

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THE MALCONTENT

What reason does Aurelia give to Mendoza as to why she moved on from him to Ferneze?

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Because he is younger and more handsome

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THE MALCONTENT

Aurelia belongs to the ______ family

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Florentine

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THE MALCONT

Why does Pietro send Bilioso to Florence?

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To tattle on his wife

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THE MALCONTENT

Where does Pietro send Bilioso and why?

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to exile marevole because he is sick of constant mockery and cristism

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THE MALCONTENT

Mendoza lends Malevole his ______, ______, and ______ to help Malevole kill Pietro

A

Gun, bow, sword

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THE MALCONTENT

After having Pietro killed, Mendoza plans on marrying _______ to strengthen his claim to the duchy of Genoa

A

Maria

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THE MALCONTENT

Marvole plans on disguising Pietro as ________

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Hermit of the rock

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THE MALCONTENT

When asked by Mendoza, Marevole says he killed Pietro by _______

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Braining him and throwing him in the ocean

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THE MALCONTENT

What does Mendoza want to the hermit of the rock to do for him?

A

Tell him his fortune and who is plotting against him

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THE MALCONTENT

Why does Mendoza want Malevole to poison the Hermit of the rock?

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Because it will make Maria look guilty

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THE MALCONTENT

Biliso brags to Passarello about the size of his ____

A

Calres (manhood)

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THE MALCONTENT

Mendoza accuses Maria of ______ to justify killing her after he refused to marry him

A

killing the hermit

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THE MALCONTENT

Ferneze proposes to ______ during the masque

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Bianca

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Discuss the larger significance of the flood scene in the Epic of Gilgamesh

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The flood hero Utnapichtam is granted immortality by the gods and that fits the immortality theme of the epic.

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Where do you see elements of Gilgamesh growing as a person within the Epic of Gilgamesh

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Gilgamesh grows as a person after Enkidu dies and he fails to obtain immortality. He then goes back to the kingdom with his changed ways and becomes a noble/heroic king.

Utnapishtim, the survivor of the great flood and the closest human to immortality, rejects Gilgamesh’s plea for immortality. Instead, he imparts a profound lesson about the importance of appreciating the present, the value of human achievements, and the inevitability of death. This encounter humbles Gilgamesh and helps him accept his mortality.

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Why is Enkidu killed by the gods instead of Gilgamesh

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Enkidu is killed instead because Gilgamesh is family (2/3 divine) whereas Enkidu is made of mud. Furthermore, killing Gilgamesh would be too easy. If the gods want Gilgamesh to change, death would be too easy for him. They needed to make him suffer to change.

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EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Enkidu was created for what purpose and how successful was he in fulfilling his purpose

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Enkidu was created to help Gilgamesh become a better ruler. Enkidu was successful because Gilgamesh became a changed man after his death. Prior to his death, Gilgamesh was a very bad man. After his death, Gilgamesh became a respected ruler.

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RAMAYANA

What are the four levels of the caste system

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  1. Priests
  2. Warriors
  3. Merchants
  4. Laborers
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RAMAYANA

What is the larger significance of how Rama is described in contrast to Surpanakha?

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Rama is described as charismatic and beautiful to show he is a better person than Surpanakha. Surpanakha is ugly to show the kind of person they truly are.

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RAMAYANA

What boons/favors does Kaikeyi call in before Rama’s coronation and what is she trying to accomplish with these boons/favors

A

Kaikeyi calls in 2 boons (favors). One being that Rama is exiled and the other being that Bhanata be made king because she wants more power.

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RAMAYANA

Why is Kausalya truly looking forward to Rama’s coronation

A

Kausalya is mistreated and she thinks when Rama is made king she will be treated better

96
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RAMAYANA

Explain how Rama convinces his mother to stay at the palace instead of joining him in the forest during his exile

A

Rama explains to his mother that it his her duty, as the queen, to serve the current king.

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OEDIPUS REX

What role does the Chorus play within Oedipus Rex and to what degree of success

A

The chorus provides atmosphere. They also provide a sense of peace and instill a sense of suspense towards the audience. They are a median between the audience and the characters. They are successful.

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OEDIPUS REX

What type of figure is Oedipus and why? What are his strengths and weaknesses

A

Oedipus is a tragic hero. He is a tragic hero because he is of noble stature and outstanding qualities, yet flawed by a major error in judgment. This error in judgment leads to the hero’s downfall.

He is a round character and dynamic. His strengths include being a man of action, he has insight, nobility, and he is brave.

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OEDIPUS REX

Where do you see Oedipus’ fate being foreshadowed and what larger commentaries are being made through forehadwing

A

Oedipus’ fate is foreshadowed in the argument between him and Teiresias when he calls him blind and in the end Oedipus becomes blind. Oedipus says that Teiresias lost his power, but in the end Oedipus was the one who lost his power and went into exile. Creon became king.

The larger commentary made through this foreshadowing is the concept of inevitability and the struggle against fate. Oedipus, despite his intelligence and determination, cannot escape the prophecy. His relentless pursuit of the truth, which is driven by a desire to save Thebes from the plague, ironically leads him to the realization of his own dreadful fate. This underscores the idea that human beings are often powerless in the face of fate, and their actions, no matter how well-intentioned, can unwittingly contribute to their downfall.

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OEDIPUS REX

Who is most at fault for the suffering of Thebes and why

A

Oedipus is most at fault for the suffering of Thebes because he kills King Lauis, which started the plague in the city.

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THE FROGS

According to The Frogs, explain the differences between the works of Aeschylus and Euripedes. Whose works are better and why

A

Euripedes argues that the characters in his plays are better because they are more true to life and logical. Whereas Aeschylus believes his characters are better because they are heroic and models for virtue. Dionysis thinks Aechlyus is better because he connects to his strong sense of belief in power of community.

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THE FROGS

Explain why Aeschylus’ advice to save the city of Athens is better than Euripides’

A

Aeschylus’ advice was more practical than Euripides’. Aeschylus’ advice was to put nobler people into office and strengthen their navy, whereas Euripides advice was to spray vinegar into the eyes of the enemies, which is not practical.

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THE FROGS

How is Dionysus redeemed as a divine figure during the Trial of Aeschylus and Euripides

A

Before the trial, Dionysus is portrayed as a fool that constantly defecates himself. But during the trial, he is fair and listens to both sides. His decision is honored and he is put into a position of power.

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THE FROGS

What purpose(s) does Xanthius serve/provide examples from the text

A

Xanthias serves as a comparision for Dionysus. Xanthias is braver than Dionysus, even though he is Dionysus’ slave.
The play opens with the two discussing what jokes Xanthius can say. Dionysus also makes Xanthias change into the Hercules outfit because he is scared.

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THE MALCONTENT

Who does Biloso want to introduce Malevole to and for what reaosn(s)

A

Biloso wants to introduce Malevole to his young wife cause he is naive and proud of her and he does not suspect she is unfaithful to him

106
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THE MALCONTENT

Explain why adultery is often the mother of incest according to Malevole

A

He says this because it can lead to a situation where a father can unknowingly marry his own daughter

107
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THE MALCONTENT

Explain the nature of Biloso’s relationship with his wife and the larger social commentary that is made through this relationship and others like it

A

Biloso is regularly decived by his wife which reflects the theme of deception and corruption. This reflects other relationships in the play, like Aurelia’s, which is corruptive and deceptive.

108
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THE MALCONTENT

How does Malevole plan on getting rid of Ferneze and why

A

By revealing his affair with Aurelia and hires Pietro to kill him. He does this to appear as if Mendoza actually did the killing to get rid of him.

Malevole sees Ferneze as the root of the court’s corruption

109
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THE MALCONTENT

How did Pietro manage to usurp (take over and replace) Altofronto as duke of Geona

A

Pietro managed to do this by a political coup staged by Mendoza with the help of Florentines. He was put into power by marrying Furlia.

110
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THE MALCONTENT

Why does Mendoza plan on marrying Maria instead of Aurelia

A

Mendoza thinks that marrying Maria will give him more political power and allies. Plus, Aurelia is known for cheating.

111
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THE MALCONTENT

How does Mendoza try to seduce/convince Maria to marry him and why does it fail

A

Mendoza tells Maria that he is ambitious, ruthless of scheming, but Maria tells him that she does not love him. She says that she would rather be in the deepest dungeon or kill herself than marry him.

112
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THE MALCONTENT

What does Maquerelle think of Ferneze’s proposal to Bianca

A

Maquerelle thinks that Bianca should not believe him because she thinks Ferneze will take her into a fool’s paradise, make her a great woman, and then cast her off. She says it is a trap.

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THE MALCONTENT

How does Mendoza convince Pietro to not kill him after Pietro initially comfronts him

A

Mendoza convinces Pietro that he is not the person sleeping with his wife and it is Ferenze who is sleeping with his wife

114
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THE MALCONTENT

What reason does Aurelia give to Mendoza as to why she moved on from him to Ferenze

A

Because he is stronger and more handosme

115
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THE MALCONTENT

How does Malevole try to comfort Pietro when Aurelia says that she cheated on him fulfilling knowing how much Pietro loved her

A

By telling him other couples have been cheated on

116
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THE MALCONTENT

How does Mendoza plan on becoming Duke

A

Mendoza plans to become Duke by using Pietro as his pawn to overthrow the current duke. He then wants Pietro dead and he wants to marry Maria.

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THE MALCONTENT

What news does Biloso bring back from Florence

A

Biloso brings news of Aurelia’s cheating. Florence wants Aurelia dead for infidelity.

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