English 230: Major Essay Assignment (Research-Based) (The Ancient World)

In this essay, you will choose a minimum of two works read and analyzein close detail selected themes associated with the ancient world. Forexample, the merging of the sacred & secular, unrequited love, elementsof sensuality, courage, nobility, strength or the erotic, etc. are some of thethematic ideas found in the works read thus far.In your essay, discuss how specific actions or ancient world ideas inyour chosen works illuminate the mindset of this time period, as well asthe authors of this time period. Also, discuss the dominating messagethat the works present. Focus your analysis on “key themes,” “keypassages”, and “symbols and imagery”displayed in your chosenworks and cite specific lines from the text to support youranalysis.1. For the “research component” of your paper, you will use a minimumof 3 contrasting secondary sources including scholarly books, journalarticles, and professional websites in addition to the primary text, whichwill be used to support your analysis.2. The paper must be a minimum of 3-4 double-spaced pages.3. All “in-text citations” and “parenthetical notes” must be properlycited throughout the paper according to proper MLA format. Include aproper “works cited page” at the end of the paper.4. The paper must illustrate proper essay structure including a strongintroduction and thesis statement, strong evidence including effectivequotations from the text to support your emotional responses, and aneffective conclusion commenting on your overall dominant impressionof the works discussed, and how your specific themes, passages, symbolsand images discussed have given you a unique insight or perspective onthe literature of the ancient world as a whole. Also, as a concludingstatement, comment on what the author’s overall message is to thereader.