Essаy Directiоns: --Chооse one of the following topics аnd write а detailed, focused response that fully answers the question(s) --The response is a minimum of 400 words, but recognize that "A" essays usually go well beyond minimum standards. --Include a word count; you'll get one additional bonus point for doing so. --Have a short introduction to the response and a short conclusion. Do most of your writing in three to four well-developed body paragraphs. Do not make your response one giant paragraph. --Put spaces between paragraphs in your response. --Be sure to include specific examples from the text and incorporate key ideas from the PowerPoint presentations and/or videos. Show a detailed knowledge of the text in question. --Do not merely summarize the plot of the work--have ideas, address the topic directly, and use the details from the text to prove your points. Topic A: Using the scene in Book IX regarding Iphis and the scene in Book X regarding Myrrha, discuss the notion of "forbidden love" in Ovid's Metamorphoses. In what ways do these two women cross boundaries into the taboo and culturally unacceptable, and what are the consequences of their actions? In your essay, be sure to have: --Two body paragraphs discussing Iphis. What is her particular situation regarding her desire, and how is it culturally unacceptable? How does she come to regard herself in light of her feelings? What is the nature of her transformation, and how would you evaluate her state at the end of Book IX? --One or two body paragraphs regarding Myrrha. What is it she desires, and why is it taboo? How does she go about achieving it, and what are the consequences? How does she come to view herself? What is the nature of her metamorphosis and how does it resolve her conflict (if at all)? --Conclusion: In what way do these two women reflect the themes of Ovid's Metamorphoses as a whole? Topic B: Characterize Aeneas by focusing on his relationship with Dido in Book IV and Book VI of the Aeneid. In what ways does Virgil use this relationship to ultimately present Aeneas as the Roman hero but also a flawed human being who suffers and makes mistakes? In your essay, be sure to discuss the following as well as anything else you think relevant: --Describe the early moments of Dido and Aeneas' relationship, when the passion takes hold. How would you characterize it? In what way can Aeneas be criticized here? Be sure to discuss the scene in the cave and its relevance. (one body paragraph) --The breakup scene between Aeneas and Dido in Book IV. How would you characterize Aeneas at this moment? Make sure you assess the visit from Mercury and its impact on Aeneas' state of mind. (one body paragraph) --The scene in Book VI between Dido and Aeneas, when they meet in the Underworld. Discuss this scene in detail. How would you characterize the meeting? (one body paragraph) --Note**: You can extend one section to two paragraphs if you wish, or you may add a body paragraph about something else you think relevant to the topic. --Offer up a final assessment of Aeneas in the conclusion. In the end, what does the relationship with Dido reveal about the kind of hero Virgil was trying to create? Topic C: In the Jataka Tales, the Buddha appears in many forms across his previous lives, each embodying a distinct moral ideal. Focusing on “The Monkey’s Self-Sacrifice,” “The Golden Goose,” and “The Hare’s Self-Sacrifice," explain how each story presents a different reincarnation of the Buddha in his search for enlightenment. Discuss each tale in a body paragraph (three total). In your essay, consider the following: What characteristics does the Bodhisatta display in each tale? What moral lesson or spiritual principle does each incarnation represent? How do the texts reveal the particular nature of the Bodhisatta's self-sacrifice and the concept of karma? Be sure to incorporate specific examples from each tale to prove your points. Note**: You may expand the analysis of a tale into a second body paragraph if you wish. Conclusion: How do you think the Jataka tales were trying to present the Buddha? In the final analysis, what kind of person was he?
A. Elección múltiple: Jоyаs del Cаribe: Cubа, Puertо Ricо y la República Dominicana. In the Panoramas, Club cultura, and Perfiles sections of Chapter 7, you learned a little bit about the diverse cultures of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Can you recall some of the main points? First, read each statement below. Then, select the missing word or phrase from the dropdown menu. If the answer is not provided, select ninguna de las anteriores. (1 pt. each; 6 pts. total) 1. Los habitantes de la isla de [blank1] son ciudadanos de Estados Unidos. 2. En la cultura cubana hay una gran influencia africana y [blank2]. 3. Los fines de semana en Puerto Rico es popular ir a [blank3] para hacer un pícnic y volar un papalote. 4. El país caribeño [blank4] tiene el mayor número de medallas olímpicas. 5. El país caribeño [blank5] tiene el mayor número de beisbolistas en las Grandes Ligas. 6. Aunque (Even though) a veces no puedes conectarte a Internet, los parques de wifi en Cuba son [blank6].