Solved: Myth and Imagination in Greece and Rome Fourth Critical Analysis
AP/HUMA 1105A (9.0) 2020-2021
Myth and Imagination in Greece and Rome Fourth Critical Analysis (5%): Apuleius, Golden Ass
Value of assessment: 5%
Due Date: Monday 8th March Cut-off Date: Friday 12th March
NOTE: the ‘Due Date’ is the date by which ordinarily successful students should be ready to submit the assignment; the ‘Cut-off Date’ is there to allow for leeway for any academic / personal issues that may arise, granted with permission from your TA.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Write an analysis of 500-600 words answering the following question according to the requirements below:
What role do the salutary tales play in the narrative?
In Apuleius Books 1-3 Lucius receives numerous warnings about the dangers of witchcraft and magic but he either misunderstands or ignores them. Choose one of these passages and explain what the warning contained in it is, and how and why Lucius fails to see its intended meaning.
- Make sure you have read the text carefully and listened to the all the available presentations on Apuleius’ Golden Ass before you begin (i.e. presentations on Apuleius, Books 1-3);
- Do not use any materials other than the required translation of the Golden Ass
(Kenny);
- Include a word-count at the end of your analysis;
- Cite quotations from the text in format typically used for ancient sources (e.g. Apuleius, Met. 1.23 – book number.passage number)
- Remember to check your spelling and read your work through carefully before you submit your essay;
- Submit your essay on eClass by clicking on the Assignment and uploading your file, which should be an easily accessible file type (e.g. Word, Pages, PDF).