+1 862 207 3288 For this paper you will be graded on Argument (introduction, setting the set-passage(s) in context,
analysis of set-passage(s), including a comparison of different versions of myths – discussing both
similarities and differences – and considering the particular treatment of the myth by an individual author)
and Presentation (required length, correct spelling & grammar, substantial & appropriate use of
quotation from set-passages). Note that specific details & grade-weight are different for each assignment
– see subsequent assignment sheets for details.
Question:
Compare and Contrast the two versions of the myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus in the
Archaic Greek poet Homer’s Odyssey (EH 298-314) and in the Hellenistic poet
Theocritus’ poem (Idyll 11) (ACM 399-401). How does the Roman poet Ovid
combine elements from each of these earlier poets’ versions to make his own version
of the myth in his poem, the Metamorphoses (OM 374-381)?
Grade: 15%
Length: 2-3 pages (1.5 spacing, typed)
Deadline: M Feb 15 11:59pm in DROPBOX
Breakdown of Grade
You will be given a percentage grade, based on the following breakdown:
Argument (75%)
Introduction: set out what you will be doing in this paper (10%)
Context 1: describe what is happening in Homer’s version & Theocritus version (10%)
Analysis 1: compare the similarities & differences between Homer’s version &
Theocritus’ versions (20%)
Context 2: describe what is happening in Ovid’s version (5%)
Analysis 2: examine how Ovid combines elements from both Homer and Theocritus in
his version (20%)
Conclusion (10%): summarize your main points and findings at the end of your essay.
Presentation (25%)
Length (5%)
Spelling & Grammar (5%)
Direct quotation of the Homer version in Analysis 1 (5%)
Direct quotation of the Theocritus version in Analysis (5%)
Direct quotation of the Ovid version in Analysis 2 (5%)
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