Posts by kelseyd2012

kelseyd2012

Apr 29, 2009

Essays / Help on thesis statement Subject: Greek heroism [13]

So this is what he said:
I would choose another Greek hero from the same time period as Achilles. That way, you will only have to focus on describing the heroism of two cultures: Ancient Greece and Mesopotamia. Of course, the first character that comes to mind is Odysseus, but you could also choose Oedipus, Agamemnon, Patroclus, Creon, or even Antigone. Go back and skim through the excerpts that feature each of these characters. Then, you'll be able to decide exactly which one you want to do.

So I have my four, I just need a thesis on stupid heroism! How do I even go about doing this..

kelseyd2012

Apr 28, 2009

Essays / Help on thesis statement Subject: Greek heroism [13]

Well I e-mailed my professor with help on finding a fourth hero. But really, I need help with my thesis. Once I get that done, I think the writing will come easily. Any thoughts???

kelseyd2012

Apr 23, 2009

Essays / Help on thesis statement Subject: Greek heroism [13]

Here's the topic:
Compare the theme of heroism as seen in readings throughout this semester. In particular, how did different cultures define what it means to be a hero? Pick four characters (each from a different work) and assess which one best and least exemplifies the heroic standards for his/her given culture and time. Which do you find to be most heroic and least heroic overall? Make sure to provide the specific reasons and textual examples from which you derived your conclusion.

The paper is supposed to be 5 pages, and is due in a couple of weeks. I need to write a thesis and outline and have it to the prof in a week.

Here's what I've got:
Heroes:
Job- Hebrew
Achilles- Greek
Gilgamesh- Mesopotamia
Don't know about the 4th one. . . :(

Where do I even start to make a thesis about this topic? We hardly did any work with them in high school and I tested out of all my English classes, so I'm not sure what to do! AHHH!!!