In a well-developed essay approximately 350-450 word long, discuss one of the following topics. Carefully quote the primary work, but do not summarize excessively.
1. Discuss the way that “Everyman” presents ideas about religion and hypocrisy.
2. Discuss the way the “Everyman” presents the idea of material wealth.
3. At the beginning of a famous film version of “Hamlet” starring Laurence Olivier, a voice intones that the audience is about to view the story of a man who simply could not make up his mind. Explain why you believe this statement is or is not an effective summary of “Hamlet” as you read it.
4. Discuss the Mali “Epic of Son Jara” as a “culture defining myth.” In other words, what values does it emphasize? What do the Manding people learn from it? (Hint: you may want to consider a few of the following: property ownership, the role of women, magic and/or superstition, animals, the importance of song and poetry, the value of life.)
5. Explain how Dante’s “Inferno” presents a world of unity and order, where divine justice prevails over all.
6. Compare and contrast the ways that “Everyman” and Boccacio’s tale about Brother Alberto present ideas about religion and hypocrisy.
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