THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH You need Gilgamesh handouts a copy of Gilgamesh your archetype and hero s journey notes
OCTOBER 9 TH AND 10 TH (B) Objectives Read Books I, II, III Analyze author s purpose using literary devices (FIDDS) Analyze and make inferences using text support from Gilgamesh
WARM-UP Why would Gilgamesh, a story involving the pursuit of immortality, resonate so strongly with the people of ancient Mesopotamia? (Consider their religious perspective.) How can this thematic concept still be considered relevant to the modern reader?
BOOK I How would you characterize Gilgamesh as a ruler? What is the purpose of Enkidu s creation?
BOOK I FIDDS Thematic Topics Tracking Themes - Write page numbers. Summarize this book
BOOK II What line in book II highlights Enkidu s purpose?
BOOK II FIDDS Thematic Topics Tracking Themes - Write page numbers. Summarize this book
BOOK III What is the purpose of the stanza on page 93? What does Gilgamesh truly want? Why?
BOOK III FIDDS Thematic Topics Tracking Themes - Write page numbers. Summarize this book
OCTOBER 14 TH (A) AND 16 TH (B) Objectives Read Books V, VI, VII Analyze author s purpose using literary devices (FIDDS) Analyze and make inferences using text support from Gilgamesh Supplies: a copy of Gilgamesh, all Gilgamesh handouts
WARM-UP What elements of Enkidu s characterization contribute to the reader s understanding that he is meant to be Gilgamesh s foil? (Consider his behavior pre-shamat.) Relate this to our study of nature as a motif and archetypes. (Remember Ashputtle.)
BOOK V Who won the battle? Why? Why does Gilgamesh want to kill Humbaba? How does role reversal play a part in this chapter? Is Enkidu fulfilling his purpose as designed by the gods?
BOOK V FIDDS Thematic Topics Tracking Themes - Write page numbers. Summarize this book
BOOK VI How would you characterize Ishtar? Why does Gilgamesh refuse Ishtar s advances? What are the consequences?
BOOK VI FIDDS Thematic Topics Tracking Themes - Write page numbers. Summarize this book
BOOK VII What does Enkidu s dream foretell? Why is Enkidu going to be put to death? Where do you think the death of Enkidu fits in the hero s journey?
BOOK VII FIDDS Thematic Topics Tracking Themes - Write page numbers. Summarize this book
OCTOBER 17 TH (A) AND 20 TH (B) Objectives Read Book VI - X Analyze author s purpose using literary devices (FIDDS) Analyze and make inferences using text support from Gilgamesh
WARM-UP Fill out your FIDDS and archetype chart
BOOK VIII How would you characterize Gilgamesh at this point in the story? How is he different from he was in the beginning of the story?
BOOK IX What is the point of Gilgamesh s journey? (Page 161)
BOOK X Where are we on Gilgamesh s hero s journey? Analyze Shiduri s speech on page 168. What is her central message? Does Gilgamesh heed this advice? In what way does Gilgamesh s arrogance make his journey more difficult? Analyze Utnapishtim s speech on pages 176-179. What is his central message? How does this compare to Shiduri s speech?
OCTOBER 21 ST (A) AND 22 ND (B) Objectives Read Book XI Analyze author s purpose using literary devices (FIDDS) Analyze and make inferences using text support from Gilgamesh Analyze flood myths from various cultures
WARM-UP How do the cultural values of Mesopotamia influence Gilgamesh s journey?
BOOK XI What does this story remind you of? How do the gods feel after the flood? Does Gilgamesh change in the end? In what way?
THE BIBLE AS/IN LITERATURE
TEXTBOOK THE GREAT FLOOD
OCTOBER 23 RD (A) AND 24 TH (B) Objectives Read a nonfiction article (Notes From a Dragon Mom) Analyze author s purpose using literary devices (FIDDS) Analyze and make inferences using text support from Gilgamesh and a nonfiction text Write a short answer using text evidence from two sources
OCTOBER 27 TH (A) AND 28 TH (B) Objectives Write an essay
OCTOBER 27 TH (A) AND 28 TH (B) Objectives Gilgamesh Test Mini-Project is DUE!