The early Romans seized the Sabine women in an attempt to:

What was the greatest center in Greece for the worship of Hera?

What is a parergon (plural parerga)? Name one associated with Heracles.

The torsion catapult invented by Dionysios of Syracuse and improved by Philip II had what consequence for ancient warfare?

In comparison with mythology, philosophy:

Nature as an Indifferent Force: Jack London vividly describes the harsh and indifferent environment the protagonist faces. How does London’s portrayal of nature in “To Build a Fire” challenge the romanticized view of nature often found in literature? What does the story suggest about the relationship between humans and the natural world, and How does it reflect the broader philosophical perspective of naturalism?

In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” Ambrose Bierce uses two primary types of irony—situational irony and dramatic irony—to enhance the story’s impact. What are two (2) specific examples of irony in the story, and how do they contribute to its overall meaning or message? Be sure to explain each example and support your response with evidence from the text.

Identify the Source  (1 point) – Clearly state the title of the work from which the passage comes. State the Author  (1 point) – Provide the name of the author of the passage. (1 point) Analyze Theme and Significance (3 points) – Discuss the central theme of the passage and its overall significance within the work. Consider the author’s intended message and how the passage contributes to the larger meaning of the text. Avoid mere summary—do not simply recount the plot. Instead, focus on interpretation and analysis. Your discussion of the theme and significance must be at least three (3) complete sentences, offering thoughtful insights into the author’s purpose and the passage’s deeper meaning.  Passage: “He might have been in a deserted village. We picture the world as thick with conquering and elate humanity, but here, with the bugles of the tempest pealing, it was hard to imagine a peopled earth. One viewed the existence of man then as a marvel, and conceded a glamour of wonder to these lice which were caused to cling to a whirling, fire-smote, ice-locked, disease-stricken, space-lost bulb. The conceit of man was explained by this storm to be the very engine of life. One was a coxcomb not to die in it. However, [character’s name] found a saloon.” “There was a great tumult, and then was seen a long blade in the hand of the gambler. It shot forward, and a human body, this citadel of virtue, wisdom, power, was pierced as easily as if it had been a melon. [Character’s name] fell with a cry of supreme astonishment.”

In your own words and in 60 seconds or less, look at your camera and answer the following question: What are some big-picture things your instructor wants you to focus on in this assignment?  In the submission box below, simply type “submitted.

In your own words and in 60 seconds or less, look at your camera and answer the following question: What are you trying to discover or uncover by completing a stasis map? In the submission box below, simply type “submitted.