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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

CLASSICAL WESTERN LITERATURE STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What are some of the signs or symbols of God’s covenant with humankind? Why do you think God makes such covenants seeing that He is an omnipotent being that does not forget?
2. Compare and contrast the attitude of Abraham and Job against the demands of God.
3. What is the primary purpose and basic elements of tragedy according to Aristotle?
4. Why does Aristotle see tragedy as superior to epic poetry?
5. Which part do you think has the most cathartic effect on the spectator in Aeschylus’ Agamemnon?

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