Book assignment

You book assignment will be due on Turnitin on January 4 (A day) or 5 (B day). Please see the document here for explanation and examples.

Theseus Assignments Due Monday

Please make sure you have parts one and two of Theseus done by Monday.

Part one:

Read up to the point when Theseus arrives in Athens and answer the following questions:

1. How does Theseus demonstrate acts of heroism?


2. How does Theseus’ cousin Hercules influence his behavior and decision making?


3. What does Theseus’ treatment of the bandits reveal about his concept of justice?


4. How are Theseus’ quests differ from those Jason and Perseus?


5. What connections can you make between Theseus’ life so far and current stories, shows, or characters?

Part 2

Then read the rest of the story and write down character information for the following characters:

Minotaur
Ariadne
Aegeus
Theseus as King
Hippolyta
Pirithous
Hippolytus
Phaedra