Myth Clash Paper #1

For this paper you will be graded on Argument (introduction, setting the set-passage(s) in context,analysis of set-passage(s), including a comparison of different versions of myths – discussing bothsimilarities and differences – and considering the particular treatment of the myth by an individual author)and Presentation (required length, correct spelling & grammar, substantial & appropriate use ofquotation from set-passages). Note that specific details & grade-weight are different for each assignment– see subsequent assignment sheets for details.Question:Compare and Contrast the two versions of the myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus in theArchaic Greek poet Homer’s Odyssey (EH 298-314) and in the Hellenistic poetTheocritus’ poem (Idyll 11) (ACM 399-401). How does the Roman poet Ovidcombine elements from each of these earlier poets’ versions to make his own versionof the myth in his poem, the Metamorphoses (OM 374-381)?Grade: 15%Length: 2-3 pages (1.5 spacing, typed)Deadline: M Feb 15 11:59pm in DROPBOXBreakdown of GradeYou will be given a percentage grade, based on the following breakdown:Argument (75%) Introduction: set out what you will be doing in this paper (10%) Context 1: describe what is happening in Homer’s version & Theocritus version (10%) Analysis 1: compare the similarities & differences between Homer’s version &Theocritus’ versions (20%) Context 2: describe what is happening in Ovid’s version (5%) Analysis 2: examine how Ovid combines elements from both Homer and Theocritus inhis version (20%) Conclusion (10%): summarize your main points and findings at the end of your essay.Presentation (25%) Length (5%) Spelling & Grammar (5%) Direct quotation of the Homer version in Analysis 1 (5%) Direct quotation of the Theocritus version in Analysis (5%) Direct quotation of the Ovid version in Analysis 2 (5%)