Classical mythology

Your essay should demonstrate your understanding of classical mythology within the context of a literary work.
Taking into consideration mythological allusions in one literary work we have studied, trace their manifestations
and their implications. If you prefer writing in detail about one or two myths within a literary work, then you
should consult more than one source about the myths you have chosen.
If you choose to write about several myths within a literary work, you should establish some thematic
connections so that your paper does not end up resembling a list of myths. For instance, you may choose to
demonstrate how the mythological allusions in Jude the Obscure capture the author’s perspectives on women.
You may also want to show how the writer revises traditional versions of a myth and for what purpose.
Your ultimate goal is to show that we can reach a deeper understanding of a literary work through our
knowledge of mythology. The paper should be primarily your own interpretation of the work you have chosen
rather than a series of critical interpretations.