Choose one from among these three questions:
SLL 103S European Literary Influences
Topic I: Ovid & Ovidianism
Drawing from some of his works to illustrate your argument, explain what you think is meant by the ‘Ovidian’ and go on to show how he has influenced particular later works of your choice.
In what ways and for what purposes does Shakespeare transform Ovid’s tale of Pyramus and Thisbe in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
Closely compare Ted Hughes’ version of the story of Midas with the story of Midas in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Explain how and why Hughes has changed the story.
Due August 19th 2005 no later than 14h00 in the box marked SLL103S outside B203.
Ovid problems? See David van Schoor at B217
Consult his electronic noticeboard:
classicdavid.blogspot.com
David van Schoor
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