CVSP 110 Final, Fall 2007

CVSP 110 Feb. 2nd , 2008 Samira Khoury Final Interpretation Exercise I. “The religion of one age is the literary entertainment of the next”. (Ralph Waldo Emerson). 1. Explain very briefly what you understand by this quotation. 2. In the light of our readings, do you agree or disagree with this quotation ? (Refer to THREE concrete myths). 3. Compose your OWN evaluation of the changing status of religion from one age to another. ********************** OR II. “What is the nature of the universe ? What is our place in it and where did it and we come from ? Why is it the way it is “? (Stephen W. Hawking) 1. Respond to these questions from the point of view of the three most convincing texts we read this semester. Indicate clearly what guided your choice of the particular myths. 2. If you think all the myths we read are not convincing, then “create’ (or select) a more appropriate picture of the universe. Justify your choice. *********************** OR III. Aztec Creation Myth 1. Interpret this Aztec myth. (Analyze the various elements in the creation process : creator, method of creation, created, purpose, etc.) 2. Draw your conclusion as to the purpose this myth serves vis-à-vis the religion and vision of the Aztecs.