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THESIS PAPER ON JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

Write a 4-5 paragraph thesis paper on Jason and the argonauts.

Introduction: Thesis paragraph includes a thesis statement and summary of points you use to prove your thesis. 1 parag.

Body: Each paragraph proves your thesis with examples from Pontikis, Parada or the movie. Min. requirement: 2 parag.

Conclusion: Reiterate your thesis statement and summarize the points made in your paper. 1 parag.

Topic Choices
1. How does the movie differ from the handouts?
Thesis on ways the movie and the actual Greek myth, as retold by both Parada and Pontikis differ. You are required to come up with at least three ways.

2. Is the message in the movie the same or different from the Parada and Pontikis versions of "Jason and the Argonauts"?
Thesis statement compares and contrasts the message(s) as well as prove it (them) with examples from sources.

3. What message is the story of Jason giving to ancient Greek people? What is the purpose of this myth?
Thesis on the message of Jason myth using the handouts only. Contentions proven with examples from your reading. No info from the movie, as that version is not as close to the version of the myth that ancient Greeks would be familiar with.

4. Why you think the two endings, the one in the movie and the one(s) given by Parada and Pontikis, differ so greatly? Explain what they are and then how they affect the plot and resultant meaning/message of the story (or not). Make sure you substantiate your conjectures with information from your sources.

5. Prior approved topic of your choice.
If there is no PRIOR approval there is no grade.

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