Question 21: In a thorough, organized response of at least 250 words, explain some common features of the epic, as seen in some of the literature in weeks 1-4. Then, explain if/how we see any of these characteristics of the epic in modern stories (literature, film, etc) today.
Question 22: In a thorough, organized response of at least 250 words, examine and discuss characters of the Wife of Bath and Scheherazade, through a feminist lens. What do these characters, and their character arcs, tell us about women’s status (generally speaking) in their respective cultures and time periods? What do you think was the authors’ attitude towards these characters, and why?