The Middle Path in Ancient Greek Literature

The Middle Path in Ancient Greek Literature Order Description 1. This is one of five essay prompts that I was given to prep for at home before the in-person final. This is an essay question that I have to write on a test by hand (2.5 pages on paper,) so it does not have to be long or dragged out; it needs to directly address the prompt. 2. Please note when writing: Essay with a clear and creative thesis (instructor is specifically looking for this; cite specific examples from the texts (direct quotes and page #s are not necessary); *situate the discussion in relation to Greek culture* 3. Prompt: One theme that is consistent across Hesiod, Greek lyric poetry, and the Oresteia is the concept of moderation or “the middle path.” Develop an essay in which you consider why this virtue is meaningful across such diverse literary genres, to what extent authors differ in their representations of it, and how it relates to the political and social structures of Archaic Greece. 4. Greek Lyric Poetry is a book (translated by M.L West, 2008) we read that had several poetries from different authors in there (Sappho, Alcaeus, Theognis, Solon)