Istinye University
Department of English Language and Literature
Mythology – Final Exam
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehran Shadi
• Write a well-organized essay for each of the following questions. Define the concepts in your
own words and use proper exemplification, whenever necessary, to show your knowledge of
the topics discussed. It goes without saying that any attempt at plagiarism will have grave
consequences. (100 points)
1. In what ways the Tragedy of Oedipus Rex fits perfectly well into the Aristotelian
definition of Tragedy? Discuss the defining tragic elements according to Aristotle and
demonstrate how they are present in the play. (40 points)
• Tragic Hero
• Tragic Flaw
• Tragic fall
• catharsis
2. Discuss the role of Gods in the trojan Conflict. In what ways this divine intervention
affected the outcome of the entire enterprise? Give details and examples. (40 points)
• The roles of Zeus, Athena, Hera, Ares, and Aphrodite must be
discussed here.
3. Which story from the range of stories reviewed in class attracted your intellectual
attention more? Name your favorite story and elaborate why you liked it? (20 points)
• Bonus question graded on the merit of originality and analytical
depth.
