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The early Romans seized the Sabine women in an attempt to:

Artemis was born first before her brother Apollo.

What is a parergon (plural parerga)? Name one associated with Heracles.

What quality does Penelope share with her husband and how is it best illustrated?

The reason Philip and Alexander presented to the Greeks for invading Persia was:

The Greeks already had a strong sense of national identity as Greeks before the Persian Wars.

What was the impact of the Battle of Issus?

In comparison with mythology, philosophy:

Identify the Source  (1 point) – Clearly state the title of the work from which the passage comes. State the Author  (1 point) – Provide the name of the author of the passage. (1 point) Analyze Theme and Significance (3 points) – Discuss the central theme of the passage and its overall significance within the work. Consider the author’s intended message and how the passage contributes to the larger meaning of the text. Avoid mere summary—do not simply recount the plot. Instead, focus on interpretation and analysis. Your discussion of the theme and significance must be at least three (3) complete sentences, offering thoughtful insights into the author’s purpose and the passage’s deeper meaning.  Passage: “He might have been in a deserted village. We picture the world as thick with conquering and elate humanity, but here, with the bugles of the tempest pealing, it was hard to imagine a peopled earth. One viewed the existence of man then as a marvel, and conceded a glamour of wonder to these lice which were caused to cling to a whirling, fire-smote, ice-locked, disease-stricken, space-lost bulb. The conceit of man was explained by this storm to be the very engine of life. One was a coxcomb not to die in it. However, [character’s name] found a saloon.” “There was a great tumult, and then was seen a long blade in the hand of the gambler. It shot forward, and a human body, this citadel of virtue, wisdom, power, was pierced as easily as if it had been a melon. [Character’s name] fell with a cry of supreme astonishment.”

Nature as an Indifferent Force: Jack London vividly describes the harsh and indifferent environment the protagonist faces. How does London’s portrayal of nature in “To Build a Fire” challenge the romanticized view of nature often found in literature? What does the story suggest about the relationship between humans and the natural world, and How does it reflect the broader philosophical perspective of naturalism?