Discuss the heroic attributes of Rustem. Is there anything about his characteristics that reminds you of...

 

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Discuss the heroic attributes of Rustem. Is there anything about his characteristics that reminds you of current heroes? 1. Start by introducing, quoting, and discussing the following passage from Shahnameh: • And Rustem answered and said, "Thou knowest, O my father, that my desires are rather after war than pleasures. Give unto me, therefore, a steed of strength and the mace of Saum thy father, and suffer that I go out to meet the hosts of Ahriman." (Rustem). 2. Select another relevant passage of your own choosing from Shahnameh. Choose carefully, thinking about how these two passages might speak to overarching themes and the bolded text in the Purpose, above. 3. How do the two passages illustrate a conclusion about the meaning of victories in battle or struggles for Rustem, and how is that significant or important for understanding heroes' battles as viewed within the Persian culture or more generally? You might want to sketch out your initial thoughts in lists, a concept map, or whatever note format helps you the most. 4. Structure and revise your initial thoughts into 1-2 robust, well-developed paragraphs and post them in the discussion. 5. Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates' posts, explaining why you agree or disagree with them (and you may agree with some parts and disagree with others). Include other thoughts you may have about their topic and ideas. Include a quotation to support each of your responses. Discuss the heroic attributes of Rustem. Is there anything about his characteristics that reminds you of current heroes? 1. Start by introducing, quoting, and discussing the following passage from Shahnameh: • And Rustem answered and said, "Thou knowest, O my father, that my desires are rather after war than pleasures. Give unto me, therefore, a steed of strength and the mace of Saum thy father, and suffer that I go out to meet the hosts of Ahriman." (Rustem). 2. Select another relevant passage of your own choosing from Shahnameh. Choose carefully, thinking about how these two passages might speak to overarching themes and the bolded text in the Purpose, above. 3. How do the two passages illustrate a conclusion about the meaning of victories in battle or struggles for Rustem, and how is that significant or important for understanding heroes' battles as viewed within the Persian culture or more generally? You might want to sketch out your initial thoughts in lists, a concept map, or whatever note format helps you the most. 4. Structure and revise your initial thoughts into 1-2 robust, well-developed paragraphs and post them in the discussion. 5. Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates' posts, explaining why you agree or disagree with them (and you may agree with some parts and disagree with others). Include other thoughts you may have about their topic and ideas. Include a quotation to support each of your responses.

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