Read Gilgamesh (in its entirety).Answer the following question in a one-page paper:Citing specific evidence from Gilgamesh, explain the role(s) of kingship in ancient Sumerian society. In other words, one might ask, what were the duties of the king or what was a Sumerian king expected to do or what were some of the characteristics of kingship in Ancient Mesopotamia?Your paper must follow this format:font size 12 onlyone-inch marginsdouble-spaced page number citations for your quoted evidencenot to exceed one (1) pagemust have brief introduction and conclusion paragraphs (each not to exceed two sentences)Link to Gilgamesh: http://www.aina.org/books/eog/eog.pdfExample paper 1: http://www.ctevans.net/Nvcc/Campus/HIS101/Aids/Gil...Example paper 2: http://www.ctevans.net/Nvcc/Campus/HIS101/Aids/Gil...Example paper 3: http://www.ctevans.net/Nvcc/Campus/HIS101/Aids/Gil...

For this essay, write a 500 word paper (minimum) in which you analyze Shahrayar. Begin by answering the following question: How are we to interpret Shahrayar's madness? Does it make sense to you? (Ponder this: Are male egos so fragile in macho societies or is his a special case? Conversely, how are the women portrayed in these stories? Does "good daughters/bad wives" cover it? What are we to make of the relationships between the sexes in light of your answer?After you think of answers to this question, and think about the character of Shahrayar himself write your essay answering this:What does Shahrayar see as his dilemma? Determine whether you think he has a legitimate dilemma, and then examine the choices he did make. What are the social consequences to his society as a whole? To the people who surround him? What happens to him?Be sure to cite the primary source in your essay at least once, which means you need to use proper MLA format for the intext citation and the works cited. Also, make sure you are not using too informal a level of diction (no first person, for example). Secondary sources are not required, but must be cited according to MLA, if they are to be included. Review Citing an Anthology for citation information. Sample format:I. Identify the person (Shahrayar) and discuss the society/culture in which he lived, central issues that were significant to this person, beliefs they attempted to promote with their life's work, and the impact this work/belief system had on the culture of the time. This is where you will introduce his "insanity."II. Write a body paragraph describing in specific detail two examples of the choices which were available to Shahrayar. What drives him? What is significant about these examples that help us to assess his character? In these paragraphs, you may use textual evidence as well as reactions to Shahrayar's behavior by individual characters.III. Write a body paragraph describing the dilemma Shahrayar faces in his decisions and choices. What choices might individuals make to express their views about social and cultural issues? Correctly cite evidence to support your analysis.IV. Write a body paragraph giving evidence of specific consequences resulting from the choices, decisions, and actions taken by this person. Correctly cite evidence to support your analysis.V. Concluding paragraph.You must use correct MLA formatting, and you must write in academic language. No text-speak or abbreviations. This MUST be a college level paper.

*Before completing this assignment, carefully and thoroughly read the Module One Essay Prompt. *This assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document and formatted in Proper MLA Formatting (Times New Roman, 12 pt. font type, double-spaced, with appropriate heading information).In this assignment, you will be proposing the topic you wish to write about for the Module One Essay. Below is a small section of the essay prompt that explains what you may select as a topic.PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that you have picked an appropriate topic that fits within the scope of this assignment. Often, students pick a topic that is too broad and would require a longer, more advanced essay than what is required in this module. Remember the importance of selecting a topic you have personal knowledge of and also a topic that is small enough that you can adequately and thoroughly discuss it within the essay length requirements. In your first essay, you will define the qualities necessary for a person to be a successful something--employee, boss, athlete, manicurist, teacher, student, pet owner, etc. You make this definition in your thesis sentence. Read through the full assignment to learn exactly how to write the essay. TOPIC CHOICE: You can choose what you want to write about, within the parameters of the topic. But you have to put it in the form of a thesis sentence that (1) identifies the successful type of person you are going to define and then (2) indicate the characteristics of that defined person. Here are some examples of thesis sentences: An effective and responsive teacher is respectful to students, reasonable, and demanding in a positive way.An exceptional nurse is compassionate, thorough, and knowledgeable.Employees are more likely to be successful working in jobs that allow them to be creative but also offer them a chance to serve others and grow personally.Satisfied partners build gratifying, enduring relationships based on mutual respect, a shared vision, and the ability to forgive and move forward after disagreements and challenges.HOW TO WRITE THE ASSIGNMENT:Minimum word length requirement: 250 words.Once you have selected a possible topic, please answer the following questions in complete sentences:Whom are you choosing to define? Why do you think your topic is important to define? What do you know already about the topic you selected, and/or what is your experience with the topic? (For example, if you decided to define the qualities of a successful concert pianist, what experience to do you have with this occupation that would enable you to speak knowledgeably about the topic?)What are some questions you have about your topic that you would need to research before writing the essay?Look at the thesis examples above, and write your own working thesis with three possible ways to define your topic.