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Each page is to answer each of the following questions.(4 paragraphs each question) and use these 3 works
-The Epic of Gilgamesh
-Augustine\’s Confessions
-Dante\’s Inferno

1)Following rules. Many of the works have explored how an individual is supposed to behave in the world. Discuss how each prioritizes either obedience to social rules or individual judgement as a gudie to behavior within those respective societies.

2)Individualism and collectivism. Many of the works have cast the indivual as more important than the society, or the society as more important than the indivual. Discuss how each prioritizes either indivual or collective identity within those respective societies.

3)Social criticism. Many of the works have featured critical perspective on social customs. Discuss how the authors use literature to point out social problems.

4)Gender issues. Many of the works have freatured female characters in problematic roles. Discuss how the role of women is portrayed within each and how this may or may not be a reflection of how women may be regarded within those respective societies.