Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (pp. 155-281)

Read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (pp. 155-281)

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(Read from pages 89 to 164

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Part A

 answer in long paragraph

Choose one of the “chapters” listed below and very briefly analyze the story through the lens of one or more of the following:  characters, setting & props, dominant images, themes.  What insights into Norse culture are revealed?  How might this story function within Norse society?   (As is always required in literary analysis, provide quotes from the story that support the examples you mention.)

“Thor’s Journey to the Land of Giants”

“The Apples of Immortality”

“Hymir and Thor’s Fishing Expedition”

“The Death of Balder”

Types of Insights:

Historical – story reflects verifiable historical events

Anthropological – behavior exemplifies the values and principles of the culture

Aetiological – story explains the origin or cause of a custom or a fact of the physical universe

Metaphysical – shows the relationship of humans to a larger reality or principle (like God)

Cosmological – presents the understanding of the science of the universe at that time

Sociological – exhibits societal norms or customs and values

(Who is included or excluded from social groups?)

Psychological – shows struggles of individuals to become mature human beings and useful members of society