Final Thoughts.

Overall, I really enjoyed this class. It gave me a new perspective on world literature that I had not possessed prior to taking this course. While I was somewhat familiar with a number of the tragedies presented in class, the depth we went into them was refreshing and offered a new perspective I had not noticed before, especially with the Greek plays. While the Iliad was familiar to me, the Ramayana was new and interesting, and helped me appreciate the Indian culture in a way I had not experienced before. The creation stories also provided an interesting look. Gilgamesh and Metamorphoses are two stories I had absolutely no idea about, and helped me understand how various cultures around the world interact to form different identities and cultures. The simularities between the various stories supported the idea of an interlaced world, each with it's own personal tastes and flavors but sharing many main identifying features. I am happy I took part in this course.