1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
iogann1982 [59]
4 years ago
8

In classic and contemporary literature what does it mean to be immortal

English
1 answer:
spayn [35]4 years ago
8 0
Plain and simple, it means not having to die. The fear and the enigma of death is one of the most ancient and persisting human obsessions, that has been the subject of countless mythological stories and written pieces of literature.

In classic Greek and Roman literature, gods were immortal by definition. But there is also an interesting story about Cumaean Sybil, a priestess who was pursued by Apollo. When he promised to grant her one wish if she would yield to him, she asked to live eternally. But then she changed her mind and refused Apollo, who left her to decay alive, as she didn't ask for eternal youth.

In contemporary literature, there are numerous examples of fascination with the so-called "undead" - vampires, aliens, and other uncanny creatures.
You might be interested in
Consider how cultural diversity defines American society and literature. Is the American identity static or fluid over time? How
noname [10]

Answer:

The American society is composed of an ethnical mix, with members of many nations which blend into one unique American identity, while keeping their authenticity. This authenticity can be seen clearly in the cultural diversity. Just like any other identity, American is fluid over time. It changes and alters, in accordance with societal changes. Identities are not carved in stone. While we have every right to actively participate in the process of fashioning our identities, they still have a relative autonomy, and change over time. For example, if I am an Italian immigrant who lives in the U.S., I still have every right to claim my Italian cultural inheritance, but it doesn't make me less of an American. By living in America, I am adopting new cultural traits. My children will have their own perception of their cultural identity that doesn't have to be the same as mine.

5 0
3 years ago
What is the mood for who moved my cheese
nadezda [96]
Lol, AWKWARD ??????????
3 0
4 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Read these lines from the Roosevelt excerpt:
PSYCHO15rus [73]
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "Foreign revolutions." Based on the context, the idea from the excerpt that defines “moral order” is the Foreign revolutions. "...<span>A good society is able to face schemes of world domination and foreign revolutions alike without fear..."</span>
3 0
4 years ago
In the book Seventh Grade by Gary Soto on Commonlit... Victor is pretending to study because
inna [77]

Answer: the correct answer is  1. he wants Teresa to think he's smart

Explanation:

6 0
3 years ago
Which of the following is a common mistake that people make when writing summaries? including too little information including s
sammy [17]
Including too little information
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Read the selection below from the short story “The Pit and the Pendulum” by Edgar Allan Poe and answer the question that follows
    7·1 answer
  • Which two victims are the prince's relatives? romeo juliet mercutio paris lady capulet tybalt
    15·2 answers
  • Which of the following is an example of a dying metaphor?
    10·1 answer
  • What is 36 divided by 9 with a remainder
    10·2 answers
  • Imagine your research in the forest in a specific national park. Which resource would be helpful for this research?
    6·1 answer
  • Which of these rules is best applied before participating in a group discussion?
    13·1 answer
  • A letter complaint/ reclamation to the English Teacher
    15·2 answers
  • Can you match these??
    10·1 answer
  • Rewrite these sentences as questions ​
    8·1 answer
  • Which two methods of performing poetry are most likely to involve musical accompaniment?
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!