1) Connections: Characters – compare the characters of the two stories, which characters are alike. You can compare kings, warriors, women.
Characters: “Branwen”—Brandigiefran, Mathlowch, Manawydan, Efnisien, Nisien; “The Death of Conchobhar”—Conchobhar, Cet, Finghin, Meis-Geghra, Conall, Cu Chulainn.
2) Compare the conflicts in the two stories.
- Compare the following themes in the two stories: The Role of Kings (think about who is a better king and why); The Role of Women (and yes there are women in “The Death of Conchobar”); The concept of magic (think about who uses magic in each story and what the purpose of magic is for); hospitality (yes its there in Conchobhar just not as clear); paganism vs. Christianity (perhaps more important in Conchobhar—think about the ending); man alone in a hostile world.
4) Compare the endings of the two stories: how are they alike.
- Compare the following symbols: the cauldron of resurrection, the brain balls.
- Outline the following for each story: point of view, protagonist, antagonist, type of conflict, dynamic characters, inciting event, climax, resolution, allusions (this is a trick question), foreshadows (maybe one from each story).
- List your favorite moment from each story.
- Which story did you like better and why?
- Discuss one irony from each story.
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