On The Tale of Sinuhe:
- Explain the nature of theodicy in the text. How does the text create religion through cycles of “rebirth” to generate immortality? How is the Egyptian’s concept of immortality compare and contrast to the Babylonian concept of immortality?
- Describe Sinuhe’s moral convictions according to the Egyptian Kimetic. Explain the role of mysticism and mythology as a guiding force through his journey. Which god or gods had the most influence on his decision making? How does their guidance impact the Freudian concept of Sinuhe’s ego and his id?
