Due Jan 21
Introductions II
Expectations for writing this semester: vivid description —> evidence —> insight.
Humanities 103
Antiquity to Enlightenment
Due Jan 21
Expectations for writing this semester: vivid description —> evidence —> insight.
In-Class Prompt 1
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The Tower of Babel symbolizes human ambition as the builder say that they wish to build to the heavens and God represents how we should not let our ambitions push us too far or else bad things will happen. Its similar to the story of Icarus in greek mythology.
The Tower of Babel represents the arrogance of mankind, with its “tower with its top in the heavens.” Reaching to the heavens is a motif that typically represents hubris throughout the myths and religions of many cultures around the world. The subsequent striking down of both Babel and other such figures in myth represents a humbling of man and a restoration of “natural order.”
The unfinished tower itself could represent the diversity in which god has given us humans. Building our different cultures, race, gender, language. While this can cause great misunderstanding leading to conflict, it is also a beauty within itself adding depth to the nature of humans.
The Tower of Babel symbolizes a unified and connected society. The tower is an overarching symbol that brings the people within the city together: “we may make us a name, lest we be scattered over all the earth.” This tower is a symbol of collaboration, through physical labor and language. To make this tower, you need share culture and communicate.
The Tower of Babel represents humanity’s self-conceit and their desire to constantly reach an ideal that makes them better. Humans created “a tower with its top in the heavens”, symbolizing how they wanted to reach a level above mankind that was somewhat godly.
I believe the Tower of Babel symbolizes a place of worship where civilians could go and practice their faith. Since the Tower was so momentous in the city, they were creating, and they aimed to reach for the heavens, which made me think of religion and their faith. I also believe it was a place of worship because they discussed languages and babble, so I think they were trying to spread the word of either their religion, city, or both. I also believe it was about teamwork and creating the city together.
What does the Tower of Babel symbolize?
The Tower of Babel symbolizes human ambition, pride, and the dangers that come with unchecked strength. When humans realized their ability to build great structures like the tower, they also discovered their own power. This strength, however, began to turn into arrogance. The people believed they could reach God and achieve ultimate greatness on their own, which reflects humanity overestimating its limits.
The Tower of Babel represents a large achievement and a defiance against the Lord. This defiance is shown in the line “Come, let us build us a city and a tower with its top in the heavans, that we may make us a name, lest we be scattered over all the earth.” This achievement is then punished by the Lord because he views the tower as the people’s attempt to defy him. The civilians understood the Lords marvels and seeked to create one of their own.
I think The Tower of Babel, post the Lord’s tampering, symbolizes a blockage of unity between people. Previously a symbol for peace and togetherness, now symbolizing the differences that cause people to hate, to fear, a device of destruction. Never allowing people to reach their utmost potential.
In-Class Prompt 2
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The city of Babylon is the literal home of the divine, the place on earth where the gods are present. Therefore it’s the most important/sacred city in the world to the Babylonians.
In this myth Babylon symbolizes connection to the gods whereas Babel represented separation. The myth is saying that Babylon was designated by Marduk to be his luxurious abode representing how its like his home.
From the words of the god Marduk, I believe the City of Babylon symbolizes a city and a place for hardworkers, team members, and people to reside there and create a home where gods shall be worshipped and a civilization can be created.
What does the city of Babylon symbolize?
The city of Babylon is a safe haven for Gods to reach humans, a place of assembly. It seems like the city of Babylon would be the ultimate holy place because it is the one time and place where gods and humans could really connect and be in the same place.
The city of Babylon symbolizes the best of the best. It is a city of and for gods to reside. It is a status symbol of wealth and power. It is a city of luxury, skill, craftsmen, and holiness.
The city of Babylon is a holy place meant for the gods to assemble and come down to. The god Marduk says that Babylon will be built with “great craftsmanship” and a place where gods are to be received. It is a grand place where they are to be worshipped and respected.
The city of Babylon symbolizes a neutral meeting area for the gods and a possible gateway to the mortal world. When the gods come up from the Apsu it becomes a place of worship for the civilians and an incredibly holy area
I think The City Of Babylon symbolizes a slice of heaven, a place of such great importance that the gods are able to grace it with their presence.
In-Class Prompt 3
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