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Mark Kaplan

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Ancient Egyptian Literature

1) Story of Sinuhe, and The Tale of the Doomed Prince

2) Free will, divine providence, personal fate

Sinuhe Doomed Prince

Leaving Egypt Flees Egypt Travels to Nahrin

Integration in foreign society Becomes son in law of Wins the princess

Ammenuenshi and a chief

Divine Grace, Maat, river, prayer to God, Fate of death of child foretold

at birth, prayer to gods

Human vs enemies Fight against rebellious tribes Fight against natural dooms

Yearn for family, connection Yearns to return to Egypt Desperately wants princess

DIFFERENCE: Returns to Egypt Doesn’t return to Egypt

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