So next week, I have a paper on the first three chapters of Genesis due. This paper is worth 20% of my final grade. (choke choke barely breathing) I'm still processing the thoughts and analysis of what I've got. The question is- what is the relationship between husbands and wives and is it appropriate?
At the moment, I've got good views on Eve and bad views on Eve.
Let's start with the good:
- God made man and woman equally in his image
- Man lived in harmony after woman was created
- Eve was created as a helper to Adam- to aid and support him with her best abilities and traits
- No animal was suitable as a partner to Adam- Eve is
- Apparently, her formation is cause for a man to leave his mom and dad and start a family with his new wife and become one with her
Therefore, Eve could be good as a wife for Adam because she's the perfect match for him. But I don't know if I can argue that well....
And now for the bad:
- Eve is drawn from Adam's rib- so she owes existence to him- "she shall be called woman, for from man she was taken"
- helper- can mean that she's subordinate to Adam
- After the eating of the apple, both blame each other- no more love, trust, sharing, or mutual feelings- only guilt, blame, and the avoidance of responsibility
- "you will desire your husband, and he will be your master"
- Eve is thought of as the original sinner
So, what should I do? Brian, as the only reader of my blog (lol), offer some feedback- please :)
I'm stuck on the part of the prompt, "and is it appropriate" - what's that supposed to mean? Is it asking "and do you agree with that relationship as how things should be?"
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, is there any more you can find on their interactions? All your content so far is about before Eve even existed, what her role was going to be. But then, once she's around, how do they interact? You did mention the apple thing, which seems to be a great example of their interactions ("only guilt, blame...") - can you find more interactions?
Of course, I might be checking this Blog too late ;)
If not, let me know what else you see.
Else, you've clearly got something in the "subordinate role" thing that you can work with.
Yeaaaa you're a little late :) lol
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, that's what the appropriate thing means- if I agree with it- It's supposed to be an argumentative essay.
I got all my stuff together now (thanks for your help...lol). I might be asking you to proof-read later if it's not too much for you.