1. Write a comparative analysis of the ways Fox and Lipson discuss Egyptian rhetoric and treat ma'at. Make sure to use direct quotations. To be collected.
2. Share writing with a partner and offer comments.
3. Class discussion of essays.
Fox uses “canon” to label the principles of good speech in ancient Egypt. Since each of these principles shows how good speech is an extension of virtue, is it appropriate to label them canons? How do they align with and differ from the function of the greek canons? (Jack)
Some of the canons of Ancient Egyptian rhetoric is silence (a moral posture and rhetorical tactic), but only speaking at an opportune moment, and truthfulness. The Egyptians thought of public speaking as a double edged sword, as speaking could hurt the speaker itself, instead of the audience. Are there any canons of Ancient Egyptian rhetoric that are implemented in modern society, especially among public figures? (Will)
In Fox’s article, it was stated that rhetoric was important not only in public conversations, but in private ones as well. Likewise, the five canons of rhetoric seem to apply to a way of living rather than a way of speaking. It seems as though rhetoric was tied very closely with life in Ancient Egypt. In what ways do rhetoric or principles of rhetoric apply to our daily lives here and now? (Brittany)
2. Ma'at and some images: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maat#Maat_as_a_principle
3. The Instructions of Ptahhotep: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/30508/30508-h/30508-h.htm#chap01
4. hieratic script: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=hieratic%20script%20images