“The Enduring Influence of Mythology on Literature: Exploring its Role in Shaping Stories and Characters”

The role of mythology in literature 
I. Introduction 
a. Start with an interesting fact: Stories from ancient myths have always been a big part of books and stories we love. 
b. Main points:
– How myths were important in old stories
– How these myth stories have changed over time in books
– How myths affect the way stories are told, and characters are made 
c. Thesis Statement: How myths are used in stories shows how they continue influencing what we read, making stories more exciting and meaningful. 
II. Body Paragraph 
a. Main Point #1: Why myths were important in old stories 
b. Supporting information:
Mark E. Workman discusses how myths were the building blocks of old stories, like the ones told by the ancient Greeks.
Workman states, “Greek mythology served as a foundational narrative for ancient Greek society, providing explanations for natural phenomena and human experiences.” 
c. Connection to thesis: Myths were the beginnings of storytelling and still shape the stories we love today. 
III. Body Paragraph 
a. Main Point #2: How myths have changed in books over time 
b. Supporting information:
Esther Lombardi explains how myths have been used in many different ways in stories over the years, changing to fit different cultures and times.
Lombardi notes, “The enduring legacy of Greek mythology has had a lasting impact on the culture, with its stories and characters continuing to inspire and influence literature and everyday language.” 
c. Connection to thesis: Myths have evolved with time and continue to make stories exciting and diverse. 
IV. Body Paragraph 
a. Main Point #3: How myths affect the way stories are told and characters are made 
b. Supporting information:
Edith Hamilton discusses how myths give writers ideas for characters and plots, appearing in different forms in many stories.
According to Hamilton, “Mythological narratives offer insight into human behavior and societal norms.” 
c. Connection to thesis: Myths add depth and meaning to stories by uniquely shaping characters and plots. 
V. Conclusion 
a. Recap of discussed information: Myths have been a big part of storytelling for a long time, and they continue to shape the stories we read today. 
b. Reflection on research findings: How stories use myths helps us understand why they are still important in literature. 
c. Evaluation of thesis: Myths significantly make stories more exciting and meaningful, just like they always have. 
d. Suggestions for additional research: We can learn even more by studying how myths connect with different cultures and how they influence how we tell stories worldwide. 
-You can use these websites for extra information; they are the ones I used for my outline.
https://www.abookgeek.com/the-impact-of-greek-mythology-on-modern-culture/ 
by Esther Lombardi 
https://www.jstor.org/stable/3814186 
by Mark E. Workman 
https://medium.com/illumination/the-importance-of-mythology-9b922983d150 
by warren brown 
https://www.google.com.mx/books/edition/Mythology/oZU3AQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover 
by Edith hamilton
-If the thesis changes while making the research paper, you can change it.
-They’re six pages, but the last one is just for citation.
-I’m providing a sample of how I want the research paper done.