Reading Questions 3

Required readings: The Instruction of Ptahhotep (AEL), The Instruction of Amenemope (AEL)

1. According to his instruction, who is Ptahhotep and who is he creating this instruction for?
2. What is the most dangerous vice, according to Ptahhotep? (maxim 19) Do you agree? Why or why not?
3. According to this text, what is the best way to deal with women? (several maxims are relevant here)
4. How are the gods involved in Ptahhotep’s instruction? (several parts of instruction are relevant)
5. What was the best piece of advice you found in Ptahhotep?
6. According to his instruction, who is Amenemope and who is he creating this instruction for?
7. What are three topics that Amenemope talks about which Ptahhotep also talked about? Do they seem to have the same perspectives on these topics?
8. What was the best piece of advice you found in Amenemope?