Based on William Doty's working matrix to define myth (17 characteristics on pages 33–34), identify two dimensions you find most interesting, read their full section in Doty's book (from Chapters 2–3), explain what you think each dimension is about, and discuss whether it addresses material or nonmaterial culture.
Sample Solution
The two dimensions I find most interesting from William Doty’s working matrix are the “Narrative Form/Plot Structure” and “Functional Significance.”
Narrative Form/Plot Structure is described in Chapter 2 of Doty's book as a structured set of events, characters, plot points and moral values that make up the overarching story within a mythic narrative. This dimension focuses on how stories are told, whether they draw upon existing archetypal elements, or if they rely heavily on symbols and metaphors to