Common Themes In The Odyssey

Three Repeated Themes in the Ancient Literary works A theme is a central idea that stretches through the entire story. A writer presents themes in a literary work through several means. A theme can be expressed through the feelings of the main character and the subject that writer has chosen to write about. Likewise, themes are often presented through thoughts and conversations of different characters and readers can explore the theme of a literary work by analyzing characters, plot, etc. The Romantic poet focused on the “I,” the self and looked for inspiration in nature. The picture of a poet being encouraged by a natural scene is typical in Wordsworth’s poetry. The Ancient literary works mostly deals with themes of bravery, pride, nationality,
The “Iliad” recounts the famous ten-year war of “Troy”, while the “Odyssey” tells Odysseus’s journey back home at war's end. Loyalty, Vengeance and hospitality are minor themes in the “Odyssey” whereas Anger, Strife, Alienation, and Reconciliation are the minor themes in the “Iliad”. Throughout the novel, hospitality affects Odysseus. King of the gods, Zeus is known as the greatest advocate of hospitality allows the sea god Poseidon to punish the Phaeacians for their generous tradition of returning wayfarers to their homelands. Penelope, who waits faithfully for 20 years for her husband's return is the most striking example of loyalty in the epic. Penelope has persevered against the invaders for about four years and Odysseus' perseverance is legendary which can be seen as Odysseus yearns for home when the beautiful goddess-nymph lures him with immortality. “The Iliad” shows us the misery and reality of War. Both armies regret the beginning of the war as it brings miseries to both the army. Homer makes it clear that even the greatest of men cannot escape death at the end of his masterpiece