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    In the literary work of Beowulf‚ it is imperative to analyze the relationships between characters and how those relationships function to create new meaning or a better understanding of the literature as a whole. In Beowulf‚ it can be said that the characters of Beowulf and Wiglaf share parallels that serve to show Wiglaf as becoming the next king‚ and not only the successor of the throne‚ but a sign of hope for the doomed society of the Geats. These similarities can be recognized especially well

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    didn’t immediately jumped to his wife or son he was more concerned about the suitors who invaded his palace wanting to marry the queen Penelope because her husband didn’t return from war assuming Odysseus died. Learning from mistakes and showing great personal development is the reason I chose Odysseus as a hero. All in all‚ heroes have been a huge impact on the world ever since the human existence‚ it differs from each person thus different characteristics can be described for a person to be a

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    medieval literature‚ Beowulf‚ Midsummer’s Night Dream‚ and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Although we did not get to 2 other units‚ the books that we read were interesting and provoked questions about the difference between good and evil‚ about human nature‚ and other queries that sparked debates. With our Odyssey unit‚ we talked about Odysseus’s massacre of the suitors. We asked ourselves‚ ‘Was this justified? What determines whether or not murder is justifiable? Did Odysseus have a choice? What would

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    essay‚ Helen Conrad-O’Briain discusses the epic elements of and analyzes the Anglo-Saxon epic techniques the Beowulf poet used in the poem. She also compares the character of Beowulf with other epic heroes and reviews several of the themes of the work‚ including the role of God and providence and the futile‚ transitory nature of human existence. Michael Alexander‚ a translator of Beowulf‚ begins his entry on the epic in A Dictionary of Modern Critical Terms with Milton’s "great argument" and "answerable

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    character Odysseus in a fashion that further supports the claim that a hero is not founded on pride or supernatural abilities. Being a brave warrior‚ Odysseus led the expedition against the Trojans. The editors of Encyclopedia Britannica write about his character in the Iliad saying‚ “…Odysseus appears as the man best suited to cope with crises in personal relations among the Greeks‚ and he plays a leading part in achieving the reconciliation between Agamemnon and Achilles‚” (“Odysseus”). Prevailing

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    Odysseus’ Encounter with Folvo and the Depths of Despair “Proceeding from the homeland of Polyphemus‚ my men and I departed briskly; attempting to evade the storm that was ominously approaching. To my utter disappointment we found ourselves engaged in a strenuous battle with Poseidon who had sought revenge on me ever since my triumph over his offspring. He had unleashed his vigorous powers‚ and would stop at nothing until he had defeated me and my men. While engaged in this duel‚ I was eventually

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    The Odyssey and Beowulf Comparison Epics are centered on the deeds and triumphs of their heroes. They focus on the feats of warriors who embody the cultural values of a nation. Both The Odyssey written by Homer and Beowulf an Anglo-Saxon epic represent the honor that comes along with fame‚ and hospitality found within a society. The emphasis on the glory of fame stems from the commonly referred terms Kleos and Timè. Both epics have a focus on glory as well as honor. Beowulf even says‚ “I shall

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    event is the manner in which Odysseus carries out his retribution of the maids and suitors. Odysseus disguises himself and lies to everyone he cares about to see who is loyal to him and who is not. He tests the qualities of others‚ all the while showing none of them himself. His untrustworthy behavior makes him hypocritical when it comes to proving others loyalty. Odysseus is not justified in his retribution of the maids and the suitors because of his ignobility. Odysseus is not justified in his

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    the few simple words that describe the classic hero. To some‚ Odysseus is recognized as self-absorbed and a fraud. This is wrong; Odysseus is a true hero. Odysseus’ heroism can be seen through the two characteristics of strength‚ and intelligence. Using these‚ Odysseus is able to make it through the hardships of his journey. Throughout the journey‚ Odysseus’ strength is greatly tested. He shows strength when he blinds the Cyclops. Odysseus says‚ "I drove my weight on it from above and bored it home

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    story of Odysseus shows his determination to fight and conquer obstacles with and without the help of the Gods. The story dates back before 1000B.c. (The Modern Library‚ 1950‚ p.VI) His creative and cunning tactics throughout the story show his determination to reach his homeland of Ithaca. After conquering the Trojan War‚ Odysseus was told by Poseidon “man is nothing without the gods”. Poseidon felt Odysseus was not thankful for Poseidon’s help with the battle Trojan War. He felt Odysseus needed

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