of the past? When comparing Odysseus‚ a legendary hero from Homer’s The Odyssey‚ to Derick Mitchell‚ a veteran of the army‚ we can see many similarities and differences. Some similarities include their roles as leaders and their waiting families back home. However‚ there are many major differences that far outshadow them‚ like the differences in the technology available and their motives for doing certain things in war. There are many trivial similarities between Odysseus and Mr. Mitchell‚ but their
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epic poem‚ The Iliad and the Odyssey by legendary Greek author‚ Homer. The main character is a war hero named Odysseus is very intelligent and really strong but is also portrayed as arrogant and at times a horrible leader at times but he is still a war hero nonetheless. But the times have changed‚ the men who fight in war are no longer worshipped how they were in the ancient times. So with that being said‚ Odysseus would not be considered a hero today. Although Odysseus was a war hero‚ he did not
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In The Odyssey loyalty is an important theme that has an effect on the entire epic novel. By its definition loyalty means a feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something. In this epic is four major examples that convey loyalty‚ which is shown by Penelope‚ Telemachus‚ the servants‚ and Odysseus. Penelope is the wife of Odysseus; she does not remarry while he is away. Telemachus‚ his son‚ goes on a journey to find his father. Eumaeus and Philoetius‚ the servants‚ remained faithful servants
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In The Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ the king of Ithaca‚ has been trying to find his way home for twenty years. Ever since the beginning of his trip‚ Odysseus is introduced as a strong and authoritative figure. However‚ his journey is filled with temptation‚ and Odysseus does give in at times. This may be seen when Odysseus chooses to sleep with Circe‚ despite his yearning to return home to his wife Penelope. This is the
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Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934-1945 until he committed suicide. Adolf Hitler was a frontline solider then he rose to power in German politics as a leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party‚ which was known as the NAZI party. Hitler was a chancellor of Germany and served as a dictator. This rise to leadership was formed during the great depression in Germany. Adolf Hitler was a charismatic leader who was not a very sociable person. What made Hitler a good leader was that he
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of the attributes that make a good leader. These qualities were shown through his heroic contributions. He demonstrated a profound ability to keep peace with others. As king‚ he treated the people of his country with great respect‚ ensuring that everything he did would keep them safe. King Arthur was the greatest leader of his era. King Arthur was able to bring out the best of himself through his heroic contributions. From the beginning he was meant to be a leader. Arthur pulled the magical sword
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Who does not want to read a great epic poem? I personally like to read a good story cuddled up with my blanked‚ tucked away in a tiny nook‚ and let my imagination run wild while I read; especially when it is cold and rainy outside. “The Odyssey” by Homer‚ is one of those epic poems no one can get enough of. Ancient Greek mythology seems to impress a vast majority of people up to this day in age. It does target a variety of readers. Homer‚ the author‚ created a master piece with this epic poem; The
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characteristics that all superb leaders exhibit. The characteristics of an excellent leader include confidence‚ a thick skin‚ and relating to their followers. Without these attributes‚ a person will not be followed and therefore is not a leader. Confidence is one of the most important attributes of a strong leader. Followers will sense when someone is insecure‚ and they will not be attracted to that person. Part of the reason Julius Caesar was a great leader was because of the confidence he
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Book 9 details the fall of mankind as Eve is tempted by the serpent‚ and consumes the forbidden fruit condemning mankind. This sole act allows sin to enter the world and is the sole reason why we experience hardship. However‚ within this book Milton paints a richer picture of what might’ve or likely happened on that fateful day as he describes the experiences of Adam and Eve within the garden. This book is treats men and women very differently as it essentially blames women for the fall from grace
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