found them intoxicated. Instead of just giving up on them and leaving them there. He grabbed his two men and left the island. He put them in the boat to protect them. Odysseus was then led to Calypso’s island where he had encounter the cyclop‚ Polyphemus‚ Poseidon’s son. The Cyclops found the men and took them to his cave. The Cyclops then seemed to go insane and grap two of the men
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through death. Whether it was falling in battle or devoured by a monstrous creature. For instance when‚ Odysseus and his remaining companions sailed to the island of the Cyclopes‚ where with twelve companions‚ he entered the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus. This giant devoured‚ one after another‚ six of the companions of Odysseus‚ and kept Odysseus and his other men as prisoners in his cave. Witnessing their loyal companion’s cannibalistic murders right in front of them Odysseus and his
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Camlien Chau January 16‚ 2015 ENG 101 Paper 1 Ancient Greeks vs. Modern Day Christians The ancient Greeks of The Odyssey had perspectives on marriage‚ revenge and hospitality that differ slightly when compared to those of modern day Christians. Ancient Greeks had no morals about marriage‚ whereas modern Christians take it seriously and view it as something that should be cherished and sacred. Another theme‚ revenge‚ was seen as important by the ancient Greeks. Because of their egos‚ they felt
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It was at this exact spot that I stood here 20 years ago‚ before you‚ the people of the great Ithaca. Having to leave here wasn’t something I ever desired‚ who ever loves to leave the ones they love and they one they trust. I left for the war and I beat myself up daily‚ but I realized that I left to war so I must come back‚ I cannot die in this war and I must be able to come and fulfill my role as leader. Achilles‚ Ajax‚ Patroclus all deserve respect as well for aiding me in the war‚ helping make
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Having a Goal The purpose of a goal is to have something to look forward to‚ something to strive for‚ and something that brings purpose to one’s life. By establishing a goal‚ one provides a road in which success can be found. This road may often be long and paved with struggles and trials‚ it may be filled with temptation which can lead one astray‚ but this road can also bring greatness and triumph if one does not give up along the way. The most difficult part in having a goal‚ is establishing what
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shows the hubris of Odysseus‚ another detrimental feature of the King of Ithaca. His ego and pride are a huge flaw in his character which often can also lead to the death of his friends. On the island of the cyclops he would not leave the cave of Polyphemus even though it looked dangerous until he “saw him‚ saw what gifts he’d give” (Book 9‚ line 260) and even though it appropriate to arrogantly “set our hands on the cheeses” and “eat the bulk ourselves and [settle] down inside” (Book 9‚ line 260)
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In the Odyssey by Homer‚ an epic story is told. Odysseus‚ the king of Ithaca‚ was sent to fight in the Trojan War. After Odysseus and his crew had won the war‚ they set sail on their long journey home. Their journey lasted 20 years and they had to overcome many tragic obstacles along the way. Eventually‚ Odysseus makes it home to his beloved wife‚ Penelope‚ only to find his homeland has been taken over by suitors. The tale of Odysseus’s long journey home‚ the Odyssey qualifies as an epic poem. Throughout
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the same traditional Greek beliefs. In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey Odysseus‚ the epic hero‚ travels to many different places and completes some very herculean tasks such as going to the Underworld‚ battling the suitors‚ and getting away from Polyphemus‚ the Cyclops. Though portrayed in different ways‚ Everett‚ Delmar‚ and Pete go on similar journeys in Coen’s film O Brother‚ Where Art Thou? In The Odyssey‚ Odysseus goes down into the Underworld where Agamemnon warns him about the
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There are many ways in which Greek culture and Roman culture can be compared. They also differ in their own way. What most people don’t already know is that the Romans borrowed much of their ideas from the Greeks‚ such as‚ Gods‚ Culture and most importantly Literature. For example‚ almost everyone knows the popular Gods of Greek mythology‚ like Zeus‚ Poseidon‚ Hades‚ Hermes‚ but what they may not know is the Roman equivalent to those Gods are Jupiter‚ Neptune‚ Pluto‚ and Mercury. In Greece‚ the gods
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Artful VS Artless Both famous heroes from antiquity‚ Jason and Odysseus have much in common and just as much not. It has been said that The Voyage of the Argo‚ written centuries past The Odyssey‚ is an imitation or some form of plagiarism of the primary epic poem of ancient Greece. I like the other train of thought; it is more an acknowledgement or tip of the hat‚ so to speak‚ specifically to The Odyssey. Both tales center on a hero and a fantastic voyage. Jason was less the virtuous demi-God we
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