1) In a traditional “Quest” story structure the compulsion of the hero to action has two parts; first‚ though the hero would prefer to remain in their own environment‚ some terrible event prevents this from being the case. “We begin with the reason why the hero and his companions set out on their journey in the first place. The Quest usually begins on a note of the most urgent compulsion. For the hero to remain quietly ‘at home’ (or wherever he happens to be) has become impossible. Some fearful
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The word “archetype” today means a stereotype; a definition of something that comes to us naturally and that is plugged into our consciousness. So where did we get these archetypes from? What society began the main traits that our characters have followed ever since? Our society has followed behind Greek influences since the beginning‚ probably because Greece is one of the oldest known civilizations to humans. Literature as well‚ has been followed up to today. Homers’ epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ presents
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properly interact with one another. The law of hospitality is first shown when Telemachus felt “mortified” (I.40) at a guest standing at his doors and goes to personally receive them. Hospitality is emphasized by the fact that Telemachus felt “mortified” or great humiliation at a guest not being properly shown in‚ that causes him‚ the prince of Troy‚ to personally receive an unknown stranger. Furthermore‚ Telemachus places his unknown guest at an “elaborate chair of honor” (I.52) and “a stool to
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Ms. Downey English 9 11/13/12 Archetypes in The Odyssey In Homers epic poem “The Odyssey” there are many archetypes‚ many of which were the origin of the archetype. An archetype is a character type‚ place‚ or symbol‚ every culture shares. In “The Odyssey” Homer uses archetypes to evoke meaning to the story. Some examples of archetypes in “The Odyssey” are the temptress‚ and the father-son conflict. In the story “The Odyssey” there are a couple temptress’. Two examples are Calypso and the
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Athena tells Telemachus to go in search of his father. If he discovers his father is alive he is to stall for a year. If his father is dead he is to burn his father’s armor on a funeral pyre giving him the honor he deserves he is to also told to find his mother a husband. Athena appears in disguise as Mentor a family friend so that Telemachus will trust him and tell Athena all his problems. Nestor and Menelaus have no knowledge about where Odysseus is or if he’s alive‚ but Telemachus does learn he’s
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There are many different family traditions and relationships based on our culture and how it was developed. We are trained to act and behave in such a manner that is “appropriate” from the time that we are born. Many of these actions are actually based on the cultures of ancient times. Some of our everyday traditions come from these cultures‚ along with our actions and behavior within our families. A few of these countries are Babylonia‚ Greece‚ and India. I have found one story from each country
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tested for their loyalty or when they are in need of help‚ representing the philosophy of the Greek culture. Homer‚ not willing to start the story off with a slow beginning‚ immediately brings his readers to the conflict at Odysseus’ household. Telemachus‚ struggling with a lack
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Natasha Castillo October 3‚ 2012 Role of Women in “The Odyssey” “The Odyssey” by Homer is an epic poem about Odysseus’ return to his wife and son in Ithica after the Trojan War. Women play an exceptionally large role in this epic poem. Odysseus’s son‚ Telemachus attempts to gain authority in the presence of the suitors but it is difficult. Especially once he goes on his own journey under the guidance of Athena. Throughout the epic poem however‚ the women play their roles as mothers‚ servants‚ seductresses
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alone to care for themselves. Odysseus’ son‚ Telemachus‚ is becoming a man now. Since Odysseus’ has been missing‚ he has been trying to get his mother’s suitors away from the palace. Then one day‚ while sitting with the suitors‚ he imagines his father still alive and him returning and taking his place in the palace again. While this is happening he sees Athene as an old friend Mentes. Athene tells him that she believes his father is still alive. Telemachus tells the suitors that he there will be orders
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In Homer’s epic‚ The Odyssey‚ various aspects of the ancient Greeks are revealed through the actions‚ characters‚ plot‚ and wording. Homer uses his skill as a playwright‚ poet‚ and philosopher to inform the audience of the history‚ prides‚ and achievements of the ancient Greeks‚ and‚ also‚ to tell of the many values and the multi-faceted culture of the ancient Greek caste. The Greeks had numerous values and customs‚ of which the primary principles are the mental characteristics of an individual
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