found it‚ he was considered a "nobody"‚ or as he called himself‚ a "no-man". Like his home‚ Odysseus has to reclaim his great name as well. Without a name a man has no meaning or value. Not only does Odysseus search for his identity‚ but his son‚ Telemachus searches as well. Without knowing anything about his past (his father‚ Odysseus)
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that the host had provided improper xenia‚ and fear of retribution by the gods‚ since one never knew when a traveller might actually be a god in disguise (for example‚ in book 1 when Athene disguises herself as Mentes and receives hospitality from Telemachus)‚ come to test the level of your xenia. All travellers were seen as sent by Zeus and under his protection‚ so giving proper xenia was also a way of showing respect for the gods‚ especially Zeus in the form of Xenios. Xenia offers a moral ground
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The characters that are portrayed in the movie‚ “Oh Brother Where Art Thou‚” is an adaptation from the Odyssey. Ulysses Everett McGill is a portrayal to Odysseus in several factors to their similarities. Odysseus‚ from The Odyssey‚ is described as a cunny and smart man which is embarking on a journey to get back home to his wife Penelope. In the movie‚ “Oh Brother Where Art Thou‚” Everett is shown as having the intelligence among his crew members and is on a journey back home to his wife‚ Penny.
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hit by a train or for being set to marry another man. She states it matter of factly even disowned him when he shows up at the shop by saying “not my husband... a drifter I guess.” Penelope contrasts Penny when she is shown to be subservient to Telemachus when he tells her to essentially shut up and go to her room if the song is bothering her because the suitors and him are enjoying themselves. Penelope does not question him when he adds that he holds the power in this household and retreats to her
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Term Paper Epic poetry is lengthy poems that tell a story‚ usually about a character whose actions prove to be in favor of heroism. The idea behind the story typically deals in the traditions whether it is mythical or historical of a culture or nation. Mesopotamian mythology‚ an ancient civilization whose history goes back before the famous Greek civilization period‚ has a tale of a king of Uruk named Gilgamesh‚ whose actions lead his people to dislike him. Through actions that spit on the gods
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in the body of the discussion post as usual. 1. Fagles: “…To the life he’s like the son of great Odysseus‚ surely he’s Telemachus! The boy that hero left a babe in arms at home when all you Achaeans fought at Troy‚ launching your headlong battles just for my sake‚ shameless whore that I was” (IV.158-162). 1. Rieu: “…Surely this must be the great-hearted Odysseus’ son Telemachus‚ whom his father left as a new-born baby in his home‚ when you Achaeans came to Troy with war in your hearts for my sake
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mentor is a mandatory requirement for pre-registration nursing and midwifery students. The term Mentor originates from Homer’s epic the Odyssey where Mentor is asked to watch over Odysseus’s son‚ Telemachus‚ when the father leaves to fight in the Trojan War. Mentor’s role was to care for and educate Telemachus‚ (Level Playing Field Institute 2013). The role of the mentor is important in regards to the learning of the mentee. The knowledge‚ advice and resources a mentor shares can help the mentee gain
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recognizes the important relationship between the host and the guest. In the epic poem‚ Homer shows the correct use and the abuse of the code of Xenia. An example of Xenia used the proper way is when Telemachus welcomes the traveler Mentes. Little did he know‚ Mentes was the goddess Athena in disguise. Telemachus follows the code of Xenia and welcomes Mentes into his house and feeds him before asking any questions to the guest. An example of corruption of the
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Book 1 changes things; Athena confronts him and teaches him the responsibilities of a young prince. He soon becomes more assertive‚ and he confronts the suitors and denounces the abuse of his estate. One of the most significant characteristics of Telemachus that is stressed by Homer in The Odyssey is the commitment to his family and the persistence and desire to advocate the honor of his
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is that they are both leaders. It becomes evident in the poem that Tennyson sees both figures as leaders of Ithaca. Ulysses is the traditional leader of the island‚ while Telemachus has been elevated to a point where he is now leader‚ as well. Yet‚ it is here where there is some pivot. In his words‚ Ulysses sees Telemachus as more equipped to handle the administrative and more practical elements of leadership on the island. The idea that Ulysses speaks of his son as "He works his house/ I mine
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