The Odysseus who leaves Troy changes into a completely different man before he arrives at his home in Ithaca. The hero endures many trials and tribulations induced by the menis of Poseidon‚ but learns from his mistakes and matures much through his trek. Poseidon serves as a symbol of the supernatural and the threatening. In a way‚ he is the abusive‚ but pedagogic father. It is Poseidon who keeps Odysseus in the face of danger‚ and it is Poseidon who keeps him suffering. Until the seventh year of
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Gods and Lives In Odysseus’ journey home‚ there are numerous examples of help and hindrances from gods and goddesses. Two of the powers that intervened were Poseidon and Athena. Poseidon created several ways to stop his journey. However‚ the Goddess Athena helped him overcome Poseidon’s attempts to stop him and other obstacles. Odysseus and his men stopped on an island with cyclops on their way home. One of the cyclops killed two of Odysseus’ men. Odysseus put out the eye of the cyclop. The cyclop
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Intelligence and How Cultures Affect Perceptions of Intelligence In this essay‚ I will describe my personal definition of intelligence and explain how my cultural frames of reference influence my definition. I will compare my cultural frames of reference for intelligence with another culture’s frames of reference for intelligence. I will analyze the two online intelligence tests in terms of their appropriateness for use with people in all cultures. Last‚ I will explain why I
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of intelligence is the best known compromise between the singular intelligence theory and the multiple intelligences theory. This model of intelligence proposes that there is a ‘g factor’ or general intelligence factor which was taken from Carroll’s original model. In the CHC model the general intelligence factor is made up of many different cognitive abilities. The piece that was taken from the Cattell&Horn model was the idea that there are two main types of intelligence: fluid intelligence and
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE A CLUSTER OF TRAITS O ABILITITES RELATING T EMOTOINAL SIDE OF LIFE Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as a person’s self-awareness‚ self-confidence‚ self-control‚ commitment and integrity‚ and a person’s ability to communicate‚ influence‚ initiate change and accept change (Goleman‚ 1998). EQ is quite distinct from IQ and is considered more important than IQ to live a happy and productive life. People who do not have a strong emotional intelligence have a very hard time
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The Evil Should Die: Analysis of Homer The Odyssey Upon Odysseus’ return to Ithaca from his long and dangerous crusade‚ he discovers suitors raiding his palace. Due to the fact that these suitors are posing a great threat to Ithaca‚ Odysseus is justified in taking his revenge. Since these suitors try to steal his property‚ assume his wealth‚ and threaten the royal family of Ithaca‚ his right to defend himself is just. Odysseus was the king‚ and suitors have invaded his property. These suitors
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The FIRST labor was to fight the Nemian Lion which had impentrable skin and seemed to be a impossible task. This was set in motion after "Eurystheus ordered him to bring the skin of the Nemean lion" (Apollodorus 2.5.1) not only as a test of strengh but a test of mind. The SECOND labour was to kill the Lernean Hydra that was not only poisnous but also had nine heads. This was located in the swamps of Lerna which ravaged the country side. Hercules quickly learned in this battle that "as fast
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Kerry Huntlea Book 5 Questions 1. What does Odysseus do for himself? He is very efficient on making sacrifices‚ as he thinks you get rewarded he has hope to go home after it being 20 years. He is also very venerable and he cries and dreams about the day he gets to see his family again. But when Calypso says he can go he makes himself a raft and sets sail. 2. What does the gods do for him? Well as Odysseus makes sacrifices as many times as he can‚ he can only hope something good happens
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of Intelligence 1. Naturalist Intelligence (“Nature Smart”) Designates the human ability to discriminate among living things (plants‚ animals) as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds‚ rock configurations). This ability was clearly of value in our evolutionary past as hunters‚ gatherers‚ and farmers; it continues to be central in such roles as botanist or chef. It is also speculated that much of our consumer society exploits the naturalist intelligences‚ which
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Multiple Intelligences Stacy Bowers General Psychology/300 May 31‚ 2010 Dr. James Bell Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the theory of multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner. It will be discussing three intelligences; Bodily-Kinesthetic‚ Logical-Mathematical‚ and Interpersonal. This paper will also take a look at how each of these three personalities can have an impact on personal success. Illustrations of this discussion are used throughout Chapter 8: Intelligence
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