Poetry”‚ is about the journey and wanderings of the Greek hero Odysseus. Though very different‚ both epics feature distinct themes and epic conventions throughout their story. The themes and conventions between the two epics can be compared and contrasted. The Odyssey is an epic telling the story of Odysseus’ journey as he returns home after the ten year Trojan War. The epic tells of the dangers‚ distractions‚ and adventures Odysseus faces on his journey back home. In the textbook used for readings
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Island. At the start Odysseus and his crew were lost at sea sailing animously for nine days and nine nights until they arrived and lotus eaters island. There they took rest and food. Odysseus sent three men to search for the natives of this island. The three men to look for the natives. When the three men found the natives the natives had no desire to attack but instead offered them a lotus to eat‚ the three men confused took their offer. The three men never came back so Odysseus kept and his fleet
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actions. Odysseus punished Penelope ’s suitors without thinking of consequences that he would have to endure. He did not acknowledge the consequences because that would prevent him from doing what he wants to do. Odysseus wanted to kill the suitors; they ate away at his fortune. Finding consequences for murdering the suitors would force Odysseus to realize what he is about to do is not a good idea. Odysseus chose to ignore the consequences and killed the suitors anyway. Odysseus had absolutely
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loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey and Juana stayed by her husband through his time of distress. Penelope stayed loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey. To ward off suitors that were beckoning for her hand‚ she made them a promise that as soon as she finished weaving a gift for her father‚ she would take one of their hands in marriage. Nightly‚ unbeknownst to the suitors‚ she would unravel her work‚ so that she could remain faithful to Odysseus. Also
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we as the readers have come to see how hospitality can be very well done. Whether it be Telemachus or Odysseus traveling and staying at places‚ they were served at the finest level even though they were complete strangers.
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humor”. Also this movie is about Greek gods and goddesses. “Odysseus” name of the main character of this movie. Odysseus is a great man. For me the adventure of Odysseus is “Amazing! As in WOW! ”imagine he was lost in seventeen years‚ many challenges and trials that he overcome. Odysseus have good personality‚ he is fast thinker‚ he is brave to face the challenges‚ no matter
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their male counterparts. This applies to Odysseus’ wife‚ Penelope‚ as well as Arete and Circe‚ all of whom embody power‚ an important characteristic in Ancient Greek society. The impressive yet often overlooked traits of Penelope‚ Arete‚ and Circe reveal the true natures of these powerful women and their influence over Odysseus in his journey throughout The Odyssey. Penelope displays numerous vital characteristics which reveal her significance to Odysseus‚ the suitors‚ and all of Ithaca. Loyalty
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Patrick Dyer November 9th‚ 2012 CLS 250 The Double Standards of Homeric Greek Women Odysseus was considered to be the epitome of what a Greek man should strive to be. He was a courageous and clever warrior who earned arête through his feats during the Trojan War. The ancient Achaean male modeled themselves after great men like Odysseus‚ but the real question is who do Greek woman model themselves after. Clytemnestra’s plight and eventual death is a perfect example of how married women were
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does an amazing job demonstrating the bravery of heroes that the Greeks praised. The main character‚ Odysseus‚ has an established reputation as a well-experienced warrior. He deploys many attacks against his enemies with almost no fear. He also fears no man‚ or giant for any matter‚
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ancient Greek culture‚ this reflected on the relationship of the King and Queen‚ and Odysseus and Penelope‚ but they weren’t quite similar. The King and Queen had a closer relationship‚ while Odysseus and Penelope were always separated. Odysseus and Penelope’s marriage was nothing like the King and Queens. Odysseus wasn’t really faithful while trying to get back to his wife. For example‚ the first time Odysseus wasn’t faithful was when he was captured by Calypso. In The Odyssey‚ it said “Even as
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