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    Greek community. The female duties were glorified in literary such as Antigone and The Odyssey. The typical housewife was made to have children and take care of the home while the men worked and fought. Women were given very few rights and didn’t have an input in political issues. Women could exercise very little power in Ancient Greece due to literary‚ social‚ and political ideals. In Antigone and The Odyssey‚ women are portrayed as insignificant characters to show the quintessential role of Greek

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    in the story. Kirke‚ is the beautiful witch goddess who host Odysseus and his men at her house. Through the character Kirke‚ Homer shows that in order to be a true hero one must have hospitality‚ Loyalty and Physical Strength. In the book‚ The Odyssey‚ Kirke shows many ways a true hero acts. One of these ways that she shows is hospitality. Kirke shows a great example of hospitality by hosting graciously and warmly Odysseus’ men who came from escaping the Cyclops “On thrones she seated them‚ and

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    Nobody is perfect‚ therefore‚ everyone has a flaw. However‚ our flaws are not what define us; it is what we can transform our flaws into that defines us. In two very similar stories this exact idea is conveyed. The Odyssey by Homer illustrates Odysseus’s difficult journey of his return from the Trojan war. Similar to this‚ Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand describes Louie’s everlasting quest of survival. Although some may consider these two characters heroes‚ they both have fatal flaws. Louie possesses

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    In the epic tale‚ The Odyssey‚ it is evident to see how women have evolved up to present time. In the book‚ women are shown as evil temptresses‚ through characters such as Circe. As well as having characters like Calypso who crave the love of Odysseus‚ and depend on him‚ or rely on him to marry her and stay with her. And Penelope‚ Odysseus’s wife‚ shows a typical mortal woman in the book‚ which is someone who cleans‚ cooks and runs errands all day. In Homer’s The Odyssey‚ women are viewed and portrayed

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    Odysseus‚ the hero of The Odyssey‚ has found himself in many interesting‚ as well as dangerous‚ predicaments. Although these predicaments were extremely challenging‚ Odysseus always found a way to survive. His survival depended on his mind and body combined. Without this important balance of thought and strength‚ it is obvious that Odysseus would not have made it home safely‚ or he may have not even made it home at all. Throughout The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Odysseus showed amazing personal qualities

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    Epics Over the Years The Odyssey‚ a historical epic‚ was the first written of its kind. Since then‚ many stories’ plots have focused on the characteristics that made it an epic‚ such as Finding Nemo. Although the Odyssey was written many years ago‚ Finding Nemo’s qualities are along the same lines. Both stories contain characters on a journey in search of something of significance. Monsters threaten the quest home‚ helpers assist the heroes on their journeys‚ the heroes are glorified in

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    Once upon a time there was a not so smart but clever man. In Homer’s The Odyssey‚ this man was Odysseus. He does not make the brightest decisions. Although‚ once he gets himself into a problem he can get out of it. This is all thanks to how clever he is. Odysseus’ most important quality is his cleverness. In a small situation‚ like on Lotus Eater Island‚ Odysseus’ cleverness still comes in handy. Odysseus and his men had first landed on the island not knowing what was to come. Some of

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    The Odyssey is an epic story told by Homer. The Odyssey is said to have been told by a mysterious man named Homer‚ where as the story was told in multiple episodes‚ which will be described as the SAQ is written. As throughout the entire Odyssey‚ Odysseus’ leadership skills tested‚ and as so‚ he failed. He was supposed to bring his entire crew home‚ but instead‚ he barely made it to his homeland himself. A prime example of Odysseus’ terrible leadership skills was when Odysseus had the bags of wind

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    Name ________________________ The Odyssey Study Questions- ANSWERS Book One (p. 77-92): 1. What do you see as the attitude of the Gods’ towards men? They think men are foolish. They bring most pain and suffering upon themselves. 2. What do you see as the attitude of the Greeks towards hospitality? They take the role of hosts seriously. The Greeks had to open their home‚ be gracious‚ and share their food‚ and drink with their guests. 3. How would you characterize Telemachus at this

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    without proper training‚ it is not bravery. It. Is. Courage. Courage is doing something that is dangerous and noble‚ but not irrational. It should also make you a better person‚ or the world a better place. Odysseus in The Odyssey Odysseus was definitely courageous in The Odyssey. Odysseus’ actions are important because they demonstrate how a small act that is spur of the moment can save many people’s lives. For an act to be courageous‚ it must require extreme danger to the individual. Defeating Polyphemus

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