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    to the realm of the dead to speak with a prophet as he searches for a way home and Agamemnon is one of the many shades of the dead that he speaks with. The story is nearly identical to Nestor’s‚ however‚ instead of a parallel being drawn between Orestes and Telemachus‚ one is drawn between Odysseus’s wife Penelope and Agamemnon’s wife Clytemnestra. While Agamemnon claims that Clytemnestra has brought shame to all women and that women are untrustworthy‚ he claims that Penelope is an exception and

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    The Odyssey 'Telemachia'

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    THE ODYSSEY – Books 1-4 1. The story of Agamemnon‚ Aegisthus‚ Orestes and Clytaemenstra is a recurring theme during these first 4 books of the odyssey. The references I have picked up on throughout the four books are as listed: - Book 1‚ page 4‚ Section 29-48. This is the first reference to the story of Agamemnon‚ Aegisthus‚ Orestes and Clytaemenstra. In this‚ it is at an assembly of gods in Zeus’ palace. Zeus‚ who would open discussion among them‚ was in thought of the handsome Aegisthus. Zeus

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    recognition scene in Aeschylus version of the myth is parodied as Euripides uses Electra to voice the incredibility of the signs used in the Libation Bearers‚ which is much more typical of what someone in Electras position would do. Instead‚ she recognizes Orestes when the old man points out a scar on his head. Here Euripides uses realism which is very typical of his style throughout many of his works. Sophocles on the other hand portrays the characters in his plays as men of principle. For instance in Oedipus

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    Vengeance In The Oresteia

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    In the Oresteia‚ revenge is a major theme that can be seen throughout each of the tragedies. An example of this is when Clytemnestra kills her husband‚ Agamemnon‚ to avenge his crime of killing their daughter‚ Iphigenia. The timing of this murder is noteworthy because it occurs right after Agamemnon returns home from a great victory in Troy. The response that one might expect at this time from a queen who hasn’t seen her husband in years would be one that is joyful and happy to be reunited. The reason

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    Father-Son Relationships in The Odyssey "Be careful to leave your sons well instructed rather than rich‚ for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant." This quote‚ stated by Epictetus‚ is an ideal depiction of the importance of father-son relationships in Homer’s ancient Greek epic‚ The Odyssey. The protagonist of The Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ fights among the other Greek heroes at Troy and struggles to return to his kingdom in Ithaca where his loyal wife‚ Penelope‚ and his

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    Agora

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    Agora‚ the movie takes place in the late 3rd century in Alexandria‚ Egypt. It starts in a Platonic school‚ where it introduces the main characters: Hypatia of Alexandria‚ Davus (Hypatia’s slave)‚ and two of Hypatia’s students and future leaders‚ Orestes and Synesius. Although Alexandria seems at peace‚ a religious-based issue arises. There is a dispute between the Pagans and Christians over which of their god(s) is real. As this dispute escalates‚ the two parties persecute each other resulting in

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    From Feeble to Firm In the epic poem “The Odyssey” by Homer‚ the first four books contain the transformation of Odysseus’ son Telemachus from a weak child to a strong and confident man. This growth prepares the reader for the similar challenges Odysseus will face throughout the rest of the epic. However‚ this change could not occur without the help of Athena‚ who inspires Telemachus to stand up to the suitors and go on a quest to find his father. Nestor and Menelaus will also guide Telemachus to

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    The Oresteia Essay

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    In the Oresteia‚ the tragic abyss occurs in the tense transition when Clytaemnesthra kills Agamemnon. Orestes’ father‚ Agamemnon‚ acts as the protagonist in the first part of the Oresteia and when Clytaemnesthra kills him‚ there is turmoil. Just as in the tragic abyss‚ during the moment when Clytaemnesthra kills Agamemnon‚ there seems to be no escape from the problem and the audience is shown the corruption of the world. Since Agamemnon is a noble and pious man‚ the viewers immediately feel the tension

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    Hospitality in the Odyssey

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    Jeremy Worden Hospitality Illustrated in Homer ’s The Odyssey Far removed from our individualistic society today is the ancient Greece portrayed in Homer’s The Odyssey‚ where hospitality and good will are the main focus of these people. As decreed by Zeus himself‚ those who wish the favor of the Gods must welcome foreigners and domestic with hospitality. A man was supposed to offer the best of his food‚ his home‚ and his knowledge before ever asking for his guest’s name or why he was there.

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    coming her way. Then running out of the moshpit of people was one of the greatest warrior alive‚ it was Orestes. Orestes was charging like a bull towards her and screaming out “You’re going to be a dead coward!”. Artemisia was standing on the smooth paved stone on the floor of the tholos‚ and then everything went silent. She couldn’t hear the clashing of the armor anymore or anything just Orestes charging at her screaming hatred words towards her. His big body was running with the rays of the sun

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