the novel that she has remained loyal to Odysseus for his long twenty year absence. It is difficult from this information alone to decide who is lying. The best way to determine which is more reliable would be to look at who would benefit the most from lying. To Penelope reputation is important especially since adultery is punishable by death. She would be literally lying to live if she indeed slept with the suitors. If word would have spread that Odysseus returned home to an unfaithful wife his name
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Odyssey AEA Odysseus’s behavior was ironic when he deliberately concealed part of Circe’s prophecy from his men because when Odysseus and his men went through Scylla‚ all of the men were scared and some of the men were killed. In the Odyssey it said that: “My men all blanched against the gloom our eyes were fixed upon that yawning mouth in fear of being devoured” (Homer886) This quote showed that Odysseus’s behavior was ironic because since he did not tell his men that they were going through Scylla so
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adventures can be interpreted in this light. What is symbolic about each? What lessons can we learn through Odysseus as he makes his way home? Use the organizer and class discussion notes as a resource. Use specific quotes and critically analyze each one. 2. The concept of a hero has been interpreted in many ways throughout the ages. One literary hero who seems to stand the test of time is Odysseus. In an organized essay‚ write about two of Odysseus’s traits that‚ you feel‚ make him a hero. Explain
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try to leverage their host with this social obligation. Even Odysseus is guilty of this underhanded tactic. For example‚ he unsuccessfully tries to convince Polyphemus to leave him and his crew alone after stealing from him; Odysseus says to Polyphemus “Respect the gods‚ my friend. We’re suppliants-at your mercy! Zeus of the Strangers guards all guests and suppliants: strangers are sacred- Zeus will avenge their rites”(220). This quote exhibits
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for treason and that gets him sent off to jail for 14 years‚ while in jail the only thing that kept Edmond going was the thought of revenge. As for Homer’s Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ the king of Ithaca having won the Trojan War is trying to return back home to his wife and son but is lost at sea. Back on his island however suitors of Odysseus’ wife has taken over his palace in attempts to marry his wife. Dumas and Homer exemplify how flawed humans are as a species in their books‚ The Count of Monte Cristo
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Odyssey? That is the question that this essay will answer. Odysseus the hero of The odyssey goes on many adventures. During these adventures there are many choices that have to be made by Odysseus and his men. With all of these choices Odysseus and his men don’t always make the right choice. The events in The Odyssey occurred because of character choice‚ as shown with Odysseus’s ignorance‚ Odysseus’s faithfulness towards Penelope‚ and Odysseus and his men’s curiosity of dangerous things. The events
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Personification A. "When primal dawn spread on the eastern sky her fingers of pink light‚ Odysseus’ true son stood up‚ drew on his tunic and his mantle‚ slung on a sword-belt and a new-edged sword‚ tied his smooth feet into good rawhide sandals‚ and left his room‚ a god’a brilliance upon him." B. This represents personification because it is describing the eastern sky and Odysseus’ son in great detail. 5. Internal conflict A. "Friend‚ let me put it in the
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has a trait that is obvious through their actions‚ but‚ at the same time‚ each embodies more than just that characteristic. This mixture of attributes gives Homer ’s characters a realistic quality and makes the story far more enjoyable. Odysseus- Odysseus is a middle aged man and experienced warrior. He is
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The Odyssey Odysseus went on a 9 year journey for home on a ship. The name of the book is Odyssey written by Homer. During the journey Odysseus and his men get captured and escapes‚ he also went through boat wreckage and almost gets killed by different types of gods and monsters. Odysseus deserves the title of a hero because he sacrificed a lot for his crew and he also shows courage and loyalty to his men as well. He sacrificed a lot to get to his beloved penelope Odysseus has his men tie themselves
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Success is a Journey Not a Destination Some people may believe that the destination is more important that the journey. A quote from Ben Sweetland “Success is a journey‚ not a destination” When on a journey the destination doesn’t matter because the journey will give you future success. When along a journey the destination does not matter but‚ the journey is what matters most because you the journey may affect one’s future greatly. Along the journey one will gain experience no one could gain without
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