Homer’s View of Free Will and Fate in the Odyssey Free will and fate are both prominent in the Odyssey. In the Odyssey‚ free will is depicted whenever characters make decisions. In example‚ Odysseus blinds the Cyclops‚ Polyphemus. Fate‚ in the Odyssey‚ is the consequences that are dealt out due to certain actions. In the case of Odysseus and Polyphemus‚ the consequence is that when Odysseus is on a ship heading home to reach Ithaca‚ Poseidon‚ being the father of Polyphemus‚ sends a storm at
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Exploring the Role of Women in Ancient Greece Through Homer In The Odyssey‚ Homer creates characters that embody many aspects of human nature to reflect his observations about his world and society. Many of the characters have personalities that define them to be heroic‚ or borderline evil. Throughout Odysseus’ return home from Troy‚ he meets important women of both kinds. Homer portrays some women that are ideal‚ and more women that are immoral. Through Homer‚ we learn that women in Ancient Greece
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In the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is portrayed as a respected‚ knowledgeable‚ and true person. I have a good deal of respect for Atticus Finch‚ mainly because of his outlook on parenting and basic respect for others. Atticus believes that you truly can’t understand someone unless you step into their shoes. "You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view" (Lee 34). This quote shows that Atticus is a caring parent and wants his children to learn
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” The epic‚ Odyssey by Homer highlights the determination of a certain character to return to his homeland and family after many years at war. However‚ with determination comes important decisions to do what is right and what is best for all. In most cases‚ a hero must take some kind of guidance from his acquaintances. In addition‚ the extensive qualities of a hero can range from being loyal to others and putting their own life behind everyone else’s. By these standards‚ in the Odyssey‚ main character
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The Odyssey ~ Background Information * The novel covers a 10 year period. * The novel was written approximately in 720 B.C. * The novel takes place in 1230 B.C. ~ during the Bronze age. * The Iliad (written first) and The Odyssey are based on historical events that took place about 1230 B.C. * Both novels are considered epic poems * The Odyssey is defined as a journey. This is the story of Odysseus’ journey back home after the Trojan War. From The Odyssey‚ Homer chose the
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The Odyssey & Star Wars The Odyssey has been called one of the greatest epic ever written. This epic was made by a man named Homer‚ a famous Greek poem writer. For years this had been considered the best epic ever written by man until Star Wars came along. Star Wars is kind of a future based version of the Odyssey‚ It was famous because of the technology and the characters incorporated in them. This hit movie was written by George Lucas and released in May 25‚ 1977. In both of the epics
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Where has our common courtesy and respect gone? Lionel Wijesiri "When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated‚ there will be no war. (Confucius) Most of us belonging to pre-Gen X (people who are 60+ of age) will agree that both young and not-so-young amongst us have become less considerate and more selfish than they used to be few decades ago. We know it through personal experience‚ and we know it through published studies. By performing a kind act‚ one makes the world
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The Odyssey has captured minds for over 2700 years‚ and the story of Odysseus shows his determination to fight and conquer obstacles with and without the help of the Gods. The story dates back before 1000B.c. (The Modern Library‚ 1950‚ p.VI) His creative and cunning tactics throughout the story show his determination to reach his homeland of Ithaca. After conquering the Trojan War‚ Odysseus was told by Poseidon “man is nothing without the gods”. Poseidon felt Odysseus was not thankful for Poseidon’s
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Odysseus. O&T get revenge on the suitors for taking over their home by killing them all‚ ‘Keep your joy in your heart‚ old dame; stop‚ do not raise up the cry. It is not piety to glory so over slain men. These were destroyed by the doom of the gods and their own hard actions […].’ (22.411-413)‚ this quote justifies their deaths. Cyc gets revenge on O by telling P to make O miserable. ‘“Hear me‚ Poseidon‚ who circle the earth‚ dark-haired. If truly I am your son‚ and you acknowledge yourself as
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Endurance is often shown in physical ability and strength‚ but Odysseus proves endurance can be emotional as well. In the Odyssey‚ Homer often states‚ “Odysseus‚ always thinking…” meaning Odysseus always sees the possible outcomes in every situation. For instance‚ while was on the Island of the Cyclops‚ he was forced to watch his men die‚ two at a time. As a greek‚ he was going against his morals by avenging his men by killing the cyclops‚ but instead seeing that if he did‚ he would be trapped. He
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