In The Odyssey loyalty is an important theme that has an effect on the entire epic novel. By its definition loyalty means a feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something. In this epic is four major examples that convey loyalty‚ which is shown by Penelope‚ Telemachus‚ the servants‚ and Odysseus. Penelope is the wife of Odysseus; she does not remarry while he is away. Telemachus‚ his son‚ goes on a journey to find his father. Eumaeus and Philoetius‚ the servants‚ remained faithful servants
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Natasha Castillo October 3‚ 2012 Role of Women in “The Odyssey” “The Odyssey” by Homer is an epic poem about Odysseus’ return to his wife and son in Ithica after the Trojan War. Women play an exceptionally large role in this epic poem. Odysseus’s son‚ Telemachus attempts to gain authority in the presence of the suitors but it is difficult. Especially once he goes on his own journey under the guidance of Athena. Throughout the epic poem however‚ the women play their roles as mothers‚ servants‚ seductresses
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Moreover‚ until recently‚ personification was directly linked to allegory (Paxson‚ 1994)‚ so the most antique works of literature can be now associated with this writing method. One of those works is Homer’s Odyssey‚ which is filled with several personifications. Dawn is most commonly personified in Odyssey‚ Homer gave it a strikingly god-like image in his work. Out of many examples of dawn being personified one is in The Cyclopes part: “When the young Dawn with fingertips of rose lit up the world..”. Dawn
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Have you ever seen the movie E.T? Or read the book The Odyssey? Well in these two texts‚ apparent archetypes are seen. The archetype of facing adversity is seen in both the Odyssey and the film E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial. In these texts‚ these challenges they face make it hard for them to reach their goal and finish their journey. In E.T.‚ the scientists prevented E.T.‚ the hero‚ from finishing his journey and going home. These scientists invaded Elliot‚ the helper’s‚ house. They set up a medical
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Odysseus‚ the main character of The Odyssey‚ is a man of great courage who is married to Penelope‚ Queen of Ithaca. Even though it is fundamentally known that Odysseus is in union with Penelope‚ he is involved in intimate actions with a few goddesses on his journey home to Ithaca from the Trojan War. For example‚ regardless of Odysseus’ longing to return home‚ he is tempted first by Calypso‚ spending eight years imprisoned on her island‚ and ultimately remaining true to Penelope in his heart. Also
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The Odyssey Essay In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald‚ Telemakhos‚ the son of Odysseus‚ makes an important journey to learn the fate of his missing father and in the process transforms from a boy to man. At the beginning of his journey Telemakhos demonstrates the character traits of immaturity and timidness‚ at the end of his journey he had become courageous‚ mature‚ shrewd‚ and physically capable. When the reader first encounters Telemakhos in Book II‚ he
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Not everyone has the same idea in mind about punishment‚ and nor did other countries from other times. The following books: The Iliad‚ The Odyssey‚ and The Hebrew Bible‚ entitling instances of cheating‚ kidnapping and murder‚ insulting and their punishment. Very rarely would you get away with something unseen because the Gods saw everything‚ and they could do just about anything known on earth to mankind or even to each other. Anything was punishable whatever time ear it was‚ and the Gods would cease
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Vengance in the Odyssey Vengeance is the main theme in the Odyssey‚ it is what all the conflict in the story is for every conflict in the story is caused because of each characters thirst for vengeance . The three characters that show this most greatly are as follows. Poseidon through his constant punishment of Odysseus throughout the story. Secondly Telemachus’ need to make the suitors pay for disrespecting his house as well as his mother and the lack of his ability to become
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Poseidon in The Odyssey The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ is the archetype of all heroic stories. In this epic poem‚ many of the Greek gods are involved in Odysseus’ journey‚ but not all affect him (Odysseus) in a positive way. Durring his voyage‚ Poseidon‚ the sea god‚ seeks revenge on Odysseus and makes sure his quest to get back home is very difficult. In book one‚ it is introduced that Poseidon has rage agaist Odysseus. The presenter‚ or muse‚ would sing‚ "Yet all of the god pitied Lord Odysseus
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corpses."(Book X‚ Line 297) However‚ these traits and Odysseus’ ability are constantly challenged by the temptation of women. In the Odyssey‚ myriad examples of such temptation reflect the importance of gender and the role of women. Odysseus’ numerous interactions with women make this influence clear. A prime example of the importance of the roles of women in the Odyssey is their roles as seductresses. When Odysseus’ crew arrives on Circe’s island‚ they are attracted to Circe’s house because of the
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