was deciding on a character‚ right away I chose Athena. I chose Athena because I believe she is the most interesting (besides Odysseus) character in the book. Speaking of Athena‚ Athena is a very important character in the first few chapter of the Odyssey. She is the one who puts Odysseus’s son on the path to find Odysseus and learn what is his faith. She did this by showing up to Odysseus’s house in human form and convincing Telemakhos to call all of his mothers suitors in front of the gods and try
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From the epic poem by Homer‚ The Odyssey‚ Odysseus lack heroism presented in his actions. His success is due to the fact‚ he is able to intelligently apply himself in dire situations. However the majority of feats are unnecessary‚ as he tends to indulge in these predicaments due to his selfishness and curiosity. For example‚ at the time of Lotus Eaters‚ Odysseus sets course to the Lotus Eaters to discover who are natives of the island. His curiosity ended up of 3 of his men getting paralyzed and
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There are many themes Homer uses in The Odyssey. This poem by Homer‚ describes the long journey of Odysseus. A few themes Homer portrays are justice and reciprocity. There is no linear justice system within this Greek poem. Thus characters act accordingly to xenia. The host is to properly treat the guest with care since the guest can be a god in disguise. Reciprocity plays a roll in The Odyssey‚ since characters are reward for displaying good xenia. Characters who don’t display xenia are the ones
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South Africa and political activist (AP)‚ expressed his view on bravery. Mandel showed his true courage as he spent 20 years in prison‚ fighting for something he believed in(PrPP). Similar to Odysseus‚ the main character in the Greek epic poem The Odyssey‚ showed courage and bravery in his long ten year journey (Abp)‚ fighting for a chance to see his family
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remain. Also‚ this era is known as the Dark Ages of Greece. 850-700 BC Distinct regional cultures develop in the Aegean. Mythology evolves‚ and Greek language gains an alphabet. 776 BC First Olympic Games 750-700 BC Homer writes the Iliad and the Odyssey 750-500 BC ARCHAIC PERIOD of GREECE- Greeks search for new land for agriculture.
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tried and tested in both Homer’s The Odyssey and 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke. Being able to see the similarities between these stories is imperative to better understand the role of the Hero’s Journey. The four most beneficial sections that relate the two stories are supernatural aid‚ the belly of the whale‚ atonement with the father‚ and the ultimate boon. Supernatural aid is essential to these two story’s journeys. In Homer’s The Odyssey‚ the gods helped Odysseus because he
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along with giving up is the loser’s way out. Edison inspirational quote also reveals that mental strength is necessary to endurance and. The soldiers never gave up‚ and they persevered to win the war with Odysseus as their leader. In Homer’s The Odyssey‚ Trojan War hero Odysseus exhibits perseverance in the ten years of war and leads his men on the long journey home. Odysseus has to endure the frustrations of the war and the negligence that the gods show to him in his most desperate times. The pain
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Ruby Mendoza 12-10-16 The Odyssey In The Odyssey written by Homer‚ Odysseus once said‚” Be strong‚ saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” Some may say his weakness interfere with his heroism. I believe that his courage‚ intelligence‚ and ambition are what make him a perfect model of an epic hero. Odysseus is a perfect
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heighten and enhance their works. Dramatic irony‚ expressions to complementary attitudes understood by the audience but not the characters‚ can make the emotions stronger in literature. Homer is one of many authors who used this technique well. In The Odyssey‚ Homer uses dramatic irony in order to enhance the emotional effect of crucial moments in the storyline‚ especially during the journey of Telemachus‚ the initial return of Odysseus‚ and the restoration of Odysseus to his rightful place in the kingdom
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of our daily life‚ and we all know how much we need solid friendships to thrive. It is for that reasons that friendship and trust are the themes that were singled out in the pieces of literature that we have read over the course of the year. The Odyssey shows not quite genuine friendship‚ but it shows a great example of general friendship and trust. To Kill A Mockingbird had multiple relationships and interactions including the following; Jem and Scout‚ Scout and Dill‚ Scout and Boo Radley‚ and that
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