The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri Inferno The poem Inferno is about a man who has “lost the path that does not stray” (Inferno‚ Canto I‚ line 3) where “the path” represents the path to Heaven. Dante‚ having strayed from the path‚ is in danger of being sent to Hell. When Beatrice‚ whom Dante loved before her early death‚ finds out that Dante has strayed she becomes worried that he will not be able to join her in Heaven. Beatrice wants to help Dante find God again‚ but because she is an angel
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The Women of the Odyssey Many people regard Homer’s epics as war storiesstories about men; those people often overlook the important roles that women play in the Odyssey. While there are not many female characters in the Odyssey‚ the few that there are‚ play pivotal roles in the story and one can gain a lot of insight by analyzing how those women are portrayed. Homer portrays the females in contradictory ways: the characters of Athena and Eurykleia are given strong‚ admirable roles while Melantho
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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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Dante’s Inferno Like in the Inferno‚ where the gates of Hell begin the journey to the bottom‚ so life is began by birth‚ and the journey to Eternity begins. Some lives are more easily lead than others‚ like some of the punishments in Dante’s version of Hell are worse than others. Although in Hell‚ there is no hope‚ not even the hope of hope‚ the journey that Dante and Virgil take can be compared with the journey of life. Just the fact that Dante has someone to guide him can be comparison‚ everyone
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“The Odyssey” by Homer‚ is one of those epic poems no one can get enough of. Ancient Greek mythology seems to impress a vast majority of people up to this day in age. It does target a variety of readers. Homer‚ the author‚ created a master piece with this epic poem; The vast setting‚ lasting fame in this world and after death‚ hospitably and the extravagant feasting are a necessity in the ancient Greek culture‚ which he integrated spectacularly. Odysseus‚ the main character in Homer’s Odyssey‚ is
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historical hero. Epics like "Beowulf" and "The Odyssey" are perfect examples of this definition; they are each centered on the deeds and triumphs of their heroes‚ Beowulf and Odysseus. All epics are similar in a way that they are made up of elements. One major element of the epic is its themes. In all epics‚ the themes are what make and mold these narrative poems‚ they descriptively outline the story. Most epics‚ like "Beowulf" and "The Odyssey"‚ have themes like battles‚ homecoming‚ identity
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The parallel adventure between Telemachus and Odysseus Throughout the first four books of The Odyssey Homer described the way the suitors consume everything in Odysseus’ house and bully Telemachus around rendering immediately as a vulnerable character in comparison to his great father. This gives a sign to the leader that Telemachus being a main character will have to accomplish something. For control of the house‚ Athena sent Odysseus on more adventures and sent Telemachus on his telemachy which
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change people way of thinking and/or reacting‚ like Odysseus. In the book the Odyssey‚ we learned the story about the great warrior Odysseus‚ who was trying to go home‚ from a long and brutal war against Troy. He was a great fighter who demonstrated his strength and power in the Trojan War‚ but his prideful‚ hubris‚ and impulsive personality‚ made his journey back home be extremely long. Throughout most of the story of the Odyssey‚ there are many examples that demonstrate how Odysseus reacts to certain
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Madeleine Calhoun First Year Seminar Professor Scheible 11/24/12 The Existence of Pathos in Dante’s Inferno The strength of emotions drives many unjustifiable actions of humanity. The human race is subjected to feelings of pity and compassion. Yet‚ when did we obtain these potentially harmful yet also helpful feelings? Why do we have these uncontrollable emotions? And what can these feelings possibly contribute to an individual‚ or a society? There is much contemplation about the roles that
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Odysseus has the defining character traits of a Homeric leader: strength‚ courage‚ nobility‚ a thirst for glory‚ and confidence in his authority. His most distinguishing trait‚ however‚ is his sharp intellect. Odysseus’s quick thinking helps him out of some very tough situations‚ as when he escapes from the cave of the Cyclops in Book 9‚ or when he hides his slaughter of the suitors by having his minstrel strike up a wedding tune in Book 23. He is also a convincing‚ articulate speaker and can win
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