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    although both men and women were responsible for finding food. Women bored‚ and raised children therefore their primary duty was to stay close to the camps and be care givers to their families. Before the 21st century women waits for the approval of their husband before they could do anything. A women role‚ as it pertains to development was to support their husband in every decision he makes whether she likes it or not‚ as it was the right thing to do. Western civilization’s role in women’s evolution

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    world at sailing” and welcome Odysseus (Fagles 7.124). The Phaeacians shelter Odysseus and shower him with gifts‚ but most importantly‚ they offer him an easy journey home‚ which is his ultimate goal. Unforeseen guides are crucial parts in both The Odyssey and O’ Brother‚ Where Art Thou‚ and provide salvation for both Odysseus

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    Kiara Mejia Bailon Mr. Shinn Lit/Comp 9 Period.3 5/16/14 Hero or Villon? In The Odyssey‚ many people might say Odysseus is the hero or that he is the Villon‚ but in my opinion Odysseus is the hero. Odysseus had to leave behind his new born son‚ Telemachus and his wife Penelope to go fight in the Trojan War‚ Odysseus had been gone for approximately 20 years. I believe Odysseus is the hero because he is cleaver‚ brave‚ and is usually better off working on his own‚ he’s independent. When

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    The role of Entrepreneurship in the economic development of Bangladesh Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship is the dynamic process of creating incremental wealth by individuals/groups through the use of resources. Entrepreneurship is combinations of innovative ideas by which the management skills resources meet identify needs in the market place. It is an act of initiative‚ drive‚ commitment‚ perseverance‚ organized effort‚ and achievement outlook‚ to undertake some specific functions of performing

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    Megan Nicole Coatney English White Block 1 The Odyssey Vs. O Brother Where Art Thou There are many similarities between O Brother Where Art Thou and The Odyssey. The characters and events that play out are mostly relative to each other. They have the same story plot and outcome. Both of the men are on a journey to get home to their wives and children. Some of the similarities are obvious while others are more diverse and take more thought into the symbolism and meaning behind them. These two

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    After reading the Odyssey and watching the movie‚ I have noticed many differences between the two. Whether there are scenes skipped‚ added‚ re-modified‚ or they stay the same to one another‚ both the book and movie of The Odyssey share the same story. Character personality traits and conflicts are very similar between the book and movie of the Odyssey. For example‚ Odysseus’s character is very much the same in the book and movie because he is very smart and witty in battles. He also has a problem

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    The Odyssey‚ an epic poem written by Homer begins ten years after the Trojan war. The narrator calls upon the Muse asking her for inspiration so he can begin to tell the story of Odysseus and his travels. Odysseus has yet to return home to Ithaca and is on the island of Ogygia with the goddess‚ Calypso. Calypso loves Odysseus and will not let him leave the island. His son‚ Telemachus (who was an infant when Odysseus left) is now a young man. He is convinced his father is dead as suitors are taking

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    The Role of Women in Greco-Roman Society: As Reflected in Classical Mythology The Greco-Roman society was a very patriarchal society. This is reflected throughout the myths in classical mythology. By looking at the classic mythology we will see that the roles women portrayed are very different than women’s roles in today’s society. Although there are a few similarities to women’s roles in today’s society‚ their roles are more like those women in the past. We can see this by looking at the attributes

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    The Odyssey The Greeks believed that The Odyssey was composed by Homer. It is probable that Homer lived in the eighth century in Ionia‚ the Greek-inhabited coast and islands off central western Turkey. Homer is thought to have been writing towards the end of the eighth century BC. There was a great oral tradition of storytelling in Ancient Greece. It was not written down to be read‚ but was composed either orally‚ or at least in an oral style‚ and recited to the Greeks. The events being described

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    When asked to define a hero‚ most people would describe a hero as: very attractive‚ insanely muscular‚ extremely fond of his/her cape and/or tights‚ and finally blessed with amazing hair. But in Homers the Odyssey‚ our hero (Odysseys) is described as perseverant‚ loyal‚ and courageous thus making him a true hero and not just a stereotypical hero. Perseverance: steady persistence in a course of action‚ a purpose‚ a state‚ etc..‚ especially in spite of difficulties‚ obstacles‚ or discouragement.

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