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    Epic Hero

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    pic Hero: Comparison Would you believe me if I told you that heroes really do exist? And that I know one hero who actually saves the day without using super power. Well‚ this is the story of Batman. Batman is unlike many superheroes; he has no super powers‚ instead relies on his knowledge of science‚ detective sills and athletic abilities. No one but his butler‚ HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Pennyworth" \o "Alfred Pennyworth" Alfred Pennyworth‚ however for I can tell you who

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    In the Odyssey‚ Homer has the character of Odysseus go through several trials or obstacles in order to finally reach his family in Ithaca. Odysseus is the ideal man not only in the physical sense‚ as he is a very strong and powerful individual‚ but also in the mental sense. As the saying goes‚ Odysseus relies more on his brains rather than his brawns‚ or his strength while possessing both ideals of the Greek man. His intelligence is displayed much more often throughout the epic poem and more

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    The Odyssey Summary

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    The Odyssey Summaries Book 1 In the book‚ "A Goddess Intervenes" it involves Muse and talks about Odysseus’ life with the Nymph‚ Calypso. He says how for years he was held captive on and island with Calypso. After‚ finally getting away he was able to start his journey home. Muse‚ daughter of Zues‚ tells the story through a song. Talking about Athena wanting to help Odysseus to find his way home. Book 5 This book‚ "Calypso‚ The Sweet Nymph" was about Odysseus trying to get back home and on the

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    Origin of Epic Theatre

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    ORIGINS OF EPIC THEATRE JOE CARROLL 2nd HND PERFORMING ARTS Introduction In the following essay I will explain the origins of epic theatre and what is actually meant by the term epic theatre. I will look at the people who influenced this form of theatre‚ the essential elements and how they differ from naturalism and affect the actor. I will also look at the production elements and how they differ from other types of theatre. Origins of Epic Theatre Bertolt Brecht was a playwright

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    Odysseus As An Epic Hero

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    Odysseus What makes a person an epic hero? An epic hero is someone who possesses courage‚ strength‚ and who want to achieve immortality by taking action as a hero. Odysseus is brave ‚ strong‚ and is a good leader. To me he is a good epic hero. He never gives up like good hero. I think Odysseus is an epic hero because he is brave‚ strong‚ and a good hero. The first reason why Odysseus is an epic hero is because he is brave. According to Andrew Nordin "Odysseus en lists the help of loyal

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    follows the rules that have been laid out for thousands of years. The traditions have become their culture and what their known by. Greeks had special funerals and sacrifices for the gods and to please their dead in the afterlife. In Homer’s “The Odyssey‚ Homer shows a funeral example and an example of a sacrifice‚ which will show that these are a major part of the Greek culture. The Greeks had a special ritual to burn their dead with 2 gold coins covering their eyes and clean the body. They would

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    Cold Mountain Odyssey

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    Honors Eberle Similarities in Cold Mountain‚ The Odyssey and The Color Purple Cold Mountain and The Odyssey share many aspects of their plot. Both novels dominantly contain the theme of “The Journey.” The adventure contained in the theme “The Journey‚” represents the journey of life and all that happens on life’s voyage metaphorically. Cold Mountain and The Odyssey both exemplify said metaphor. Many characters in both Cold Mountain and The Odyssey share many traits with characters in Alice Walker’s

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    Symbols In The Odyssey

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    The Odyssey is a book full of symbolism‚ and themes that can be integrated into everyday life such as‚ suffering and loyalty. These themes are especially true in Robert Downey Jr’s life. In recent years Robert has reformed the way he behaves‚ he no longer takes drugs or shows up to work under the influence of alcohol. Robert reminds me of the greek god Dionysus‚ the god of wine and festivals. Dionysus was always having parties or “festivals” and he was constantly drinking‚ just like Robert. Robert

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    society. Where some may see a omnishient and powerful being as a inactive in the our everyday dealings‚ the Gods in Homer’s time were consistently involved in either hindering or aiding those they found to their liking or disliking. In the epic poem "The Odyssey"by Homer (translated by W.H.D. Rouse) Odyseuss is constantly helped and hindered throughout the story by a multitude of Gods. -----To begin‚ in the VII book Odysseus has been blown off course and has been shipwrecked at

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    Suffering In The Odyssey

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    main character’s growth to a significant figure or a hero; the sufferings can be divided into two‚ physical suffering and psychological suffering. The main characters of the Odyssey by Gareth Hinds‚ Speak by Laury Halse Anderson and Born a Crime by Trevor Noah all commonly overcome each of their suffering and grow up. In the Odyssey‚ the main character Odysseus experiences physical and psychological suffering throughout his journey. His journey starts as he leaves his family to join the Trojan War. After

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