Homer's Odyssey, Book 9
The Duality of Odysseus: an Odyssey of the Mind
As William Makepeace Thackeray once said, bravery never goes out of fashion. This theme is evident both in modern day life and ancient literature. As America found out this past August, men will go to all ends to prove their masculinity. Willi....
Odysseus: Epic Hero?
The question has been raised as to whether or not Odysseus, the hero of Homers The Odyssey, is an epic hero. An epic Hero portrays many classic properties, including being very strong and courageous. Odysseus is an epic hero, because he portrays many of these and other traits, such as having a goa....
Odyssey
Books I-IV are referred to as the Telemachy--the opening story of Odysseus' son Telemakhos--which prepares us for what's to come. The Telemachy serves a dramatic purpose by implying that the son has a essential role in the overthrow of the brazen suitors, a part for which he is not yet ready. Athena....
The Odyssey written by Homer - Vengeance is a Theme
Vengeance is Theme
Vengeance is presented throughout major key events in The Odyssey written by Homer. It is the main theme of this epic poem and shows how three people live and fight in order to make their revenge. For every conflict in the poem, it is because of a characters thirst for venge....
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