Essays 301 - 330
Two characters from each of Homer's epics are compared in five pages in order to ascertain which is the most heroic of the charact...
the weak and defender of his territory and do whatever he must in the name of survival. A ravenous Odysseus is described by Homer...
was also a master of trickery. Odysseus would often hesitate before taking action. This was not out of cowardice. It was his way...
In 5 pages this paper examines themes of quest and identity as they are represented in Homer's epic and how they enable Odysseus a...
In a paper consisting of five pages the writer argues that the purpose of XXIV is to provide the story with both a summary as well...
In five pages the teachings featured in these texts are contrasted and compared. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography....
In five pages a comparative analysis of these works is presented in terms of differences and similarities in characterization, plo...
This research report compares Penelope's relationships with that of Odysseus. How the marital relationship comes to fruition and i...
the past thirty years as to which was "better" - "2001" the book or "2001" the movie. Not surprisingly the fans of Clarkes numero...
In seven pages the classical Greek definition of hero as revealed in the epic poems of Homer is discussed....
concerns, as well as the relationships among the individual, law, and politics. Inasmuch as political leadership is akin to paren...
In seven pages this chapter is discussed in terms of how the author portrayed the philosophical influences of such theorists as Hu...
In a paper consisting of six pages this paper examines how the themes of faith anf retribution are reprsented in the 'Noah and the...
In six pages this paper examines cultural myths and the portrayal of heroes in this comparative analysis of the works by Virgil an...
In 8 pages these different literary texts are compared in terms of how they satisfy the epic definition in nation and character po...
than life and serves as a role model for others to follow; they are brave, smart and good in battle; and, the hero embarks upon a ...
into marriage, religion/gods, revenge, rituals, and reputation. Marriage Clearly Ulysses story involves the condition of marria...
on which he has been marooned for twenty years, it would appear as if his ship would have nothing but smooth sailing back to Ithac...
a primary component of the transformation to African-American status, Huggins delves deep into the historical and cultural foundat...
opening sequence has been found buried beneath the surface of the moon. While Floyd and his colleagues are standing in front of th...
with not only Odysseus but with the other characters as well" (Athena, the Goddess). For example, "At the opening of the book, Ath...
instead decides they should be dinner. According to Odysseus, "He clutched my companions / and caught two in is hands like squirm...
job of delving deeply into the historical and cultural foundation of racial discrimination during the slave trade. Black Odyssey ...
could live. It was on the broad shoulders of this classical hero upon which the security of society rested. While the hero walke...
In five pages this epic goddess and hero are examined in terms of their similarities. There are no other sources cited....
a mortal man, and live with him in open matrimony" (Book V). She illustrates how she found him after all alone and shipwrecked and...
means by which to punish him for past indiscretions. Mans first instinct is to provide for his own preservation, to tend to his o...
In five pages this book's references to Hell are examined. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....
In five pages these characters as they are featured in Homer's epic are examined in terms of how they contribute to the tale overa...
more fidelity than did her missing husband. However, while Penelope is keeping Odysseus home fires burning, it is Athena to whom ...