YOU WERE LOOKING FOR :Refusing Immortality in The Odyssey by Homer
Essays 151 - 180
to return to the cave because its familiar and comfortable? The answer to all these questions is "yes." (Allegory of the Cave, 2...
a hero in strength and abilities, not in actions and deeds. With Enkidu, however, he finds a soul mate. He no longer seeks out the...
In four pages this paper examines evaluates the acceptability of the protagonists' actions in these classic literary works by Virg...
In seven pages the classical Greek definition of hero as revealed in the epic poems of Homer is discussed....
In a paper consisting of six pages this paper examines how the themes of faith anf retribution are reprsented in the 'Noah and the...
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 2 pages this paper examines how in Books IX through XII of 'The Odyssey Odysseus becomes mature enough to embrace his destiny w...
the weak and defender of his territory and do whatever he must in the name of survival. A ravenous Odysseus is described by Homer...
In 8 pages these different literary texts are compared in terms of how they satisfy the epic definition in nation and character po...
In a paper consisting of 6 pages war and domesticity are examined within the context of these Homerian ethics particularly as they...
In six pages this paper compares these two classical works in terms of plot, characterization, setting, thematic portrayals of war...
In three pages these characters featured in Homer's epic poem are contrasted and compared in terms of their similarities and diffe...
look at the example of Odysseuss wife Penelope. This queen is pictured as not only being desirable, but she is also pictured as be...
In 6 pages this paper analyzes how women's roles in these works by Homer reflect the cultural perceptions of women in ancient Gree...
In two pages this paper contrasts and compares the depictions of women and the journeys undertaken by Aeneas and Odysseus in these...
In four pages the concept of the hero's journey as it manifest itself in these classical works of literature is examined. There i...
In five pages this research paper contrasts and compares Shakespeare's tragedy with the epic by Homer. Five sources are cited in ...
In five pages this paper examines the delays in Odysseus's return to Ithaca and how the hero is at fault for them. There are no o...
In six pages this paper examines how Telemachus grows and develops throughout the course of Homer's epic. There are no other sour...
In two pages this essay provides a character analysis of Telemachus in an assessement of his maturity. There are no other sources...
In five pages this essay considers the rite of passage Odysseus' son Telemachus takes on the journey to find his father and protec...
In four pages the significance of the hospitality theme in 'The Odyssey' is discussed in examples of King Alkinoos', Melenaus', an...
In five pages this paper presents a thematic analysis of how sacrifice is portrayed in 'The Odyssey.' There are 2 sources cited i...
the examples of the main characters, a certain amount of wit and common intelligence is necessary to possess as an essential work ...
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...
instead decides they should be dinner. According to Odysseus, "He clutched my companions / and caught two in is hands like squirm...
could live. It was on the broad shoulders of this classical hero upon which the security of society rested. While the hero walke...
father. So, by the end of the story what he has done has given him experience and wisdom to deal with a future as a leader. Tel...
all of the kingdoms riches and power for themselves. The problem is Odysseuss only son, who is the natural successor to the throne...