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In five pages the importance and symbolism of the shield of Achilles is considered in this examination of Homer's epic....

In five pages this essay discusses how Odysseus qualifies as an 'epic hero' because of the suffering and hardship he endured throu...

bringing war. As laws of supply and demand illustrate, people, left to their own devices, will resort to actions that are almost e...

is somber (tragic). "...In great works of art all levels in which interpretation can be pursued fruitfully probably remain in som...

In five pages this essay considers Odysseus' refusal to transform from mortal to immortal in terms of reasons why this stance was ...

In five pages this paper examines how the quest theme is depicted in these works by Dante and Homer. Three sources are cited in t...

and the tales of this one mans adventure. The man is Odysseus and his adventures are legendary. He is not a man searching for the ...

In five pages this paper examines the relationship between order and chaos within the context of these two classical literary work...

In six pages this paper compares these two works of ancient Greek literature in a consideration of relations between state and soc...

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...

This research report compares Penelope's relationships with that of Odysseus. How the marital relationship comes to fruition and i...

In five pages a comparative analysis of these works is presented in terms of differences and similarities in characterization, plo...

In five pages the teachings featured in these texts are contrasted and compared. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography....

In five pages Circe, the Sirens, Nausikaa, Helen, Calypson, Athena, and Penelope are examined in this discussion of how women's ro...

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...

of Homers great work are a slew of characters. One of those is Odysseus, an unlikely hero. Odysseus is in some ways an antihero...

In five pages this paper examines jimson weed indulgence and lotus eating in this consideration of how substance abuse is represen...

In five pages this paper examines the stories featured throughout 'The Odyssey' in a consideration of the repetition of Agamemnon'...

much. In a sense, he is the quintessential manly man. Odysseus in a way is a caricature. While there are a lot of traits he posses...

hes writing" (Steinberg inferno.htm). It is the Canto which presents us with the innocent and frightened Dante. He is just beginni...

out, therefore, that in the Odyssey there is a great deal of action and movement, such as the sea voyages and the way in which Ody...

into marriage, religion/gods, revenge, rituals, and reputation. Marriage Clearly Ulysses story involves the condition of marria...

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 epic goddess and hero are examined in terms of their similarities. There are no other sources cited....

that whatever the customs of good behavior, these people are not observing them. In light of this we would assume that the people ...

tying themselves to the underside of Polyphemus flock" (Stories from the Stars). Though the cyclops checked the sheep, "he didnt d...

with not only Odysseus but with the other characters as well" (Athena, the Goddess). For example, "At the opening of the book, Ath...

son Telemakhos, his father Laertes, and even his dog Argos. Throughout his journey in the Odyssey, Odysseus often remarks about t...

wish to take any chances, yet knows he must rest. The place he found to hide is described as follows: "he crept beneath two shoots...

the strongest women in the piece are the goddess Pallas Athena and Penelope, Odysseuss wife. In addition, although her part was sm...