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The fates of death or destruction could be explored in a dramatic structure, and how the protagonist elected to face his destiny, ...
In seven pages these works by Stephen Crane and Homer are examined within the context of the tragic hero and his combat motives. ...
In five pages fate as it affects Antigone, Hector, and Achilles is examined. There are no other sources listed....
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...
heroic ideal of the young and noble combatant who appears to be destined to die at an early age on the battlefield. Achilleus is ...
so "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are rare glimpses into the feminine status in what was essentially a strict Greek patriarchy. Wh...
is somber (tragic). "...In great works of art all levels in which interpretation can be pursued fruitfully probably remain in som...
be regarded as a historical document. There is very little certain about the poem itself or its author, who was supposedly a blin...
Aspects of Homer's epic poem are analyzed in this paper that contains five pages. There are no other sources listed in the biblio...
In five pages this paper contrasts and compares how the heroic code is represented in these two works. There are no other sources...
are not primarily about war. The love element is significantly greater. In exploring Virgils Aeneid, it is perhaps the metamorpho...
In seven pages the classical Greek definition of hero as revealed in the epic poems of Homer is discussed....
Homer's and Virgil's works are compared and contrasted. This research report suggests that various trends for each of these works....
In 6 pages this paper analyzes how women's roles in these works by Homer reflect the cultural perceptions of women in ancient Gree...
leader, Hector (son of King Priam), he kills in single combat. The poem closes as Achilles surrenders the corpse of Hector to Pria...
Heroism is the focus of this paper on these two classic works. Achilles and Hector, in addition to Aeneas and Turnus are character...
In 8 pages this paper contrasts and compares how warfare is ideologically presented in each classical work. There are no other so...
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...
although portrayed by many in a sympathetic light Homer see her as a wicked woman who brings shame on herself and her society thro...
In three pages this paper examines the events presented in Homer's epic in comparison with the burial rituals of Egypt in a consid...
In five pages these poetic works are examined in terms of the portrayal of Homer in each. There are 3 sources cited in the biblio...
In this paper containing four pages Achilles and Hektor are compared and it is determined that while Hektor's tragedy is synonymou...
bow rang death as he shot his arrow in the midst of them. First he smote their mules and their hounds, but presently he aimed his ...
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 paper examines how the epic represents Achilles' shield in a consideration of what its importance symbolizes....
In five pages Homer's poetic epic is examined in a consideration of the significance of the armor worn by Achilles and the effects...
In five pages this paper compares the heroes Hector and Achilles as presented in Homer's epic in an evaluation of whose heroism wa...
In five pages the epic's final chapter is analyzed with the banquet scene and its significance thoroughly considered....
In five pages these epic war tales are examined in a heroic contrast and comparison of Roland and Achilles. Three sources are cit...