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Epic Literature and Heroes

In five pages the epic heroes that are featured in epic literary works are discussed in a consideration of 'The Song of Roland,' '...

Depiction of Women in 'The Odyssey' by Homer and Hippolytus by Euripides

This paper contrasts and compares the depiction of Phaedra by Euripides in Hippolytus and Penelope by Homer in 'The Odyssey' in fi...

Homer's 'The Odyssey' and Substance Abuse

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

Odysseus' Maturation and the Epic 'The Odyssey' by Homer

In five pages this paper discusses the maturation Odysseus underwent throughout the course of 'The Odyssey.' Three sources are ci...

Ancient Greek Literature Compared with the Writings of Edgar Allan Poe

In eight pages Homer's 'The Odyssey' and Sophocles' 'Oedipus Rex' are compared with Poe's 'Ms. Found in a Bottle' and 'The Purloin...

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka and the Samsa Family's Evolution

In five pages this paper examines how Gregor's transformation into a bug impacts the Samsa family in this analysis of Metamorphosi...

'The Odyssey' by Homer and the Greek Goddess Athena

In five pages this paper discusses the wise goddess who was Odysseus's mentor in 'The Odyssey.' Five sources are cited in the bib...

Slave Culture Euro American and African Style

This paper consisting of five pages discusses by way of Nathan Irvin Huggins' 'Black Odyssey' how the combination of African and E...

'Omeros' by Derek Walcott and the Poet's Uses of Character and Landscape

In 7 pages this paper discusses the similarities between 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' of Homer and Derek Walcott's 'Omeros' in a...

Classical Literature and Women

In eight pages the idealization of women and the restrictions placed upon them as reflected in Aristophanes' Lysistrata, Antigone ...

Society, Man and Destiny

In ten pages this paper evaluates the extent of man's power over his fate within the literary contexts of 'Epic of Gilgamesh,' 'Th...

Greco Roman Literary Works and Heroism

slave, and ironically enough, he is enslaved by the prophesy. "People of Thebes, my countrymen, look on Oedipus. He solved the fam...

Character Analysis of Telemachus in 'The Odyssey' by Homer

Telemachus taking his first step towards responsibility and manhood. "Telemachus calls an assembly of the men of Ithaca. It is the...

An Atlanta Homeless Families' Overview

evil, they also do have some concerns and want to help. The first thing that must be done is to analyze the problem. It is importa...

2 Articles on Homer's 'The Odyssey'

and speaking Homer" discusses the different translations and interpretations of the Homer classic "The Odyssey". Using Robert Fagl...

Family Violence and Making the Family Unit Stronger

in quelling situations of domestic violence and child abuse. II. Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a serious problem an...

Classical Literature and Common Theme of Perseverance in Overcoming Obstacles

fire, his roar is the roar/of the floodwater; he breathes and there is death (lines 128-129). Gilgamesh perseveres despite the ad...

Odysseus Compared with Genesis' Jacob

son of Odysseus, wearing a disguise and instills in him the courage to challenge the suitors of his mother. Additionally Athena pe...

Families with Single Parents and Family Therapy Implications

parent, and have difficulties in terms of adequate supervision. II. Review of the Literature and Application to the Single-Par...

Odysseus’ Revenge: Justified

story of Odysseus sets him up as a noble man, regardless of what someone may know about Greek codes of conduct. He was a noble man...

Argos and Odysseus

lay there / lifted up his muzzle, pricked his ears..." (17.317-318). We read that the dog is lying on a dung heap; hes full of tic...

Hospitality in Homer’s The Odyssey

home, as though they own everything. One would perhaps expect Penelope, or Telemachus (the man of the house so to speak), to ins...

Analyzing the Tribute by Augustine to Monica, His Mother

debate in terms of wanting a peaceful and inner spiritual life and letting go of his past indiscretions (St. Augustine, Bishop of ...

Homer's 'The Odyssey' and the Cyclops' Symbolism

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

Contrasting Views of Homer's Odysseus

sees the development of his character because this is the focus of the story and his journey. One reads as Odysseus moves through ...

Verbal Kint from The Usual Suspects Verses Odysseus

A 5 page essay comparing Odysseus from Homer's The Odyssey with Kevin Spacey's character Verbal Kint. There are many parallels in ...

Mythology and Contemporary Violence

In seven pages this paper discusses past and present myths and violence with examples provided from ancient works The Aeneid, The ...

The Concept of the Best Society

She is disgusted by the fact that she must respond to the blackmailer, but also proud that she has defended her husband and her li...

Homer and William Shakespeare's Portrayal of Women

In three pges this paper contrasts and compares the characterizations of Penelope in 'The Odyssey' by Homer and Desdemona in Othel...

Time Stalling Techniques of Scheherazade and Penelope

In two pages this paper discusses the heroines of The Thousand and One Nights and 'The Odyssey' in a consideration of how they att...