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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 three pages this paper examines the events presented in Homer's epic in comparison with the burial rituals of Egypt in a consid...

In ten pages this paper examines modernism within the context on Ulysses and how James Joyce varies the portrayal of Homer's Odyss...

individual stories into the tapestry that became his famous epics. He did not create the stories; they had come from hundreds of y...

In five pages anger as a motif and character motivation in Homer's 'The Iliad' is explored. There are no other sources listed in ...

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...

were arranged on three concentic terraces that focused on the royal residence ("New..." 33). Recent excavation has discovered that...

In five pages this paper examines the definition of identity in the works of Euripides, Sophocles, Sappho's poetry, the Oresteia, ...

Homer's and Virgil's works are compared and contrasted. This research report suggests that various trends for each of these works....

and the Greek forces suffer mightily without their hero. Later in the narrative, his anger propels him into battle. But, just as a...

is less important than the conversation which takes place, and since the two individuals are from periods in Greek history several...

as Homer based his story on fiction which would occur in the context of history and mythology. While the tale has been critically ...

we mortals bear perforce, although we suffer; for they are much stronger than we. But now I will teach you clearly, telling you th...

occurs near the end of the conflict. These two warriors fight over who has the greater claim to a captive woman who is also the d...

is not identified as a goddess except for when a servant speaks to Achilles about the legends that have begun to be spun concernin...

no power and they were possessions. So in that respect with Paris of Troy stealing something from Athens was cause enough for batt...

and she wishes that she were "wife to a better man" (Homer Book VI). Through Helens eyes and, also, through Homers portrayal of He...

ugliness of battle and death. Homers soldiers do not die cleanly and quickly; they suffer, they claw the ground; they cry out an...

of this minister, and "his belief in Gods sense of humor and His fondness for neer-do-wells," inspired Sonny, as this fueled the ...

ultimately started the war, Priam, his father and the king of Troy, and Hector, the other son of Priam. While there are other impo...

great deal of loss and death in his wake. But, he is not the power, the real power, behind the war and he really only seems to ser...

(Tracy). He traveled from place to place and although poor and impoverished at many points in his life, he was also warmly receive...

could well be said that his acceptance of his brothers actions, despite his berating his brother, may have been the most important...

in war. Helen had no power, and no women in the story had power. Helen was simply a symbol of beauty and purity and hence justifie...

without specifically worrying about success or failure, "they cannot be stained by action" (Harrison, 1996). Hearing this, Arjuna ...

deliberation," much like Nestor had cautioned "Agamemnon against hasty judgment" (Gore on War). In both cases, despite any heeding...

/ so long as we men of Achaea soldiered on at Troy. / But once wed sacked King Priams craggy city, / boarded ship, and a god dispe...

This 3 page paper discusses the role women play in "The Iliad" when it comes to marriage and sexual relationships; it also discuss...

Masks and weaknesses are two themes permeating Othello by William Shakespeare and M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang. This paper co...