He was a retired nation scholar: Alonso Quijano, obsessed with books and knowledge, dried up his brain and lose his wit; chose to be a knight-errant, journeyed the world with horse. He wore himself in armour though rusty it was and a cardboard helmet; rode in his horse, searched his adventures, called himself: Don Quixote de la Mancha. Alas! Metamorphosis revealed. Married a farm girl whom he renamed: Dulcinea del Toboso. Beat up by servants of traveling merchants, who refused…...
What is the significance of 'home' in the Odyssey? Word Count: 1,474 The Odyssey is the story of a man, Odysseus, on a journey back to his home, Ithaca. Odysseus was displaced from his home after the battle of Troy which took place many years before. However, reaching his home is not a simple task and Odysseus must fight to get back and take his rightful seat as king of Ithaca once again. “In his 10-year trip from the battlefields…...
The book “The Odyssey” is about Odysseus’ journey trying to get home after fighting in the Trojan war. On his way back his trip ended up being 10 years. While on his journey he made many stops along the way. A lot of his men died along the way and he was the only one left, he started with 630 men and he was the only one to survive. In the book, he helps his crew get through their stops.…...
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What does it take to be a hero? Heroes are often stereotyped to be larger than life and capable of doing the impossible. However, these heroes still have qualities that make them like everybody else. Take Superman for example; despite his superhuman strength and seemingly flawless stature, his weakness towards kryptonite reveals that there is more to his personality than meets the eye. In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus is extolled by the people of Ithaca for his strength and cleverness,…...
Many Greek have been telling the world about the story of The Odyssey, by Homer. This story was written and peaked in a time of believing in many gods and Greek values. These values in one way or another have crept into The Odyssey. Odysseus has set the example of a Hero’s Journey during the poem, but not only is he going through the Journey, but teaches Greek values such as Xenia, Nostos “don’t defy the gods”, and Kleos, through…...
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The Odyssey tries to bring out the heroic nature of an individual in the middle of cultural ties and family obligation. This poem written by Homer brings out the suffering of a hero as he strives to get back home to his family in Ithaka. The Odyssey brings out the qualities of a hero and what makes a man stand out amongst the others in the society. The narrative about Odysseus and other characters bring out the culture and how…...
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Most of us have heard of modern day heroes such as Superman, Spider-Man, and Batman. Each is a hero to numerous kids. The idea of heroes are acquainted with individuals right off the bat in life usually as imaginary characters. However, as the young kids become older, their impression of heroes change. Epic and modern day heroes have numerous similarities and differences. Their qualities, identities, and physical abilities vary. That is what makes the heroes memorable and unique. Many modern…...
As we grow up, we need to know what makes a great leader because we need to choose people to lead us to create a better country. In The Odyssey, Odysseus shows the qualities of a great leader: he is brave, clever, and caring. By using Odysseus as an example, we would know what good leadership is. To be a great leader today, he or she must be fearless. By showing fear, it can affect the entire team. According to…...
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The Odyssey, written by Homer at the end of the 8th century is one of the most influential pieces of literature in our society. Through this epic, Homer was able to compose a piece of literature that remains prominent in classrooms today. The Odyssey proves to to be influential, in that scholars today are still learning from Homer’s creation centuries later. Homer’s, The Odyssey was one of the only epics of its time to have such prominent female characters. Through…...
The idea of immortality has existed through the ages, from the ancient Egyptian’s views on the afterlife and rebirth, all the way through to the Common Era with the Christian belief of eternal existence within heaven or hell. The Greeks felt that immortality could be achieved in a number of ways, including through heroic accomplishments in battle, dying a glorious death, being chosen by the gods, or through sport. The video documentary, The Odyssey, explains the legend of The Odyssey…...
The Odyssey is an epic poem created by Homer, an ancient Greek author whose work remains a staple in western literature. The poem surrounds the journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home to Ithaca after being away at the Trojan War for ten years. The central idea present in The Odyssey is how most of the conflicts throughout the story are a result of the absence of Odysseus, who before being away at the Trojan War, was the…...
Author Background The name of the author of the article Conversation in the Odyssey is Scott Richardson. Scott Richardson is a professor of classics. He teaches at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota. He has a B.A in Classics from Harvard University, an M.A from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, from Stanford University. Scott Richardson’s educational background is a bachelor from Harvard University in 1978, Master of arts from Stanford University in…...
In Homer's Odyssey one can see loyalty in many forms; Loyalty to family, community, and the gods is very important in the lives of these people. These qualities are demonstrated in The Odyssey through Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachos. Odysseus, our great hero, showed loyalty to his family and community. He is a persistent man, and he seems to be focused on one thing only, and that’s getting home. He is relentless and will overcome any obstacle in his way; an…...
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Although there are some similarities between these two tragic type heroes Odysseus and Oedipus, where Odysseus and Oedipus are just mortal mans who are not particularly strong or beautiful, their value is not necessarily provided on the battlefield or through brute violence, Oedipus King is exemplary from the transition between mythical and rational thinking just like The Odyssey, where the man cannot escape his fate, but it is only his actions that lead to such an outcome. The Odyssey and…...
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The following themes in The Odyssey are particularly important because they serve to shape most of the characters ' moral and ethical constitutions. Throughout, the reader learns about the characters. The more complicated a character is, the more it involves these main themes. Thus, Odysseus, the most complicated character, properly embodies each of the themes in part, hospitality, loyalty, perseverance, vengeance, perception, and spiritual growth. Civilized people make an investment in hospitality so as to demonstrate their quality as human…...
Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey,” is based on Odysseus’s struggles to return to his home with his men after the Trojan War. He is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of the poem. Some may argue that Odysseus is not a valuable leader because he does not share everything with his team; however, Odysseus is a good leader because he cares about his crew, he is encouraging, and he is intelligent. The compassion Odysseus has shown, proves…...
In the eyes of a regular day civilian, a hero is someone who is untouchable, one who doesn’t doubt their virtues and morals, and one who, faced against all odds will prevail undoubtedly with a heart of gold. Odysseus was someone who was celebrated by the people of his time for his heroic endeavors and was placed on a pedestal for him to be seen as an example for all future heroes to fall in pursuit. But looking through the…...
A hero is a character who is especially virtuous, usually larger than life. The character Odysseus in the text of The Odyssey is considered heroic. The act of being considered a hero goes beyond that something is required but exceed when people are in need the most. Also, a significant benefit would know that there is a personal risk involved and sacrificing yourself in the interest of others. However, heroes in our society serve a purpose by giving people hope.…...
The Ancient Greeks’ view of a hero is classified as “A man or woman, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his or her bold exploits, and favored by the gods”. In The Odyssey, Odysseus is oftentimes considered to have different combinations of both foolish and heroic traits and qualities. Although some may argue that Odysseus acts foolish at times, it is obvious that Odysseus is mostly a heroic character throughout The Odyssey…...
The Odyssey is an epic poem that was originally a verbally told story from the 8th century. It was later written into 24 books. It is a story about Odysseus and his journey home from the Trojan War. A hero is someone who is loyal, focused on goals, honest, and selfless. Odysseus doesn’t fit into any of those categories. Even though Odysseus is courageous, he is not a hero. He is unloyal, not honest, only has his best interests in…...
Thesis: The quest of Odysseus to return home follows Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey Topic Sentence: Odysseus, The hero, departs and begins his journey when he must leave Ithica, His home. His call to adventure starts when he is called upon by Agamemnon to help Menelaus rescue Helena, His wife, who has been kidnapped by one of the Trojans, Paris. Odysseus refuses the call, Wanting to stay by his wife and child. Odysseus and Achilles attempt to avoid the war by…...
We’ve all heard the stories of the classic ancient greek heroes, Odysseus, Achilles, Hercules and so on, but what qualities did these heroes show that made them different to the average guy? And does being a hero in Ancient Greece still mean the same thing as it does now? In this essay I will explore how heroes in Ancient Greece were portrayed as having strong Arete, meaning using all of their faculties e.g wit, leadership, strength to achieve a goal,…...
Achilles and Odysseus are the two great Greek heroes of the Odyssey and the Iliad. Odysseus faces a tough ten year journey filled with mystical creatures and the wrath of the Gods. He never gives up, and eventually arrives back home to his wife and son. Achilles is the almost undefeatable Achean warrior in the battle against the Trojans, who died by an arrow in the heel. They both had a special ability, with Odysseus being exceptionally clever and Achilles…...
The Telemacheia structurally is undoubtly made of Telemachus and his conflict with suitors, his travels and general impotence. The poet of Odyssey immediately establishes the story as ethical and theological basis for his story. Since a speech of Zeus and assembly of gods, introduces this, almost in the first lines of Odyssey and in relatively abstract language by using: "What a lamentable thing it is that men should blame the gods and regard us as the source of their troubles.…...
In the absence of his Father, Telemachus has been left to serve as the master of the family household, despite being very young himself- perhaps only 20 years or so. He comes up against a number of antagonistic characters in the first two books and The family home has become overrun with suitors for his mother, trying to convince the grieving Penelope to remarry, as would have been expected of a widowed (assuming Odysseus is dead,) woman as that time.…...
One is conversant with the metaphorical manifestation of existence as a wheel or a river, but life as an odyssey becomes a stark reality, upon reading the novels, Sorrow of War and Camel Xiangzi. An odyssey can be defined as a journey that enables the readers to relive the adventures of the character's life, ranging from love and relationships to fatal encounters making it a kaleidoscopic microcosm. Physical suffering during an odyssey plays a vital role in showcasing circumstances as…...
A later poet said 'Old men ought to be explorers'. What do you think he meant by that? Do you think he would have approved of the Ulysses who speaks in this poem? What would be your own assessment of Ulysses' character? Lord Tennyson's Ulysses was written in 1833, which although was actually before the Victorian era began (in 1851 with the year of the Great Exhibition), still contains many of the changes in thought that were common during the…...
Virgil wrote the Aeneid for a variety of social and personal reasons. Besides wanting to eat and support his family, Virgil also wrote to please rulers of Rome as well as other patrons, who looked up to the Greeks as great scholars (they employed Greek tutors) but very much wanted to honor the founders of Rome. Besides wanting to elevate Aeneas's stature as a hero, Virgil was also competing with Homer to see if he could produce a greater work…...
The Odyssey is an epic depicting the journey of Odysseus' homecoming; it is concerned with the result and the consequences of the Trojan War. Homer wrote The Odyssey approximately in between the years of 700 B. C - 500 B. C. In the epic, Odysseus is returning from the Trojan War but is cursed by the God, Poseidon, after he blinded his son Polyphemus. He is exiled to wander the Aegean Sea aimlessly for ten years before returning to his…...
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Written hundreds of centuries ago, The Odyssey is perhaps the earliest piece of western literature in existence. In order to set a trend and to involve the audience, the writer; Homer, uses a range of literary techniques, including metaphors, imagery, long winded speeches and trials and tests of various characters. But the most effective device used by Homer is without doubt the simile. At the start of Book 5, Homer compares the journey of Hermes; the messenger of the Gods,…...
...The representation of God in O’Brother Where Art Thou inspires change from the representation of God in The Odyssey. O’Brother Where Art Thou challenges the preconceived notion of what God really means to people. In O’Brother Where Art Thou God...
...Not only that we get the suspense from Telemachus, by keep mentioning his father as;" If my father was here... " which means we get not only factual and characterising material, but also emotional responses to the hero as well. To put "Telemacheia" i...
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