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The Thematic Importance of Ambition in the Epic “Macbeth” (684 words, 1 pages)

The thematic importance of ambition is revealed throughout MacBeth in a manner that is not always instantly visually evident to a conscientious reader. Although it is responsible for MacBeths rise to power, his vaulting ambition is also to blame for MacBeths tragic downfall. MacBeth would not have been able to ... Read More

Book Four of Virgil’s Epic Poem Aeneid Does Not Fall into the Definition of Aristotelian Tragedy (1945 words, 7 pages)

The suggestion that Book Four of Virgil's Aeneid ought to be called 'the tragedy of Dido' is a controversial one. It is firstly questionable as to whether Book Four fulfills the criteria of a tragedy in the ancient, or the contemporary sense of the word and secondly if it is ... Read More

The Scenes of Heroism in the Epic of Beowulf (404 words, 1 pages)

Heroism of Beowulf Beowulf was written in the eighth century by an unknown author. The story is centered on Beowulf, the main character, who goes to Denmark to offer his assistance in fighting off, Grendel, the monster who has been haunting them. Beowulf most definitely proves to be a hero. ... Read More

An Analysis of The Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (1302 words, 2 pages)

Whose Odyssey? The Odyssey is the story of the voyage home of the champion Odysseus, but it is also the story of the gods. At many points in the story, their interference has a significant impact on the hero. It is the god Poseidon who prevents him from returning home ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Bible (1366 words, 2 pages)

When children ask for privileges, adults try to impress upon them the responsibilities that come along with these privileges and the associated freedoms. This is a difficult lesson to learn, and is often learned through trial and error. This relationship of privileges and responsibility is much like that of wisdom ... Read More

An Introduction to the Importance of Elementary Teaching (1275 words, 2 pages)

Why is elementary teaching important? What skills do you need to become an elementary school teacher? A teacher is a person who educates and nurtures children, teenagers, and young adults into adulthood. They help children learn how to use different activities to accomplish this task. A teacher is also a ... Read More

An Analysis of Homer’s Epic the Iliad (1690 words, 3 pages)

Homers epic The Iliad takes place in the ninth year of a ten year war between the Trojans and the Achaeans. This great war places Hector (of the Trojans) and Achilles (of the Achaeans) in direct conflict as the are the best warriors in their respective communities and therefor responsible ... Read More

An Analysis of the Traits of an Epic Hero Odysseus (437 words, 1 pages)

Traits of an Epic Hero On Odysseus' twenty year journey, he uses many of his traits to get back to Ithaca. Odysseus and his men fight the Cyclops, the Sirens and have to resist the temptation of the honeyed plants. A great epic hero, like Odysseus, needs to have numerous ... Read More

An Analysis of the Rite of Passage from Boyhood to Adulthood in Homer’s Epic The Odyssey (1245 words, 2 pages)

When does a boy become a man? This rite of passage is explored in Robert Fagles' translation of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Odysseus (king of Ithaca) fought in the Trojan War for ten years and after the fall of Troy he spent the next ten years trying to get ... Read More

The Cultural Value of Heroism in The Epic of Gilgamesh and Homer’s Odyssey (951 words, 2 pages)

In this essay I am going to deal with the two epic texts called "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and Homer's "Odyssey". For both texts, I will discuss the cultural value of "heroism" In order to make a good analysis of both texts we have to know what "Epic" means. Webster's ... Read More

An Analysis of the Epics Aeneid by Virgil and The Odyssey by Homer (1974 words, 3 pages)

Which epic has most relevance to a twenty first century reader, Virgil's 'Aeneid' or Homer's 'Odyssey'? The very fact that I am studying both Virgil's 'Aeneid' and Homer's 'Odyssey' at A Level immediately proves to me that both epics must have contemporary relevance, else they would have been buried with ... Read More

A Comparison of the Great Flood in the Story of Noah and the Epic of Gilgamesh (1243 words, 2 pages)

In Judeo-Christian mythology, one of the most recognized stories from the Old Testament is the story of Noah, and how they survived God's great flood. This story is a common throughout many mid-east cultures. The most notable of these in the ancient Mesopotamian mythology, with is the story of Utnapishtim ... Read More

An Analysis of the Epic The Odyssey by Homer (757 words, 1 pages)

Many wise pholosophers say that only 7 stories exist in the world as we know it. The struggle of good versus evil, finding true love, and the rise and fall of important people have been written about since the discovery of pen and paper. One theme that stands out in ... Read More

The Influence of Religion and the Concept of Fate in the Iliad and the Epic of Beowulf (1466 words, 2 pages)

The influence of Religion and the Concept of Fate In The Iliad and Beowulf The concept of fate and religion are abundant throughout both The Iliad and Beowulf. Although Christianity is not clearly mentioned in either of the two poems, Christian ideals are often used. Sacrifice, evil, respect for higher ... Read More

An Analysis of the Roles of the Greek Gods and Godesses in the Trojan War in Homer’s Epic The Iliad (832 words, 1 pages)

In Homers The Iliad the roles of the Greek gods and goddesses in the Trojan War often involve the death and treachery of mortals. The gods usually decide who dies and who lives, and they determine the mental will of a person, but ultimately it is Fate that governs what ... Read More

An Analysis of The Epic of Gilgamesh (1003 words, 2 pages)

The Hero The Mesopotamian society is dead. It has long been buried in the mud of history. Its roots live on through societies that exist today. The ruler of Uruk, Gilgamesh, is also dead. The popular tale The Epic of Gilgamesh lives on as well, being passed from generation to ... Read More

A Comprehensive Comparison of the Canterbury Tales and the Epic of Beowulf (446 words, 1 pages)

In this essay the differences between language, religion, and the code of chivalry will be discussed. The focus of this essay will be the stories of The Canterbury Tales and Beowulf . This essay will also focus on the times on the Medieval and Anglo-Saxon periods. The Canterbury Tales is ... Read More

An Analysis of Telemakhas Role in the Epic Odyssey by Homer (307 words, 1 pages)

Telemakhas is a very important character in the book the ODYSSEY. Telemakhas in a sense is a very troubled kid. He has had no father for his whole life. His father left for war when he was a little baby. The war lasted for over 10 years and then his ... Read More

An Analysis of the Problem of School Violence and the Shooting in Westside Elementary School (2430 words, 4 pages)

Chabert 1 Guy Chabert Mr. Adkison English 102 12 April 2000 Solution in School Murder It is 730 on a normal Tuesday morning at Westside Elementary School. The buses have begun to pull into the child unloading dock and have unloaded the students. As the buses pull off, the students ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Elementary School Physical Education (405 words, 1 pages)

I believe that Elementary School physical education is an essential curriculum for the development of all children. Early physical education classes provide children with a medium for progression from the random play stage to the eventual organized game and eventual structured learning. Throughout this process, children learn the value of ... Read More

Decribing the Epic Hero in Homer’s The Odyssey (1140 words, 3 pages)

Odysseus's Journey to Becoming The Epic Hero Outline I. Introduction - In Homer's The Odyssey the tale of a man's journey back home after long years at war is also the tale of a man's spiritual journey through his own soul. II. The beginning - Odysseus leaves Troy feeling almost ... Read More

Christian and Pagan Ideas in Beowulf, an Old English Epic Poem (1802 words, 2 pages)

Beowulf is an epic poem written, most likely, towards the end of the first millennium. It is considered a masterpiece and is the oldest known piece of English literature. Written in Old English, the story tells of magnificent heroes and terrible monsters, of the struggle between good and evil. Beowulf ... Read More

An Analysis of Beowulf’s Heroism in the Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Beowulf (460 words, 1 pages)

Hero Paper A hero is a man of courage and ability who is admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. A hero is a person who does not come along very often in any time period. He is a special person, who is a step above the average person ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Epic of Gilgamesh for the Christians (343 words, 1 pages)

The Epic of Gilgamesh is very interesting to Christians because it is very similar to Noah and his ark in the bible. In both events, a great flood takes place. A flood destroys most of mankind except for those on the ark. These floods represent rebirth, a new beginning for ... Read More

The Evolution of Gilgamesh in The Epic of Gilgamesh (1134 words, 2 pages)

The Evolution of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh is a story told for thousands of years. The people of Uruk narrate the tale of the main character, Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh has the body of a god and strength no one could ever compete with. He is two-third god,one-third man, and the ... Read More

An Analysis of Elementary Foundation in the Essay, Unplugged by David Gelernter (665 words, 1 pages)

Elementary Foundation In David Gelernter's essay titled "Unplugged", he expresses that computers should be in schools and with the right application be invaluable to education. Also, he attacks the way calculators and computer programs accentuate bad habits students already have. What's more is that many of these students are cheating ... Read More

A Comparison of Noah’s Ark and the Epic of Gilgamesh (1219 words, 2 pages)

Cleansing the World (word count 1,234) All societies owe their existence, in some form or another, to the stories created by a myth or a religion. Whether these stories are used as a strict guideline for an orthodox government or relegated to churches and temples of worship, civilization has been ... Read More

An Analysis of the Force of Evil in the Epic Beowulf (813 words, 1 pages)

Since the dawn of time, the forces of evil have always tried to gain an upper hand over the forces of good. The battles between these two forces have transcended time in both different forms and in different places. A hero is believed to be a figure renowned for exceptional ... Read More

An Evaluation of the Epic Hero, Beowulf (344 words, 1 pages)

Beowulf is an epic, a long, narrative poem that relates the adventures of the epic hero. Beowulf is the epic hero in this poem. An epic hero is a larger-than-life character that embodies the values and the traditions of his culture. Beowulf has all the qualities and traits that an ... Read More

A Comparison of the Epic of Beowulf and the Movie of the 13th Warrior (416 words, 1 pages)

Beowulf vs. The 13th Warrior I read the story of Beowulf and then watched the movie The 13th Warrior. Both of these works are from around the same time period. With that, I discovered many similarities and differences between the two. After watching The 13th Warrior, I realized that there ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013