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Comparison between the Adventures of Huckleberry Fin, Novel by Mark Twain and Odyssey, Ancient Greek Epic Poem by Homer (1742 words, 2 pages)

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, Huck considers himself to be an ignorant fool, and an over all bad person that should be looked down upon. However, through out his story, without ever realizing it, Huck manages to live through many incredible advetures, and commit unselfish acts ... Read More

The Deity of Krishna in the Epic Poem Bhagavad-Gita Arjuna (357 words, 1 pages)

Krishna is the eighth avatar of Vishnu and is thought my most Hindus to be the supreme god. In the epic poem Bhagavad-Gita Arjuna, a Hindu prince, is in a great battle against his cousins over the throne. He is accompanied on the battlefield with his charioteer Krishna. As he ... Read More

Relationship between Humans and Gods in Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic Poem from Ancient Mesopotamia (304 words, 1 pages)

Gods and Humans Your appearance is no different from mine there is nothing strange in you features (Gilgamesh 538). In the Epic of Gilgamesh the relationship between humans and gods is not very complicated at all. In fact they are similar in appearance and behavior. They relay on each other ... Read More

An Analysis of an Epic Poem, Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1280 words, 2 pages)

Dantes Divine Comedy and Aeneid In Dantes Divine Comedy, Dante incorporates Virgils portrayal of Hades from The Aeneid into his poem, and similarities between the Inferno and Hades can be drawn, however Dante wasnt attempting to duplicate Virgils works. Although the hell depicted in Dantes Inferno is essentially based on ... Read More

Analyzing the Dharmas in Ramajana, an Epic Poem (578 words, 2 pages)

Though it appears Book 7 supports the theme of dharma because Rama has a duty to his subjects, it actually undermines it because Rama has a separate dharma to his wife. Ramas dharma as a husband outweighs his dharma as a king and by not trusting Sitas purity, he is ... Read More

The Cruel and Ruthless Behavior of Odysseus in Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (706 words, 2 pages)

In Homers famous epic, The Odyssey, the main character, Odysseus is often thought of as a hero. But I dont think this is right. Although Odysseus ultimately achieves his goal of returning home, throughout the Story he displays cruel, disloyal, and egotistical behavior.Throughout the odyssey, Odysseus displays cruel and ruthless ... Read More

The Internal and External Conflicts in the Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (647 words, 2 pages)

Conflicts Odysseus EncountersThere are many conflicts that Odysseus faces throughout his journey, some of which are internal and some external. The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Robert Fitzgerald, is classified an epic poem. The Odyssey features the epic hero of the poem, who is named Odysseus, and dictates his tale. ... Read More

The Danish Perceptions of Monstrosity Depicted through the Character of Grendel in Beowulf, an Old English Epic Poem (756 words, 2 pages)

This is Not a Monster from Monsters Inc.We all are afraid of something. Despite the Danish men putting on brave faces during battle, they too had fears. Most namely monsters named Grendel. He essentially terrorized them for twelve years until Beowulf came along and was able to stop him. But ... Read More

The Concept of Honour in the Journey of Odysseus in Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (1334 words, 4 pages)

Odysseus is a hero undoubtedly bound by honour, however, in the 'Odyssey' honour is not always presented as his most pressing concern. His journey, including the quest for honour is tempered by other factors. In many ways the Odyssey is subverting the heroic epic conventions and Odysseus is a newer ... Read More

The Epic Poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Sir Gawain’s Virtues and How They Were Tested (781 words, 2 pages)

Through the epic poem, Sir Gawains chivalry, courage, courtesy, chastity, honesty, piety, trustworthiness, and generosity were all put to the test. These ideals are important uphold to Sir Gawain because they symbolize what a true knight is. The Lord tests his virtues in different challenges to see if he will ... Read More

The Transformation of the Perspective of Gilgamesh in the Sumerian Epic Poem (1473 words, 4 pages)

While many people seek fame and a heroic remembrance, it is these ideas exactly that are the key in driving a king on an epic journey in search of a way to win everlasting immortality. King Gilgamesh sought out to do anything and everything that was necessary throughout his search ... Read More

The Heroic Qualities of the Protagonist in The Odyssey, a Major Ancient Greek Epic Poem by Homer (1051 words, 3 pages)

A True HeroEveryone has their own opinion on what qualities they would associate with a hero. The dictionary defines a hero as a brave and noble person, especially a man. Personally, I see a hero as someone whose actions are selfless, and helps someone other than himself. Homer conveys a ... Read More

The Power of Reason as a Gift from God in Ibn Tufayl’s Novel Hayy Ibn Yaqdhan and Dante Alighieri’s Epic Poem the Inferno (1784 words, 5 pages)

Our Reason, From GodAristotle said that Reason is what separates the humans from the animals. But where does this Reason come from? Ibn Tufayls Hayy ibn Yaqdhan, depicts the story of a man who lived over half of his life without any human contact. The tale tells that as an ... Read More

The Portrayal of the Anglo-Saxon Society’s Ideals in Beowulf, an Old English Epic Poem (823 words, 3 pages)

Beowulf, an epic poem written in old English, reflects many of the Anglo- Saxon societies ideals that we have seen. Many of these Anglo- Saxon ideals include admiration for outstanding courage, belief in the importance of loyalty to a leader and to the tribe, value of fierce personal valor, receipt ... Read More

The Use of Imagery, Dialogue, and Similes in The Iliad, an Epic Poem By Homer (454 words, 2 pages)

Iliad revised essayWar is most commonly thought of as a bloody and depressing state. However, in Homers The Iliad war is used by the warriors of it, searching for their own glory in these gruesome battles. Homer displays this quest for glory through heavy use of imagery, dialogue, and similes ... Read More

Dharma and Karma in Ramayana, an Ancient Indian Epic Poem by Valmiki (1568 words, 5 pages)

Around the year 300 BCE, there lived a rishi named Valmiki(Ramayana). One day, while Valmiki and his youngest disciple were on thebanks of the Tamasa, they saw a bird and his mate (Menon 5). Suddenly, ahunter appeared and shot the bird, eliciting a curse from Valmiki. Theevent continued to plague ... Read More

The Demonstration of Proper Xenia in The Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (1153 words, 4 pages)

In Homers epic poem, The Odyssey, ancient Greeks depend on strangers to fulfill hospitality needs when traveling. In this epic and in Greek society, xenia is the ancient Greek form of hospitality, the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home, andor associates of the person bestowing ... Read More

Xenia as an Important Greek Value in The Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (805 words, 3 pages)

In the epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer shows how the Ancient Greeks relied on each other for hospitality which was known as Xenia. Xenia is an Ancient Greek Value and it made the Greeks allow strangers into their homes for food and a place to sleep. The Greeks were also ... Read More

The Heroic Characterization of Judith of Bethulia in the Poem Judith from Beowulf, an Old English Epic Poem (1835 words, 6 pages)

The poem Judith, located in the Beowulf manuscript, is about a young widows victory over the Assyrian general Holofernes. Judith of Bethulia is heroic, and she is adept at battling and warfare. The poem stresses the importance of a female hero and Gods righteousness for his believers. Judith uses her ... Read More

A Short Summary of Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem (2106 words, 5 pages)

Summarize the main action of the epic poem Beowulf, and provide supporting quotation from the text.Set in the land of the Danes, Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon epic poem about the great medieval warrior, Beowulf. The poem begins with a description of the lineage of royalty in the land of the ... Read More

Bodily Disfiguration of Palinurus, Dido, and Deiphobus as Psychic Alienation in Book VI of Aeneid, a Latin Epic Poem by Virgil (1833 words, 3 pages)

Bodily Disfigurement as Psychic Alienation in Aeneid VIIn the Underworld, Aeneas meets companions from his past that have been lost along the way. Virgil emphasizes the bodily state of each character in these three encounters, and stresses the unique forms Palinurus, Dido, and Deiphobus occupy as shades, and the effect ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Helen of Troy in the Iliad, an Ancient Greek Epic Poem by Homer (879 words, 3 pages)

Many Greek mythological characters have very defining traits, ones that stick with them through multiple books and are accounted for by multiple authors. However, this unified perspective is not shared when it comes to Helen of Troy. She is viewed by some as an inspirational woman, one who helps to ... Read More

The Heroic Character of the Protagonist in Beowulf, an Old English Epic Poem (712 words, 3 pages)

Long ago, in the Anglo-Saxon times, lived a great hero. He was a savior to many people. He helped countless souls. Beowulf exemplified the characteristics of an epic hero through being significant, having superhuman strength, and risking his life for glory. I believe that there was no one like Beowulf ... Read More

The Glory in Death in the Epic Poem The Odyssey and Iliad (599 words, 2 pages)

The Odyssey Glory in death, and the humility in lifeThe Odyssey is an epic poem that serves as the sequel to Homers Iliad. Homer was a Greek poet who created his best known works sometime in the 8th century BCE. The poems followed the story of the Trojan War, and ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes Used in the Divine Comedy, an Epic Poem by Dante Alighieri (1554 words, 5 pages)

A core theme running throughout Dantes Divine Comedy is the question of predestination. Throughout all three canticles of the comedy, Dante the pilgrim continually asks about the concept of predestination and its validity. Dantes writings continue to show that predestination does not have a role in where you end up, ... Read More

An Analysis of Social Hierarchies in the Iliad, an Epic Poem by Homer (1062 words, 3 pages)

Social Hierarchy, Gods, and PowerSocial hierarchy always has been an integral part of society, and the Iliad very much features a men first society. At the top, the King functions as the ruler and his soldiers fight for him, and all of the people adore the King or at the ... Read More

A Comparison of the Depiction of Grendel in the Epic Poem Beowulf and the Book Grendel by John Gardner (765 words, 3 pages)

During the Anglo-Saxon time period, a horrific monster known as Grendel terrorized individuals. Grendel is very well-known in British Literature for his very barbaric and often terrifying behavior. In fact, there were stories created that depicted the encounters of Grendel in these time periods. The depiction of Grendel in the ... Read More

My Perspective on the Justification of Vali’s Murder by Rama’s Hand in Ramayana, a Hindu Epic Poem (543 words, 2 pages)

As a member of the jury, I feel that my choice is a difficult one. The prosecutions argument was much more difficult because they had to prove Rama murdered Vali. I think the trial would have been easier for the prosecution if it was about whether Rama killed Vali or ... Read More

The Truth about Colonialism in Notebook of a Return to the Native Land, an Epic Poem by Aime Cesaire (1316 words, 4 pages)

In this analysis of Notebook of a Return to the Native Land by Aim Csaire, I will look into the first half of his epic poem to interpret it and later do a full analysis for a second paper. Due to the fact that Notebook of a Return to the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Epic Poem the Iliad by Homer (1638 words, 3 pages)

The Iliad, an epic poem composed around 800 B.C. that is still under discussion to this very day. The Iliad stands as story that can be best described as a rollercoaster that repeatedly shoots up and down War being at the top, and emotion being at the bottom. As War ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013