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An Analysis of the Character Values in the Epic Poem the Illiad (1978 words, 3 pages)

In the epic poem, The Iliad, Homer describes a social occasion in which characters values, the values of that characters culture and the themes those values develop can be derived. The funeral games, held by Achilles in honor of his late friend Patroclus, is a perfect example of such an ... Read More

An Analysis of the Pagan World in the Epic Poem Beowulf (551 words, 2 pages)

The epic poem of Beowulf blends aspects of the pagan world - such as the belief in fate and the importance of being remembered - with aspect from the Christian world. The author writes about the values of the pagan world, while, at the same time, portraying Christian morality through ... Read More

The Portrayal of Evil and Good in Beowulf, an Epic Poem (896 words, 2 pages)

Although Grendel and Beowulf are used in Beowulf as symbolic opposition who represent good and evil, in reality, they contain similar ties leading the reader to question the storys black and white portrayal of good and evil. Its not a matter of being good or evil, in reality, it comes ... Read More

A Summary of Grendel’s Last Stand in Beowulf, an Epic Poem (623 words, 1 pages)

Grendels Last Stand It all ends tonight! This will be my last visit to the awful hall Heorot. I will kill Hrothgar and all his men, and this curse, this tiresome misadventure of unnecessary brutality will finally cease to continue. My heart is so broken, so tired, but not to ... Read More

A Summary of the Epic Poem “Gilgamesh” (1061 words, 2 pages)

Gilgamesh was the first surviving epic poem which was originally written on twelve clay tablets, in a set of symbols called cuneiform near or around 2000 BC. This heroic poem was named after the hero, King Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was a tyrannical Babylonian king who ruled the city of Uruk. His ... Read More

The Family Bonds in the Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (763 words, 1 pages)

Family A tough Bond to Break 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. ... Read More

The Portrayal of the Protagonist as a Christ-Like Figure in Beowulf, an Old English Epic Poem (764 words, 1 pages)

In the story Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, is portrayed as a Christ-like figure. The reader knows that Beowulf is Christ-like through his actions, his personality, and some symbolism. Beowulf experiences some of the same or similar things that Christ experienced too. With a close interpretation and a deep analysis ... Read More

The Main Characters and Plot of The Song of Roland, an Epic Poem (393 words, 1 pages)

Main Characters Charlemagne- the Christian, Frank king who is notably an ally to the Pope and great Conqueror. He was also known as Charles the Great. Roland- The "hero" of The Song of Roland. Not much is known from him in a historical standpoint. Roland's tragic flaw is pride. Oliver- ... Read More

The Qualities of a King: The Courage, Nobility, and Heroism of Beowulf in an Old English Epic Poem (622 words, 2 pages)

I feel that the story of Beowulf is one of courage, nobility, and heroism. Beowulf possesses each of these attributes both as a young prince and an elder king. To me, these qualities allow him to become an honored king, yet they also lead to his death. His actions are ... Read More

A Comparison of the Epic Poem of The Song of Roland and the Romantic Literature of Ywain (2770 words, 4 pages)

The Song of Roland and Ywain A Changing Society as Viewed Through Its Literature When comparing the epic poem of The Song of Roland to the romantic literature of Ywain, the differences between the early medieval period and the high medieval period become evident. Both The Song of Roland and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Forms of Punishments in Inferno, the First Part of Dante Alighieri’s Epic Poem The Divine Comedy (1052 words, 4 pages)

Cindy Kenney English 355 Burn in Hell The Comedy, later renamed The Divine Comedy was written by Dante Alighieri of Florence, Italy. In the early 14th century, while in exile, Dante wrote this epic poem which is broken down into three books. In each book Dante recounts his travels through ... Read More

An Analysis of John Milton’s Epic Poem Paradise Lost as a Comedic Tragedy (1173 words, 2 pages)

Paradise Lost A Comedic Tragedy So oft they fell Into the same illusion, not as man Whom they triumphed once lapsed. Thus were they plagued (Milton, Book X, 570-72). Leaving the underworld, once again, defeated by the heavens. Although John Miltons epic poem, Paradise Lost, is considered to be a ... Read More

A Summary of the Story of Odysseus and the Cyclops in the Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (280 words, 1 pages)

Odysseus and his men came to an island where Cyclopes, giants, and louts livedin caves. They saw a Cyclops that slept in a cave alone and took his flocks to graze. Odysseus took twelve of his best men and went ahead to the Cyclopes cave with a goatskin full of ... Read More

Telemachus as a Dynamic Character in Homer’s Epic Poem The Odyssey (620 words, 2 pages)

A Dynamic Person In the epic The Odyssey by Homer, Telemachus plays a boy in desperate search of his father. He faces the fact that his mother must re-marry another man . This disturbs Telemachus since he feels none of the suitors are worthy of his mothers love. This re-marriage ... Read More

The Heroic Characteristics of Odysseus, the Protagonist of Homer’s Epic Poem The Odyssey: High Birth, Human Weaknesses, Bravery, and Cleverness (747 words, 1 pages)

Odysseus the Hero For a character to be an epic hero, he must possess four characteristics. These four characteristics include the following (1) he must be high born, (2) the hero must have human weaknesses, (3) he must be brave,and 4) he must be clever. In The Odyssey, Homers character ... Read More

Beliefs of Paganism and Modern Christianity in the Epic Poem Beowulf (1558 words, 3 pages)

Beowulf the Pagan by Michael Vaugh Beowulf is an epic poem that combines the contrasting beliefs of the traditional Paganism and the modern assessment of Christianity. The majority of the characters in Beowulf are Pagans. This religion is based in the belief of many gods (polytheism). The story Beowulf was ... Read More

The Concept of Loyalty as Represented in Homer’s Epic Poem Odyssey (1190 words, 4 pages)

In the Odyssey, written by Homer, translated by Allen Mandelbaum, loyalty is one of the main moral lessons taught throughout the book. In Greek society loyalty is very important because it helps to hold alliances together and in turn protect and help people in times of need. Loyalty is one ... Read More

The Conflict between Men and Gods in The Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (559 words, 2 pages)

This is a story about a man who was never at a loss. (Rouse, 3) The Odyssey is a story known by many, but what about the people who have not had the chance to read or hear about the gods. The gods are what keep this story interesting. Odysseus ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013