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The Development of Desire in the Odyssey by Homer (3605 words, 14 pages)

The Development of DesireThe development of the male warrior, throughout literature, has a directrelationship with the development of western civilization. The attributes awarrior holds, fall respectively with the attributes that each society held asvaluable. These characteristics, started by societies ideals, become thewarrior's only reasons for continuing their heroics. The ideals ... Read More

The Character of Achilles in the Iliad by Homer (770 words, 1 pages)

I have chosen Achilles to write my paper on because his character is the central story line in the Iliad. Although it may seem that the main theme is about the totality and gruesomeness of when the poem is first read, this is not the main focus. The actual fighting ... Read More

An Analysis of Disagreement Between Telemachus and Penelope in Odyssey by Homer (599 words, 1 pages)

The disagreement between Telemachus and Penelope arises from differing opinions on the entertainment of Phemius. Phemius is singing the tale of the Greek warriors of Troy and their homecomings when Penelope descends from her chambers to protest this choice of music. She scolds him, and orders him to stop because ... Read More

An Analysis of Divine Intervention in the Iliad by Homer (980 words, 2 pages)

With our view of God, it can sometimes be difficult to comprehend the actions and thinking of the Greek deities. The Christian God does not tend to take such an active role in the affairs of people's lives, where, on the other hand, the Greeks regarded direct involvement by the ... Read More

An Art of Storytelling as Revealed in The Odyssey by Homer (2034 words, 3 pages)

In The Odyssey, the act of storytelling plays a significant role in revealing the story of Odysseus. Each storyteller reveals a part of the past of Odysseus and his heroic deeds. Each of their stories gives insight into what a hero should be, according to the standards of the Greek ... Read More

The Strength in Mortality in Homer’s Odyssey (803 words, 2 pages)

The Strength in MortalityDuring his monumental journey, Odysseus grows from a gallant young warrior to a wise and mature adult. Odysseus initially finds himself fighting for a name, this is equivalent, for humans, to the immortality of the gods. Odysseus concludes that the death-defying mortal life, with its danger and ... Read More

The Symbolism of Achilleus’ Hands in Homer’s Iliad (561 words, 1 pages)

Achilleus hands are a prevalent image in Homers Iliad. By focusing on Achilleus hands, we as the audience, gain insight on not only the character of Achilleus but also the customs of the society in which he lived. Much of this insight is not directly conveyed to the reader but ... Read More

The Character of Telemakhos in Homer’s Odyssey (769 words, 1 pages)

TELEMAKHOSEvery boy would like to be characterized as a man. Most look to age or the way they see their own maturity to determine manhood for themselves. Neither age nor self-image can determine whether or not you have become a man. In that time, arete would be used to determine ... Read More

Divine Intervention in Homer’s Iliad (983 words, 2 pages)

A Report on The Odyssey, a Major Ancient Greek Epic Poem Attributed to Homer (606 words, 1 pages)

The Odyssey is the story of the homecoming of another of the great Greek heroes at Troy, Odysseus. Unlike Achilles, Odysseus is not famous for his great strength or bravery, but for his ability to deceive and trick (it is Odysseus's idea to take Troy by offering the citizens a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Paris in Homer’s Iliad (1158 words, 3 pages)

March 27, 2001Cowardly PrinceThough the Iliad made mention of extreme bravery it also covers the opposite end of the scale cowardliness. Paris, depicted at first as woman crazed, sex obsessed, and egotistic (he never leaves these descriptions), was also viewed as a coward as early as Book III. Paris, who ... Read More

A Narrative of the Adventures of Ulysses in the Odyssey by Homer (375 words, 1 pages)

In Homer's The Odyssey, Ulysses tells King Alcinous about his numerous adventures since leaving the island of Troy. First, Ulysses lands on theisland of the Cicons. There he leads his men in the scaking of one of the Cicon's cities. Instead of following Ulysses' orders and leaving right awayhis men ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Penelope in Homer’s Odyssey (1099 words, 2 pages)

The character of Penelope in Homer's Odyssey reflects the faithful wife who waits twenty years for the arrival of her husband. Only a strong woman could sustain the stress, anxiety and confusion resulting from the chaos of a palace with a missing king whose fate is unknown. Her responsibilities and ... Read More

A Narrative and Analysis of the Trials Experienced By Odysseus in The Odyssey by Homer (1534 words, 2 pages)

Homers The Odyssey, a magnificent story of lust, deceit, greed, and heroism, still fascinates scholars and casual readers alike today in the same way it fascinated its audience at the time it was written. The Odyssey, a journey of determination, patience, and virtue, tells the tail of Odysseus, the main ... Read More

An Analysis of the Greek Civilization in the Illiad by Homer (1511 words, 2 pages)

The IliadThe work of Homer was very important to the Greek Civilization it gave the Greek a structure of personality to follow. It is assure that The Iliads roots reach far back before Homers time. Homer focused several characteristics of how their ancestors behaved and such behavior was to be ... Read More

Character Analysis of Heroes in the Illiad by Homer (1117 words, 2 pages)

Difference in Heroes (The Iliad) Dana Fleming EH 220 Nunnally Essay 1- 10799 The Differences in Heroes What a worthless, burnt-out coward Id be called If I would submit to you and all your orders, Whatever you blurt out. Fling them at others, Dont give me commands ! Never again, ... Read More

The Discovery of Life in the Odyssey by Homer (743 words, 1 pages)

Immortality is one the subject of much mythology and folklore. From the stories of the gods themselves, to Achilles and the Styx, to vampires and present day Christian beliefs in an afterlife, the concept of immortality has been with humanity since the beginning of humanity. The wise and ever edifying ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theory of Homeopathy (2855 words, 6 pages)

Running head HOMEOPATHY Theory of HomeopathyAbstractA large portion of the United States population believes that alternative approaches to health care are less evasive and more effective than so-called Western medicine. This report looks at the efficacy of homeopathy. As this therapy moves into the mainstream there is a need for ... Read More

The Homeric Poems Have Been Passed Down through an Oral and Written Tradition (1065 words, 2 pages)

Homer. A name synonomous with Greek literature and poetry. Some call him the most famous and greatest poet of the Greek society. Known for his "masterpieces" of western literature the Iliad and the Odyssey, Homer's poems have been passed down through generations and studied by many. But how did the ... Read More

A View of the Life on the Home Front (2402 words, 3 pages)

It was 1940, I was 23, and there was a war going on. Everyone knew that Adolf Hitler, Germanys Fuhrer, was campaigning against several countries in Europe. He had started another war by invading Poland months earlier, and now it seemed that he was taking other countries as well1. It ... Read More

The Conflicts Between the Greeks and Trojans as Described in Homer’s “The Iliad” (1519 words, 3 pages)

Iliad"The Iliad", an epic tale told by the famous Greek author Homer, is focused primarily on the Trojan War between the Greeks, or Argives, and the Trojans. This war was filled with bloody battles and a massive loss of life. Homer tells stories about a duration of time during this ... Read More

A Comparison between Two Main Characters: Homer’s Odysseus and Virgil’s Aeneas (1052 words, 2 pages)

Odysseus If there is any possibility that a comparison could be made with the famous journeys of Odysseus and Aeneas, it must be known that Aeneas is actually a hero in search of his own soul while Odysseus is a hero trying to find his old life and in a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Values in Homer’s The Odyssey and The Iliad, Sophocles’s Oedipus Rex and Antigone, Euripides’s Media and The Trojan Women, and Plato’s The Apology (1118 words, 2 pages)

The Greeks had a tragic world view. I believe that a tragic world view is a view of the world in which there is little hope for any progress everything grows, matures, and dies. The values taught by such a tragic world are bravery, fate, humanism, and reasoning. There are ... Read More

A Son’s Letter to His Parent and Reflections of Life Away from Home (778 words, 1 pages)

May 30, 1918Dear Mother and Father,I am lying here in our trench, reflecting on how I miss the warmth of home and our family. The Battle of Cantigny broke out two days ago, and has been a living hell on Earth ever since. Cantigny is 60 miles north of Paris ... Read More

The Important Role of Hospitality in Homer’s “The Odyssey” (741 words, 1 pages)

Odyssey "Hospitality" Hospitality In The Odyssey by Homer, hospitality plays a very important role. There are certain rules of hospitality needed, such as inviting a stranger into your home, not asking them their name before they have dined at your table, and sometimes even gift offerings. If these rules of ... Read More

The Differences Between the Personalities of Mom and Dad in a Home (496 words, 1 pages)

Mom vs. DadIn my family, trying to find two contrasting relatives is like trying to find a needle, in a stack of needles. Of course after a little thought, the two most obvious and contrasting family members turned out to be my parents. Although many differences exist between my mom ... Read More

An Analysis of the Long Walk Home and the Stories of Two Women and Their Families (408 words, 1 pages)

The Long Walk Home tell the stories of two women and their families at a turning point in American history. One of the women is black, Odessa Cotter, a maid, a hard-working woman who goes home after a long day and does all of the same jobs all over again ... Read More

An Introduction to Homeopathy a Natural Medicine (670 words, 2 pages)

I am familiar with Homeopathy because my mother is a homeopath. She has been studying and practicing homeopathy for over 20 years. I have been cured many times by homeopathic remedies prescribed by my mom. From colds to first aid homeopathy has worked for me. The sources I used in ... Read More

Analysing Themes of Women in the Odyssey by Homer (1864 words, 2 pages)

In the Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, there are many themes that serve to make a comment about the meanings of the story. The theme of women in the poem serves to make these comments but also establishes a point of view on women in the reader. From this point ... Read More

An Analysis Telemachi’s Role and Character in the Odyssey by Homer (2156 words, 8 pages)

Telemachi is the son of Odysseus and Penelope in the epic novel, The Odyssey. Telemachis role in the novel reiterates the strength and courage of Odysseus. The beginning of the novel concentrates on Telemachis quest to find his father. He does not approve of how the suitors have taken advantage ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013