Homer Essay Examples

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The Greek History of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey (757 words, 1 pages)

Biography of Homer (?-? BC)Beyond a few fragments of information, historians and classicists can only speculate about the life of the man who composed the Iliad and the Odyssey. The details are few. We do not even know the century in which he lived, and it is difficult to say ... Read More

A Comparison of Paintings between Homer Winslow and Jules Breton (1748 words, 2 pages)

Homer Winslow and Jules Breton, two men painting the canvas of the nineteenth century. Comparing their art gives birth to numerous differences and unique qualities hidden within their work and lives. Dressing For The Carnival, Homer 1877, and The Weeders, Breton 1868, are fine examples of their careers as artists. ... Read More

The Formal Qualities of Homer Watson’s Horse and Rider in a Landscape (611 words, 1 pages)

Homer Watsons Horse and Rider In A LandscapeExamining the formal qualities of Homer Watsons painting Horse and Rider In A Landscape was quite interesting. I chose to analyze this piece as apposed to the others because it was the piece I liked the least, therefore making me analyze it more ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Work by Homer Winslow and Jules Breton (1750 words, 3 pages)

Homer Winslow and Jules Breton, two men painting the canvas of the nineteenth century. Comparing their art gives birth to numerous differences and unique qualities hidden within their work and lives. Dressing For The Carnival, Homer 1877, and The Weeders, Breton 1868, are fine examples of their careers as artists."Beyond ... Read More

The Themes of Nature in the Odyssey by Homer (2553 words, 12 pages)

In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore, several themes are made evident, conceived by the nature of the time period, and customs of the Greek people. These molded and shaped the actual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefs of this characteristic were represented ... Read More

The Portrayal of Odyssey’s Heroism in Homer’s Odysseus (477 words, 1 pages)

In Homer's Odyssey, the main charater, Odysseus, emerges as a heroic figure. How ever, in order to be a gero Odysseus must face and overcome numerous emotional, physical and mental hardships. The challenges he endures start at the begining in Ithaca before he went to war at Troy. He had ... Read More

The Description of the Tenth Year of the Trojan War in Homer’s Poem “The IIiad” (720 words, 2 pages)

He Wore Honor on His SleeveThe poem The Iliad written by Homer is the story of the tenth year of the Trojan War. It depicts the nobility and honor given to a slayer in warfare and the humanity that warriors show to the slain. It also illustrates the Greek code ... Read More

An Analysis of the Homer’s Approach in the Illiad (1585 words, 3 pages)

There can be a numerous amount of reasons that an author decides to write a particular work. However, the common goal of all authors is to catch the attention of the reader and eventually make an impression of some sort on the reader. There are many different approaches that the ... Read More

An Analysis of Homer’s Odysseus as Mere Mortal, But Purely Moral (1079 words, 2 pages)

ODYSSEUS A MERE MORTAL, BUT PURELY MORALIn Homer's Odyssey, he uses the stories of Calypso and Circe to give a reader a glimpse at Greek values. Odysseus is a perfectly moral man by Greek standards. In the Calypso episode, Odysseus demonstrates the value of faithfulness, and in the Circe episode, ... Read More

An Analysis of a Part of the Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (2552 words, 4 pages)

Book 5-6Scroll V returns to Olympus, where the gods debate Odysseus' fate. We again see them decide that it is time for him to get home and send Hermes to tell Calypso to let him go. Hermes goes to the beautiful island on which Calypso lives, and tells her of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer (783 words, 2 pages)

HOMERThere is no question that the writer of the Iliad and the Odyssey was one of the greatest poets in the history of Western Europe, but aside from this, very little can be said about him. Ancient Greek tradition, as well as a study of language and the style of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Odyssey and Other Writings by Homer (702 words, 2 pages)

Homer and His Writings"A hero is one who is born illegitimately, out of the fear of the prophecy of his future greatness, is abandoned by his father, is save by animals or others and raised by a lowly couple, fights wars, returns home triumphant, defeats his persecutors, frees his mother, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Theme of Home in Odyssey by Homer (1077 words, 2 pages)

Home is Where the Heart isIn life we all struggle and search for happiness and love. We are in a constant pursuit to find and hold onto the things that we hold dear to ourselves. This is much like the book The Odyssey. Odysseus was on a search to find ... Read More

The Homerun Ball for Kyle (1098 words, 2 pages)

The Homerun ballIt was a cold rainy November day. Kyle was home from school on Thanksgiving vacation. He was driving his mom up the wall, so she decided to give me some chores. The good kid that Kyle is, he decided to them for a change. The first item on ... Read More

A Comparison of Leadership in Odyssey by Homer and Agamemnon by Aeschylus (2761 words, 4 pages)

The Ideal RulerThe world depicted In Homers Odyssey and Aeschylus Agamemnon was one quite remote from the modern concept. The society of archaic Greece was one based on communities of local landowners who joined together and accepted the rule of a chief landowner. Under this ruler, or basileus, the large ... Read More

The Statistics of Mark McGwire’s Homeruns and Achievements in the Grand Slam (949 words, 1 pages)

McGwire A Season for the Ages He's 6'5, and roughly 250lbs, and for the most part he is about as average as you or me. Almost except for one major thing, he is the record holder of the most prestigious record in all of pro sports. His name is Mark ... Read More

The Reasons for Homer’s Murder in William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” (925 words, 1 pages)

The Reason the main character, Emily Grierson, in William Faulkners A Rose for Emily murdered her lover, Homer Barron, was a combined contribution of the society she lived in. The cousins snootiness and high expectations of the Grierson family legacy made it difficult for Emily and Homer to be together ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Homer’s “The Odyssey” (2553 words, 3 pages)

In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore, several themes are made evident, conceived by the nature of the time period, and customs of the Greek people. These molded and shaped the actual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefs of this characteristic were represented ... Read More

An Analysis of the Meaning of Each Symbolism Used in “The Odyssey” by Homer (916 words, 3 pages)

Jason PaulLiterature IMr. LarkinApril 20, 2000"Symbolism of The Odyssey"Throughout Homers The Odyssey, many tangible symbols are used to represent abstract ideas. Each symbol that Homer uses has two meanings. The double meanings of these symbols are used to represent Odysseus and Telemachus as they strive to meet each other. While ... Read More

An Analysis of the Importance of Respecting the Gods as Depicted in The Odyssey by Homer (611 words, 3 pages)

All I Want is a Little RespectIn the novel The Odyssey, the gods played a big role in the lives of the people on earth, or the mortals. Since the gods ruled over each of their specific lands, the mortals were to respect the gods fully, or suffer the consequences ... Read More

A Literary Analysis and a Comparison of the Odyssey by Homer and the Aeneid by Virgil (994 words, 2 pages)

ComparisonsThe OdysseyVs.The AeneidVirgil was a creative genius from his time, but it can be understandable that many of his works may have been influenced from previous works of literacy. A comparison of Virgils, The Aeneid, and Homers, The Odyssey, will help to show the different aspects of Roman and Greek ... Read More

The Effect of the Prophecy in The Odyssey by Homer (1550 words, 3 pages)

When one ponders the Greek mythology and literature, powerful images invariably come to mind. One relives the heroes struggles against innumerable odds, their battles against magical monsters, and the gods periodic intervention in mortal affairs. Yet, a common and often essential portion of a heroic epic is the heros consultation ... Read More

The Role of Gods in The Odyssey by Homer (620 words, 1 pages)

The Odyssey The Odyssey The great muses are called upon by Homer to tell the great adventure of Odysseus in his travel back to his home. Prayers are given to the Greek Gods and muses by Homer in order to proceed this story. The Greeks life revolved around the gods ... Read More

The Elementary Introduction to The Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (618 words, 1 pages)

The OdysseyThe great muses are called upon by Homer to tell the great adventure of Odysseus in his travel back to his home. Prayers are given to the Greek Gods and muses by Homer in order to proceed this story. The Greeks life revolved around the gods in a matter ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Story of Trojan War in the Illiad by Homer (1805 words, 3 pages)

The Illiad is a story that deals with a small part of the Trojan War. The cause of this war is when Paris, the prince of Troy, sailed to Sparta, seduced and abducted Helen and returned to Troy. When Menelaos discovered that his wife was gone, he gathered a number ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Heroic Characters in Iliad by Homer (1229 words, 2 pages)

Throughout The Iliad, the heroic characters make decisions based on a definite set of principles, which are referred to as the "code of honor." The heroic code that Homer presents to the reader is an underlying cause for many of the events that take place, but many of the characters ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Character of Zeus in the Iliad by Homer (555 words, 1 pages)

Throughout The Iliad, Zeus presides as the supreme god of all gods, consistently maintaining the divine order of things and making known the absolute power he possesses so that his will may be done. This is clearly shown in the epic through the confrontation with his wife, Hera, when she ... Read More

The Representation of the Journey of Odysseus and Telemachus in The Odyssey by Homer (2559 words, 13 pages)

The Journey of Odysseus and Telemachos In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated byRichard Lattimore, several themes are made evident,conceived by the nature of the time period, and customsof the Greek people. These molded and shaped theactual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefsof this characteristic were ... Read More

The Telemachus’ Odyssey and his Emotional Strength in The Odyssey by Homer (673 words, 1 pages)

Telemachus' OdysseyThe Odyssey, though named for the great warrior and story focus Odysseus, cannot be soley regarded as a single man's journey. The growth in intellect, maturity, and strength the Odysseus undergoes is reflected distinctly in his son, Telemachus. In the first books, other characters continue to treat him much ... Read More

An Analysis of Homer’s Odyssey, Telemakhos’ Voyage (1134 words, 2 pages)

Literature Essay Telemakhos VoyageIn the epic the Odyssey, Homer explores a variety of different themes that are prevalent in antiquity. Such themes include the treatment of strangers, hospitality, heroism and honor. Homer uses the character Telemakhos, the son of the main character Odysseus, to help convey the themes of the ... Read More