Odysseus’ Personality Over His Journey Why do epics fascinate people and captivate them? Is it because the story‚ the adventure‚ or maybe the humor. Humans may never know‚ but here’s the rundown on Odysseus from The Odyssey by Homer. In this epic poem the hero Odysseus is sent from his home to fight the Trojan War. On the return the Gods put him through many trials and tribulations until he gets home. When‚ as Homer narrated to listeners‚ his home itself was besieged by traitors attempting to steal
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1.Brief Summary: Ordinary People is about the Jarrett family once a family of four –now of three- live a comfortable upper-mid-class lifestyle in suburban in Lake Forest‚ Illinois‚ during the 1970s. In good times‚ they can weather anything‚ but when a storm comes along‚ there are dangerous flaws that there are not aware of. Love‚ once a feeling‚ is now nothing more than an expectation or an obligation especially for the mother. After the death of Bucky‚ his older brother Conrad became deeply troubled
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the positive outcome of the situation. By choosing to tackle the source of the contention and confront the opposing person in a controlled manner‚ one can overcome the hardships and tension caused by the feud. However‚ the award-winning film “Ordinary People” depicts a family of three‚ Conrad‚ Beth‚ and Calvin Jerrett‚ whose actions convey their lack of understanding of the significance of this concept. Following the unfortunate outcome of a boating incident‚ the Jarrett family is grievously forced
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Ordinary People Critical Lens Alexander Solzhenitsyn once said‚ “Good literature substitutes for an experience which we‚ ourselves‚ have not yet experienced.” Good literature creates worlds and lifestyles for us that we otherwise would not be exposed to. Good writing gives us the opportunity to live in another world and experience things that otherwise would be out of our reach. These can be realistic things‚ or fantasy. Good literature gives us the opportunity to explore other peoples worlds
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I think that so far in the story‚ at this point of the story‚ Odysseus had showed many of his characteristics‚ or traits throughout his actions along the sea. Some of the traits that I would use to describe him‚ like brave‚ leader‚ loyal‚ strong‚ smart‚… With these characteristics‚ I can image him as a strong soldier‚ who is fighting for the country without escaping the death. I would want to be friend with him‚ but not close friend because although he was a great man‚ but he still have a lot of
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Ordinary People Synopsis This movie is very real and heartbreaking. The portrayal of emotions and character feelings is acted very well. You can identify and relate with each of the characters on a personal level. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago‚ the movie portrays a “normal” family and brings insights into the hidden dynamics of the family. The reality is that there is a lot going on in the background of the family and it is dealt with in a lackadaisical manner full of denial and ignorance
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The movie Ordinary People describe the dysfunction of the Jarrett family after The oldest son‚ Buck‚ drowns in an accident and Conrad‚ the protagonist and brother of Buck‚ tries to kill himself. The movie starts with Conrad out of the hospital and trying to move on with his life. The communication in the household is disastrous‚ even hostile at times. Conrad and his parents‚ Beth and Calvin‚ engage in verbal silence and verbal abuse‚ which makes the household more dysfunctional. Using conflict management
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The film Ordinary People main focus is on Conrad’s family issues. Many conflicts in the novel slowly destroy Conrad’s family. This raises the issue of Conrad trying to commit suicide. The major theme that defines this novel is healing. Calvin and Beth Jarrett‚ are both high middle class white parents living in the suburbs. They go out and party a ton ever since the devastating lost of their oldest son Buck‚ in a boating accident. This brings a negative vibe to the family‚ which is why Conrad and
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Technology‚ and the Role of Ordinary People"‚ is one person ’s eccentric view of the negative connotations associated with technology. Military technology provides us with the global power to protect citizens in the event of war. The money invested in technology is equivalent to what is used to pay workers ’ salaries. Economic changes in society are as important to world leaders as they are to the ordinary man. In "Peace‚ Technology‚ and the Role of Ordinary People"‚ technology is neither positive
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earth. There are the Seven ‚ and other‚ Wonders of the Earth such as the marvels of The Pyramids Of Egypt‚ The Great Wall Of China‚ The Taj Mahal‚ The Leaning Tower Of Pisa‚ The Colosseum Of Rome‚ Stonehenge in England and others.But by the time ordinary people can visit the moon‚ I will probably be very old or dead. Anyhow it would be quite an experience to walk on the moon. It is said that there is no air or water there and our weight is many times less. I certainly would like to see how high I can
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