story of Penelope and the Suitors is a good example of a woman’s loyalty and respect to her husband without being asphyxiated by patriarchal community. Both Penelope and the Suitors by J.W. Waterhouse and “Penelope” by Dorothy Parker use the myth of Penelope’s suitors to show that her loyalty to Odysseus overcomes the obstacles and hardships both face through their 20 year separation. The poem‚ written by Dorothy Parker‚ is written through the point of view of Penelope. Parker refers to Penelope as sitting
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Relationships Discuss research into the nature of relationships in different cultures. (9 marks + 16 marks) In Western Cultures‚ it has been found that relationships are voluntary‚ temporary and focus on the needs of the individual as due to the predominantly urban settings in which we live in‚ we are able to (on a daily basis) interact with a large number of people. Western cultures therefore appear to be characterised by a high degree of choice in personal relationships and a greater ‘pool’
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elementary students in using computers? · What are the purposes of elementary students in using computers? > educational purposes such as research. > Entertainments like playing online games. · What are the implications of computer’s exposure to students in terms of: > Cognitive (involved in learning‚ knowing‚ and understanding things) POSITIVE EFFECT = Helps to widen their learnings = They can develop their communication skills. NEGATIVE EFFECTS = Ma prone sila sa mga content
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In the vast tellings of Homer’s The Odyssey‚ many character comparisons can be made. Few are more pressing however‚ than the heroism of Odysseus and his wife‚ Penelope. Although both Penelope and Odysseus displayed heroic characteristics in The Odyssey‚ Odysseus was more of a hero than his wife was in the epic. Penelope‚ while somewhat of a heroine‚ simply was not depicted by Homer to be the hero that her husband was. To start‚ Odysseus was developed with standard Greek heroic traits. First‚ Odysseus
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this is not always the case. One very unique and unsung hero in the Odyssey is Penelope. Penelope is the wife to Odysseus. She is a very unique hero because she is not your typical physically strong hero she is much more of a strong minded hero. Penelope is very clever‚ persistent‚ faithful‚ and loyal but at the same time she can also be very manipulative when she needs to be so that she can stay faithful and loyal. Penelope was extremely clever. She always felt that Odysseus would return. She has many
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Hedging Tiffany and Co.’s Foreign Currency Exposure in Japan Prepared for the Board of Directors of Tiffany & Company D.A.M.M. Business Consultants June 15‚ 1993 Table of Contents Executive summary ………………………………… Risk of foreign exchange exposure in Japan ……… Overview of the Japanese Economy ………………. Industry analysis ……………………………………. Internal & external environmental analysis………. Financial analysis …………………………………... Hedging foreign exchange exposure ………………. Recommendation …………………………………… Appendices
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the suitors out of spite for trying to marry Penelope. Odysseus commands his son to hide the suitor’s weapons so that will not be able to fight back. He also commands the maid Eurykelia to lock the women in their quarters so they will not witness the carnage. After Telemakhos obeys‚ a light brightens the room and Telemakhos believes that this is a sign from the gods of their approval. When the preparations are finished‚ Odysseus is invited to join Penelope in the manor to speak so she can learn about
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“Stolídi‚ please. We need your help.” The lady stated. She looked at me with something undeniable in her gaze‚ something I couldn’t resist. At the woman’s request‚ I turned to discuss what it is they wanted. “Who are you?” “Odysseus of Ithaca‚ and my wife‚ Penelope.” He bowed‚ and Penelope clutched at her bulging stomach. They looked at me as if to come inside from the rain. I contemplated‚ and allowed them into my humble abode. “Ah‚ great Odysseus. I’ve heard much buzz about you‚
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Writing Assignment Odysseus and Penelope August 4‚ 2013 Odysseus and Penelope This paper will discuss Odysseus and Penelope and their sacrifices for love in this tale of affection. After being dreadfully torn apart‚ the lovers wait a long twenty years before being reunited. Not long after their marriage‚ war separates Odysseus and Penelope again. With little to no hope that her husband will return home to her‚ she continues to oppose the many suitors who are anxious for her love. Odysseus too
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Odysseus‚ Telemachus‚ and Penelope are the three main human characters in The Odyssey. Select one of these characters and write an essay in which you discuss this character’s journey as he/she faces and overcomes adversity and attains his/her goal. Integrate within your discussion to what extent the character’s journey is impeded by or helped by the gods(FATE) and to what extent their journey depends upon their own choices and actions (FREE WILL). Your response to the question posted must be
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