the difficulties he faces. In addition‚ he is unbelievably clever and witty. One can find throughout the Odyssey that Odysseus was the man that saved the Greeks in the Trojan War and helped them win the brutal war. He “in every kind of strategy [used in the war] proved himself supreme” (Book III 120-121). The idea of the Trojan horse‚ how they won the battle‚ was developed by Odysseus. Also‚ we see Odysseus various times in the Odyssey making his way through the most difficult situations by using
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Muse I sing of arms and the man‚ he who‚ exiled by fate‚ first came from the coast of Troy to Italy‚ and to Lavinian shores – hurled about endlessly by land and sea‚ by the will of the gods‚ by cruel Juno’s remorseless anger‚ long suffering also in war‚ until he founded a city and brought his gods to Latium: from that the Latin people came‚ the lords of Alba Longa‚ the walls of noble Rome. Muse‚ tell me the cause: how was she offended in her divinity‚ how was she grieved‚ the Queen of Heaven‚ to drive
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emotionally loving Penelope. He did remain faithful to her throughout the entirety of his time being cursed by Poseidon to roam the sea. Odysseus was also brave. His bravery showed when he fought in the Trojan War. It was also his idea of giving the gift of the Trojan Horse which ultimately wins the war for the Greeks. Odysseus was an all-around great guy. He was strong‚ fearless‚ constant‚ and very smart. He fought for his people and loved his country dearly. Odysseus would be considered a hero
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The Agamemnon is a classic Greek tragedy written by Aeschylus in which he entails the continuation of the curse on the house of Atreus in the time period following the end of the Trojan War and the return of King Agamemnon. This play tells of the murders of Cassandra and Agamemnon-by-Agamemnon’s wife Clytemestra. Throughout the play many aspects have a profound effect on the structure. Things such as the chorus‚ audience‚ the use of common literary devices such as "buts" and ellipses" as well as
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apparent in a hero. Between Achilles and Hector‚ Hector carries more apparent heroic traits then Achilles. Hector is the mightiest warrior in the Trojan army. He wrecks havoc on the Achaean army during Achilles period of absence. In the Iliad‚ book XVI; Hector leads the assault that finally penetrates the Achaean stronghold and he is the first and only Trojan to set fire to an Achaean ship‚ killing Patroclus Achilles’s brother in arms and best friend. Hector faced Diomedes and Odysseus in battle and
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?The Consequences of Being Smart The good and bad sides of intellect and knowledge have baffled people for centuries. From the beginning of time‚ man has struggled to draw the line between knowledge and science‚ and religion‚ and have fought countless battles over it. However‚ this is no one-sided matter. The benefits and consequences of intelligence and knowledge are determined only by how it is being used. In the novel Frankenstein‚ or the Modern Prometheus‚ this conflict of interests tore and
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The Courage of Odysseus Throughout Homer’s account of his return from Troy to Ithaca‚ Odysseus demonstrates courage and persistence as he strives to journey home. For example when he had no choice but to believe what Cadmus was telling him‚ Cadmus she is the daughter of Ino who was once human “Now do as I say- you’re in no position to refuse: Take off those clothes and abandon your raft to the winds will” (5.345-355). Odysseus was really courages to listen to Cadmus and to trust her word that he
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with wax. Odysseus wants to experience everything beautiful but to not be destroyed by it Singing about Odysseus and how great he is: The Trojan war and the greatness of him and Achilles Singer who glorifies the Trojan War? Homer is the singer of the sirens* Power and Nature of poetry? The poet glorifies war and glory and seduces men to the idea of it‚ but in reality they are just skeletons. They’re seduced to their deaths. Odysseus and his relation to Poetry
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Are the ancient biblical stories and the myths of the Greeks irredeemably male oriented? All ancient societies treated women as the inferior gender. It has been historically shown that in the ancient world‚ men were the leaders‚ heroes‚ and kings‚ and women served primarily as companions‚ helpers‚ and child-bearers. In the Old Testament and throughout ancient Greek literature‚ there is a constant theme of male superiority that cannot be ignored. Men did not believe that women were capable of existing
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The husband often takes care of his family and takes the burden of serving during war time. The wife mainly stays at home and takes care of the daily tasks‚ such as cooking and taking care of the children. Women also had very little control over their lives. As seen in the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles‚ women are often “prizes
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