Three specific characters are shown as parallels from The Odyssey: The Lotus Eaters, Odysseus' men, and the Sirens. In "O Brother Where Art Thou", the Baptism people are parallel, or resemble, the Lotus Eaters from the 'Odyssey'. ... The particular character, Delmar, from "O Brother Where Art Thou" resembles Odysseus' men from the 'Odyssey'. ... This takes place in books 12-13, where Odysseus and his men are about encounter the Isle of Sirens, and Odyssey comes up with the smart idea of putting melted wax onto the ears of his men (so the Sir...

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Dear Outis, I am still very sorry to hear of your unfortunate accident, although I am happy to hear that you are doing well and were able to fully read the Odyssey. ... As you must know then hospitality plays a key role in the Odyssey. ... (relate this to songs) Another time when hospitality is used to form a false sense of ease so that one can take advantage of unsuspecting travelers is the songs of the Sirens. The Sirens are able to sing in such a way that it makes any man who hears their song instantly forget their purpose and want to understand where this sweet music is coming from. Even ...

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