Homer's epic poem The Odyssey was written after his Iliad which told the tales of the Trojan War. ... Incorporated into The Odyssey are many current-day characteristics of man including a constant dependence on others, the presence of a greater vision, or lack there of, and the essence of a sensitive side behind courage and pride. ... Athena reassured Odysseus throughout the epic poem saying "I am a god and will protect you to the end, through all your toils" (196). ...

• Word Count: 396
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Homer's epic poem The Odyssey was written after his Iliad which told the tales of the Trojan War. ... Incorporated into The Odyssey are many current-day characteristics of man including a constant dependence on others, the presence of a greater vision, or lack there of, and the essence of a sensitive side behind courage and pride. ... Athena reassured Odysseus throughout the epic poem saying "I am a god and will protect you to the end, through all your toils" (196). ...

• Word Count: 396
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout Homer's epic, the Odyssey, Poseidon is often characterized as a destructive and cruel deity. ... Early in the poem, Telémakhos demonstrates this axiom by responding to Athena's questioning about his father, "My mother says I am his son; I know not surely. ... More specifically, throughout the poem, sons' identifiable character traits are frequently portrayed as being derivative of the more general tendencies of the father. For example, throughout the poem, Odysseus is described as "the strategist- (p.87), "the great tactician- (p.280) and "that wily man- (p.337...

• Word Count: 1071
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

" During Homer's epic poem, Odysseus and Telemachus demonstrate courage when faced with a multitude of antagonists, such as Cyclops, and the suitors. ... Furthermore, they possess noble characteristics. ... Despite their moments of weakness, Odysseus and Telemachus both demonstrate parallel heroism through their acts of courage, noble characteristics and outstanding achievements during their respective journeys. ... Despite their moments of weakness and in part because of the involvement of the gods, Odysseus and Telemachus will rebound from weakness to satisfy the requisite charac...

• Word Count: 1193
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