Odysseus from the original epic and Ulysses from the film (played by George Clooney) both have to prove to their wives that they are true: Ulysses must bring Penny the ring to redeem himself. ... Although, most of the similarities do not jump out, they become apparent with deeper analysis. ... In the film, Ulysses wife, Penny, is about to marry her suitor, Waldrip. ... Even though the poem and the film do not mirror each other completely. ... In order to bring this story to life, the Coens have given George Clooney the lead as he portrays the Ulysses character in 'The Odyssey' st...

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