As the story progresses, everything there is about human emotion and character is portrayed in the story love, loyalty, longing, pride, glory, courage, bravery, everything. ... In terms of characterization, few other pieces of literature can equal the amount of details that portray a character. ... So when a character talks, his or her words come through Homer and the conversation tends to be in long, rather formal speeches rather than quick dialogue. ... The Odyssey I must say is one of the greatest epic poems ever written. ... It was hard at first but eventually I learned the genuine sig...

• Word Count: 473
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The idea that love is needed in order to change is also represented in both Captain Sarah's Odyssey and Chain of Hearts. In Chain of Hearts the main character Sophie changes who she is drastically after a car accident where she killed her boyfriend Mihn. ... In the television documentary Captain Sarah's Odyssey, the idea of love being a part of changing one's self is represented many times throughout. ... It shows the reader how the characters in the book talk and interact with each other and it also lets the characters express themselves. ... This allows the reader to get to k...

• Word Count: 1445
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Jacques Bernis is the main character of this novel. ... A minor character that showed up in the last few pages of the novel is the sergeant. ... His character may seem insignificant but he offers wise advise to Bernis, before his death at the end of the novel. ... His experiences during the flights, are described in all of his novels: Night Flight (Vol de Nuit, 1931), Southern Mail (Courrier Sud, 1929), Flight to Arras (Pilote de Guerre, 1942) Airman's Odyssey, Wisdoms of the Sands, Letter to a Hostage (Lettre à un Otage, 1943) and Wind, Sand and Stars (Terre des Hommes, 1939). ... His...

• Word Count: 2037
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School