The Odyssey: Faithfulness vs. Unfaithfulness In The Odyssey, Homer presents a double standard to the reader. ... This concept is shown through the epic's two main characters, Odysseus and Penelope. ... The Odyssey: Faithfulness vs. ... This concept is shown through the epic's two main characters, Odysseus and Penelope. ...
All of these classes are shown very distinctly in the Odyssey. ... In the Odyssey these meanings are in no way as deep as the meanings portrayed in the Odyssey. ... These are just two examples of this strong family bond that is found throughout the Odyssey. ... The role of marriage in the Odyssey is one of the most important in the whole epic poem. ... Homer brings these alive in the very detailed lives of his main characters of the story: Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus. ...
Penelope showed us exactly of how women's character was to be played out. ... At the beginning, Homer introduces us to Penelope saying this: "She came, then, down the long stairs of her house, this beautiful lady," (Odyssey. 1.233). ... (Odyssey 229) Her submissiveness to her husband is widely shown throughout the book. ... The Odyssey seems to be the product a society in which the dominant role was played by the men. The Odyssey has shown women in subservient roles. ...
One relationship in the Odyssey that is unique to the Greek literature of the time is the bond between Penelope and Odysseus. ... Does the bed, my lady, still stand planted firm (Odyssey xxiii.326-327)?" ... Also, Penelope's unique, strong character is the reason why Odysseus kept fighting through countless struggles to return to the island of Ithaca. ... Even though the blood feud is not as apparent in the Odyssey, it remains hidden below the surface. ... This monster does not appear in the character of Penelope, but rather a clever woman appears instead. ...
In The Odyssey, Telemakhos's transformation from childhood to manhood, and his mother Penelope's hesitant acceptance of it, can be seen through the use of different tones and emotions. ... Telemakhos clearly makes the transition from boy into man during the first books of The Odyssey. ... In the beginning of The Odyssey Telemakhos is unhappy, and uninspired to do anything about his unfortunate surroundings until Athena arrives. ... In Books One through Four of the Odyssey Telemakhos makes a very real transition from boy into man. ... Penelope's character is Homer's model ...
