In, "The Odyssey," Homer includes many female characters, which orchestrate key roles in the epic poem. ... Female figures play an important role in The Odyssey and reflect a complex, broad view of womanhood on Homer's part. ... No man is immune to the temptation of P the Sirens call, so Odysseus puts wax in is men's ears and ties himself to the mast of his ship so he can listen and not be killed by the Sirens. ... Calypso and the Sirens represent escapism and have the power to control the journey of Odysseus and his men. ... Homer shows an extensive and multifaceted view of women ...

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• Grade Level: High School

parallels the The Odyssey in a variety of ways. ... Ulysses Everett Mcgill, parallels Odysseus in The Odyssey. ... This is similar to Penelope about to be getting married in The Odyssey. ... Also the wash maids that Everett, Delmar, and Pete are mesmerized by are paralleled to the Sirens that Odysseus and his companions encounter. In addition, the wash maids are even called Sirens by Everett and his companions. ...

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First they have to pass by the island of the Sirens. ... He does say, "...the Sirens by the melody of their singing enchant him" (Odyssey, 12:44). ... (Odyssey, 5:180). ... (Odyssey, 6:15). ... (Odyssey, 22:460). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Journey of Odysseus and Telemachos In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore, several themes are made evident, conceived by the nature of the time period, and customs of the Greek people. ... In the intricate and well-developed plot of The Odyssey, Homer harmonized several subjects. ... With his new knowledge, he returned to Circe, which had provided him with just the information he needed to pass the Sirens. ...

• Word Count: 2524
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School