"The Odyssey" is a 12,000-line poem, written in 800BCE by celebrated Greek poet Homer. ... While it is based on events of Odysseus's excruciating adventure to return home, it's feminist representation of characters and themes set it apart from the original. ... The contradictory nature of Odysseus' character is expressed in the Odyssey and Penelopiad. ... In the Odyssey, Penelope is seen as the typical Ancient Greek dutiful and devoted wife. ... Hence, the negating personalities of Penelope are disclosed in Penelopiad and the Odyssey. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate