Odysseus is unfaithful to his wife Penelope. Calypso, a goddess has captured Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem, when his ship is blown off course. ... Thus, homer presents a clear double standard between a male and female behavior in his epic poem, The Odyssey. ... Calypso, a goddess has captured Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem, when his ship is blown off course. ... Thus, homer presents a clear double standard between a male and female behavior in his epic poem, The Odyssey....

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Athena arrives in the next line of the poem, and Telemakhos immediately begins to evolve. ... Earlier in the poem, Telemakhos wished for any father at all, not necessarily Odysseus. In his journey, though, Telemakhos has learned more about Odysseus, strengthening a bond with his father that was virtually non-existent before his travels. ... She is the image of steadfastness, waiting and hoping for years for Odysseus' return. ... Many times throughout the poem, Penelope cries herself to sleep yearning for information of her husband's welfare. ...

• Word Count: 1185
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• Grade Level: High School