Throughout the first five books of the Odyssey we hear little of Odysseus the hero of the poem, instead we focus of his son Telemachus and his journey to seek information of his father. ... The stories of Telemachus enhance the poem because they incorporate the flattering mentions of Odysseus from Athena, Nestor and Menelaus, adding to the greatness of Odysseus. ... When the Poem begins, Telemachus is around twenty years old. ... This technique can also be paralleled to the introduction of Odysseus in the poem. ...

• Word Count: 1835
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The first known poems in the classical epic tradition were the two Homeric epics: The Iliad and The Odyssey. ... The Faerie Queene written by Edmund Spenser, is one of the most notable epic poems written during the early modern time period. ... Although incomplete (Spenser died before he could finish it), the message behind the poem is clear. Spenser, the sole author, used the poem to convey his support of Queen Elizabeth and the Protestant beliefs that he shared with her. In the poem, the Faerie Queene, also referred to as Gloriana, represents an idealized version of Queen Elizabeth. ...

• Word Count: 1343
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As in the epic poem, the gods and goddesses interfere on behalf of Achilles in many scenes of the epic to either assist him or destroy him and his army. ... The next contrast that can be made between the epic poem and Herodotus' work is how god-like the Greek leaders are portrayed by each author. ... The way Homer describes Achilles in his epic poems is to be a proud warrior who considers himself to be undefeatable and even confronts gods. ... It is important to understand that The Iliad was an epic poem in its originality, and written as one as its genre. Whereas, The Histories was not a...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Pope uses highly refined verses, pungent satirical heroic couplets, and intelligence to satirize not only the irrepressible intricacy and solemnity of subject matters found within epic poems, but the commotion that results when a young lord cuts a small lock of hair from the head of an young beauty. ... These sylphs represent Meddling Gods and Goddesses that exist in most epic poems; Pope diminishes the idea of these characters by choosing to make them appear as small, and almost insignificant creature. ... Canto IV continues to make fun of epic poems-we sees Umbriel, a representative of the...

• Word Count: 1581
• Approx Pages: 6

This belief becomes very apparent in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey-. Throughout the poem it is plain to see that the gods are driven by the same basic impulses "love, lust and jealousy "that drive men to action. ... Although the reasons behind this sympathy are not really dealt with in the poem, it is obvious that this preference could not be objectively justified. ...

• Word Count: 1297
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Ancient Greeks and Family Values In the days of the ancient Greeks there were many things in their way of life that different from ours. Today it seems that morals, family values, and marriage are not much of a concern in todays lifestyle. The Greeks on the other hand, valued very highly things...

• Word Count: 1328
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Odysseus" heroic characteristics are constantly made aware of throughout the poem, and yet Homer stills renders the reader to the reality that Odysseus is still just a human man and not one of the immortal gods. ...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Odyssey of Homer, perhaps one of the greatest epic poems of all time, portrays Odysseus" journey home. ... Though Odysseus" wit and loyalty is heavily emphasized throughout this poem, what would a Homeric hero be without the advantage of superior human strength? ...

• Word Count: 1327
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Homer's epic poem The Odyssey was written after his Iliad which told the tales of the Trojan War. ... Athena reassured Odysseus throughout the epic poem saying "I am a god and will protect you to the end, through all your toils" (196). ...

• Word Count: 1639
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The tension is clear from the start of the epic poem. ... Odysseus throughout the epic poem is always regarded as not only a strong mortal man, but one with an amazing amount of cunning and quick-thinking who can out-wit any foe that comes across his path along his journeys. ...

• Word Count: 1806
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The Odyssey features the main character Odysseus, a great warrior and ruler, who goes through an arduous journey back home. Homecoming can be referr...

• Word Count: 1331
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The episode that I decided to pick from The Odyssey as my example of tragedy is the story of Agamemnon's death at the hands of his wife, Clytemnestra, and Aegisthus and his son Orestes avenging his death by killing his mother and Aegisthus. The story is actually told to Telemachus from Menelaus when...

• Word Count: 1403
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

For centuries, the art of literature has been used as a means of entertainment. Beyond entertainment, texts serve to preserve a particular culture for future generations. These old texts not only entertain, but also provide readers with a glimpse of the values and morals past societies deemed impor...

• Word Count: 1257
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the Odyssey, the epic poem by Homer, Telemakhos is a troubled teenager. He is the son of Odysseus, who is lost at sea and has not returned home from the war, and Penelope who is constantly consumed by emotion and pursued by suitors. Teens today face many of the same emotions and conflicts, but i...

• Word Count: 1253
• Approx Pages: 5

The Odyssey complements the poem Iliad (Ilium, which means Troy) that tells about the events that occurred in a period of 49 days in the final year of the Trojan War. ... Though considered a myth and fictional, several discoveries were made proving the existence of some places mentioned in both poems. ...

• Word Count: 2482
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

The following paper draws parallels between Homer's "Odyssey" and the Coen Brother's "O Brother Where Art Thou?". In the year 2000, the inventive and provocative filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen reworked the Odyssey in a liberal way, changing scenes, settings and characters. The writer compares the or...

• Word Count: 1578
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Odysseus and Achilles In Homer's epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", Achilles and Odysseus are two characters that greatly encompass the human nature idealized by ancient Greeks. By studying the warrior's thoughts, actions, and ethics, the Ancient Greeks expected to learn how to handle the...

• Word Count: 1444
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School