In Homer's epic story The Odyssey, there were many major themes. ... The editors of The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces states that "The Odyssey was not successful in resolving the problem of violence." ... In this instance however, his violence resulted in more violence by Odysseus, which in turn resulted in more violence by Polyphemus father, Poseidon. ... Poseidon's wrath makes the rest of this journey extremely tough on Odysseus, and time and time again Odysseus would find himself lost at sea, or trapped on another island. ... All the violence and death that occur...

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and that of Homer's " Odyssey" are similar. ... Many of the characters were adapted from The Odyssey; Sirens, a one-eyed man, Penelope, and Lotus-eaters to name a few. ... The Odyssey the main character's name is Odysseus and in the film it is Ulysses. ... They escaped, but angered the god of the sea Poseidon, who was the Cyclops father. ... Odysseus had gone struk down by Poseidon God of the sea and landed upon and island of Calypso. ...

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As I walked around the town, I saw an old man come running towards me and looked as if he was in trouble. I ask him what was wrong and he in turn replied, " That young lad over there just took my money and goods." "No worries", I said, "I"ll get him and bring him to you so he can return your items"....

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