The Odyssey and Hamlet are two very similar books. The Odyssey is about a 10 year journey and that goes through so many obstacle courses in his life. ... Hamlet's journey was a emotional one and the Odyssey was a emotional and physical journey. ... With this new information Polyphemus prays to his father Poseidon to have Odysseus and his men punished. Having angered Poseidon, they must wander throughout the sea slowly dying one by one. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the textbook version of The Odyssey, Odysseus boasts about how he has defeated the Cyclops. He tells the Cyclops that it is Odysseus that has blinded the Cyclops son of Poseidon. ... In the graphic novel version of The Odyssey, Odysseus says, "Cyclops! ... " In the movie version of The Odyssey, Odysseus boasts about his victory over Poseidon more than the actual victory over the Cyclops. ... In the end of the scene, the Cyclops prays to Poseidon to curse Odysseus for taking out his eye. ...

• Word Count: 952
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

When he finally got to leave he face many problems getting home because Poseidon, god of the sea, was angry with him. ... In the Odyssey, Odysseus shows different qualities of being a hero. ... The Odyssey takes place in the same time period as Beowulf did. ... In the Odyssey home and wandering were a couple of the main themes. ... In The Odyssey the Cyclops would be a special effect. ...

• Word Count: 827
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• Grade Level: High School

Homer's Odyssey In the world we live in today, everyone admires different types of heroes. However, in Homers world, he created The Odyssey, where he created all the noble heroes to have most of the same characteristics and attributes. ... Cyclops was so outraged that he prayed to his father, Poseidon, to destroy Odysseus. ...

• Word Count: 447
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• Grade Level: High School

Homer's Odyssey In the world we live in today, everyone admires different types of heroes. However, in Homers world, he created The Odyssey, where he created all the noble heroes to have most of the same characteristics and attributes. ... Cyclops was so outraged that he prayed to his father, Poseidon, to destroy Odysseus. ...

• Word Count: 447
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The story of Odysseus' adventures finally begin in Book IX. From Book IX to Book XII are basically all of the flash backs of Odysseus as he tells a story to the Phaecians about his past experiences during this long journey. I believe this gives a good background, not only towards Odysseus' audience ...

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• Grade Level: High School