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." ... The scene with the Cyclops was one of the most graphic, disgusting, and vivid displays of the violence which was so prevalent in The Odyssey. ... All the violence and death that occurred in The Odyssey was under full control by the gods of Olympus. ... The editors of The Norton Anthologies of World Masterpieces argue strongly that the violence in The Odyssey is not reso...

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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. ... The prophet character in the Odyssey was Teiresias, whom Odysseus asked in the underworld when he needed information on how to get home again. ... In the Odyssey, Odysseus and his men put sheep-skin over their bodies to disguise themselves as sheep to hide from the Cyclops. ...

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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". I followed him and when he saw me run up to him he immediately realize I was coming to get him and take the goods he took. It was a so easy to catch him that I didn't even break a sweat. ...

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