Homer's The Odyssey shows various aspects of the ancient Greek culture (such as their history, source of pride, and achievement) through characters, plot, and prose. ... The attribute of perseverance appears to be a strong theme contained within The Odyssey. ... Intelligence, seductresses, loyalty, family, and love are also frequently invoked, but they are primarily auxiliary themes, used to support the main theme of perseverance. ... The strength of family relationships in the face of adversary is therefore another major theme that supports the characteristic of perseverance in The Odyss...

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I- Title: The Odyssey II- Historical Background: -Myths are traditional stories, usually of unknown origin, that were handed down from the earliest times. The Odyssey is a Greek epic myth supposedly written by Homer, a famed blind poet, who also wrote the Iliad. ... Meanwhile, the Odyssey is an account of the 10-year journey of Odysseus (Ulysses; a Greek hero) back to his homeland- Ithaca- after the fall of Troy. ... The Odyssey is said to contain 24 books as the Iliad. Both Iliad and the Odyssey were once considered as answers to questions of early history and religious doctrine....

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In Homer's epic story The Odyssey, there were many major themes. One of these was the recurrent theme of violence, which plagued the story throughout. 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. ...

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The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. ... In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, the preeminent Greek value portrayed is nostos. ... Hence, one of the central themes portrayed throughout the Odyssey is nostos. ... Some may believe that the themes and ideas portrayed by Homer would only relate to the time at which Homer was alive, however, these themes and ideas can have some modern day applications. For instance, the theme nostos can be attributed to the military in today's world. ...

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The Golden Rule of Civility In the epic of The Odyssey, Homer explores a variety of different themes that heavily influence Odysseus" quest to return home and re-claim his throne as the rightful King. ... Numerous themes in The Odyssey are conveyed through the character of Telemachus, however, Odysseus" son especially represents the cultural importance of hospitality. ... (Odyssey 54). ... (Odyssey 5). ... (Odyssey" . ...

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The following paper draws parallels between Homer's "Odyssey" and the Coen Brother's "O Brother Where Art Thou?". ... Although it was written millennia ago in ancient Greece, the parables of the Odyssey remain extant for a reason:Its themes are universal and accessible and adaptable for all time. ... Although it was written millennia ago in ancient Greece, the parables of the Odyssey remain extant for a reason:Its themes are universal and accessible and adaptable for all time. ... The name, Ulysses, is the Roman rendering of Homer's Greek hero in The Odyssey, Odysseus. ... In th...

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Speaking of hospitality, Agathe Thornton says this "social institution is one of the most important themes- (38). ... Furthermore, this particular scene ends as it does to underscore the theme of the Iliad, namely, the anger of Achilles. ... In Book IX of Odyssey, a sudden shift from upholding the hospitality code to violating it occurs in the story of Polyphemus. ... Inversely, Odysseus and his men enter the cave without being invited and have a look inside the cave (Odyssey, IX, 227-233). ... Odysseus and his men built a fire inside Polyphemus" cave and seated themselves and then waited...

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One relationship in the Odyssey that is unique to the Greek literature of the time is the bond between Penelope and Odysseus. ... Does the bed, my lady, still stand planted firm (Odyssey xxiii.326-327)?" ... Throughout all ancient Greek literature, there is one theme that consistently arises. This is the theme of women. ... Even though the blood feud is not as apparent in the Odyssey, it remains hidden below the surface. ...

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In May of 1972, Magnavox Odyssey was released as the first gaming console. ... Magnavox Odyssey did not sell well despite being a public release gaming console. ... Television, movies, and books are more widespread, less expensive; and less censored than videogames yet still containts the same themes. Themes of aliens invading earth, villains seeking to conquer or destroy the world, and normal people becoming superheroes are so common in children's movies nowadays that movies which are more graphic than videogames threaten a child's psychological development. ... These themes are wor...

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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. ... Although this is a short story that is only told verbally to Telemachus, it resonates powerfully to the overall theme of the poem, The Odyssey, about fate, betrayal and loyalty. ...

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In May of 1972, Magnavox Odyssey was released as the first gaming console. ... Magnavox Odyssey did not sell well despite being a public release gaming console. ... Television, movies, and books are more widespread, less expensive; and less censored than videogames yet still contains the same themes. Themes of aliens invading earth, villains seeking to conquer or destroy the world, and normal people becoming superheroes are so common in children's movies nowadays that movies which are more graphic than videogames threaten a child's psychological development. ... These themes are wors...

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Context Social, Historical and Cultural Context The context surrounding 2001 A Space Odyssey contributes to the ground-breaking impact it had on cinema, and has ultimately influenced the content of the film. ... The themes of 2001 are predominantly on human achievement and the evolution of man over millennia. ... Considering the emerging attitudes of the time, the movie's themes are more than likely a reflection of this. ... As both films contain dark and supernatural themes, this is the effect Kubrick intended. ... The German philosopher discussed themes evolution, as does the film. ...

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What was Odysseus's primary motive in the Odyssey? ... Some people make the claim that he had a "restless spirit" and that he loved adventures and exploration and that he enjoyed the adventures described in the Odyssey. ... Second, we can compare at the ratio of the books of the Odyssey that focus on the adventures of Odysseus to the books of the Odyssey that focus on his interactions with his family and see that the latter is are far more numerous. ... Second, we can compare the ratio of the books of the Odyssey that focus on the adventures of Odysseus to the books of the Odyss...

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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 theme song in O" Brother, Where Art Thou?... 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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Clarke to develop an original scenario about man's encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence which later became Kubrick's next film 2001: A Space Odyssey. 2001: A Space Odyssey is generally considered not only one of the greatest films ever made, but a landmark in cinema history, setting the standard and tone for many science fiction films that followed. ... In the film 2001: A Space Odyssey two major techniques were introduced, rear projection and travelling mattes. ... In addition to front projection, Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey also introduced the technique...

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Through the study of Sally Morgan's My Place, the documentary Captain Sarah's Odyssey, The Door by Miroslav Holub and Chain of Hearts by Maureen McCarthey my ideas on changing self have developed and changed. ... The use of humour in the story gives a different entry point into the theme of changing self. ... The idea that love is needed in order to change is also represented in both Captain Sarah's Odyssey and Chain of Hearts. ... In the television documentary Captain Sarah's Odyssey, the idea of love being a part of changing one's self is represented many times thro...

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In Homer's The Odyssey, hospitality is a major theme in regards to the Greek culture. ... Homer makes this theme of conviviality a crucial part of characterization, however, slight contradictions within the epic make us question this motif. ... This being told to us, as well as us having prior knowledge of Poseidon's hatred for Odysseus, makes us contemplate what we think we know of the theme of hospitality. ...

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Telemakhos in The Odyssey In the epic The Odyssey, there are many themes that come into play in the development. ... Telemakhos also plays a role in the development of the themes and also these play a big role in the development of "coming of age" in the epic for his character. Throughout The Odyssey, Telemakhos's character evolves from a introversive boy to a young man that is courageous and unreserved about what he should do in order to get the resolution that he wants. ...

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The odyssey is the continuation of the Iliad in which the Trojan war took place. ... When the war was over and they had won Helen back, many of those brave warriors died and never went back home, Yet Odysseus didn't die but stayed there longer SECTION 1 - Starts off with the narrator bragging about Odysseus, the main character of the Odyssey "the man skill in all ways" - Odysseus is in the island of Ogygia, trapped by the goddess Calypso who is in love with him and doesn't let him go home. ... MAYOR THEMES: Will: Telemachus wants to find his father and bring him back home....

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In Homer's "The Odyssey", for example, Homer presents the hero Odysseus and his legendary adventure. "The Odyssey" is closed to the story of the hero and centers its plot around the theme of a journey, highlighting Greek culture particularly pertaining to heroism. ... In addition, Whitman reaches out to the world, establishing a theme that everyone is connected through shared experiences and nature. ...

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There is no home-coming for the man who draws near them unawares...for with their high clear song the Sirens bewitch him, as they sit there in a meadow piled high with the mouldering skeletons of men, whose withered skin still hangs upon their bones" (Odyssey, Book 12, ll. 39ff trans. Rieu/Jones) This is a warning to the great adventurer Odysseus from the mythological epic poem by Homer called the "Odyssey." ... Each stanza of the poem contains a certain theme that will have the power to persuade in a different way, thus the reader's attention is grabbed with the various emotions disp...

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The plots of these two films centered on the artificially-made men going uncontrollable, which is a theme being repeated throughout the century v/s the fear of the crazed A.I. beings. (Walters 2000) Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is the film which brought A.I. into public awareness. ... (Walters 2000) In the 1990s, the theme of science fiction films has turned to the growth of the Internet and global computer networks. ... However, there is a contradiction with the intension of the science fiction theme. ... This certainly calls upon the long history of science fict...

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Stories such as The Odyssey, The Iliad, The Lord of The Rings and Beowulf all fall into the epic category. ... Of course, the universal "good vs. evil" theme is a major attribute of making Harry Potter an epic. ... Another universal theme of Harry Potter is life and death. ...

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Among these were The Earthly Paradise, much in the manner of the great Middle English poet Geoffrey Chaucer; The Aeneid of Virgil; and The Odyssey, in the metrical style of the English dramatist and classical translator George Chapman. ... His designs for books and wallpaper brings back the precision and elegance of illuminated manuscripts, and his poems and epics treat medieval themes with a rich imagery and simplicity derived from the ancient epics and sagas. ... His main theme, the relationship between art and morality, was first set forth, and his influence as aesthete and art critic estab...

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Tennyson's "Ulysses " draws aspects of two existing tales of Ulysses, one by Dante in his Inferno and the other by Homer in his epic The Odyssey. ... The theme of traveling is very important throughout this monologue. The poem finishes up with a strong message relating back to this overreaching theme. ... He was able to mold the character as he needed to adequately express his theme of perseverance. ...

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