Goodkin’s performance is similar to a performance of an ancient Greek bard is he choose to emphasize certain parts of the story. Bards are known for telling their own versions of the story and picking and choosing what they want to emphasize on, which is exactly what Mr. Goodkin was doing during his performance. We also were familiar with the story of the Odyssey before Mr. Goodkin performed his own version of it. One difference is that his recited performance came in a written version as well. During Mr. Goodkin’s performance, he presented a written version of the poem to us while ancient Greek bards just recite it and make up the lines along the way. Mr. Goodkin had his lines memorized and would present the same version of the poem every time he performed in front of people. Another similarity between the ancient Greek bards and Mr. Goodkin is that they both recited the poem with a stringed instrument. Although it wasn’t a lyre that the Greek bards used it was a guitar which is a string instrument. Mr.Goodkin’s performance also emphasized the better times similar to how the ancient Greek bards did. They both talked about the expeditions, wealthy powerful kings, and precious objects in luxurious
Goodkin’s performance is similar to a performance of an ancient Greek bard is he choose to emphasize certain parts of the story. Bards are known for telling their own versions of the story and picking and choosing what they want to emphasize on, which is exactly what Mr. Goodkin was doing during his performance. We also were familiar with the story of the Odyssey before Mr. Goodkin performed his own version of it. One difference is that his recited performance came in a written version as well. During Mr. Goodkin’s performance, he presented a written version of the poem to us while ancient Greek bards just recite it and make up the lines along the way. Mr. Goodkin had his lines memorized and would present the same version of the poem every time he performed in front of people. Another similarity between the ancient Greek bards and Mr. Goodkin is that they both recited the poem with a stringed instrument. Although it wasn’t a lyre that the Greek bards used it was a guitar which is a string instrument. Mr.Goodkin’s performance also emphasized the better times similar to how the ancient Greek bards did. They both talked about the expeditions, wealthy powerful kings, and precious objects in luxurious