The passage above demonstrates the wealth of Menelaus by describing the precious metals and expensive material used in the palace. The imagery also creates an extravagant mood. The use of “[…] the echoing mansion” (Homer 126) illustrates the enormous size of the palace, and provides spatial context that depicts an expansive palace adorned with metals and valuable additions, which demonstrates Menelaus’ wealth and power. Furthermore, the comparison of the palace to “[…] Zeus’s court on Olympus” (Homer 126) not only further depicts the splendor of the palace, but it also reveals cultural context by demonstrating that the mortal men hold their gods in high regard, which demonstrates the significance of the gods and goddesses in the mindsets of the mortal men. In addition, the comparison further explains the extravagant mood by comparing Menelaus’ palace to that of the majestic gods, who would both lavish their courts.
This excerpt exposes the curious habits of Proteus, and reveals a mysterious mood. Proteus constantly disguises himself from the human senses, thus being very secretive. He envelops himself in the large waves of the sea as he swiftly heads for land. Once he has arrived at his island, he darts into a cave, which conceals his physical …show more content…
The descriptions of the springs, trees, birds, vines, and springs creates a spatial understanding and context of the delicate, beautiful environment that is untouched by all except the gods and goddesses themselves, which in itself is tempting to the senses. The natural and divine beauty of the island, demonstrated through the calmness of the island, helps to cultivate the peaceful mood of the passage. Furthermore, Calypso uses the picturesque scenery and tranquil mood to attempt to allure Odysseus into her personal life. This attempt by Calypso to appeal to Odysseus demonstrates a tendency of the gods and goddesses to strive to accomplish their
This excerpt exposes the curious habits of Proteus, and reveals a mysterious mood. Proteus constantly disguises himself from the human senses, thus being very secretive. He envelops himself in the large waves of the sea as he swiftly heads for land. Once he has arrived at his island, he darts into a cave, which conceals his physical …show more content…
The descriptions of the springs, trees, birds, vines, and springs creates a spatial understanding and context of the delicate, beautiful environment that is untouched by all except the gods and goddesses themselves, which in itself is tempting to the senses. The natural and divine beauty of the island, demonstrated through the calmness of the island, helps to cultivate the peaceful mood of the passage. Furthermore, Calypso uses the picturesque scenery and tranquil mood to attempt to allure Odysseus into her personal life. This attempt by Calypso to appeal to Odysseus demonstrates a tendency of the gods and goddesses to strive to accomplish their