An epic poem starring a heroic character, and a novel which follows a 10-year-old boy may seem quite different. However, they do share similar traits that make both texts parallel to each other. Odysseus and Oskar travels in hopes to solve their problems, such as loneliness and anguish. The Odyssey is written with objective narration, which allows holistic analysis of the events. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is written with Oskar’s voices, therefore provides highly subjective analysis of the situations. Despite the differences, Homer and Foer sets three categories of secondary characters and show their influences to the journey of Odysseus and Oskar. In fact, secondary characters contribute to developing The Odyssey and Extremely Loud
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They are the reason of their griefs, and resolutions to emotional reliefs. As both characters wish to reach their destinations, there are pairs of supporting characters that are responsible of helpig main characters. Athena and Hermes performs as communicators who guide Odysseus to the right path. Athena, especially, protects Odysseus to avoid further dangers. On contrast, the grandparents of Oskar are more submissive to Oskar’s decisions and they support what he does. However, they also are presented as representations of broken relationship between Oskar and Mom, providing the readers with more insight. The antagonizing characters, Poseidon and Mom with Ron, are additional drive for the main characters to bear with the obstacles. They become the hardships main characters have to endure till they reach their destinations. Even though all three categories of characters have different influences on the journey, they all accumulate to the same aspect, maturity of main characters. They lead the main characters to become wiser in perceiving the information from world, and to be in peace. They lead them to the resolution of emotional relief; yet, the main characters’ endings aren’t clearly presented in front of readers as they are ambiguous. Homer and Foer rewinds the whole aspect of adventures and provide a hint of ending,
They are the reason of their griefs, and resolutions to emotional reliefs. As both characters wish to reach their destinations, there are pairs of supporting characters that are responsible of helpig main characters. Athena and Hermes performs as communicators who guide Odysseus to the right path. Athena, especially, protects Odysseus to avoid further dangers. On contrast, the grandparents of Oskar are more submissive to Oskar’s decisions and they support what he does. However, they also are presented as representations of broken relationship between Oskar and Mom, providing the readers with more insight. The antagonizing characters, Poseidon and Mom with Ron, are additional drive for the main characters to bear with the obstacles. They become the hardships main characters have to endure till they reach their destinations. Even though all three categories of characters have different influences on the journey, they all accumulate to the same aspect, maturity of main characters. They lead the main characters to become wiser in perceiving the information from world, and to be in peace. They lead them to the resolution of emotional relief; yet, the main characters’ endings aren’t clearly presented in front of readers as they are ambiguous. Homer and Foer rewinds the whole aspect of adventures and provide a hint of ending,