Calypso

One of the most revered classical symbols of heroism is Odysseus. The mythological superhuman hero depicted most completely in Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, embodies ideal that many Greeks and people afterwards look up to, like valor, loyalty, and intelligence. For this alone, the popularity of The Odyssey has transcended time, and Odysseus is still admired to this day. Through Homer’s epic Odysseus must struggle with obstacles in his attempt to return home from the Trojan War. Interestingly, the…

poem like structure helps the creation of the story. Another factor that plays a part of the story is the characters. For example, without Penelope, Odyssey would have no reason to go back to his home. He could have just stayed at the island that Calypso kept him as a prisoner. Lastly, a factor that could influence the creation of the work is the length. The Odyssey has 24 books written within it. Some books hold more detail than others, however, if the Odyssey was missing one story than the…

Odysseus, a household name thanks to English class in high school. Students spend weeks analyzing his character and journey. Learning that Odysseus fits all the characteristics of the classic hero; strength, courage, nobility and his most distinguishing strait, intelligence. Many view Odysseus as the hero of the Odyssey but there is another character that has the same traits as Odysseus and that is Penelope, his wife. She is often forgotten in the shadow of her husband even though she is…

Zachary Lovell Professor Baker English 2 Honors December 6, 2017 Homer The creator of Greek Mythology In Ancient Greece, many wonderfully talented and intelligent people have been created and shaped to become what they are known as now but, of all the people to come out of Greece, the most famous of all was Homer. Homer has an unknown history and little known early life which has had many historians scrambling to know. Homer however, has many great achievements that are noteworthy including…

“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and “The Odyssey” by Robert Fitzgerald provide their readers with a character that is the embodiment of a perfect hero. Katniss Everdeen and Odysseus both portray loyal, brave, and responsible heroes who endure many hardships, and survive them however, the challenges that the contemporary character, Katniss Everdeen, faces before and during the Hunger Games along with her rewards after she returns are dissimilar from the ancient Greek hero Odysseus’…

Odyssey Character List 1) Agamemnon-(ag-uh-mem-non) In Greek legend, he was the king of Mycenae or Argos. When paris (Alexandros), son of King Priam of Troy, carried off Helen, Agamemnon called on the princes of the country to unite in war of rage against the Trojans. 2) Alcinous-(Al-KIN-oh-us) In the Greek legends, he was king of the Phaeacians, and father of Nausicaa and Laodamas. Phaeacian king at whose court the shipwrecked Odysseus told of his wanderings See also Nausicaä 3)…

What makes a hero? Is it the courage to face their fears? Or is it the heart of the individual that makes him or her a hero? Two historical figures have been considered hero’s of their time. Odysseus and Moses may have been alive in different eras, but they both had a significant impact on the world around them. Moses was known for parting the Red Sea and aiding in the escape of many civilians that occupied Egypt. Odysseus was considered a great warrior by leading his people in the Trojan war…

suitors. Odysseus is the one that clearly shows perseverance as he never gives up reaching his hometown of Ithaca. The epic poem shows multiple times that divine beings offer Odysseus deals that other humans would accept. One of the offers comes from Calypso, the nymph, who offers to make Odysseus immortal if he stays with her on the island. Odysseus instead rejects this offer because his one and only goal is to return to his homeland and reunite with Penelope because he “just want[s] to go…

challenges consist of tricking and killing a cyclops, convincing his men to leave Circe’s Island and turn them back into humans, going through the Underworld alone, fighting Scylla the six-headed monster, and being held captive by the sweet Nymph, Calypso. Being quite arrogant towards the cyclops, Odysseus says “If I could take your life I would take your time away, and hurl you down to hell” (9:438-440). The Flash’s challenges also become more difficult. Barry’s challenges are comprised of…

Perseverance Of Maya Angelou Maya Angelou once said There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou an underprivileged woman to made a name for herself as writer,singer,dancer,playwright,and so much more. When Maya Angelou was a child she went thought a lot of hard times and she never let that stop her from what she had to achieve. Perseverance is going through a hard time and not letting that stop you. Perseverance is a quality that Maya Angelou demonstrated…