Characters in the Odyssey

first ever recorded works of Western literature, the Odyssey was influential in establishing a foundation on which literature would be based for thousands of years. Long regarded as a brilliant storyteller, Homer composed the Odyssey in, what many think, the late eighth-century BC, although there has also been speculation of it taking place in the seventh-century BC due to clues provided in Homer’s other work, the Iliad (Introduction, xxxv). The Odyssey is constructed in the style of poetry, and…

The Odyssey is a thrilling adventure that turns out to have more in common with Cold Mountain than you would think, considering The Odyssey was written centuries before Cold Mountain was ever thought of. The similarities are drenched throughout the novels, overlapping in plot formation, main events, and in character interactions. The plot in both novels are nearly identical when you look at how each of the main characters are on a journey, both books are stuffed with obstacles, and each have…

that the film incorporates in order to enhance the theme of religion are the intertextual references for the depiction of the devil. The intertextual description of devil in the hypotext’s of Greek mythology, The Odyssey and the Bible enhance and provide further meaning to the character of Sheriff Cooley. In image 1, Everett describes the devil as “red and scaly with a bifurcated tail” who carries “a hay fork”. However, Tommy Johnson swiftly interrupts by saying “Oh, no. No, sir. He's white, as…

Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus has several interactions with women on his journey back to Ithaca. No two women have the same exchange with Odysseus, but they all demonstrate different variations of the masculine-feminine relationship. Instead of the traditional masculine-feminine relationship, some women give Odysseus help instead, some don’t rely on depend on him entirely, but some however, swoon for him and give him her aid because of it. There is a strong masculine-feminine balance in the…

The Odyssey is a world renown epic written by Homer, a legendary Greek author. This piece of literature is still relevant today because no matter how much time passes it still teaches the importance of Greek customs and culture. The Odyssey also signifies the values and virtues that make up a well rounded individual. Today’s culture would not exist with these elements from literature like Homer’s epics. The three pillars of ancient Greek culture: sport, religion, and the arts; are essential to…

What is true loyalty? In the story The odyssey, there are many themes that come out throughout the story. Loyalty is one topic or theme that is important to the story of The Odyssey. Without this themes, the story The Odyssey has no purpose because loyalty is what drives a;; these characters to do what they do and helps connect the story till the end. Loyalty is an action that is portrayed in the immediate family members of Odysseus, a loyalty that is strong no matter the circumstance.…

In the Odyssey, the gods and their will represent fate, and as such bring both joy and suffering. Fate in the Iliad -- or rather -- the Fates are more powerful, such that the gods must consider them before interfering in the lives of mortals. In tragedies, fate is presented again as an extension of the gods, but in a much more negative light. However, one thing that remains constant throughout genres is that fate is ultimately inescapable. In the Odyssey, the Fates as mythological beings are not…

Set in 1937 rural Mississippi during the Great Depression, the film 's story is a modern satire loosely based on Homer 's epic poem, Odyssey. The famous Coen brothers who produced, edited, and directed the movie decided to base the plot of the movie compared to the story the Odyssey. Although the movies main character, Ulysses Everett McGill and Odyssey’s main character Odysseus share similarities, the movie adapts many of Homer’s plotlines and charaters. Occasionally leaders can become…

be learned. The Odyssey is a timeless piece, studied all over the world for its story of a hero’s travailing journey home, and the gurganious trials he overcomes. Many movies, tv-shows, and books have the theme and plot of a hero or heroine in peril. Much like in the movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou and The Odyssey, the main character must overcome many obstacles. Both tales also share the theme, of the importance of remaining persistent in the face of adversity. In The Odyssey, Odysseus must…

The characters in the Odyssey and Hamlet uses justice and vengeance as a means for punishment throughout both pieces of literature. In comparison both the Odyssey and Hamlet uses trickery and deceit as a means to seek vengeance for the sake of family. In the Odyssey as well as in Hamlet both had to defend their honor and family’s kingdom. It is evident in the various measures in which the characters portrayed in the Odyssey and Hamlet achieve them are similar. For example in the Odyssey,…