Homer

Essay on The Odyssey by Homer This essay will examine one of the most famous pieces of literature in the world – the epic poem “Odyssey” by Homer. The main idea of the essay will be concentrated on the complicated and controversial nature of the main character of the book. On the one hand, Odysseus is courageous, smart, insistent and self-disciplined. These features help him to achieve victories over his enemies and avoid various troubles which can cost him his life. On the other hand, a reader…

Homer: The Illiad This book starts with the war already going on. The girl’s father is begging for his daughters return. But Agamemnon refused, so the guy prayed to his god. His god sent bad times for them. So Agamemnon sent his chick back and took Achilles girl. This made Achilles mad and made him want to go back home. In chapter 22 Achilles chase hector around and finally kills him and drags him around troy. Homer: The Odyssey This story starts about 10 years after the war and everyone is…

In the movie “October Sky”, The main character Homer claims, “You know, it won’t fly unless somebody pushes the button, It’s yours if you want it.” In this quote Homer was talking about the rocket he was determined to set off to fly. During the whole movie Homer was encouraged to build a rocket and watch it fly; that was without the help of his dad. In the end Homer did make a rocket that could fly, and he also won the science fair he entered the rocket in…

Man-eating monsters, a wicked witch goddess, and soul-stealing sirens, all three obstacles were overcome by the great Odysseus in The Odyssey by Homer. His courage saved his men time and time again, proving he was a valiant hero. During his journey, he became a noble leader, full of determination to get home. Through the roughest of the rough and the toughest of the tough he’s displayed a near perfect quintessence of a storybook hero. Odysseus is a dedicated warrior with several qualities that…

After I read the Iliad by Homer, I had to do some thinking. Now, I am not great at understanding these types of poems, stories, or whatever they may be. So, I read it again and again and again until I understood what was going on. Homer was a famous poet that lived during the eighth century B.C.E., and was the key in shaping the Greek outlook. He is the author of the famous poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. He was believed to he a heroic figure in that he always wanted to strive for excellence.…

the mortal civil code shown in the first city on shield; but is still linked to the central plot-line. On the shield we read of the second city—a city under siege. The residents of this city are resilient and ready to fight to protect their city, Homer describes their mentality as “. . . armed for a raid, hoping to break the siege—loving wives and innocent children standing guard on the ramparts, flanked by elders bent with age as men marched out to war” (18.598-602). This is the anthesis of the…

An overwhelming argument throughout Homer’s classic work The Iliad is the definition of honor. Achilles’ self-seeking glory indirectly defines honor as the means of achieving individual glory. However, Hector, through self sacrifice in the face of destiny, proves in the final moments of his life that honor resides in the service of others. Before the imminent battle begins, clear indicators already present how the brawl between Achilles and Hector shall end. The Greeks strike Troy with newfound…

In The Iliad Homer, the epic poet brings the reader into a war of attrition between two great peoples, the Achaeans and the Trojans. Throughout the epic poem the reader familiarizes themselves with the two of the main protagonists within the poem, Hector and Achilles. As the epic progresses the reader learns the key differences and similarities Achilles and Hector have, and perhaps maybe choose who they see as the true hero in poem. However, one could say that both Hector and Achilles could be…

In ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer, Odysseus portrays himself as a hero. Would Odysseus be considered a hero based on the definition of a hero? A hero is a mythological or legendary figure of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability. The main characteristics of a hero is to help people for other people’s benefit, to be honorable, honest or trustworthy, moral, and to do things for the greater good. Comparing Odysseus to Iron Fist (aka Danny Rand), it is clear that Odysseus is nowhere near…

The definition of a hero is often one that is subjective to the individual. The portrait of hero can be painted and viewed differently based upon those observing his or her actions. In the epic, The Iliad by Homer, Hector, known as the guardian of Troy, is seen as a heroic by the Trojan people. Hector, a prince of Troy, is the best fighter of all the Trojans, and known for his astounding character. In the article “The Man in the Water” written by Roger Rosenblatt, the man in the water can also…