Indian epic poetry

For my analysis, the story that I've chosen is the Kraken by Arthur Lord Tennyson. The poem itself is derivative of the Norse legend of the creature, a more than giant squid-like monster that was rumored to live off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. It is said that the legend of the Kraken is most likely based on sightings of giant squids, who - like the Kraken - lay in the depths, but have reportedly surfaced in order to cause havoc and attack sailing vessels. It is often the victim of wild…

about being a great leader who is willing to do anything for others. In both the book and the movie “The Odyssey”, the main character; Odysseus Shows true leadership and determination. He shows this numerous times throughout the text and movie. The epic “The Illustrated Odyssey” by Joel Skidmore and the “Odyssey 1997” directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy both focus on, Odysseus 20 year long journey to battle in the Trojan War and return home to his family in Ithaca. While traveling back home,…

During the Hellenistic Period, the rise of one of the most famous ideas studied from the ancient world began: Greek philosophy. Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird expresses her knowledge of such philosophical strategies in persuasion through the closing statement of Atticus Finch. In the eyes of ancient Greeks, Atticus is a heroic speaker because of his uses ethos, pathos, and logos. By condescending to the level of comfort of the jury and treating them with respect, Atticus effectively uses…

Commitment is to be dedicated to a cause. That you are always doing the best you can to your full potential for someone you really care about. Tante Lou, Emma, and Grant goal is to make Jefferson a man before he dies after unfairly sentenced to death. In this novel you can discover that there will be people that you love who will do whatever you can for you. In Ernest J. Gaines’ novel, A Lesson Before Dying a moment in which we see character development is after the court decision, which was…

Perhaps one of the most infamous quotes regarding John Milton’s Paradise Lost is that given by William Blake stating that Milton was of the devil’s party without knowing it. To specify, Satan’s character in Paradise Lost does indeed present itself as a persona with whom the reader is able to sympathise almost immediately from the beginning of the poem. Especially in Books I and II, as we are introduced to an ambitious character who overcomes his own weaknesses in order to accomplish his purposes…

Throughout history, different cultures have described the loss of paradise in their own ways. The Hebrews called this “Gehenna,” the ancient Egyptians called it “Duat,” and the Mayans called it “Xibalba,” but the common theme throughout these and all adaptations of Hell is the eternal separation from good and, as a result, an abundance of suffering and evil. It is impossible to accurately describe Hell. It can only be described by humans in personal glimpses of evil in the world, and most of the…

allows one to think deeply about the values that each of the characters uncover through the progression of the epic. Nine years into the Trojan War, it becomes clear that the everlasting battle plays an essential role in revealing the true nature of the characters, highlighting the influential powers of the gods, and proving the relevance of fate. In short, war is everything in the epic and it truly defines The Iliad as a whole in addition to the identity of the characters. Homer uses the war as…

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Have you ever gone through events that taught you a lesson. Sir Gawain a man that thought of himself as someone whose life didn’t matter went on a journey that taught him a valuable lesson. Sir Gawain is very brave and honorable man. Sir Gawain takes on the Green Knight’s challenge, also shows discipline and self-control at the Lord’s castle. As well as goes to the Green Knight Chapel to keep his part of the deal they had. As a result of this Sir Gawain learned a life changing lesson on his…

Meaningful Impact What is an Idol? By definition an idol is a person or thing that is greatly loved, admired, or revered. This definition fits my brother very well, and through my admiration of his qualities he has had the greatest effect on me. I always wanted to possess his positive characteristics, and live up to my perceived image of him. He has been with me for my whole life and through that time he has tried to improve the person I was, and turn me into a much healthier individual…