Penelope

also having an exceptional trait (Odysseus’ leadership, Penelope’s patience, and Telemahos’ bravery) that helps the cause in which they believe. Homer uses the character of Odysseus to present an archetype hero, however he introduces characters of Penelope and Telemachos to debate whether the hero is one of glory or superiority; though the story mainly focuses on Odysseus, Homer presents these characters to show a hero may not be glorious or a main character but one who…

After Odysseus comes home at the end of the story, and Penelope sees Odysseus, she doesn’t run to him and embrace him because she wants to make sure it is him. Her son, Telemachus, doesn’t understand this and accuses his mother, saying, “Mother, cruel mother, do you feel nothing, drawing yourself apart this way…

are altered because of their association with men. For example, illustrates Circe as evil due to her hatred of men and actions. Calypso is illustrated as selfish and seductive due to her and Odysseus’ hearts disagreeing. Finally, the suitors deem Penelope as sly by the suitors because of her undying loyalty to Odysseus. In the patriarchal society, The Odyssey is told in, women are categorized as simple, one-dimensional characters whilst men are the complicated ones. The goddess and enchantress…

began to weep, salt tears rose from the wells longing in both men.” This episode shows Odysseus loyalty he has towards his son and his family. For example, in episode “Calypso: The Sweet Nymph” Odysseus does everything he can to get back to his wife, Penelope. He may have been lead astray originally, but Odysseus always finds his way back to the righteous path because he is a hero. Odysseus is loving, loyal, and genuine hero who has a heart, just like all of us. This episode brought to light the…

The idea of a hero is based upon one’s point of view. A hero is admired and idolized for their courage. Odysseus is a cunning king, a loyal crew captain, and he is dedicated to go back to Ithaca. In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. Odysseus is the king of Ithaca, who spent 10 years helping his close friend Menelaus in the Trojan war. After that passed Odysseus had to venture home with his hearty shipmates, which lasted almost another 10 years just to reach home. Odysseus who was already…

Odysseus learns from Circe, how to be a man by going to bed with her. Which I found this to be odd. I thought he was very loyal to Penelope only. Odysseus learns from Calypso, that each part of his journey back home would teach him something of who he is and he would learn to look for these lessons. While Odysseus is a mighty brave warrior he can be haughty and is arrogant. There are…

are in the hands of men fighting before Troy, and that includes are non combatants. However the role of women of" The Odyssey" is different. It was because of evil Helen that the Trojan war began in the Iliad. In the "Odyssey, "Odysseus' love for Penelope is what made him come back to Ithaca. Athena was an immortal goddess that made his voyage home possible. Odysseus was one of the soldiers that left his home, risking his life, and risking the fact that he might never see his wife again,…

The Odyssey, one of Homer’s renowned works, was composed in about the 8th century BCE. It has been told and read for generations, and it has also served as a foundation for many other stories. However, it can often brush aside the idea of feminism and put men on a pedestal, leaving modern readers questioning how the role of women 2,800 years ago bittersweetly relates to the role of women in 2018. Although The Odyssey portrays a few examples of female strength, The Odyssey generally downgrades…

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Cerena Leaffer See Ya, Stereotypes! The American Dream is the opportunity for all to pursue happiness, whatever or wherever that may mean to them. If you constantly receive stereotypical remarks and people expect a certain standard of you, does that make you more likely to find the American Dream? Probably not. But in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, the characters prove otherwise and defy or disregard stereotypical comments and expectations in order to achieve…