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Joshua Eng
1/10/2012 10:55:44 pm
In The Odyssey, women are required to be faithful to their husbands, while men are allowed to be disloyal to their wives.
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Sophie E.
1/10/2012 10:57:59 pm
The qualities of “heroes” in The Odyssey contrast to modern day “heroes” mainly in the ideas of strength, justice and self-interest.
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Virginia
1/10/2012 10:58:39 pm
"They Odyssey" promotes many diffirent views on death;some similar to modern christian and buddhists ideas, and some very different.
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Jamie T.
1/10/2012 11:05:54 pm
good one virginikin!!!
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josh k
1/10/2012 11:08:46 pm
good one
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Adam Tashman
1/10/2012 11:10:38 pm
I think it needs a little more work
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Adam Tashman
1/10/2012 11:15:53 pm
In fact, the prose is completely wrong, your wording is elementary, and i hate you and your writing.
Beth Feindt-Scott
1/10/2012 10:59:13 pm
In "The Odyssey", Homer makes heros, like Odysseus, brutal, powerful, and self-centered, contradicting the modern veiw on "heros".
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Dylan (not Lesley) :(
1/10/2012 10:59:29 pm
In the Odyssey, fate can be seen many times through prophecies, and no one can escape it.
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Jimmy Donoghue
1/10/2012 11:08:09 pm
Thumbs up !!!!!!!!
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Andrew Lombard
1/10/2012 11:08:34 pm
Thumbs Up!
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Adam T
1/10/2012 11:11:24 pm
needs some work
Chillin Dylan
1/10/2012 11:13:03 pm
:P
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Adam Tashman
1/10/2012 11:24:38 pm
;)
Joshua Eng
1/10/2012 11:01:38 pm
In The Odyssey, women are required to be faithful to their husbands, while men are allowed to be disloyal to their wives; this shows a double standard in Greek culture and the belief in men superiority.
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The Tash
1/10/2012 11:18:54 pm
Check your facts.
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Emily W
1/10/2012 11:02:11 pm
In The Odyssey, Odysseus’ knowledge of his fate effects his decisions as well as his actions especially in relation to his crew, the suitors and Penelope.
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Elijah
1/10/2012 11:03:03 pm
The heroes in "The Odyssey" will go to many extents to perserve their reputation.
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Adam T
1/10/2012 11:03:21 pm
The Odyssey displays the theme of vengeance as a very powerful force, exampled in the stories of Odysseus slaying the suitors, Agamemnon's death, and Helios's cattle.
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Anonymous Bob
1/10/2012 11:13:46 pm
Not so good...needs some work
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Lia C
1/10/2012 11:03:36 pm
In The Oddysey women are percieved as evil, untrustworthy people with the exception of the few that rise above it; Calypso, Clytemnestra, and Circe all follow the sterotype that is set.
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jamie
1/10/2012 11:06:29 pm
niiicccee:))
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Holly
1/10/2012 11:19:23 pm
shake that thang, Lia Cheng!! ;)
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Katie S.
1/10/2012 11:05:15 pm
In The Odyssey, Homer reflects the common Greek view of the disloyalty of most women, while also demonstrating the intelligence of others; The Odyssey also shows how little respect and rights women of that time had, which has changed dramatically over the years.
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Lia C
1/10/2012 11:12:56 pm
cute socks;)
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lia
1/10/2012 11:13:36 pm
your name is wrong it should be kathy
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Kitty
1/12/2012 11:06:00 pm
i have a crush on you lolz
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Alyssa
1/10/2012 11:05:56 pm
Although the idea of deception has a negative annotation in the world today, one has to realize how rare it is to have a hero of a story and not have some form of deception, even Superman, Batman and Ironman decieve the world through their alter egos as Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, and Tony Stark in a similar way to the way Odysses decieves many through out The Odyssey.
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Jimmy Donoghue
1/10/2012 11:06:38 pm
The great god-like hero Odysseus is humbled by his humanly mistakes in Homer's "The Odyssey" showing us what it means to be human.
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Jimmy Donoghue
1/10/2012 11:26:12 pm
The god-like hero Odysseus is humbled by his human mistakes in Homer's "The Odyssey" showing us what it means to be human.
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Andrew Lombard
1/10/2012 11:06:44 pm
The theme of fate and the lack of free will is emphasised throughout "The Odyssey" when Athena controls peoples' actions to get Odysseus home, when Athena prevents a war between the Ithacans, and when Amphinomus refuses to leave the palace because he knows Athena has fated him to die.
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Taylor D.
1/10/2012 11:06:59 pm
Love in The Odyssey is faithful, unconditional, and strong; expressed from Penelope to Odysseus.
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Beth Feindt-Scott
1/10/2012 11:07:35 pm
In "The Odyssey", Homer displays heroes like Odysseus as being tricky, brutal, and self-centered, contradicitng the modern veiwof heroes.
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Kitty
1/12/2012 11:07:22 pm
i think youre kinda cute lawlzz ;) ;-*
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Sam Yin
1/10/2012 11:09:23 pm
In The Odyssey, the idea of fate is clearly shown in many events throughout the life of Odysseus.
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Josh Cy Kauffman
1/10/2012 11:09:54 pm
The grand epic The Odyssey shows us that the trials and tribulations of growing up that are portrayed so often in many forms of pop culture have always been so, as illustrated by the hardships of Telemachus' and Nausicaa's life and the conclusion of their growing up stories.
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Josh Cy Kauffman
1/10/2012 11:15:49 pm
lms
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Holly
1/10/2012 11:10:24 pm
In The Odyssey, Odysseus was fated to kill Polyphemus, sweep the Suitors from his kingdom, and sail by the Land of the Sirens but his free will also influenced his infamous journey.
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ur mom
1/10/2012 11:22:08 pm
chief Na Na god of fire
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Selena Hunter
1/10/2012 11:10:31 pm
Iin The Odyssey homer shows that fate is unescapable when Odysseus goes to the underworld, Phaecia, and kills the suitors.
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David Yin
1/10/2012 11:10:33 pm
For the heroes in The Odyssey, their reputation and honor is vital to them.
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Virginia
1/10/2012 11:10:36 pm
"The Odyssey" portrays ancient Greek ideas about death; some of which are similar, and some of which are different from modern Christian and Buddhist ideas
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Joshua Eng
1/10/2012 11:11:27 pm
In The Odyssey, women are required to be faithful to their husbands, while men are allowed to be disloyal to their wives; this exposes a double standard in Greek culture and the patriarchal nature of Greek society.
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Anna J
1/10/2012 11:12:01 pm
In 'The Odyssey', we learn that death is not the end of you, rather the beginning of a new life, because you keep your conscious, your being, and any consequences of the life you just lived.
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Derek S.
1/10/2012 11:12:46 pm
In "The Odyssey", Homer continually shows us in the winding journey of Odysseus that people who show excessive pride will eventually be ruined because of it.
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D-money
1/10/2012 11:13:57 pm
D-rock!
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Derek S.
1/10/2012 11:16:12 pm
My latest nickname is Sharktooth.
The Quizmaster (and don't ask)
1/10/2012 11:18:02 pm
I've heard that before.
Andrew Lombard
1/10/2012 11:18:30 pm
Mr. Sonntag
DJ or DC
1/10/2012 11:21:07 pm
Pointy Longbottom!
Mr. Sonntag
1/10/2012 11:22:42 pm
Mr. Lombardi! (Btw, I don't know why I put the "i" at the end; it just fits)
K SHER
1/10/2012 11:24:33 pm
how cute,btdubbs my latest nickname is Kathy, hmu
Kelly D
1/10/2012 11:13:31 pm
Throughout The Odyssey the gods play a vital role, but their lack of obligation and duty towards their people sometimes make the inspiration of their presence more important than their actual actions.
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Sophie E.
1/10/2012 11:14:02 pm
Qualities such as strength, justice and self-interest contrast between heroes in The Odyssey and their modern day equivalents.
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Emily W
1/10/2012 11:17:30 pm
In The Odyssey, Odysseus’ knowledge of his fate effects his decisions as well as his actions, especially in relation to his crew, the suitors and Penelope.
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Elijah House
1/10/2012 11:20:09 pm
In The Odyssey, reputation is vital and the heroes will go to many extents to uphold it.
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Lia C
1/10/2012 11:20:19 pm
In "The Odyssey" women are perceived as evil, untrustworthy people with the exception of a few; Calypso, Clytemnestria, and Circe all follow the image Homer produces.
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Alyssa
1/10/2012 11:21:29 pm
Superman, Batman and Ironman decieve the world through their alter egos as Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, and Tony Stark in a similar way Odysses decieves many during his journey in The Odyssey.
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Andrew Lombard
1/10/2012 11:24:20 pm
The theme that humans lack free will is emphasised throughout "The Odyssey" when Athena controls peoples' actions to get Odysseus home, when Athena prevents a war between the Ithacans, and when Amphinomus refuses to leave the palace because he knows Athena has fated him to die.
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Jamie T.
1/10/2012 11:25:38 pm
In "The Odyssey" Poseidon took revenge on Odysseus when he left Calypso's island, killed the Cyclops and left Phaecia suddenly.
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Rochelle (I was not in class today so I'm totally lost)
1/11/2012 07:15:24 am
In "The Odyssey", the theme of divinity is often repeated and characters who defy the Gods will ultimately experience misfortune and sorrow.
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Justin
1/11/2012 10:55:06 pm
Although there is no doubt of the sincerity of Odysseus' and Penelope's love for each other, there is certainly a difference of expectations between them as to just how fidelity is defined.
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Alyssa
1/11/2012 10:56:34 pm
The idea of deception has changed greatly since the days of Odysseus journeying to find his way home. Deception has even come to have a negative annotation; like the deception used in a Ponzi scheme, or the deception that tears marriage up through an affair. But, what one often forgets is how rare it is to have a hero without some form of deception. Even Superman, Batman and Ironman deceive the world through their alter egos as Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark in a similar way Odysseus deceives those he encounters throughout The Odyssey.
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Alyssa
1/12/2012 10:35:10 pm
ReWriten
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Andrew Lombard
1/11/2012 11:03:56 pm
Many people believe in the concept of free will. As humans, we like have control over things, and the idea of not being in control of something as important as our lives is very upsetting to many people. In Homer’s The Odyssey, the gods, especially Athena, seem to control the human characters like pawns to achieve their ultimate goals. The characters seem to have little free will, limited to only insignificant tasks such as deciding what to eat, but the overall scheme of their lives is controlled by the gods. The theme that humans lack free will is emphasized throughout "The Odyssey" when Athena controls peoples' actions to get Odysseus home, when Amphinomus realizes Athena has given him the death sentence and can do nothing, and when Athena manipulates people to prevent a war by forcing the Ithacans into a pact of peace for the rest of their lives, robbing them of all free will.
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Justin
1/11/2012 11:10:12 pm
Although there is no doubt of the sincerity of Odysseus' and Penelope's love for each other, there is certainly a difference in expectations placed on them by Greek society as to just how marital fidelity is defined.
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Taylor
1/11/2012 11:11:47 pm
What is love? There are many types of love in life and The Odyssey that can be perceived differently, but from all the love in the book, true love is perceived the same way. In The Odyssey true love is shown to be faithful, unconditional, and strong as expressed by Penelope towards Odysseus.
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Adam T
1/11/2012 11:15:14 pm
“Nothing is more costly, nothing is more sterile, than vengeance.” This quote from Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, shows how controlling and unforgiving the force of vengeance can be. That idea is also displayed throughout plot of The Odyssey. The Odyssey shows that vengeance is a very powerful force, demonstrated in the stories of Odysseus’s crew eating Helios’s cattle, Odysseus’s encounter with Polyphemus, the Cyclopes, and Odysseus’s battle with the suitors.
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Dylan Candelabra
1/11/2012 11:17:59 pm
"The only sure way to escape that fate was for the King to have Danaë instantly put to death - taking no chances, but seeing to it himself. This Acrisius would not do" (Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heros by Edith Hamilton). King Acrisius journeyed to Delphi to learn of his fate, but did not like what he heard. In order to attempt to stop his fate, the King tried to stop his daughter from having a son by trapping her in a brass tower and burying it. But like many, the King could not escape his fate. Fate is belived to predetermine someone's destiny in Ancient Greece and in many of its tales. Another heroic figure, besides Perseus,that has their fate predetermined is Odysseus. In the Odyssey, fate can be seen through many prophecies and is unescapable, no matter what one may try to do.
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KiTTY meow
1/11/2012 11:24:24 pm
Who is your hero? I am not speaking of the cape wearing super heroes of comic books, but those of the real world. What defines a hero depends purely on the time and place in society. The Odyssey, an epic written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles plays on the idea of heroism in the ancient Greek society. As Odysseus the king of Ithaca ventures home, we see an untold side of a hero. In The Odyssey, Homers portrayal of Odysseus gives the reader the idea that heroes in the ancient Greek society are devious, manipulative, and self-centered human beings; compared to the modern day noble, selfless, and caring version of a hero.
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Justin
1/11/2012 11:24:55 pm
In the book Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves, author Sarah Pomeroy affirms the power structure between men and women in ancient Greece. During that time, men dominated Greek society, having the freedom to sleep with whomever they wanted. By contrast, women did not have such liberties and were even looked upon by men as property or prizes to be gained. Instances of this behavior is also visible in the Odyssey.
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Emily W
1/12/2012 12:10:56 am
What is fate? How does the knowledge of our own fate affect us and those in the world around us? Do the choices we make today alter or influence the decisions that we will make tomorrow? Those are three questions that the great,yet selfish hero, Odysseus should have asked himself while on his voyage back to his home in Ithaca. Odysseus spent twenty years of his life away from his family.Although Odysseus was aware that he was fated to return home safely to his wife, Penelope and his son, Telemachus, he still did not attempt to be reunited with them as quickly as he would have if he had been unaware that he was destined to be with them. He would have had a completely different life; he might have saved the lives of his crew and possibly his own mother had he not known his destiny. In The Odyssey, Odysseus’ knowledge of his fate affects his decisions as well as his actions, in relation to his crew, Calypso and Penelope.
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Derek S.
1/12/2012 05:53:10 am
Arrogance - Homer has sung to us of the arrogance of men. He sung of the vanity of the man of twists and turns himself and of those he met on his journey home, long driven far off course. The gods despised such excessive pride and cursed the prideful people with misfortune. In "The Odyssey", Homer continually shows us throughout the winding journey of Odysseus that people who show excessive pride will eventually be wrought with misfortune because of it.
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Rochelle Y
1/12/2012 06:20:55 am
“Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given…” (Homer, 1. 32-34) So says the King of the Gods in the first book of Homer’s epic, the Odyssey. In ancient Greek times, hardship is hardly a stranger. Many luckless souls have experienced a reverse of fortune, and unable to accept that they’ve done anything wrong, have resorted to framing the Gods for all their troubles. However, while the Gods are all powerful and all knowing, they do not always hold the reins of fate. In the quotation above, Zeus is implying that humans have brought upon their own misery as a result of direct defiance against the greater beings above. Through recklessness and foolhardiness, many a hero has experienced the wrath of the Gods thanks to his own irrationality and constant pursuit of fame and fortune. There is no better example of this defiance then in Homer’s tale. In the Odyssey, defying the Gods ultimately leads to misfortune and sorrow, as shown in the cases of Odysseus, his crew, and the Phaeacian sailors.
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Lia C
1/12/2012 06:39:25 am
The first woman that was formed by the gods was Pandora. She was created out of anger from Zeus. Pandora was a very curious and beautiful woman. As a result of not following orders, the gods thought she had brought trouble to the world. I feel Pandora set the tone and influenced how men view women, even still today. If Pandora had a different personality then I believe Homer would have a slightly different view on women himself. Homer sets a certain image about women and makes it pretty clear about his thoughts on them. In The Odyssey women are perceived as evil, untrustworthy people with the exception of a few; Calypso, Clytemnestra, and Circe all follow Homer’s view on women.
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Joshua Eng
1/12/2012 06:42:01 am
In many societies of the modern world, women are seen as equal to men. Although society and politics has been dominated strictly by men throughout history, women in many places today enjoy the same rights, opportunities, and power that men benefit from. However, this was not the case in Greek society, which was controlled by men. Women were considered men's property rather than people, and they did not enjoy the same authority and freedom that men did. Men were allowed to engage in practices that women could not. For example, it was acceptable for men to sleep with more than one lover, while women were not allowed to do the same. In the Odyssey, women were required to remain faithful to their husbands, while men were allowed to be disloyal to their wives; this exposes a double standard in Greek culture and displays the patriarchal nature of their society.
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Holly
1/12/2012 07:30:14 am
The global phenomena, Twilight, popularizes having multiple intimate relationships. The main character, Bella, has two men constantly vying for her love. She lets them both into her heart, reluctantly, despite having much stronger feelings for one. This plot line mirrors the Odyssey. In the Odyssey, Odysseus accepts the love that both Circe and Calypso offer him. The actions of these two goddesses have striking similarities; they both appeal to Odysseus, take him into their homes, and have trouble letting him go.
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Elijah House
1/12/2012 07:52:49 am
"I am Odysseus, son of Laertes, known to the world for every kind of craft-my fame has reached the skies"(Homer, 9. 21-22). Odysseus proudly makes this statement in the Phaeacian Palace, for he wants his reputation to be known to all, even the gods. Everyone wants to have a good reputation, for it can make anyone a well known individual. The heroes in "The Odyssey" are no different. They might even do things that they normally wouldn't do, even if it presents risks. In "The Odyssey", reputation is vital and the heroes will go to many extents to uphold it
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Joshie the K
1/12/2012 08:36:04 am
In 1984, a man named John Hughes made a movie called Sixteen Candles. This film kicked off the Golden Age of Teen Movies, which took place mainly between the release of Sixteen Candles and 1989. Some instant classics from that period include The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, both John Hughes films. What made and still makes these films so well-loved by audiences is their honest and entertaining portrayal of growing up in America in the 1980’s. How does this relate to an epic tome like The Odyssey, which is mainly about an Adonis named Odysseus going around killing and deceiving people? Well, Odysseus’ son Telemachus actually goes through a mini-odyssey of his own in which he, like a teen in a John Hughes movie, grows up. In the prince’s case, growing up means transforming from a cowardly youth into, literally, a master of his domain. The Odyssey, through Telemachus’ hardships, illustrates that growing up has always been hard and a point of fascination for artists and art goers alike since Ancient Greece, whether it be included in an epic poem or a movie.
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David Yin
1/12/2012 08:43:00 am
What does reputation and honor mean to the heroes in The Odyssey? To them, reputation means everything. Depending on their reputation, they could become a king like Odysseus or be known everywhere and feared for their abilities like Achilles is famous for his skill in battle. "A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was" (Joseph Hall). The heroes would do many things to keep their reputation intact so they would not be known for those things that they did to lost their reputation.
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Sophie E.
1/12/2012 08:43:58 am
The idea of the “true hero” has changed throughout the centuries depending on the culture and society of the time. In some cultures, heroes are physically strong, self-assured, practiced at fighting and have a strong sense of justice, while in others, a hero is defined as one who protects the community at the expense of the hero him or herself. All cultures tend to agree that a hero needs to be brave, determined and a natural leader. In today’s world, such political leaders as Gandhi, Mendela and King fit the notion of heroes, as they used peaceful approaches, self-sacrifice and extraordinary commitment to achieve freedom for a group of people. But to understand other different cultural expectations of heroes, one needs to look back at a civilization which almost created the concept of hero: the Greeks. Through oral traditions and translations, epic poems, such as The Odyssey, have survived into the modern era and give us an insight into the world of the past. Characters like Odysseus, Achilles and Agamemnon portray the Greek standard of a hero, specifically the qualities ancient Greece prized. Qualities such as strength, justice and self-interest greatly contrast between heroes in The Odyssey and their modern day equivalents.
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Jamie T.
1/12/2012 08:45:57 am
Today, justice is preserving fairness, but in ancient Greek society it was different; justice equaled revenge. Homer's epic tale, The Odyssey, describes the journey of Odysseus. THroughout the story, revenge was taken on Odysseus by the great god of the sea, Poseidon which showed how justice equaled revenge.
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Sam (Who hates green eggs and ham)
1/12/2012 09:06:08 am
You are crossing the street when you get hit by a car. Would you call this fate or free will? Some would say you chose to cross the street at the wrong time. Others would say that it had been determined that you would be hit by that car. Well, in The Odyssey, there is no such thing as free will. No matter how much you protest or rebel there is no way to choose your own path. Your future has already been determined, not always by the gods. They do not have as much of a say in the matter as humans. Clearly though, fate is shown throughout The Odyssey in Odysseus' journey and the doom of the Pheacians.
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Beth Feindt-Scott
1/12/2012 10:00:30 am
Modern day heroes are described as kind-hearted, do-gooders. Spiderman, superman, and wonder woman use their powers to help citizens in trouble. People are considered "heroes" when they do something out of the ordinary to help someone in need, like saving someone from a fatal accident. However, Odysseus displays almost the exact opposite of these adjectives. He kills. He puts his crew in situations where they are prone to death, all to get himself home safely. He always puts himself first and doesn't think what affect his actions will have on others. In "the odyssey", homer displays heroes one Odysseus as being tricky, brutal, and self-centered, contradicting the modern view of heroes.
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Katie S.
1/12/2012 10:39:17 am
Greek mythology recognizes women as untrustworthy, which brings up the question: do modern day men still have a similar view of women? Homer's famous Odyssey is very controversial on the image of the women because there are examples of both good and bad female characters. The respect towards women is very clear in some cases, much like today, but respect is completely different than image. In The Odyssey, Homer reflects the common Greek view that women are evil, while other characters show great intelligence and loyalty, and although women have gained rights and respect over the years, I think it's arguable that some men's views of women are still this old-fashioned.
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Kelly D
1/12/2012 11:05:57 am
“Olympian Zeus, have you no care for Odysseus in your lofty heart? Did he never win your favor with sacrifices burned beside the ships on the broad plain of Troy? Why Zeus, why so dead set against Odysseus?” (1. 72-76.) Athena’s pleas to her father, Zeus, for Odysseus’ life appears to be completely authentic in Homer’s words but in truth, why would a goddess as powerful and strong as Athena want to help a mortal man? Odysseus is a hero, famous and impressive to most humans, but in the eyes of the almighty gods he is as intimidating as a speck of dust floating in the air with no authority and no voice. Why, if this is true, do so many of the gods watch him so carefully? Is Athena’s care, Poseidon’s anger and Zeus’ indifference a result of his actions or ulterior circumstances? Throughout the Odyssey, these three gods contribute to Odysseus’ journey for their own individual reasons, however, none seem to feel as if they have an actual duty towards him or any of the people who worship them so vehemently.
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Anna J
1/12/2012 12:17:31 pm
It's clearly impossible to say for sure what happens when we die. Life after death is a frequently explored subject, especially when learning about a culture. In "The Odyssey", we learn Greeks believed that death is not the end of you, rather the beginning of a new life, because you keep your conscious, your being, and any consequences of the life you just lived.
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Beth Feindt- Scott
1/12/2012 10:53:29 pm
What is a hero? Modern day heroes are described as kind-hearted, selfless and compassionate. Story book super heroes like Spiderman and Superman use their powers to help citizens in trouble. People are considered "heroes" when they do something out of the ordinary to help someone in need, like saving someone from a fatal accident. However, Odysseus displays almost the exact opposite of these traits. He kills; he puts his crew in situations where they are prone to death, all to get himself home safely. He always puts himself first and doesn't think what affect his actions will have on others. He’s disloyal to his family. In "The Odyssey", Homer displays heroes like Odysseus as being tricky, brutal, and self-centered, contradicting the modern view of heroes.
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Beth Feindt-Scott
1/12/2012 11:03:30 pm
What is a hero? Modern day heroes are described as kind-hearted, selfless and compassionate. Story book super heroes like Spiderman and Superman use their powers to help citizens in trouble. People are considered "heroes" when they do something out of the ordinary to help someone in need, like saving someone from a fatal accident. However, Odysseus displays the exact opposite of these traits. He kills; he puts his crew in situations where they are prone to death, all to get himself home safely. He doesn't think what effects his actions will have on others, and always puts himself first. He is disloyal to his family. In "The Odyssey", Homer displays heroes like Odysseus as being deceiving, brutal, and self-centered, contradicting the modern view of heroes.
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Caroline Lentz
1/12/2012 11:23:30 pm
We all face it- temptation. Whether it’s the temptation to scream your name at the Cyclops you’ve just stabbed in the eye or the temptation to eat a brownie, giving in can have a number of different outcomes. The idea that succumbing to temptation can bring consequence is one of Homer’s major themes in The Odyssey. A few examples of temptations in The Odyssey include things like the lotus flowers, the Cattle of the Sun, and the sound of the Sirens’ singing, all of which Odysseus knows will bring bad fortune onto him and his crew. In The Odyssey, Homer often shows that even the most common temptations are evil things that will often bring bad fortune onto those who give into them.
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7/20/2012 09:47:45 am
Exactly where do you come up with this? Just saying you're very imaginative. You should ask your readers for new topics.
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