Savagery is defined as the quality of being fierce or cruel by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Savagery is seen in everyday life, from bullying in school to physical torture to murder. However, there does seem to be a difference between the brutality of men and women. When thinking back to a more primitive time, it was a male’s job to hunt and kill while females had a more protective role. The difference between men's and women's cruelty is that women are more defensive in their savagery while men tend to be more aggressive.…
Odysseus’s grief and tears show that his memory of home has not faded. Calypso allows him to set sail for home and he landed on Phaeacians. I foresee that Odysseus will get stronger and leave Phaeacians. He will continue on his journey home and will endure a lot of pain but will all be worth it once he is reunited with his…
What are dreams designed to do? How do we dream? Do they even mean anything? These are questions people may contemplate when they wake in the morning after encountering a series of thoughts, images, and sensations that occurred during their sleep. Every person in the world – big or small, rich or poor – has drifted off and dreamt at some point in their life.…
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.…
1. Which creature is native to the northern forests of the Atlantic Coast and Great Lakes Region of both the United States and Canada/ Manitoba? a. Sirens b. Banshee c. Wendigo d. Trolls 2.…
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 the plot of the Odyssey because they influence sacrificial offerings, games for social ranking, and methods of passing down tales from generation to generation.…
Odysseus was scared, longing for his home and feared the future. Odysseus and his men sat on the ship waiting for what would happen next. The men had gotten used to the violent shakes of the ship if there was a large wave, they would simply stop what they were doing and hold on to the nearest ledge. But when Circe hit them with a giant wave, it created chaos among the ship. “Oh my god!”…
Why Every OSU Freshman Should Read the Odyssey by Valerie Lin & The motto of OSU is Disciplina in Civitatem, “Education for Citizenship”, meaning the goal of the university is to teach the students to become better citizens. All students could be benefited from all three works: the Odyssey, the Trojan Women, the Iliad. However, from reading Homer’s Odyssey, the students can learn something that could benefit them for their lifetime; it teaches the students about the importance of having hope, and the importance of personal relationships especially have someone that can connect mentally (Homophrosyne). The Odyssey teaches the students about hope and the personal relationship… High school is very different from college, many students could…
The Odyssey, still today, is one of the most recognized epic poems of all times. An important theme evident throughout the epic poem is hospitality. Hospitality, the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, is very important to the gods and goddesses. It is just as important for the guest to honor the host as it is for the host to honor the guest. A violation of the expected treatment of a guest or host during ancient Greek times would often result in violence.…
It is 2017 and The Odyssey, by Homer is still being read by teenagers many years after it was written because of the stories ability to encourage imagination, teach students and encourages hard work and determination. “Homer’s illustrious language may bring scenes from his epic poem, “The Odyssey,” to life, but looking at art inspired by the story is still a fun extra” (The). The colorful and imaginative works of art showcase the imagination throughout the story. The pictures inspire teenagers showing them that having imagination can create amazing works of art and the inspiring hints is why teens are continuing to read the story. “The Odyssey is an example of all western read novels” (Alexander).…
The Odyssey was written by Homer. The main Character in The Odyssey is Odysseus, a man of advancing age who has earned the glory and worship of his people. Odysseus spent 20 years at war and returning home. With the help of the Greek Goddess Athena and her father Zeus, Odysseus was able to return to Ithaca. Upon returning to Ithaca Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar.…
After the darkness turned to light of the dazzling gold sun, my eyes squinted at the beams of brightness and confusion washed over my mind like a wave crashing violently into the shore. The enormous rock from under me made my veins run cold with the sun beating sun rays into my skin, the waves of the dark wine ocean slowly swam into the grainy sand. As I slowly sit up, the aloe green trees that hang low brush against my head and my crew and ship a.re nowhere to be seen. In a blink of an eye, the wise Athena appears next to me she is very astounded as I have awakened from my slumber. She spoke softly, “Great Odysseus, winner of the Trojan War, you have been absent from the world for ten years.”…
Throughout The Odyssey, Homer uses many epic similes. An epic simile is a literary device found within an epic poem and is used to compare two much different things, typically over several lines. One of these epic similes written by Homer is found in Book 9 when Odysseus is speaking to the Phaeacians, telling them of his journey filled with trials and tribulations. In line 225 or Book 9, Odysseus begins to share the misfortune he and his crew encountered when meeting Polyphemus, the Cyclops.…
There are so many marvelous poems out there, but two of the best are the Iliad and the Odyssey explaining the Trojan War with an outstanding story. No one knows exactly how true these poems are because the first written documents on the Trojan War have been lost or destroyed. The stories of the war have both some true history but also have some myth to them. Which is why we don’t know how reliable these sources are. These great stories have been written some time after the actual war took place so historians do not know how true it is because it is a secondary source.…
“That’s HUGE!” I exclaimed when I spotted the enormous cruise ship. And let me tell you, finding it was not hard. It seemed to be a mile long, dominating most of the Florida harbor! Excitement rose in my body, pushing through my throat, so consequently, I let out a cry of glee!…