"Aeneid' and "Odyssey"

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The writer of this paper contends and explains that without Virgil and Homer's first-person narration, each story would be lacking, as they would not have a personal appeal. This paper examines the manner in which Virgil's narrator is able to retain harmony, between the hero and his strength, through the act of telling his story. The narrative technique in the "Aeneid" allows the reader to see how Aeneas matures, while understanding that his life is simply a smaller part of a much larger operation. This paper also delves into the narrative technique in Homer's poem. The writer discusses the manner in which Odysseus must confront the many issues of his past and as a result is moved to repentance. The writer explains how the the first-person narrative encourages the reader to view Odysseus as a wise and mature individual, much the same as Aeneas.

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"In contrast, Odysseus in Homer's The Odyssey, has quite a different experience toward becoming a hero than Aeneas. Odysseus is renown for his great adventures and honor and seeing things from his perspective allows us to understand the complexity of his personality. He is a man of honor and this is best represented when we see this from his perspective. In addition, to this, he is a man that honors his own reputation. For example, when he boldly declares to the Phaeacians that his name is Odysseus and "Men hold me/formidable for guile in peace and war:/this fame has gone abroad to the sky's rim." Here we see a proud and confident man that is persistent and intelligent."

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