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This paper explains that Odysseus and Ulysses Everett McGill seem to be two heroes who have little in common at first glance; but, in reality, they are quite a bit alike. The author stresses that the Coen brothers took much of their inspiration directly from Homer; however, they kicked Homer "up a notch" with their modern look at an age-old story of triumph over evil and love conquering all in the end. The paper concludes that Odysseus, for all his strengths, seems a bit outdated and pass?, while McGill seems to be the type of hero that could make it in just about any century.

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"Throughout the poem, the reader sees Odysseus grow and mature. It is clear he is a sound and great leader, but he also learns to use his wits along with his authority, overcome temptation, and reach his goals by defeating incredible difficulties. The same can be said for Ulysses Everett McGill, the hero of "O Brother Where Art Thou?" McGill also must overcome incredible difficulties to get what he really wants at the end of the movie his wife and children back. McGill is a quick learner, like Odysseus he is a great leader, he manages to get his friends a pardon from the governor, and all ends happily, just as it does in "The Odyssey.""

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