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Greek Life in the "Odyssey", 2002.
A look at the Importance of community and Greek life in the "Odyssey" by Homer.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the importance of the communities that were structured by Homer that brought to life the mission of Odysseus when he struggled to get home. The story of the Cyclops in the odyssey will be examined to show how community was more important that any wealth that Odyseus might have found in his adventures. This theory will be proven by Homers usage of Greek life, as way to make the superiority of Greek culture represent Odysseus's longing to go home.
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Life in "The Odyssey" and "Iliad", 2002.
An analysis of day to day life in Homer's "The Odyssey" and "Iliad".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the role of men in society, women in society, family in society, proper relationship between humans and gods, what makes life worth living, and what happens after we are dead in the Iliad and the Odyssey. By analyzing the text of these stories by Homer, we can realize the systems of thought this author held in the times he lived in. In both of these stories reflections of Homer's view on life are made apparent in the way that he writes, and this will give us the answer to these questions.
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Greek Mythology: Women in Greek Life, 2002.
Examining the way in which women were depicted in classic Greek mythology.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper introduces, discuss and analyzes the topic of Greek mythology. Specifically, it contains an analysis of the role of women in Greek life as depicted in literature. It discusses how women underwent a tremendous change between the time of Homer and that of Aristophanes four hundred years later, as five different plays clearly illustrate. Early Greek women were one-dimensional and needy, while four hundred years later they were feminists complaining about their sex lives.
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"Women in Greek life are portrayed in a wide variety of ways, and they did indeed change between Homer's type and Aristophanes' time. Homer often portrays women as scheming to keep men from performing their duty, such as how Calypso holds Ulysses on her island in "The Odyssey," attempting to keep her with him rather than allow him to return to his home and family. "This daughter of Atlas has got hold of poor unhappy Ulysses, and keeps trying by every kind of blandishment to make him forget his home, so that he is tired of life, and thinks of nothing but how he may once more see the smoke of his own chimneys" (Odyssey, Book I). In the Iliad, Homer continues to portray women as one-dimensional beings without feelings when he has Chryseis, the daughter of Chryses given as a war prize to Agamemnon as his share of the looting and subsequently ransomed by her father."
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Ancient Literature and Modern Day Life, 2008.
An analysis of how closely modern day life is connected to the life depicted in "Everyman," "Gilgamesh," Homer's "The Odyssey," and in ancient Egyptian poems.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, on first glance, the atmosphere of the ancient Mesopotamian epic "Gilgamesh," Homer's "Odyssey," the Egyptian songs for the dead and the medieval allegory "Everyman" seem quite foreign to our modern culture and sensibilities since the works depict heroes grappling with the gods in a one-on-one fashion, and valor and might are the ultimate determinants of a man or woman's prowess. The paper then argues that the issues these heroes must deal with, however, are also basic human issues common even today and that because of this, these pieces are not simply curiosities, but still resonate as vital works of literature.
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"The plea for companionship in the face of death "Everyman" takes on a transcendent power because of its universality and the desire for home in "The Odyssey" gives the work a timeless quality, and makes the amoral protagonist sympathetic. Likewise, in "Gilgamesh," the protagonist's sorrow about losing his beloved best friend makes him sympathetic, even though like King Odysseus, King Gilgamesh is often violent, deceitful, and cruel. When he is punished by the gods, like Odysseus, it is not in an especially just fashion, but simply because he has been cursed for killing the evil demon Humbaba of the Cedar Forest, when provoked and attacked. Instead of Gilgamesh losing his own life, his dearest friend Enkidu is taken to the cruel place in the underworld, which like Homeric conceptions, is a terrible place, regardless of how morally one behaves in life."
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Homer?s ?Odyssey?, 2002.
A review of the Greek epic the ?Odyssey? by Homer with an emphasis on themes.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 32.95
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The paper discusses Homer?s ?Odyssey? and analyzes how the different themes such as the reunion of lovers and of family and a father-son sub-theme, make their way into every element of modern life and can be extrapolated to any situation. The central theme is journeying through life?s ups and downs.
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"The Odyssey begins with useful background information: Odysseus is the last remaining soldier to return home from the Trojan War. Because he incurred the wrath of Poseidon, the hero has been thrust into a whirlwind of troubles. When we first meet him, Odysseus has been held captive by the sea nymph Calypso. Calypso is madly and possessively in love with Odysseus and refuses to let him leave her island. The war hero?s predicament captures the attention of Athena, who vows to help him. She petitions Zeus for aid and requests that Hermes be sent to deliver a message to Odysseus?s son Telemachus."
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Homer's "The Odyssey", 2005.
A critical analysis of Homer's "The Odyssey", and the Greek epic narrative style.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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In this literary study, Homer's "The Odyssey" is examined in relation to the unified Epic format of ancient Greece. The writer proposes, that by examining plot structures and character actions in Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, one can realize how Plato critically examines the role of drama versus didactic narrative in the epic genre. The writer further explains that, in essence, the problem of drama in Homer's epic does portend a didactic set of moral principles in which young men should live through the philosophical principles displayed in Plato's Republic. The paper analyzes how the moral lesson of chastity and loyalty, in Book 19 of Homer's "The Odyssey", is presented though the plot structure, which is based on a dramatic marital view of Grecian society.
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Ancient Greek Theater, 2006.
A paper on ancient Greek drama, the Greek theater and ancient Greek playwrights.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses the role of ancient Greek drama in Greek society. The paper explains the stage styles, how actors performed and the main types of plays performed in ancient Greek theater. The author discusses tragedies, comedies and a special form of theater called "dithyramb," which was sung by a large chorus. The paper goes on to discuss the importance of the elements of prose, lyrics and dancing in the ancient Greek drama. The paper then goes on to discuss some of ancient Greece's foremost playwrights, as well as theories about the origins of drama.
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"The word 'Drama' as such has originated from the Greek words that mean 'to do', or 'to act'. When a story is acted out, it becomes a 'play', and this was the medium used by the ancient Greeks to act out their stories, which were either humorous and were about funny situations in their everyday lives, or they would be great tragedies, which would act out some important episode or period of their lives at the time. The speech and actions of the play would therefore, recreate human lives and its flow. It can be stated that ancient Greece was in fact the real birthplace of the future 'drama' of the Western world. In Greece, these plays or dramas were presented on stage twice a year, in honor of the God Dionysius, and there would be choruses made up of men who would be dressed up in goatskins, and who were meant to represent 'satyrs' or those mythical creatures who were partly goat, and partly man."
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Homer and Greek Classics, 2001.
An analysis of Greek writer Homer's work with focus on the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey".
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 40.95
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This is a paper on themes running through Homer?s "Iliad" and "Odyssey" and other great Greek classics. The author discusses the celebration of Greek heroes and the concentration on mythical events and the major themes of pride, glory and achievement.
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"in Homer?s Iliad and the Odyssey, composed probably sometime in the 8th century BC, the Greek epic reached its height due to several reasons. First of all, the epics celebrate mythical and heroic events that reflected the chief characteristics of Homeric writing and it also reflected the nature of Greeks of that time. As a result the events that are merely touched upon or which were not fully narrated became the subject matter of subsequent epics [Lattimore, 1972] ."
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Depictions of Marriage in Greek Myth, 2005.
A discussion of the depictions of marriage in the "Theogony", "The Homeric Hymn to Demeter", and the "Odyssey".
2,137 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper first discusses real-life, Ancient Greek marriage rituals and Greek attitudes towards marriage in order to demonstrate how many of the aspects of marriage in Greek myth paralleled aspects of marriage in real life. The paper then discusses three different Greek works and compares each one's depiction of marriage.
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"Indeed, many of the things we see in Greek myths happened in real life as well. For example, the Greek girls usually married quite young, around the age of 14, which was meant to ensure that the girl was a virgin and pure in mind and body. ?Marriage to a family member was an acceptable alternative and occasionally encouraged in order to consolidate family wealth? - if we look at many of the marriages between gods (taking only this example), we will notice that many of them were affiliated. Remember, for example, that almost all of the Olympian Gods were in some way related, most of them being brothers and sisters, and that many of them were married, like Zeus and Hera, for example."
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An Analysis of Greek Poetry, 2001.
This paper is an analysis of several works of Greek poetry such as: "Odysseus", "Iliad "and "The Odyssey".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines Greek poetry and how we can learn about Greek society. It analyzes and details the Odysseus, the Iliad, and more. It discusses the morals of Greek society, their ideals, their lifestyles, their literary style and more. This paper examines is an in-depth analysis of Hellenic society using some of their most famous works to detail it.
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"While today we primarily read the works of Homer for the eloquence and literary skill of this great Greek poet, we may also examine his texts for the clues that they provide to a deeper understanding of Greek society. For we must recognize that every text is both a product of the time and place in which it was created as well as a portal to that place, a means of transport to a world marked by its particular set of values and visions. Both the Iliad and the Odyssey were recognized by the Greeks themselves not only as great epics, marked by a superb literary style, but also as something far more than merely engaging tales. The stories were for the ancient Greeks themselves a venerable source of lessons about morality, about the nature of heroism and about the proper ways in which a society should be structured. Given the value that the Greeks placed on these stories as exemplars of the values of Hellenic society, we can do the same by looking to the texts to help us understand how the Greeks understood their world."
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Who Are the Greeks Today?, 2006.
A look at the Greek-American experience, including their successes, challenges they've overcome and prominent Americans with Greek heritage.
2,339 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper details the Greek-American experience, focusing primarily on their achievements in all aspects of American life. The paper also discusses Greek culture and religion in American and prominent figures in America who are of Greek heritage.
Table of Contents
Statement of Position
Some Interesting Facts About Greeks
The Greek-American Experience
Notable Greeks
In Conclusion
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"Several notable and famous Greeks who come to mind are the late Aristotle Onasis, former candidate for U.S. president, Michael Dukakis, and former White House official in the Clinton administration, George Stephanopoulos. Of course, there are numerous other Greeks today who have made an indelible impression upon the world: Candice Bergen, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Carol Burnett, Liz Claiborne, Sheryl Crow, Elizabeth Dole, Faye Dunaway, Betty Ford, Kate Jackson, Mary Tyler Moore, Debra Norville, Jane Pauley and Gloria Vanderbilt."
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'The Odyssey', 2006.
A brief look at Homer's historically significant Greek epic poem 'The Odyssey'.
933 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper studies 'The Odyssey', a brilliant and historically significant Greek epic poem written by Homer. This paper illustrates how the poem describes examples of true leadership and the traits of a great leader. This paper also goes on to point out how many modern day leaders could learn from the lessons of Odysseus.
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"The sea-faring adventures of Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) described in Homer's The Odyssey may at first glance appear to be quite extraordinary, considering that he has spent many years battling the citizens of Troy and following his exodus from that city became lost in a world filled with strange beings and temptresses that worked against him and tried to destroy his need to return home to Ithaca. Yet through all of these often dangerous circumstances, specific leadership abilities were forced upon him, such as being responsible for the welfare of his fellow shipmates.
However, Odysseus, due to greatly assisting in the sacking and destruction of the city of Troy, is cursed by the Gods who consider him as a traitor to their wishes and desires. The Greek god Poseidon, the god of the sea and a true enemy of Odysseus, does everything in his power to prevent Odysseus from returning home to Ithaca in order to save his son and wife from the onslaught of Penelope's suitors who demand that she marry one of them in order to take control of Ithaca, all the while believing that Odysseus has perished at sea or has been taken prisoner by any number of gods or goddesses that wish him dead. "
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Irony in "Odyssey", 2002.
Examines the ironic juxtaposition of war and domesticity in Greek writer, Homer's "Odyssey".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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In book 22 of the "Odyssey", the primary setting is of a domestic and pastoral nature. Thus, the violence and carnage that takes place in the midst of this landscape is highly incongruous and creates a sense of profound irony in Homer's work. This theme can be seen in Odysseus' slaying of Antino and Eurymachos, as well as in the final tender scene between Odysseus and the serving women.
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Pride as a Theme in Greek Literature, 2002.
An analysis of pride as a theme that is written about with great fervor in Greek literature, with specific reference to "Oedipus the King", "The Odyssey" and Aristotle's "Poetics."
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The following paper draws upon the similarity between "Oedipus the King," "The Odyssey" and Aristotle's "Poetics" in terms of how pride dictates the characters actions. However, there are differences in how the theme of pride is played out in each story. According to the author this is because the different styles in which these two works are written use different devices, aesthetic qualities and temporal movements to develop this theme.
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"Both Odysseus and Oedipus posses a multitude of traits, but pride is the most prevalent, as well as the most dictatorial, because it seems to be the touchstone for all the action, as well as the element that pushes both stories forward. Oedipus's pride is demonstrated in the beginning of the play where he states, "I, Oedipus, whose name is known afar."(25). This is reinforced by the priest's replies of, "Oedipus great and glorious,"(26) and, "O greatest of men."(26). Odysseus, on the other hand, allows his pride to get in the way when he yells out his true identity to Polyphemus. And by injuring Polyphemus, Odysseus incurred the wrath of Poseidon, Polyphemus' father (160-162). Yet, even though these are both instances of pride within the respective characters, they play out diiferently."
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Violence in "Odyssey" and "Trojan Women", 2005.
Comprehensive analysis of how Homer's "Odyssey" and Euripides' "Trojan Women" intricate conceptions of violence and their overall meanings for Greek society.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This essay describes how Homer and Euripides view the meaning and legitimacy of violence in their plays "Odyssey" and "Trojan Women". It presents a detailed, text-based analysis and evaluation of the two works' arguments and perspectives on the societal implications of violence.
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"The Odyssey portrays the fall of Troy and the subsequent events from the point of view of the victorious Odysseus, while Euripides' play The Trojan Women depicts the experiences of the defeated Trojans: how the Greeks enslave them, burn their city, and kill the newborn son of the fallen hero Hector. In spite of the two poems' disparate narrative perspectives, they share the same view about the legitimacy of violence: that it depends upon the underlying intentions causing the violence. While violence performed in order to fulfill egoistic aims is impermissible, in some cases, constructive ends may justify destructive means. This emphasis on the intentions involved in applying violence, rather than its actual results, helps in understanding why the two poems judge the same event, the conquest of Troy and, more specifically, the role of Odysseus during and after the war, entirely differently. Thus, it serves to explain why Odysseus is an exalted hero in one poem, but a cruel coward in the other."
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