Category: Homer

Homers epic poem, The Iliad, raises some existential questions pertaining to the roles of humans and gods in determining destiny. The extent and proportions of free will and fate in the poem are not clear as there is an ongoing struggle between the mortals and the immortals. People make plans that can protect them from…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis: Father-Son Dynamics in Odyssey Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Being one of the most famous Ancient Greek plays, Odyssey has entered the realm of global culture, having left its mark on countless artworks and generations of readers. The poem addresses a large variety of themes, yet the father-son dynamics is one…

Numerous books exist in the world, presenting to readers various aspects of life. One of the most renowned literary works is the epic The Odyssey that represents the fascinating stories of Odysseus and his son Telemachus (Homer, 1996). While both characters go on complex journeys, Telemachuss quest reflects the search for ones identity, showing the…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In Homers epic story of Odysseus, the character that stands out most to me is the character, Penelope. Although she has been left behind to run her husbands kingdom and raise his son with little or no help, she still manages to find a way…

True leadership requires the courage to stand alone, the fortitude to implore tough decisions, and the kindness to empathize with others. Odysseus, the protagonist of Homers Odyssey, the father of Telemachus, and the husband of Penelope, demonstrates how courageous, fearless, and effective a leader he is. Throughout the books early chapters, he demonstrates many leadership…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Analyzing Homers works, an interesting concept can be examined through the role of gods in his Odyssey and Iliad. This concept can be related to the sense of contradiction in the representation of gods, where on the one hand gods can be seen from the perspective…

Introduction In Homers writing, morality is coded as a guarantee of a secure world. Strangers are viewed as harmless or dangerous, and when the residents see them, they should prepare for uncertainty if they do not handle them with wisdom. Homers depiction of Odysseus is an embodiment of a self-assured individual that is self-made. Odysseus,…

Table of Contents Introduction Relationships between Suppliancy Words and Acts Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Suppliancy refers to the act of imploring someone in authority or power to have mercy over an individual or another person. It may also refer to the act of beseeching a higher authority as an attempt of seeking redemption, exemption or…

The heroism act happens in a moment of crisis where individuals who do anything remotely positive get the label of a hero. In ancient Greek, heroes were individuals endowed with superhuman capabilities, and the heroes were assumed to have descended from the perpetual gods themselves. Courage is at the top of the qualities of heroes…

Naturally, mention of participation in war is viewed with indifference because it often points to atrocities and other inhuman acts associated with it. Homers epic poem however contradicts this not by showing how magnificent war is but by presenting possible glory associated with involvement in the war. Homer forces the characters to choose war as…