Homer Essays - Essay List

Homer's 'Odyssey' / Justice
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A 6 page paper on Homer's classic work. The paper demonstrates that the Homeric idea of justice is very different from our own; it suggests that whereas our sense of justice is founded upon morality, justice in Homer's time centered around the maintenance of the status quo. Bibliography lists three sources besides book.
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Homer's Iliad / Does it Glorify or Condemn War?
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In 5 pages, the author discusses whether Homer's 'Iliad' glorifies or condemns war. In Homer's 'Iliad' the word war is mentioned numerous times. In fact, a great deal of the entire poem deals with war, even thought the main focus of the poem appears to be about Achilles, a tragic hero. The war in the poem was a constant. It appears that Homer glorified war in the 'Iliad,' because he made reference to it many times and because he makes war an adventure. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Comparison of Odysseus & Achilles
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In 5 pages the author compares the heroes in the 'Odyssey' and the 'Iliad.' Homer's 'Iliad' and his 'Odyssey' are both epic Greek poems. The hero in Homer's 'Odyssey' was Odysseus, and the hero in Homer's 'Iliad' was Achilles. Both poems were written by Homer, and many similarities as well as differences are seen between the two heroes. Although similar, those men were not carbon copies of each other, for they did have different characters. They were heroes first and foremost.
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Derek Walcott's 'Omeros' vs. Homer's 'Iliad' / Brothers In Verse
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A 5 page paper comparing Derek Walcott's poem 'Omeros' to Homer's works, particularly the Iliad, and comparing Homer himself to Walcott's personification of him, the blind fisherman Seven Seas. The paper concludes that both personas exhibit an extraordinary greatness of spirit, and show that even ordinary men can be heroes. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Homer's 'Odyssey' / Sacrifice
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A 5 page paper analyzing the way this theme is treated in Homer's epic. The paper concludes that Homer viewed sacrifice as a way to return everything to its status quo, and as such, it was a function of duty and justice. Bibliography lists one source besides primary book.
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Dante And Homer: Relationship With Audience
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5 pages in length. When comparing the audience's relationship with Dante and Homer, one can easily recognize the fact that Dante reaches into the innermost soul of his audience, while Homer remains on the distant outskirts of his audience's existence. To say that there is a distinctive difference between the two writers' ability to effectively relate with their respective audiences is to say that each man's literary contributions are significantly divergent, as well. Within the confines of Homer's writing exists unadorned text; however, Dante's is just the opposite, leaping to life with virtually every single written word. Dante's success as a poetical writer resides not only within the knowledge of his literary craft but also upon his accessibility to the audience. The writer discusses whereas Homer's 'The Odyssey' composes dryly and without passion, Dante's 'Inferno' strives to address itself to a broader, more emotionally-based audience. No additional sources cited.
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The Role of Women in Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad
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A six page paper analyzing the way the roles of women in Homeric society are depicted in Homer’s epics. The paper concludes that Homer echoes his culture’s conception of women as being either helpers of men or hindrances to them, but essentially insubstantial in their own right. No additional sources.
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Homer's Iliad vs Thucydides' History Of The Peloponnesian War
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5 pages in length. Homer's Iliad and Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War both account for human suffering and misfortune by demonstrating how the war ravaged man's very soul. Vivid depiction of death and maiming are strewn throughout both literary works to clearly demonstrate the passion each side felt about holding on to honor and material possession. The writer discusses how Homer and Thucydides' versions of human torment mirror the reality many warriors experienced at the hands of their enemies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Homer's Epic Poetry As History
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A 5 page essay about The Iliad and The Odyssey and the things they tell us about the history of ancient Greece, especially where it pertains to the morals, customs, and traditions of Homer's time. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Homer Paper.
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Relations Between Individuals & States in Homer’s “The Odyssey” & Herodotus’ “The History of Herodotus”
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A 6 page paper which examines relations between individuals and states as depicted in Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey,” and in Herodotus’ massive volume, 'The History of Herodotus.' Specifically considered are how the people during ancient times governed by the rules of reciprocity, and how this carried over into inter-state relations, to determine if there are any differences in interpretations between Homer and Herodotus, and if so, how they can be explained. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Homer's 'Iliad' / Glorification Of Violence
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8 pages in length. Homer's Iliad is a classic example of how violence has been glorified - while not necessarily justifiably so - since the beginning of civilization. There is an inherent desire for men to thrust their outer manhood into their enemy's faces in order to assert their inner strength. The writer discusses how Homer utilizes gender roles and divine/human relations to emphasize compassion for war victims, depicts modern society's ambivalent role and documents the warrior/hero mentality as it justifies warfare and brutality. No additional sources cited.
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Winslow Homer:
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This 5 page paper examines the most famous American artist of his day, whose work spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Although largely self-taught, Homer became a master of etchings, oils, and watercolors. Guide and Dog - 1889 is discussed as an examplative Adirondack work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Faith and Retribution in Genesis and Homer's 'Odyssey'
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A five page paper looking at the way the status quo is disrupted and then renewed in the story of Odysseus and the suitors in Homer's 'Odyssey,' and also in the story of Noah and the Ark. The paper shows that in the Biblical story, it is God who punishes the evildoers and restores the status quo, while in the Odyssey it is a mortal man. No additional sources.
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Violence and the Gods in Homer, Sophocles, and Statius
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A nine page paper looking at the role of the gods in perpetrating the violence that occurs in the works of these three classical authors. Specific works discussed are Homer’s Iliad, Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, and Statius’ Thebiad. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier and The Odyssey by Homer: A Comparative Study
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This 5 page paper provides a comparison between the novel Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier and the Odyssey by Homer. This paper outlines the central similarities and some of the differences that are evident when assessing plot, thematic development and characters. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Theme of the Quest in Homer & Dante
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A 5 page exploration of this theme in Homer's Odyssey and Dante's Inferno. The paper asserts that the underlying precept behind both these stories is that the seeker in all of us has to wander forth from his or her home and expand his or her horizons in order to grow and mature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Homer's 'Iliad' / Role Of Gods & Godesses
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A 6 page essay examining the various ways Homer made use of gods and goddesses; how they intervened in the lives of the mortals.
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Homer's 'Iliad' / Power of the Gods
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A 5 page paper examining the degree of influence gods were considered to have over mortals in Homeric culture. The paper concludes that the Greeks believed that people really do not have much control over their own destinies at all, and thus transferred this control onto the gods. Bibliography lists one source.
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Homer's 'Iliad' / Shield of Achilles
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The significance of Achilles' shield, as it appears in Homer's Iliad is discussed in this 5 page paper.
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Homer's "Iliad" / Achilles Armor
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This 5 page research paper examines the importance of Achilles' armor in Homer's epic masterpiece, "The Iliad." The impact of the armor upon Hector, Patroclus, and Achilles (when he receives the new armor) is discussed. The paper also considers how each of the heroes act when wearing the armor, what happens to them while wearing it, their heroic attitudes which result, and how Achilles is similar or different from the other two warriors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Homer's "Iliad" / The Greater Hero -- Achilles Or Hector?
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5 pages in length. Who was the greatest hero between Achilles and Hector in Homer's The Iliad? When posing this question, one must also consider the various definitions of the word hero. A hero can be of the heart or of the mind, but most likely he is one of the body. A true hero possesses all three of these entities, yet this type of hero is rare, indeed. Neither Achilles nor Hector was a hero of this caliber, yet they both displayed significant heroism while in battle. The writer compares the two warriors to determine which one was the greater hero. No other sources used.
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Samuel Coleridge's 'Frost At Midnight' And John Keats' 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer' / Portraying Artists As Visionaries During The Romantic Period
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6 pages in length. The poets of the Romantic Period often portrayed the artist as visionaries in their works. In addressing the approach to this concept, Samuel Coleridge's 'Frost at Midnight' and John Keats' 'On First Looking into Chapman's Homer' are compared so as to realize the legitimacy of this poetic tendency. The Romantic Period was rife with visionary artists who prevailed against the odds of a time gone by when artistic impression was not deemed as being an instrumental aspect of one's existence. Blooming forth to prove the truth is otherwise, the visionary element so prevalent in the poems of Coleridge and Keats brings to light the magically illusory component of artists. The writer discusses the portrayal of artists as visionaries in Coleridge and Keats' poems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Homer's 'Odyssey' / Hospitality
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A 4 page paper on theme of hospitality in Homer's epic. It contrasts the hospitality shown Telemachus by Melenaus and Odysseus by King Alkinoos and the swineherd Eumaios with the abominable behavior of the suitors.
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Heroism in Homer’s Poems, “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey”
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A 4 page paper which examines how Homer expresses the concept of heroism in his epic poems, “The Iliad” & “The Odyssey.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Homer's 'The Odyssey' / Odysseus' Refusal To Become Immortal
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A 5 page essay on Homer's The Odyssey, and particularly why Odysseus would refuse to become immortal. The thesis posits that Odysseus chose the experience of living life over the sterile existence of the gods. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Homer's "The Illiad": Compare/Contrast Achilles And Hector
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5 pages in length. The premise of Homer’s "The Iliad" is that of a petty quarrel Achilles allows to get out of hand, nearly destroying all opportunity for the Greeks to defeat the Trojans, as well as arrive back home safely after the battle. This childish action puts to question whether Achilles was truly a hero who properly exercised his power, for he risked not only his own life by permitting himself to get out of control, but also the lives of each and every person who fought in battle. Hector, like Achilles, was determined and forthright in battle. Attitudes of both men depict that of destruction, both mentally and physically, but it was Hector who was deemed the true hero of the Trojan War. Unlike Achilles, Hector chose his battles more carefully, rather than going headlong into whatever killing spree was most opportune at the moment. A hero does not take chances with other people’s lives; rather, his goal is to save as many as he can. If his own life is destroyed in the process, then that establishes him as even more of a hero. The writer compares and contrasts Achilles with Hector. No additional sources cited.
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Odysseus as a Justifiable Hero in Homer's 'Odyssey'
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A 5 page paper on the character of Odysseus, his heroic qualities, and how his actions represent the classic struggle for survival. The writer argues that Odysseus' actions were justifiable under the circumstances and with respect to the era during which his character was created by Homer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Greek Definition of Hero, As Exemplified by Homer’s “The Iliad” & “The Odyssey”
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A 7 page paper which examines how the definition of hero, in the classical Greek sense, is exemplified in Homer’s epic poems, “The Iliad” & “The Odyssey.”
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Homer's 'Odyssey' / Concept Of An Afterlife
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In 5 pages the author discusses Homer's conception of afterlife in Odyssey, comparing it to other views of the afterlife. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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Homer/Themes in the Iliad
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A 3 page analysis of Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad.' The writer demonstrates that while the vast majority of the poem deals with battles and fighting, the 'Iliad' also relates details of life within the city of Troy. There are instances that relate the concerns that occupied the Greek mind, as well as episodes that demonstrate the pain and heartbreak involved in fulfilling one's duty to the state. No additional sources cited.
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Homer's 'Iliad' / Book XXIV
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A 5 page paper discussing the last chapter of Homer's The Iliad. This is the last book of this ancient literary work. This section of the story begins with Achilles still angry and distraught over the death of his friend and as the story ends we see Achilles having moved beyond his grief a bit and forging on with his life. A thorough examination of the banquet scene is also discussed.
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Women as Depicted by Shakespeare vs. Homer
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A thoughtful 3 page comparison between the characters of Desdemona (Shakespeare's 'Othello') and Penelope (Homer's 'Odyssey'). Both women are viewed as brave, determined, and loyal -- exemplifying the age-old concept of love in both stories -- No Bibliography.
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Achilles’ Anger in Homer’s “Iliad”
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A five page look at the motif of Achilles’ anger as it carries through Homer’s epic poem. The paper shows how Achilles goes from being a completely self-centered person to one who can share another’s sorrow, but it takes a terrible personal loss to bring him to this point. No additional sources.
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The Underworld in Virgil and Homer
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A 3 page paper comparing the underworld visits of Aeneas in Virgil’s Aeneid to that of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. The paper concludes that although both have elements of terror, Aeneas’ visit ends on a note of hope, while Odysseus’ does not. No additional sources.
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Homer's Odyssey / Odysseus's Quest for Identity
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the connection between recognition of identity and the observance and significance of quest-host rituals and relationship in the key moments of anagnorisis in the Homer's Odyssey. No other sources cited.
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Relationships Between God & Humans, Men & Women in Homer’s 'The Iliad'
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An 8 page paper which how relationships between gods and humans and men and women in Homer’s classical Greek epic poem, 'The Iliad.' Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Sophocles' Antigone vs. Homer's Penelope
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A 7 page paper that compares two main characters in Sophocles' Antigone and Homer's Odyssey: Antigone and Penelope. These two women share a number of common characteristics and make similar determinations in regards to morality and family duty. Though the outcomes are significantly different, the inherent qualities of these two women are considerable. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Homer & Dante/ Comparing Relationship to Their Audience
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A 5 page essay that addresses the relationship that each poet endeavored to establish with his audience. The writer draws on examples from Homer's the 'Odyssey' and Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' No additional sources cited.
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Stephanie Dalley's "Myths Of Mesopotamia" And Homer's "The Odyssey": Kingship
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7 pages in length. Kingship is a primary component of both Stephanie Dalley's Myths Of Mesopotamia and Homer's The Odyssey, in that each author's account of mythological existence is replete with hierarchical implications. Power is akin to kingship within the literary boundaries of Dalley and Homer's writings, which is clearly portrayed through the use of power, legal association and the aspect of determinism. No additional sources cited.
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“The Epic Simile in Homer’s Iliad”
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A six page paper which looks at the use of imagery in Homer’s Iliad, with particular reference to the epic simile and the ways in which it allows the poet to present a multi-faceted and complex elaboration of the basic narrative theme through the use of extended similes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Iliad (A Critique)
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This 7 page paper provides a critical analysis of this infamous work by Homer. Particular attention is paid to Homer’s treatment of gender. No additional sources cited.
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Chapter XXIV Of The Odyssey
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The Odyssey, by Homer, has long been recognized as perhaps the greatest of the mythic hero tales. There are those who believe that Homer should have ended the epic poem with the reunion of Odysseus and his wife. They would argue that there is no apparent need for the last chapter, chapter XXIV. This 5 page paper argues that chapter XXIV was included: to serve as summation and epilogue to the story. No additional sources are listed.
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Comparison/ Bible & The Odyssey
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A 5 page comparison of the first chapter of the Hebrew Bible and Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey.' Throughout history, from the time of the earliest civilizations, there have been literary compositions that attempted to explain life and the consequences of human action as it might relate to divine will. Each culture has addressed the relationship to the divine its own fashion. Homer expressed this for the ancient Greeks and unknown Hebrew scholars recorded the oral traditions of the Jewish tribes. No additional sources cited.
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Heroism in the “Iliad” and the “Aeneid”
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A 6 page paper contrasting the Greek and Roman conceptions of heroism as portrayed in Homer’s “Iliad” and Vergil’s “Aeneid.” Characters discussed are Homer’s Achilles and Hector, and Vergil’s Aeneas and Turnus. No additional sources.
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Comparing Hektor/Achilleus in “The Iliad” & Penelope/Odysseus in “The Odyssey”
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A 5 page paper which compares Hektor with Achilleus in Homer’s “The Iliad” and Penelope and Odysseus in Homer’s “The Odyssey” to determine which character in each is the most heroic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Ideology of Warfare in Homer’s “Iliad” and Virgil’s “Aeneid”
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An eight page paper contrasting the philosophy behind warfare in these two classical epics. The paper argues that unlike Roman warfare which emphasizes the primacy of the state, Greek warfare cannot get past the cult of the individual; and as useful as it may be in time of peace, individuality is not a workable ideology in time of war. No additional sources.
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Changing Attitudes Toward Virtue in Ancient Greece
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A six page paper looking at Homer's "Odyssey," Sophocles' "Antigone," and Aristophanes' "Lysistrata" in terms of their attitudes toward male and female virtue. The paper concludes that over the nearly four hundred years between Homer and Aristophanes, the factor which most changed the gender perceptions of ancient Greece was a heightened awareness of the importance of ethics in human life. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Comparative / “The Aeneid” and “The Iliad”
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An 8 page research paper comparing the use of tone in the accounts of heroic battle by Homer and Virgil. The writer posits that the tone reflects a change of power from Greek to Roman heroes in Virgil, including an allegory to the rise of the Roman state. This is supported to some extent in Homer’s epic which reflects an opposite trend—the downfall of heroes and Greece. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Homer's Odyssey & Virgil's 'Aeneid'
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A 4 page, comparative discussion of heroism in the 'journeys' of Aeneas in 'The Aeneid' and Odysseus in the 'Odyssey.' No bibliography.
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Leadership and Admirable Characters in Greek Mythological Literature
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A 5 page paper which is divided into two parts, with the first one comparing and contrasting the leadership skills of Patroklos in Homer’s epic poem, 'The Iliad,' with that of King Pentheus in Euripides’ play, 'The Bacchae.' The second part considers the admirable qualities of Odysseus (Ulysses) in Homer’s poem, 'The Odyssey' and Oedipus in Sophocles’ play, 'Oedipus the King.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison of Gladiators with Homer's The Odyssey
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This 5 page paper compares the 2000 film Gladiators with Homer's The Odyssey. Odysseus and Maximus are compared and contrasted. No additional sources cited.
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Homer's 'Odyssey' / The Maturing of Telemachus
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A 6 page paper on the character development of Odysseus' son Telemachus in the Odyssey. The writer argues that while Telemachus becomes more important throughout the course of the story, he is never quite the man that his father is. Several quotes from the Odyssey are used to support points. No additional sources cited.
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The Role of Gods in Homer and Sophocles
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A 5 page paper comparing the significance of the gods' intervention in human affairs in the works of these two Greek authors. Specific works discussed are the 'Odyssey,' the 'Iliad,' 'Oedipus Rex,' with one additional passage from Thucydides' 'History.' No additional sources.
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Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid Compared
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This 7 page paper looks at both works inclusive of plot, primary characters, humorous aspects and thematic elements. The thesis that both works are about love, and not war, is supported with an analysis of the author's techniques and story lines. No additional sources cited.
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Homer's 'Odyssey' and James Joyce's 'Ulysses' as Epics
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An eight page paper discussing how these two very different works can be both classified as epics. The paper defines the term epic and shows how both works define the character of a nation. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Homer's 'The Iliad' vs. Egyptian Burial Rituals
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A 3 page comparison addressing the importance of body preservation and burial rites in the form of dressings, tombs and stones as it applies to the text and events in The Iliad. The paper particularly discusses the burial rites surrounding the heroes Hektor and Sarpedon in this regard. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Virgil's Aeneid vs. Homer's Odyssey
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A 2 page essay comparing the journeys of Odysseus and Aeneas.. and also making some comparative mention of how women were portrayed in each of their two epic sagas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Domesticity and War in Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey"
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A six page paper looking at these two works in terms of their treatment of domesticity, specifically the act of doing laundry. In the Odyssey, laundry assumes a central role in the scene involving Nausikaa and her girlfriends, because the story is slow-paced and allows emphasis to be placed on ordinary life. The Iliad, however, is set in the middle of a war, and although a place for doing laundry is mentioned, it has lost its importance in the face of matters of life and death. No additional sources.
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Peace in Homer's "Iliad"
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A seven page paper looking at this most famous of "war stories" in terms of its message about peace. The paper concludes that although the epic still champions the idea that a man can gain honor in the service of his country in battle, it also maintains that nobility is found in the personal actions of individual human beings -- and as individuals rather than social beings it is easier to coexist peaceably. Bibliography lists six sources.
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The Quest and the Hero in Homer, Dante, and Cervantes
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A five page paper analyzing the significance of these motifs in “The Odyssey,” “The Inferno,” and “Don Quixote.” The paper concludes that each hero, through his quest, has brought back to his society a dose of precisely the medicine it needs. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Man, God, Destiny and Society, As Considered in "Epic of Gilgamesh," "Book of Job," Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," Sophocles' "Oedipus the King," Plautus' "Pseudolus," Dante's "Inferno," "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," Niccolo Machiavelli's "Th
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A 10 page paper which synthesizes important literary works to determine to what extent humans have power to determine their own destinies, the relationship between the human and the divine, and the role society or tradition plays in the respective texts. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Comparing and Contrasting Classical Literature / Aristophanes' "Lysistrata," Homer's "The Iliad," Sophocles' "Oedipus the King," Euripides' "Medea," Plato's "Meno" and "Phaedo," Aristotle's "Posterior Analytics," and "The Old and New Testaments"
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A 5 page paper which examines these classical literary works converge, in terms of literature, philosophy and theology; their differences in viewpoints; and their central themes and highlights. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Homer's 'Iliad' / Shield of Achilles # 2
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A 5 page paper which examines the representation of the shield of Achilles' in literature to determine its significance.
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Homer's 'Odyssey' / Telmachus & His Rites Of Passage Journey
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A 5 page essay that highlights the adventure of Telmachus, the son of Odysseus. In a bold move to protect him mother from persistent suitors, he goes on a journey to find his father but at the time time, winds up finding his own self. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Homer's Odyssey & Virgil's 'Aeneid' # 2
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Similar to Aensod1.wps (some parts are identical), this 3 page essay emphasizes the marked difference between Odysseus and Aeneas; stressing the latter character's more human-like qualities. No bibliography.
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Homer's Odyssey & Virgil's 'Aeneid' # 3
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4 page essay discussing the actions of Odysseus in 'The Odyssey' and briefly mentioning those of Aeneas in 'The Aeneid.' Stressed is whether or not their behaviors were 'necessary' and 'acceptable' with regard to their respective situations.
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Identity and Quest in Homer’s “Odyssey”
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A five page paper looking at this classic work in terms of the way its emphasis on identity and recognition helps drive the plot forward. The paper notes the way both Odysseus and Telemakhos continually re-define themselves throughout the story. No additional sources.
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The Maturation of Odysseus
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A two page paper looking at the episodes Odysseus relates in Books 9-12 of Homer’s Odyssey. The paper concludes that Odysseus shows growing maturity during this period, and in fact may have needed this twenty years’ period away from Ithaka to mature into the type of man he was destined to be. No additional sources.
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Greco-Roman Values
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It has been known for quite some time that literature not only reflects the values of a society, but that it can influence them as well. This 6 page paper looks at a few of the classic literature, such as The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer, Thucydides' interpretation of Pericles's funeral oration and the plague narrative and The Rape of Lucretia, in terms of the values they may have contributed or reflected of the ancient Greek and Roman societies. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Morals/ Odyssey & Oedipus
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Homer's epic poem The Odyssey and Sophocles' play Oedipus the King. The writer argues that these are very different works that were meant to be appreciated on different levels. Homer's story is an action adventure that has consistently awed audiences images of Odysseus' fantastic exploits. Sophocles' play, on the hand, as a classic tragedy, is a more philosophical work , which places more emphasis on a readily identifiable moral. No additional sources cited.
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Women’s Roles in the 'Odyssey' and the Bible
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A five page paper comparing the degree of influence and/or power exhibited by the Biblical Rebekah versus Homer's ingenue Nausicaa. The paper argues that even though women in both Hebrew and Greek cultures were considered to have little power, they were often able to exercise power within the family structure which had far-ranging ramifications outside it. No additional sources.
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Symbolism in 'The Iliad' Analyzed
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A 7 page paper (+ 1 pg. Roman numeral outline) which discusses how Homer used symbolism to underscore the classical themes of heroism, romanticism and patriotism in his epic poem, 'The Iliad.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Clytemnestra, the Reluctant Feminist
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A 5 page paper examining Clytemnestra's eventual reaction to Agamemnon's womanizing and autocratic control. Homer portrays Clytemnestra as being weak and insignificant, but Aeschylus portrays her as a strong woman who ultimately has her fill of Agamemnon's domination and complete lack of regard for all women. Agamemnon could have seen the warning signs had he chosen to acknowledge them, but his hatred of women would not allow such acknowledgement. Several societal institutions failed Clytemnestra, but she broke free of them and created her own. No sources listed.
Filename: KSagamemnon.wps

Hektor: The Interchangeable Hero
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A 6 page paper which discusses the character of Hektor, from Homer's Iliad, and argues that he is a man that stands as a hero for all men. He is a fierce and loyal fighter, yet is also a very loyal and loving partner and father. He has his doubts, yet is sworn to his duty as a warrior. All of these facts help to support the notion that he was a hero for all, not just for Troy. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
Filename: RAhektor.wps

Games of the Greeks, Then and Now
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A 5 page paper which compares the events, customs and significant meanings of the Phaeacians’ games in Homer’s epic, 'The Odyssey,' the funeral games in Virgil’s 'The Aeneid,' and the Olympic Games of today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGgames.rtf

Modernism in Joyce's "Ulysses"
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A ten page paper showing how Joyce's variations on the form of Homer's "Odysseus" complicate and enrich our understanding of modernism. The paper asserts that Joyce's use of techniques such as stream of consciousness, symbolism, and structural experimentation are consistent with the dissonance of mode