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.
Filename: Homer2.wps
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.
Filename: PChiw.doc
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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.
Filename: Odyach.wps
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.
Filename: Omeros.wps
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.
Filename: Sacody.wps
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.
Filename: TLCdante.wps
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.
Filename: KBhomer.wps
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.
Filename: Homethuc.wps
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.
Filename: Homep.wps
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.
Filename: TGhomher.rtf
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.
Filename: Iliadvio.wps
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.
Filename: BBwHomer.doc.
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.
Filename: KBodot2.wps
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.
Filename: KBviol.wps.
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Homer's
'Odyssey' / Character Of Telemachus
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A 2 page essay analyzing Telemachus'
maturity level in Homer's
'Odyssey.' The writer points out how
other characters still treat
Telemachus like a child-- and
rightfully so, for his own immaturity
stops him from being able to do many
things..like ask the suitors to leave.
No other sources cited.
Filename: Telemach.wps
Homer’s
“The Illiad” and Revenge
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This 6 page report discusses the
ancient classic “The Illiad” and
focuses on the issues of revenge
presented by Homer.
The epic's importance, especially in
“The Illiad,” lies in the fact
that it advocates a certain level of
consideration regarding the
requirements of human interaction.
Revenge is not for sale in “The
Illiad” and its pursuit is not
entered into without a great deal of
consideration. No sources other than
“The Illiad” listed in
bibliography.
Filename: BWilliad.rtf
Homer's
'The Odyssey' vs. Shakespeare's
'Julius Caesar' Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper compares
and contrasts Homer's
epic Greek poem, 'The Odyssey,' with
William Shakespeare's tragic play,
'Julius Caesar.' Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: Odyjul.wps
The
Olive Tree's Symbolism in Homer's
The Odyssey
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A 4 page paper that examines the
symbolism of the olive tree in Homer's
epic poem The Odyssey and discusses
how this symbol represents rebirth and
the renewal of life. This paper
focuses on three critical points in
the story that symbolize rebirth and
renewal, noting and analyzing the
presence of the olive tree in each.
Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: LCOlive.doc
Comparing
and Contrasting Odysseus' Encounters
With Women to His Complex Relationship
With Penelope in Homer's
Epic Poem, "The Odyssey"
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A 3 page paper which compares and
contrasts Odsysseus' encounters with
human women Nausikaa, Arete, goddess
Kirke and monster Skylla to his
complex relationship with his wife
Penelope in Homer's
epic poem, "The Odyssey," to
determine how they reflect his perfect
"homophrosyne" marital
relationship, the marriage of true
minds.
Filename: TGodypen.wps
Homer's
'The Odyssey' / Odysseus' Journey Home
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A 5 page paper which examines Homer's
epic poem, 'The Odyssey,' and lays
blame of Odysseus' delayed return to
his home in Ithaca on Odysseus himself
because he became involved in other
people's wars, his pride often got him
into trouble, he incurred the wrath of
several gods, and lusted after
goddesses. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: Odsy1.wps
A
Comparison of Heroes in Homer's
'Iliad'
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A 4 page comparison of the classic
heroes Hektor and Achilles as
presented by Homer
in 'The Iliad.' It is proposed that
while Achilles transcends the politics
of his day and fights for his own
cause, Hektor's tragedy is actually
synonymous with the tragedy of Troy
itself. No Bibliography.
Filename: Iliadcom.wps
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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.
Filename: MHColdMo.wps
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.
Filename: Quest.wps
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.
Filename: Useofg.wps
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.
Filename: Godshom.wps
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.
Filename: Achilles.wps
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.
Filename: Acharmor.wps
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.
Filename: Heromore.wps
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.
Filename: TLCvison.wps
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.
Filename: Oddy.wps
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.
Filename: TGherhom.rtf
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.
Filename: Immod.wps
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.
Filename: TLCachl2.wps
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.
Filename: Odyssey.wps
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.”
Filename: TGodhero.wps
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.
Filename: Homelife.wps
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.
Filename: 99iliad.wps
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.
Filename: Iliadbk.wps
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.
Filename: Othkim.wps
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.
Filename: KBiliad2.wps
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.
Filename: KBunder.wps
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.
Filename: PCodid.doc
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.
Filename: TGiliad.rtf
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.
Filename: Antigody.wps
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.
Filename: 99ho&da.wps
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.
Filename: TLCkings.wps
“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.
Filename: JLiliad.wps
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.
Filename: SA005Hom.wps
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.
Filename: KTodys24.wps
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.
Filename: 99bibody.wps
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.
Filename: KBaenei2.wps
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.
Filename: TGhekpen.rtf
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.
Filename: KBaenei4.wps
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.
Filename: KBgreek2.wps
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.
Filename: Cnaenili.wps
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.
Filename: Aensod1s.wps
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.
Filename: Tggreeks.rtf
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.
Filename: SA112gld.wps
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.
Filename: Telemac2.wps
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.
Filename: KBgreeks.wps
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.
Filename: SA010Aen.wps
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.
Filename: KBulyss.wps
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.
Filename: Gilg3.wps
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.
Filename: Aenwom.wps
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.
Filename: KBhomer5.wps
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.
Filename: KBiliad3.wps
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.
Filename: KBquest.wps
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.
Filename: TGtexts.wps
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.
Filename: TGclasic.rtf
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.
Filename: Shieldach.wps
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.
Filename: Ritepass.wps
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.
Filename: Aensods2.wps
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.
Filename: Aensods3.wps
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.
Filename: KBhomer4.wps
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.
Filename: KBhomer3.wps
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.
Filename: Grecorom.wps
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.
Filename: khodoed.wps
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Homer's
Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid Compared
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This 6 page paper looks at setting,
plot and characterization in these
classic works. The Trojan War is
discussed along with the themes of
love and war. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: SA106War.wps
Visions
of the Dead/Homer,
Plato & Virgil
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A 6 page essay that, first of all,
shows how Virgil's dialogue with the
dead, which occurs in his epic poem,
the Aeneid, differs from Homer's
Odyssey due, at least partially, to
Platonic influence. Then the writer
further explores how Virgil's vision
of the underworld differs from Homer's.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khhp&v.wps
Heroes
and Heroism in Homer’s
“The Iliad” and Stephen Crane’s
“The Red Badge of Courage”
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A 7 page paper which examines the
image of the tragic hero who fights
and the motives that make him fight in
both works. Bibliography lists 6
sources.
Filename: TGilired.wps
Fate
in “Epic of Gilgamesh” and Homer’s
“The Iliad”
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A 5 page paper which examines how fate
fits into the concerns of the epic
genre, what the nature of fate in
these two works suggests about the
human condition and the concept of
heroism, and how the protagonists in
each work react to and confront fate.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGiligil.wps
The
Goddess Athena in Homer's
"The Odyssey"
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A 5 page paper which examines the
Greek goddess of wisdom who served as
Odysseus' champion in the epic poem.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGathena.wps
The
Story Of Odysseus
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The story of Odysseus after the Trojan
war is told in the epic poem, The
Odyssey by Homer.
Like other of the Greek classics, the
story has embedded within it many of
the cultural considerations of the
time period. This 5 page paper gives
an overview of the hero, Odysseus. No
additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTodymyt.wps
Setting
as Related to Theme
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This 3 page paper looks at how
settings are related to themes in
literary works. Two short stories,
Eudora Welty’s “Circe” and Homer’s
“The Odyssey” are used as
examples. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA10SETG.wps
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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.
Filename: KBodot3.wps.
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.
Filename: Iliadsym.wps
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
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