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Penelope Essays and Term Papers
Penelope As Moral AgentIn her essay "," Helene Foley attempts to discuss Penelope, a major character in Homer's the Odyssey, in terms of Classical Athenian portrayals of women and, as her title suggests, in terms of what she calls a "moral agent." In her introductory paragraph she lays out guidelines as set down by ...
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Clytaemnestra And Penelope - AIn both The Odyssey and Agamemnon the role of women is presented from a patriarchal and misogynist perspective. This is shown in the two main female characters of Penelope and Clytaemnestra. Their situations offer examples of the rewards of fulfilling society's female gender role in the case of ...
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Penelope - OdysseyThe trait of endurance that marks Odysseus is mirrored in his wife Penelope, who is unwilling either to reject or to accept marriage. The former choice would endanger her son's life and property, while the latter would end her hope of reunion with her husband. It is for this loyalty to her ...
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Medea's Representation In Love and HeroismMedea, the protagonist of Euripides' play, represents both love and heroism in the work. The tragic end of the play, as well as the extreme actions prompted by her wounded love, however makes her rather a contrast with characters where the outcome is more positive. Medea in her capacity as hero ...
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The Role Of Women In The OdyssHomer wrote the classic epic The Odyssey more than 2,500 years ago. At that time in ancient Greek society, as well as in the whole of the ancient world, the dominant role was played by men. Society was organized, directed, and controlled by men, and it was accepted that women occupied a ...
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The Role Of Women In The OdyssHomer wrote the classic epic The Odyssey more than 2,500 years ago. At that time in ancient Greek society, as well as in the whole of the ancient world, the dominant role was played by men. Society was organized, directed, and controlled by men, and it was accepted that women occupied a ...
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The Untrusted Suitor - The OdyHave you ever said one thing but done another, or do you act differently around certain people? Some people try to impress others with their words although their actions may suggest something quite different. Eurymakos, a suitor in the epic The Odyssey, Homer, translated by Robert Fitzgerald, ...
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The OdysseyThroughout Odysseus long journey over the course of twenty years, Penelope continues to wait for her one true love, Odysseus. Penelope is patient, and loyal. Penelope and Telemakhos are approached countless times by the suitors, whom she will be forced to remarry. Nearly everyone tries to ...
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Gender Testing In The OdysseyGender and sexuality are major issues in our world. They have been areas of study, observation, and discussion throughout history and continue to be so today. The Odyssey, written by Homer, is an epic poem that puts emphasis on the importance of gender through its vivid descriptions of various ...
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The Odyssey - A Creton LieGentle waves lap against the Ithacian shore line as Odysseus has finally reached his native homeland. Rumors of the great turmoil that has rocked Odysseus’ home land and house has reached him abroad. After hearing the news, he decides to don a beggar’s disguise and so forth begins the ...
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The Odyssey: Theme Of Homecoming And ReunionThe theme of The Odyssey is one of homecoming and reunion with
loved ones. Though the proem of the epic states that Odysseus' own purpose
is simply the fight to save his own life and return his shipmates home
safely, the gods of Olympus are the unknown captains of this journey. It
is an epic ...
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Women In The OdyssesyThe Treatment of Women by Men in Homer’s The Odyssey
Women in Homer’s The Odyssey are judged mainly by looks. If important men and gods consider a woman beautiful, or if her son is a hero or important king the woman is successful. The way women in The Odyssey are treated is based on appearance, ...
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Women In The OdysseyThe literature composed during the era when the Odyssey was written was directed by men. Woman characters were valued but the only participated in affairs when they had the permission of men. The men, for the most part, directed the women's lives. The themes used in literature were on the subjects ...
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The Odyssey And The Pearl: LoyaltyLoyalty to another person or to a cause may be an admirable trait, but it
can lead to either positive or negative consequences. In Homer's epic The
Odyssey and John Steinbeck's novel The Pearl there are characters that show
great examples of this trait. Penelope in The Odyssey and Juana in The ...
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The OddesseyThe Odyssey tells of the adventures of Odysseus. After fighting ten years in the Trojan War, the story tells it took Odysseus ten more years to reach home, in Ithaca, and his wife, Penelope.
The Odyssey begins describing the current circumstances. The Trojan War is over, and all of the survivors ...
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Iliad/Odyssey SummaryIn the beginning of the Iliad, Agamemnon dishonored Apollo’s priest, which was an insult to him. He punished the Greeks for this and said he would stop the plagues only if Agamemnon gave up his prize of honor-Chryseirs. Achilles, a godlike Greek warrior, argued with Agamemnon that he should just ...
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Loyalty Shown In The OdysseyLoyalty to family, community, and the gods is an important quality in the lives of ancient Greek citizens. These qualities are clear demonstrated in The Odyssey through Penelope, Telemakhos, and Odysseus.
Penelope shows her loyalty in several ways. She shows loyalty to Odysseus by waiting for his ...
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Women In The Odyssey: Valued Beings Or Forgotten Slaves??
When reading the Odyssey, it is hard not to notice that women do play
strong roles. During this time period and up until the twentieth century
when women were given suffrage, women were looked down upon. Homer instead
creates several strong female characters such as Penelope, Athene, ...
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The OdysseyIn "", Athene helped Odysseus numerous ways physically and
mentally by aiding him, Telemachus, and Penelope.
In book I, Athene urged Telemachus to give up boyhood, act like a man,
present his case to search for his father to the assembly, and take stronger
steps to search for his father. After ...
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