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The following is a hybrid outline/ draft Introduction: In Ancient Greece, storytellers and bards usually prefaced their performance with an appeal to the nine Muses, or the goddesses who were thought to provide inspiration to the mortal practitioners of the arts … Continue reading →

Intro: The women of The Odyssey are dichotomized into two distinct categories: nymphs and feminine humans. The nymphs bought time to keep Odysseus away from his home, while the feminine humans sacrificed their own happiness to get Odysseus home. The … Continue reading →

Introduction: The Odyssey, an epic poem taking place in Ancient Greece, describes a time where men were seen as the backbone and providers of a household, whereas the women were portrayed as dependent housewives. The men would go on lengthy … Continue reading →

Intro: Throughout “The Odyssey”, while their “godlike” demeanor and tales of their heroism define the men, most of the female characters are defined by their sexuality.Men are in some ways expected to commit infidelity, especially those who went to fight, … Continue reading →

Intro: In ancient Greek life, women were viewed as children bearers who were meant to stay in the house. They were given little political and economic freedom as the men were to control those aspects in life. As an exemplification … Continue reading →

Note: I still have to add in the full quotes that I reference in the paper. Also, just a heads up that this is more of a draft than an outline. Thanks for reading! How Suffering, Memory, and Death Affect … Continue reading →

The Acts of the Unsung Intro It is the small details that can often put the larger entirety within perspective. The Odyssey is a story that thrives and succeeds off the actions of the Unnamed. While male protagonists such as … Continue reading →

I. Introduction: Stories are the ultimate form of memories, the crystallization of a liquid continuum. An epic takes this memory capture to the next level, documenting glory and gore that stand the test of time. Known for their drama and … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION Agamemnon, the commander-in-chief of the Greek forces, returns from the Trojan War to discover that Aegisthus, a coward who remained behind while the Greeks fought the Trojans, had seduced and married his wife Clytemnestra. Aegisthus, against the gods’ advice, … Continue reading →

Introduction: The Odyssey, which stands as one of the pillars of early Greek tradition, speaks to us with a strong emotional appeal and showers us with experiences that are radically different from ours. Through the prism of literary realism, The Odyssey’s relevance … Continue reading →