Monthly Archives: September 2016

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 →

Topic: Memory Thesis: Memory is the most useful and powerful tool featured in The Odyssey. Passage 1: Book I Lines 356-364 “‘Phemius, you know many other songs To soothe human sorrows, songs of the exploits Of gids and men. Sing one … Continue reading →

In The Odyssey, death is something that is possible while being alive. A person being away from their home, held up in a place against their will without control over their own fate is essentially dead. While Odysseus was held … Continue reading →

Topic: Memory Focus: The act of sharing memories/story telling as a social tool. How is story telling used to further relationships and achieve a goal? Thesis: Throughout The Odyssey, memory and storytelling are subtly granted a protean trait whereas it is observed … Continue reading →