The Odyssey by Homer is a story about a soldier, Odysseus, who has to live his family before the Troy war in which he fights. Unfortunately, he is coming back to Ithaca is 20 years. During this time his son, Telemachus, is growing up and becomes an adult man. His wife, Penelope, is adored by many suitors who want to marry her. However, she is not interested in any of them because she still loves Odysseus and still believes he will be back home. As Telemachus says “[h]e [Odysseus] fathered me, he left me behind at home, and from me he got no joy. So now our house is plagued by swarms of enemies.” (A 451) Even if many men occupy her house and waste her wealth she can’t get rid of them because of hospitality law which is very important in Ithaca. Also, she asks gods to take care about her husband and protect him during his journey. Finally, with Athena’s help Odysseus comes back home and enjoy reunion with his family. “…the royal couple, once they’d reveled in all the longed-for joys of love, reveled in each other’s stories…” (A 539)
The New York Times article “Trapped 68 Days, First Chilean Miners Taste Freedom” by Alexei Barrionuevo and Simon Romero is about miners trapped underground for 68 days. During first 17 days they didn’t have contact with the rest of the world. After that they were able to communicate with others. By using advanced technology they kept in touch with their families and friends. It was extremely important to give them hope to be refused and keep them in good mental condition. After that time the small capsule was used to refuse all miners one by one. When the capsule opened they could enjoy reunion with their relatives who strongly believed in happy end of that horrible accident. One of the fathers who waited for his so to be refused said full of happiness “My boy is finally safe. My boy is finally safe.” Also, families pray to God to help all miners to be rescued. They said “We hope that with the help of God this epic will end in a happy way.” All miners were able to enjoy reunion with their families.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/world/americas/13chile.html?scp=1&sq=68%20days&st=cse
