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Homer and Coen Compared, 2002.
A comparison and contrast of "The Odyssey" by Homer and the Film "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" By Joel Coen.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper will compare and contrast the movie "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou" and compare the events of the movie with the Homeric epic "The Odyssey", which it is said to be modeled after. By understanding how they made this movie from the ancient Greek fable, we can learn the nature of the direction it takes and how closely it resembles it. It also shows how the modern twist the movie takes can give us an idea of how it is different in this scope.
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Homer?s "The Odyssey" and Coen's Film, "O Brother Where Art Thou?", 2002.
This paper compares Odysseus from the epic poem, "The Odyssey" by Homer, and Ulysses Everett McGill from the film, "O Brother Where Art Thou?" by the Coen brothers.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper explains that Odysseus and Ulysses Everett McGill seem to be two heroes who have little in common at first glance; but, in reality, they are quite a bit alike. The author stresses that the Coen brothers took much of their inspiration directly from Homer; however, they kicked Homer ?up a notch" with their modern look at an age-old story of triumph over evil and love conquering all in the end. The paper concludes that Odysseus, for all his strengths, seems a bit outdated and pass?, while McGill seems to be the type of hero that could make it in just about any century.
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"Throughout the poem, the reader sees Odysseus grow and mature. It is clear he is a sound and great leader, but he also learns to use his wits along with his authority, overcome temptation, and reach his goals by defeating incredible difficulties. The same can be said for Ulysses Everett McGill, the hero of "O Brother Where Art Thou?" McGill also must overcome incredible difficulties to get what he really wants at the end of the movie ? his wife and children back. McGill is a quick learner, like Odysseus he is a great leader, he manages to get his friends a pardon from the governor, and all ends happily, just as it does in "The Odyssey.""
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Film: "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?", 2005.
This paper discusses elements of Homer's "Odysseus", which are found in the Coen brothers' comedic film "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?".
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 28.95
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This paper relates that the plot of the film "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?" evolves around the protagonist Everett and his friends, escaping from a Mississippi gang and going in search of 1.4 million dollars, which Everett claims to have hidden in a valley flooded by the lake, and continues with some very bizarre incidents, characteristic of the Coen brother's work. The author points out that, although the Coen brothers did not directly base their film on Homer's "Odyssey", there are many references to it, such as the three friends stumbling across a blind prophet who predicts their future as the Homer's sirens did. The paper explains another reference: The hero of the film is trying to get back to Ithaca in Mississippi; whereas, in the classic, Odysseus is trying to get back to Ithaca in Greece.
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"Like in the epic, the movie starts of with reference to the rural Mississippi. This, too, is just a fantasy place and not reality like most of the rest of the movie. In the movie, the three heroes on a journey home, come across a political campaign and are shoved into a radio station and are mistaken for radio stars. They also stumble upon a Klan Meeting and are on the way to Everett's wife who is going to marry another guy who does not get himself thrown into jail all the time, and fortunately, (or rather unfortunately), they happen to have seven daughters who she plans to pack off. This makes you wonder how illusionary and fable-like the film sounds."
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The Legacy of Homer, 2002.
A discussion of the life, literature and influences of the Greek author Homer.
992 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines how modern best sellers' books could never compare to the great ancient writings of Homer. It looks at how Homer has become a household name and is considered one of the most important and influential writers in history. It discusses how little is known about Homer?s life yet his poetry, including the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey", has gained recognition as some of the greatest literary works ever written.
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"Homer?s works provide vivid descriptions of the complex world of human desires and human contradictions. These tales combine all elements of human life, including religion, war, philosophy and love, into a solitary story. For this reason, Homer is an inspiration to many of today?s writers, who seem to pale in comparison to the great writer. The characters of the poems, as well as their desires and fears, are as real now as they were centuries ago. By telling an amazing adventure that exposed the truth about human nature, Homer set a standard for modern writers."
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Homer's "The Odyssey", 2005.
A critical analysis of Homer's "The Odyssey", and the Greek epic narrative style.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 25.95
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In this literary study, Homer's "The Odyssey" is examined in relation to the unified Epic format of ancient Greece. The writer proposes, that by examining plot structures and character actions in Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, one can realize how Plato critically examines the role of drama versus didactic narrative in the epic genre. The writer further explains that, in essence, the problem of drama in Homer's epic does portend a didactic set of moral principles in which young men should live through the philosophical principles displayed in Plato's Republic. The paper analyzes how the moral lesson of chastity and loyalty, in Book 19 of Homer's "The Odyssey", is presented though the plot structure, which is based on a dramatic marital view of Grecian society.
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Homer, 2004.
An analysis of the life and epics of the legendary Greek poet, Homer.
2,167 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper contends that not much is known about the background of the legendary Greek poet, Homer. The paper discusses two of Homer's most famous epics, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey". The paper explains that the Greeks regard these two epic poems as the highest cultural achievement of the Greek people, the defining moment that set the core of Greek character in stone. The paper contends that "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" remain the first and greatest epics of Western civilization, testaments of history and the foundation for Greek religion and morals.
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"Homer was a legendary Greek poet who is traditionally credited as the author of the major Greek epics the "Iliad and the Odyssey," as well as the comic mini-epic "Batracholmyomachia" (The Frog-Mouse War), the corpus of Homeric Hymns, and various other lost or fragmentary workd such as "Margites" (Homer pp). Some ancient authors credited him with the entire Epic Cycle, which included other poems about the Trojan War as well as the Theban poems concerning Oedipus and his sons (Homer pp). According to legend, Homer was blind, and aside from several Ionian cities claiming to be his birthplace, there is nothing else known about him (Homer pp). Aristotle and Pindar believed that Homer was born in Smyrna, on the coast of modern-day Turkey, and enjoyed years of fame on the Aegean island of Chios (Tolson pp)."
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Homer's Tragedies, 2004.
Summarizes two famous Greek tragedies, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", and looks at the theory that Homer did not actually write them.
1,096 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines the theory that the two famous Greek tragedies, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", were not actually written by a real person named Homer, but rather that Homer was the collective pen name of all the bards who told these renditions of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey". The paper also summarizes both tragedies and concludes that, no matter who the author, these stories are wonderfully entertaining and greatly influenced the course of the literature, drama, and philosophy that followed.
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"The Odyssey is a sequel to the Trojan War. Odysseus, a Greek war hero, has been lost at sea. For ten long years the gods play with his fate as he encounters powerful creatures and manages to survive many disasters at sea. He faces man-eating giants, seductive murderous sirens, Circe who turns his men into pork, and even the goddess Calypso who keeps him as a love slave for many years. When Odysseus returns home from his journey, he finds that his wife is still waiting for him. His house, however, is overrun with suitors trying to woo his wife and eat his food. Even his dog (who is now a homeless stray living on garbage and must be of a remarkably old age for a canine) dies as soon as Odysseus returns home. Together with his now adult son, Odysseus kills hundreds of his wife?s suitors and all of his corrupted servants. He is finally reunited with his loving wife and evil blind father. (Homer, The Odyssey)"
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Homer Simpson: American Icon, 2006.
This paper focuses on the pop cultural icon Homer J. Simpson, the patriarch of creator Matt Groenig's animated Simpson family.
1,386 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper examines the phenomenon that is "The Simpsons" which is currently the longest-running animated television series. This paper explores the inspiration behind Groenig's amusing yet dysfunctional family which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. The writer of this paper contends and explains how and why Homer Simpson should be considered an American icon. This paper proves that Homer Simpson represents America's moral majority. This paper delves into how Groenig's concept of the "The Simpsons" symbolizes cultural America in the 1990s which explains the show's long-running success. This paper analyzes the character of Homer Simpson who according to the writer represents the typical all-American dad and husband.
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"This basic argument of this report is that Homer Simpson represents the typical American father and husband as anti-hero. He makes a lot of mistakes as a character and is no ways perfect, in fact being very much the opposite of perfect in an exaggerated way. He gains the status of icon not through being heroic, but by being fallible and vulnerable to external problems. The rise of the anti-hero in American society was a twentieth century phenomenon. When people watched television in the fifties there was an Ozzie and Harriet ideal that wasn't really reflected in society, and this and other circumstances led to the formation of a new culture in the mid twentieth century which particularly valued the fallible or human hero, or anti-hero, as a sort of shock to the system."
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The Language of Homer in the Character Odysseus, 2001.
An analysis of Homer's style of writing in his poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper looks at the language used by Homer in his poems, "The Iliad," and "The Odyssey." Homer's life is detailed, as is the speculation that the poems may have been written at a different time than originally thought. The author also poses the idea that Homer was a storyteller, more than a poet, and perhaps, he was telling the stories as they were happening, and not from an historical point of view. It also looks at his contribution to the world of literature, as he was the first great author and his style set the standard which was copied for many years.
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"The second half of the poem begins with Odysseus's arrival at his home island of Ithaca. Here, exercising infinite patience and self-control, Odysseus tests the loyalty of his servants; plots and carries out a bloody revenge on Penelope's suitors; and is reunited with his son, his wife, and his aged father. Homer depicts Odysseus as a great leader and the way that he unravels the mysteries at home are very cleverly written to create this. Homer uses subtlety in his narrative to create the language needed to uncover the plots villains and return Odysseus to his throne. With the morphic qualities that influenced Ovid we find that even Odysseus was not above the creativity of changing his beloved hero into a dog to trick his enemies. This relationship in the narrative and the poetical language that creates this transformation is the classical essence of how Homer communicates to his audience. This the true color of poetics that he captures in telling the story and makes Odysseus all the more incredible in his presentation."
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Homer's Honor, Duty and Pride, 2002.
A comparison of Homer's concepts of honor, duty,and pride with other classical works.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper addresses the themes of duty, pride, and honor as are found in Homer's epic poems of the Iliad, as well as their appearances in the other classic works of the period. The manifestations of Homer's themes as are found in Virgil's "Aeneid", Plato's "Crito", and Sophocle's Antigone all demonstrate that Homer had a significant influence on shaping the perceptions of thought in ancient Greece and Rome.
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Religion in "The Odyssey" of Homer, 2004.
A reflection of the way that religion is intertwined into the themes of Homer's "The Odyssey".
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper explores the roles of Homer?s gods and how they fit into the religion that Homer has created. The paper also explores the idea that the sort of religion that Homer created does exist today.
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"The gods in The Odyssey do not create the men that they preside over. The gods are not overpowering, but work to bring out qualities that are already present in their subjects. For instance, in the first book, the goddess Athene states to Zeus ?the lordliest of the mighty? that she will go to Ithaka to ?stir up the son [Telemachus] and put some confidence in him to summon into assembly? (i. 88-89). Later in book three, Homer attributes Telemachos newly found courage to Athene. ?Then the thoughtful Telemachos said to him in answer, taking courage, for Athene herself had put that courage in his heart? (iii. 75-77)."
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Homer and St. Lucia in "Omeros", 2002.
A study of the references to Homer and to the Island of St. Lucia in Walcott?s "Omeros".
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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The paper begins by giving a background on the island of St Lucia, in an attempt to gain an understanding of ?Omeros?s connections to both this island and to Homeric notions. It looks at the clash between the English and the French in the poem, as represented by the fight between Achilles and Hector. This symbolism is explored, as are the parallels between Walcott?s and Homer?s writings. It then looks at additional metaphors introduced by Walcott himself, over and above those based on Homer?s work, and at the evidence in the poem of Walcott?s personal opinions about the changing state of his home island, St. Lucia.
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"Omeros, written by Walcott, can be defined as a classical story. Within the epic, there are various references to Homer as well as a display of writing that is reflective of Homer?s style. Furthermore, the use of the Homeric character names from Homer?s epics The Illiad and The Odyssey also serve to prove the distinct ties between Omeros and Homer. While there are similarities, Walcott?s writing displays more than simply classical Homeric notions. Walcott?s masterpiece also displays his own thoughts, although his story is laced with Homeric notions. These thoughts of Walcott?s focus on the island of St Lucia, which helps to distinguish Omeros from classical Homeric writing. St. Lucia happened to be the home of the author Walcott, so his ties to this island are apparent. As a result, Walcott focuses on the history of this island alongside Homeric tradition. In Omeros, Walcott uses classical Homeric methods of storytelling in order to tell a tale of something Homer never wrote about, Walcott?s island of St. Lucia."
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Homeric Hymns and Greek Mythology, 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes various works of Homeric hymns while focusing on their shared literary themes of heroism, trickery and strength.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper defines Homeric hymns as works of literature and poetry which tend to be based on human heroic myths, similar to the writings of Homer in such works as "The Iliad" and "Odyssey." This paper delves into various Homeric hymns which revolve around Greek history, mythology and Gods including Apollo and Hermes. The writer contends that the works of writing discussed in this paper not only focus on the characteristics of the figures mentioned but also on their shared themes of heroism, trickery and strength. This paper also presents the views and opinions of several experts in the field of Greek mythology and literature which are relevant to this particular topic.
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"Robin Mitchell Boyask, however, stresses that Homeric hymns tend to be patterned on human hero myths such as the Homeric "Iliad" and "Odyssey." The Hesiod use of divine myths helped prepare the original auditors for what to look for in a hero, both when apprehending the greatest Greek author of all, that of Homer, who authored the primary texts of every ancient Greek boy's education, as well as how to be heroic in one's own life. To be heroic, one could not be pure like Apollo alone--one had to be strong like the god of the sun, but also be aware of trickery, and use trickery like Hermes. If Apollo was unaware of trickery and unable to do battle with it, he would have lost his cattle and his superior power to his younger brother."
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The Epic Poems of Homer, 2006.
A look at the treatment of women in the epic poems of Homer.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This essay argues that the treatment of women in Homer is not uniform, that there is a whole plethora of important features which distinguishes one woman from another, and which therefore makes it impossible to come up with one general description of the Homeric women.
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The Treatment of Women in the Epic Poems of Homer
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"Slaves and slave-women did manage to sometimes occupy places of high honour in their master's households; a perfect example of that is Eurykleia, Telemachos' nurse, and friend to Penelope and Odysseus. She is placed with high trust by Telemachos as she is the only one informed by him of his intended search for his father. Still, though, the division between wife and slave is evident, and there can be "no doubt of her servile condition and absolute dependence" (Perry, 69) when Penelope, despite the fact that Eurykleia reared her up and is her favorite companion, tells her to "get thee down and back to the women's chambers, for if any of the maids of my house had brought me such tidings, and awakened me from sleep, straightaway would I have sent her back right rudely, but old age shall stand thee in good steed." (Odyssey, Book 23, lines 20-24). This shows not as much the treatment of women per se, as it was a conversation between one woman and another, but it does show that certain common characteristics between people, namely women, are at odds with other defining and descriptive things of the people, namely social status."
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