Greek Mythology Essays

In what ways is the Telemachy important to the Odyssey as a whole? What would the poem lose if these first four books were removed? Homer’s the Odyssey is the epic tale of Odysseus’ return home from the battle of Troy, yet we do not truly get to the hero in action until after we […]

Circe On the Isle of Aeaea, known to the ancient Greeks as the Island of the Dawn, lived the goddess Circe. Circe is the daughter of Helios, the Sun god, and the sister of Aeetes and Pasiphae, the mother of Ariadne. Other people called her the daughter of Hekate and sister of Medea. Her legend […]

Epic Heroes: From the Past and Today In modern society, we have many individuals who are considered heroes. These people are not ordinary, and to honor them, we dedicate a national holiday annually. Our present-day heroes share similarities with the epic heroes portrayed in ancient epic poetry, while also possessing their own distinctive qualities. In […]

The Odyssey, Odysseus is a hero. In all myths and legends, a hero combats the “monsters. ” In the typical story a hero is unselfish and fights to protect his people while the monsters are greedy powerful things that antagonize the people. Yet despite this typical storyline, if we read closely, we may conclude that […]

When analyzing the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou”, it becomes obvious that there are many similarities between the characters in the movie and those in Homer’s Odyssey. One scene where this is exceptionally apparent is when Everett and company sit down to eat with Big Dan Teague outside of a restaurant. Describing himself as […]

The difference between a regular hero and an epic hero can be found in the adventures and actions they take on their journey back home. In Fagle’s translation of Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus (also referred to as Ulysses in Claybourne’s The Adventures of Ulysses) exemplifies the traits of an epic hero. He distinguishes himself from […]

In “The Odyssey”, 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 Telemachus presented his […]

Our narrator Larry is completely unreliable as a narrator.   The entire “essay” is being told from the point of view of a child, and yet is very clearly written by an adult.  The writer would have us believe that the child is actually telling this story, and yet it is completely unbelievable.  First of […]

The King of Thebes, Oedipus, was cursed and abandoned as a baby. The city is under a plague, causing Oedipus to seek guidance from the priests of Thebes. To find out how to end the plague, Oedipus sends Creon to the oracle Delphi for instructions from the gods. Creon returns with news that to end […]

How are haemon or oedipus and creon foils of each other?In the play Oedipus the King and Antigone by Sophocles, foil and parallel characters are very common. The foil character in a story is the character who is the exact opposite of the main character, or in other word, the parallel character, and therefor serves […]

Textual literature provides individuals with the opportunity to encounter and gain insight from life’s lessons, often through the utilization of literary irony. The idea of irony is based on the difference between what is anticipated and what actually happens, which can lead to a contrast between appearance and reality. This technique in literature often brings […]

To gain insight into a culture, it’s crucial to comprehend their diverse art forms such as music, visual arts, theatre, and others. Literature is an essential medium that aids in comprehending a culture. According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, literature is composed of written works in prose or verse that convey ideas with lasting significance and possess […]

Analytical Analysis on “Oedipus” And his Tragic Flaw It has been said that all tragic heroes possess tragic flaws. Whether this statement applies to Oedipus of “Oedipus” the King, written by Sophocles, is still a matter of much debate even centuries after its debut. If Oedipus bares a “tragic flaw,” then he is a man, […]

The main character of the play Oedipus the King, Oedipus Rex, embodies the classic traits of a tragic hero. He possesses exceptional talent and noble lineage, but also has a tragic flaw that leads to widespread suffering. Despite this, he ultimately acknowledges his own culpability in his downfall. Oedipus’s remarkable abilities and aristocratic background are […]

Greek tragedy is generally characterized by a protagonist’s downfall cause by his own actions or character flaws. Sophocles’ Oedipus, however, does not fit this traditional mold. While in most tragedies the main character is a “free agent” who causes his own demise, Oedipus is merely a “puppet of the gods” who is simply a victim […]

Croon and Oedipus represent two completely different characters that serve deferent roles in the tragedy. Their differences are emphasized through their actions and speech. Although Croon and Oedipus have some similarities, they represent foils of each other. Croon contrasts strongly with Oedipus and presents himself as Oedipus’ foil. The purpose in Croon being Oedipus’ foil […]

To what extent do Euripides and Sophocles portray women as the cause of tragedy In Made, Hippopotamus, Oedipus The King and Antigen? Women In the plays of both Euripides and Sophocles Is a subject of much debate, indeed it seems as though people’s view on these female characters may well have changed over time for […]

Oedipus didn’t know that Alias was his dad and the caravan that his dad was I ND Oedipus both claimed to be going the right of way, the was an altercation and USIA is murdered by his own son 4. What is the “riddle of the sphinx” which Oedipus has to answer in order to […]

Sophocles is known as one of the greatest tragedians in the history of Greek Literature. Among his works, Antigone may be considered as the stand out and the greatest. It is the story of Antigone, the daughter and half-sister of Oedipus, the main character in another of Sophocles??? tale. In the story, Antigone showed how […]

When contemplating the notion of ‘tragedy’, various plays are immediately brought to mind, including Shakespeare’s renowned tragedies: Othello, Macbeth, Hamlet and King Lear; as well as Sophocles’ classic play from ancient Greek times, King Oedipus. On first inspection, there are numerous similarities between these works. Both King Oedipus and King Lear are rulers who explore […]

Robert Ludlum’s claim that “Characterization is integral to the theatrical experience. “1 is demonstrated in Jean Anouilh’s play Antigone and Albert Camus’ novel The Outsider. Both authors effectively use characterization by manipulating style, foils, imagery, and action to define their central characters, Antigone and Meursault. Their approach intentionally prevents emotional attachment to the protagonists, allowing […]

The chorus discusses the tragic history of Antigone’s family in the second stasiman, stating that sorrow has plagued them from one generation to another. They express having witnessed numerous sorrows and grief that continuously accumulate within their family. The chorus warns that every generation is subject to a divine punishment, as they declare, “No generation […]