Antigone Versus Odyssey Essays and Term Papers
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Antigone by Sophocles
In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have distinct conflicting values. Creon's regard for the laws of the city causes him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey the laws set forth by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious, state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, hold the beliefs of the gods in high reverence. She feels that the laws of the gods should be obeyed above
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Odyssey, a Look
There are many traditions and values that the people of Ancient Greece followed very closely. These acts, such as, hospitality and respect for one's peers are usually overlooked by gods and goddesses. The people are expected follow these traditions or they may feel wrath from a god or goddess. In the Odyssey, the tradition of hospitality is shown being broke in several ways. When a person in Ancient Greece received a guest, they were to
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Odyssey by Homer
The Odyssey is an epic composed by Homer, an early Greek storyteller. This epic was the basis for Greek and Roman education. Epics are long poems marked by adventure. The main character in an epic is an epic hero. The epic hero is a figure of great stature and may be a character from history or legend. Epic heroes’ most remarkable traits are usually the ones most valued by the society from which the epic
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Creon: Antigone’s True Tragic Hero
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, "show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy." This quote is based on the definition of a tragedy, a story of a person who starts in a high position in society and falls throughout the story to end in a state worse-off than where he began. This person is known as the tragic hero. The tragic hero is the character who falls from grace due to fate and
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The Treatment of Women by Men in Homer's the Odyssey
The Treatment of Women by Men in Homer's The Odyssey Women in Homer's The Odyssey are judged mainly by looks. If important men and gods consider a woman beautiful, or if her son is a hero or important king the woman is successful. The way women in The Odyssey are treated is based on appearance, the things men want from them, and whether the woman has any power over men. During Odysseus' journey to the
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Hero Archetypes and Epic Conventions in the Odyssey and Beowulf
Hero Archetypes and Epic Conventions in The Odyssey and Beowulf It is remarkable how closely one can compare two epics that have such diverse and unique historical and cultural backgrounds. A Greek poet named Homer wrote The Odyssey sometime from BC 1400-900 during the Mycenaean Period. The epic preceding The Odyssey, called The Iliad, revolves around Achilles, the hero of the commonly known Trojan Wars. The Odyssey is a continuation of The Iliad and
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Antigone and Aristotle
Antigone was first produced in 441 B.C. It was written by a Greek playwright Sophocles. Antigone is the third play in an epic about a man named Oedipus and his family. This third installment is considered a Greek Tragedy, even today it is still being produced in theaters all around the world. It has had many critics, Aristotle being the most famous. Aristotle ideas and thoughts on tragedy were implied throughout the play. He was
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Defending Creon’s Actions in Antigone
Creon's actions can be defended if they are analyzed from a political standpoint. His main concern as king is to protect the city and maintain order. This is especially the case since Thebes is on the edge of war, and because Creon has just come into power. Therefore, Creon adopts strict rules and punishments, and stubbornly adheres to his laws. Creon establishes a strict ruling style, even in regards to family, to gain loyalty from
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Antigone...Hero or Fool?
In Greek literature, a tragic hero is based upon an individual having several of the following qualities: having a high social position in society; not being overly good or bad; being persistent or stubborn in their actions; having a single flaw that brings about their own death and the death of others; and obtaining pity from the audience. Antigone was a prime example of a Greek tragic hero. Antigone, being the daughter of Oedipus, obtained
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Antigone and Mlk Comparison
Antigone and MLK Compare/Contrast Essay Both Martin Luther King Jr. and Antigone are fighting injustice. Antigone is fighting the unfair edict of the corrupt and prideful king Creon. Mr. King is fighting the racial intolerance of a generation of Americans. Both Antigone and Martin Luther King Jr. defend there actions in the struggle against injustice; although both argue there points, Antigone takes a more defiant stance, while Mr. King uses a more analytical approach in
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Antigone Vs. Kreon - "nomos" Vs. "written Laws"
Antigone vs. Kreon- "Nomos" vs. "Written Laws" Antigone is a play written in 442 B.C. (hypothetical) by the noted Greek playwright Sophocles. In the play Sophocles deals with issues such as the relationship between males and females and the state as well as the position of women in society. He uses Antigone to represent obligation to family and the gods while Kreon represents obligation of the "written laws" of the state. I think that if
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The Odyssey Book 11 Reflection
This passage is taken from lines 499-518 of Book 11, from Homer's epic, The Odyssey. At this point in the story, Odysseus has travelled to the underworld and met the ghost of Agamemnon, the commander of the Achaeans, who was murdered by his wife Clytemnestra upon his return home from Troy. Agamemnon is naturally bitter about his murder, especially since he wasn't able to see his son. Agamemnon then warns Odysseus about the dangers of
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Compare Oedipus Rex and Odysseus from Homer's Odyssey; How Much Control Do You Think one Can Have on the Power of Fate?
Compare Oedipus Rex and Odysseus from Homer's Odyssey; How much control do you think one can have on the power of fate? This paper is comparing Oedipus Rex and Odysseus from Homer's Odyssey, personalities and the control each one has on their fate. In order to have an understanding of these characters it is best to give a slight description of each play. Oedipus, the king of Thebes, is the protagonist of the play. Oedipus
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Antigone Abstract
The world of the Greeks was based on the “divine laws” set by the Gods who were the rulers of the land and who promoted people to heaven or hell. At times, Creon, the city’s new leader, followed the rules, but in most cases went with what he felt was good for the state. Antigone on the other hand created this mindset thinking that if the God’s divine law is not followed all bad will
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Antigone
Antigone is a Theban play based on the story of Oedipus. Sophocles wrote this play first but yet it is the last of the trilogy. It was written approximately in 441 BCE in Athens, Greece. This part of the trilogy takes place after the death of Oedipus and his sons. Polynices and Eteocles having killed each other for control over Thebes but unfortunately the two die leaving Creon, Oedipus' brother-in-law, in charge who is bossy
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Antigone
Lines 1-489 It starts off outside the palace gates of Thebes. Antigone and her sister Ismene are talking about the tragic deaths of their brothers, Polyneices and Eteocles, during battle for the Theban kingship. Because there was no winner, their uncle Creon became king. Antigone tells her sister of the troubles that have hurt their family, including their parent's deaths. "Don't you notice when evils due to enemies / are headed towards those we love?"
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The Odyssey
Write an essay in which you defend or refute the following thesis: The character if Odysseus as seen within Homer’s The Odyssey reveals the true representation of an epic hero. With its larger-than-life plot twists, The Odyssey is a classic representation of an epic in literature. With that understood, it is no surprise that the main character of the story helps to define an epic hero. A character must express certain virtues to be considered
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Persuasion Essay: The Odyssey
First-person PERSUASION ESSAY: THE ODYSSEY It was in the first moment, that one millisecond, when I had first seen him that I knew he was going to be mine. I knew without a doubt, that Odysseus, Laertes’s son and child of Zeus, would forever be in my possession, no, it’s more like, I would in his. It would only take just a certain amount of persuasion on my part. I could tell that he was
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Antigone the Fool
Antigone the Fool Throughout the play Antigone, a reader might have mixed views on the main character Antigone. Some could conclude that Antigone is a character to be admired and honored: however she is foolish and too proud. While reading the play a reader could notice these traits. First Antigone could be considered foolish because she was impulsive and did not think her actions through. Next, Anitgone could be seen as too proud because she
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Antigone
We are not what we are; we are who society recognizes us to be. The responses from society for our actions are what gives us our sense of self. Without other people your identity does not exist for it is society who acknowledges or denies the individual their identity. We are who society allows us to be. Society represents that which is more powerful than the individual. Society’s needs are always greater than the individual.
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Homer's Odyssey - What Is an Epic Hero?
Homer's Odyssey - What is an Epic Hero? What is an epic hero? Homers' Odyssey is about an epic hero named Odysseus and his quest home. Odysseus is an epic hero because he is valiant and brave, the gods favor him, he shows respect to the gods, with the help of the gods he can survive things most men couldn't, and he is Odysseus shows he is valiant and brave when he fights the monstrous
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Greek Literature: Odyssey and the Greek Gods and Goddesses Notes
ODYSSEY Odysseu’s Travel 1. Thrace – City of Cicones 2. Land of Lotus- Eaters 3. Sicily: Land of Cyclopes (Polyphemus) 4. Aeolian Island (Aelous – King of the Winds) 5. City of Laestrygonians 6. Aeae – Island of Circe 7. Land of the Dead (Hades) 8. Island of the Sirens 9. Strait of Dilemma: Scylla and Charybdis 10. Thrinacia: Island of the Sun God (Helios) 11. Ogygia: Calypso’s Island 12. Island of Phaecian Main characters
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Odysseus and Polyphemus in the Odyssey
Cooper Annabelle Cooper Professor H.V. Emmitt HUM 110 31 August 2016 Similar to observing the natural transformation of a caterpillar to a creature of beauty, one may observe Telemachus’ transformation from an apprehensive adolescent to an assertive and erudite adult in the first four books of Odyssey. Of course, Telemachus’ growth of character is spurred by a multitude of people and experiences. This growth occurs during his quest to successfully resolve the infuriating and seemingly
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Odyssey Compare
Velazquez 3 Lidiana Velazquez Professor Harlitz Kern EUH 2011 28 September 2016 Paper 1 At first, one would not assume that the film O Brother, Where Art Thou is based on the The Odyssey, but they would be wrong. The Odyssey is a Greek epic poem that follows a hero, Odysseus, on his nostos. Odysseus left his home to battle for an ally’s kidnapped wife at the battle of Troy. However, after the battle is
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Discuss the Relationships That the Mortals Have to the Gods in the Odyssey, Giving Examples. What Characteristics Do the Gods Appear to like in the Mortals?
Discuss the relationships that the mortals have to the gods in The Odyssey, giving examples. What characteristics do the gods appear to like in the mortals? In this essay I want to explain some of the relationships between the Gods and mortals in the Odyssey. The Odyssey an epic written by Homer. It tells about Odysseus Laërtiadês who journeyed to to the Trojan War and after it ended he hasn't returned home in 10 years.
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