Homer's 'Odyssey' / The Maturing of Telemachus
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A 6 page paper on the character development of Odysseus' son Telemachus in the Odyssey. The writer argues that while Telemachus becomes more important throughout the course of the story, he is never quite the man that his father is. Several quotes from the Odyssey are used to support points. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Telemac2.wps

Homer's 'The Odyssey' / Odysseus' Journey Home
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A 5 page paper which examines Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey,' and lays blame of Odysseus' delayed return to his home in Ithaca on Odysseus himself because he became involved in other people's wars, his pride often got him into trouble, he incurred the wrath of several gods, and lusted after goddesses. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Odsy1.wps

Homer's 'The Odyssey' / Odysseus' Refusal To Become Immortal
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A 5 page essay on Homer's The Odyssey, and particularly why Odysseus would refuse to become immortal. The thesis posits that Odysseus chose the experience of living life over the sterile existence of the gods. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Immod.wps

Homer's 'The Odyssey' vs. Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper compares and contrasts Homer's epic Greek poem, 'The Odyssey,' with William Shakespeare's tragic play, 'Julius Caesar.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Odyjul.wps

Homer's Epic Poetry As History
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A 5 page essay about The Iliad and The Odyssey and the things they tell us about the history of ancient Greece, especially where it pertains to the morals, customs, and traditions of Homer's time. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Homer Paper.
Filename: Homep.wps

Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid Compared
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This 7 page paper looks at both works inclusive of plot, primary characters, humorous aspects and thematic elements. The thesis that both works are about love, and not war, is supported with an analysis of the author's techniques and story lines. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA010Aen.rtf

Homer's Odyssey & Virgil's 'Aeneid' # 2
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Similar to Aensod1.wps (some parts are identical), this 3 page essay emphasizes the marked difference between Odysseus and Aeneas; stressing the latter character's more human-like qualities. No bibliography.
Filename: Aensods2.wps

Homer's Odyssey & Virgil's 'Aeneid' # 3
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4 page essay discussing the actions of Odysseus in 'The Odyssey' and briefly mentioning those of Aeneas in 'The Aeneid.' Stressed is whether or not their behaviors were 'necessary' and 'acceptable' with regard to their respective situations.
Filename: Aensods3.wps

Homer’s “The Illiad” and Revenge
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This 6 page report discusses the ancient classic “The Illiad” and focuses on the issues of revenge presented by Homer. The epic's importance, especially in “The Illiad,” lies in the fact that it advocates a certain level of consideration regarding the requirements of human interaction. Revenge is not for sale in “The Illiad” and its pursuit is not entered into without a great deal of consideration. No sources other than “The Illiad” listed in bibliography.
Filename: BWilliad.rtf