Arguments Made By Odysseus (Ulysses), Phoinix (Phoenix), Aias (Ajax) in Book IX of Homer’s “Iliad”
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An 8 page paper which examines the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments Agamemnon’s ambassadors make in an attempt to get Achilleus (Achilles) to return to combat. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGilianine.rtf

Aristophanes The Clouds
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This 5 page paper argues that the message in Aristophanes play, The Clouds is a harsh critique of a education system and how it was able to corrupt Ancient Greek society. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEclouda.rtf

Aristophanes' 'Lysistrata': Feminism
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4 pages in length. Swirling with elements of sex, power and control, it has been argued that Aristophanes' Lysistrata is the conception of feminism as we know it today. The plot, simple as it may seem, serves to create a sense of gender dominion unlike anything of its time; indeed, the play effectively marks the point at which women were presented as both wise and cunning. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLClysis.rtf

Aristophanes' "The Birds": Would He Be Offended If It Were Recast With A Feminist Twist?
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6 pages in length. Would Aristophanes have turned over in his grave if he had seen the following feminist production of his play The Birds? Indeed, one could readily argue that he would not be the least bit appalled at what the female director had done to transform his historical work into one that reflects modern day existence. Key to knowing that this is how Aristophanes would react is knowing a bit about his other works in which he openly touted the elements of feminism with much enthusiasm. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCbirds.wps

Aristophanes' Portrayal of Women
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An 8 page paper which examines how Aristophanes' "Lysistrata" portrays women in roles commonly held by men. The paper also examines the story of Medea, by Euripides, illustrating that it is another story in which women are portrayed as men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAariwmn.rtf

Aristophanes' Use of Comedy to Comment Existing Social, Moral and Political Problems of His Time in "Lysistrata" and "The Clouds"
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A 12 page paper which examines how Aristophanes' used comedy to address the existing social, moral and political problems of his day in the satirical plays, "Lysistrata" and "The Clouds." Specifically considered is why Aristophanes chose to present his criticisms with humor. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Aristophanes’ “The Clouds”
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A 4 page paper which examines elements from Aristophanes’ The Clouds.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAclouds.rtf

Aristophanes/Lysistrata
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A 5 page essay that critically analyzes Aristophanes' comedy Lysistrata as a pro-feminist work. The writer points to such elements of the play as the strong characterization of the women, and the emphasis that Aristophanes put on their intelligence, insight, and perseverance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kharly.wps

Aspects and Qualities of Ancient Greek Civilization as Found in Homer’s “The Odyssey”
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This is a 3 page paper on qualities of Greek civilization which are revealed in Homer’s “The Odyssey”. Homer’s “The Odyssey” was written around the year 750 B.C. and in addition to providing a great tale about the adventures of the king Odysseus, it also reveals aspects and qualities of the ancient civilization in Greece at that time. While Greece was recovering from the Trojan War, the journeys of Odysseus reveal to the readers that the ancients Gods and myths played a major role in everyday life and recollection of events in addition to the admiration of the qualities of hospitality, honor, athletic ability, story telling, organization and song within the everyday lives of the Greeks while qualities such as pride and arrogance were abhorred. While most of the events centered on the people from the higher classes, the lives of the slaves and common men are also included which gives the reader an added dimension to the complex societal structure which also existed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJGrciv1.rtf