Heroes: Odyssey, Wonder Women Has heroes changed much between The Odyssey and Wonder Women? They're not completely the same, but practically go through the same things but in different situations. What is a hero to you? Could they be male or female? Are heroes even real? There are more similarities between Odysseus and Wonder Women. They both have many similarities in their journeys/quests. In the first stage separation from own familiar world there are more similarities than differences. In the story The Odyssey the character Odysseus got called to fight in war when he just had a child and doesn't want to leave his family because he doesn't know if and when he could come back. Wonder Women didn't go to that big of a call like leaving …show more content…
Wonder Woman choose to save people's lives. They both did what they had to do to save many people's life. In the same same way Helen was taken away from her husband and the imbalance or injustice in the hero’s life would be when Odysseus needed to control his ego example “Odysseus, raider of cities” (9:418) he's bragging about what he can do. In the beginning of the story so he wasn't all about him and what he can all do for himself to show off he says, “I would not need them in my way glorying spirit/but let my anger flare and yelled” (9:414-415). The imbalance or injustice for Wonder Woman would be she could choose to help people but many people thought she was a big thing “Go in peace my daughter. And remember that, in …show more content…
The worse part was when he goes down to the underworld. When he goes down he normally won't come back. He had another initiation when he had to fight for the cyclops and they are big and scary. Wonder Women had to save people’s lives. For example, she gets called to fight robbers. She gets called to fight bad guys when they kidnap people because they need or want something. She also helps people when they are fighting with the bad guys, robbers or when someone is injured. They both have similarities but their transformations are not the same at all. When they go through the same issues Odysseus went through a little bit more than what Wonder Women went through. She fights bad guys which is like the underworld Gods. They are bad guys but he doesn't fight them besides when he was in the storm on the ocean. Wonder Woman has to physically fight them. Odyssey had to talk to them and get them to help. Except, the time he was in the ocean he had to try to live and not drown under the waves. They both have revelation. Odysseus is only thinking about himself. On the other hand Wonder Woman's revelation would be that she always wants to help people. Odysseus atonement is when he is on the log from his ship and he is all alone and wants to get home to his
A quality Beowulf and Wonder Woman both possess is unselfishness. Beowulf shows his unselfishness by thinking of his people of Geatland when he sees the dragon’s priceless hoard of jewels and gold. His unselfishness is shown when the poet says, “Beowulf, thinking of his people, asks to see the monster's treasure. Wiglaf enters the dragon’s cave and finds a priceless hoard of jewels and gold.” (lines). Wonder Woman does not think of only her people in Themyscira. She thinks of each individual in dilemma. This is shown when Wonder Woman states in the movie, “If it means interfering in an ensconced, outdated system to help just one woman, man or child… I’m willing to accept the consequences.” Consequently, both heroes are unselfish, but Wonder Woman’s selflessness is more self-effacing. Beowulf was focused only on his men, while Wonder Woman focuses on everyone.
In the works The Odyssey and Gilgamesh, women are depicted as mentors to the heroes of the story. The epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, are both in inescapable situations where they are trapped until the goddess Athena comes by to offer them help out of their situations. Athena,
The story of the epic hero is seen in many examples around the world, from one of the most well know cartoon, SpongeBob Squarepants, to the novel The Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. The Wizard of Oz is later turned into film and a well-known play . It is a fun and interesting story of an epic. In their own way, the novel The Wizard of Oz and The Odyssey are examples of epics. Both stories tell of a strong hero who covers a vast amount of distance to achieve their goal, with Dorothy traveling from the Oz back to her home, Kansas, and Odysseus traveling from Troy back to Ithaca. The Wizard of Oz is the story of the heroic, young girl, Dorothy and her friends on a journey to find the great Wizard of Oz to grant them their wish. In the
The Odyssey and In the Beginning can be related because they are epics. In addition to that the authors are also similar in a way, Homer, the author of the Odyssey is unknown if he was real and if he ever existed. The author of In the Beginning is still unknown till this day, all we know is that it is found in the bible and talks about how it all started when God created the world. While in the Odyssey it has many gods and goddesses as well as In the Beginning but it only has one main god. The main characters are Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, and in the other story, their is the god, serpent, Adam and Eve.
Homer's great epic, "The Odyssey" was written several thousands of years ago, a time in human history when men played the dominant role in society. The entire structure of civilization was organized and controlled by men; It was an accepted fact that women held an inferior position in society. Society was constructed as if women were around only to serve the men. The involvement of women in any circumstance was almost completely dominated by what the men allowed. The women were valued in society, only they were not given important roles or any decision making power. It is as if they held no power in the ancient Greek society. This is why Homer's Odyssey is very unique, Homer put women into roles that were previously unheard of for women to possess. Unlike in The Iliad, where women served merely as an object to men; female characters of Odyssey are distinctive because they possess personality, and have intricate relationships with the male characters of the Odyssey. By characterizing the women in "The Odyssey", a reader may come to some conclusions about the role of women in this epic. Along with the belief that women played a secondary role to men in society, the female characters displayed certain traits that could not be exhibited by the men. Athena demonstrated the most intelligence and valor out of all the characters in "The Odyssey." The male characters play the most significant roles in this epic, but without the support of the females in "The Odyssey", Odysseus would not have made it through his journey.
In Homer’s The Odyssey, the main protagonist, Odysseus, is trying to make his way home to Ithaca, ten years later, after the end of the Trojan War. Odysseus is portrayed as a hero throughout the epic; however, the events surrounding his heroism is with considerable help from the gods and goddess. Being a hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Based on the play, there is evidence to suggest that Odysseus is not a hero as defined but that he relied on the help of the gods and goddess.
Both, The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey are a balance of the male and feminine principles. It is the prostitute that brings humanity to Enkidu and it is Athena that shields Odysseus from all harm and brings him safely back to Ithaca. The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey take place in a rigid patriarchal society, but both epics reveal the hidden workings of the feminine figure throughout journey. Perfectly said: “ . . . the initiatory journey of the hero,
The Iliad by Homer and the Women of Troy by Euripides are both Greek works of literature that look at the Trojan War from different perspectives. Book 6 of the Iliad illustrates that the ultimate glory is to fight for the city with no regard to the impact on the family. The Women of Troy focuses on the negatives that war causes, especially towards the soldier’s wives and children. Whereas the Iliad focuses on the battle itself and centers on the warriors, the Women of Troy focuses on the wrath the war brings upon the families left behind. The central theme in both the works is the Trojan War and they both offer perspectives of the duty of a person, the role of predetermined fate, and the role of women.
... nurturing. All the while balancing family issues and fighting against stereotypes. As her comic book moves ahead, Wonder Woman will continue to tackle issues relating to every woman, and even, every human.
Greek tragedy incorporates female characters that symbolize women in Ancient Greece. Through the portrayal of Antigone in the playwright, Antigone in Antigone by Sophocles and Penelope in the epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer, these two women play opposing roles depicting how they appear to society through their actions. In both of these stories, they embody the ideals of passionate women who are very loyal and brave. Through other female characters in each story such as Penelope and Ismene, we can construct a better view of traits illustrated by Antigone and Penelope.
O Brother Where Art Thou is a movie based off of Greek mythology of Odysseus and his adventures. Odysseus can be translated in Roman mythology to Ulysses, like this there are many comparisons in both texts. In O Brother Where Art Thou most of the challenges that Ulysses, Delmar and Pete face can be associated with the obstacles in the Odyssey. Even though the stories were written seven hundred and thirty years apart they are still very similar. Throughout both, the Odyssey and O Brother Where Art Thou, adversity is faced in a persistent manner, although one is a book and another is a movie, similarities and differences coincides with each other.
‘The Odyssey’ by Homer, ‘The Aeneid’ by Virgil and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee were written in different eras, were produced for different audiences and contain heroes which displayed different beliefs. Though produced in different time periods, the narratives share some striking similarities and resemblances. They focus on male heroes, typically who are (in some way) more inclined compared to the ‘average mortal’. Atticus is very intelligent, Aeneas is a great leader and Odysseus is remarkably courageous; all three narratives deal with the trials, challenges and achievements of the hero.
The women in The Odyssey are a fair representation of women in ancient Greek culture. In his work, Homer brings forth women of different prestige. First there are the goddesses, then Penelope, and lastly the servant girls. Each of the three factions forms an important part of The Odyssey and helps us look into what women were like in ancient Greece.
...ow Greek civilization was founded by women; they were the ones who gave birth to the heroes. Similarly, The Odyssey is a story created by women. The plot revolves around the actions of women. Athena orchestrates all the events. The seductresses, such as Circe, the sirens, and Calypso, attempt to stop Odysseus from reaching home. The helpmeets, such as Nausicaa, Arete, and Athena, aid Odysseus in his homecoming. The wise and virtuous Penelope is the object of Odysseus’ quest. Unlike Helen who forsakes her husband, Penelope remains faithful. Unlike Clytemnestra who assassinates her husband, Penelope patiently waits for Odysseus. She becomes a model of female patience and of female intelligence. Her craftiness is the only one which can match up to Odysseus’. The Odyssey presents a wide array of women and demonstrates the influence that women have in the life of a hero.
Can two things ever truly be exactly the same? When it comes to epic heroes, I’m not sure. In both the Iliad and the Odyssey, written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles, the journey of two epic heroes are depicted for us. Achilles, hero of the book The Iliad, is fighting in the Trojan War. Odysseus, hero of the book The Odyssey, is simply fighting to get home. Although both the epic heroes are put through some of the same very tough and difficult situations, it doesn’t mean they are quite the same person. An analysis of The Iliad and The Odyssey will show three similarities and three differences between Achilles and Odysseus.