Analysis Of Odysseus

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Tyler Kaihara
Mr. Howard
English 12
March 12, 2014
A Match Made on Mount Olympus?
Character 1: Odysseus
Identify two sources you used to refresh your memory about this character (use the Langley Library’s online databases)

Source One:
1. Title of essay: Clever, Enduring Odysseus
2. Author of essay: Bruce S. Thornton
3. Original publication source: Claremont Review of Books
4. Date of original publication: 2008

Source Two:

1. Title of essay: Odysseus Panourgos: The Liar's Style in Tragedy and Oratory
2. Author of essay: Nancy Worman
3. Original publication source: Helios
4. Date of original publication: 1999

What are the key points you will want to emphasize in your online profile for Character 1 (3-4 sentences)?

Odysseus is an epic hero but at the same time he is also human. For example, he is cunning and heroic but he gives into temptation and is overly curious which gets him into trouble. Odysseus remained emotionally to Penelope so he needs a partner that is also faithful. Odysseus gives into the temptation of revenge when he rids of the suitors that were in his home.

Character 2: Medea

Identify two sources you used to refresh your memory about this character (use the Langley Library’s online databases)

Source One:
1. Title of essay: An Overview of Medea
2. Author of essay: Carole L. Hamilton
3. Original publication source: Drama for Students
4. Date of original publication: Not stated

Source Two:

1. Title of essay: The Medea
2. Author of essay: D. J. Conacher
3. Original publication source: World Literature Criticism
4. Date of original publication: 1967

What are the key points you will want to emphasize in your online profile for Character 2?

Medea has a strong desire for revenge and as...

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... relationship and whether we were good for each other. It turned out that we held the same morals and were looking for the same qualities in each other. But aside from that it was light and fun conversation.
Medea: We strolled around town after and parted ways after the moon reached its highest point. We exchanged addresses and I promised to write.
Odysseus: I retained my control and did not give into temptation that night because I knew all too well that would have only ruined things from my past experiences.
Medea: We parted ways and I left with a satisfied feeling that I had not felt for a decade.
RATE THE DATE
Odysseus: A 5 out of 5. Medea has a great personality and seems to have a good grasp of what she wants. I dream of the day of seeing her again!
Medea: A 5 out of 5. Odysseus is a gentleman and really holds true to his words. I really hope to see him again!

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