The Parallel Verbs In Homer's The Odyssey

In The Odyssey, characters’ actions are described through parallel verbs in order to give readers a sense of the pain that is inflicted. Specifically during book 18, parallel verbs lead us to conclude that the suitors and Odysseus think of Irus as a object. This is important because it negatively impacts a reader's perspective on Odysseus and makes readers question his integrity. For example, Odysseus was “pounding Irus’ neck, / smashing the bones inside-- / suddenly red blood / came spurting out of his mouth,” (XVIII. 111-114). By using the parallel verbs, pounding, smashing and spurting, Fagles is describing the pain that Odysseus is inflicting upon Irus. These parallel verbs can show readers how Odysseus is aggressively hitting Irus as if

As producers, we had to change ideas but also keep things similar so that people would be able to still follow the story. For example, we decided to keep Athena in the story and make sure that it was still evident that she used her powers to help Odysseus. We felt as if this was important because if Odysseus had done this one thing on his own, it would change our perspective on him. In The Odyssey, Athena’s role greatly affects Odysseus and a readers view on Odysseus, which is why we chose to keep Athena’s powers relative in the film. On the other hand, we chose to change the setting to a boxing arena and have it be apart of the official WBA (World Boxing Association). This change in setting shows the professional and seriousness of this boxing match. The seriousness of this boxing match is important because it gives us assurance about Odysseus’ ability to do something on his own. Athena also is shown as the shoulder he is leaning on for help and person who physically gives him motivation, which is important because it is a constant theme that we see through the poem. Overall, our project emphasizes the value of help from Athena in which Odysseus relies on, and is lost