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
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her family for 20 years like Odysseus but, she had to fight just like Odysseus. She had to fight and help people to save their lives. Odysseus did not choose to take his quest to fight the fight.
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…
a world of ordinary mortals, you are a Wonder Woman” said Queen Hippolyte (https://redravine.wordpress.com) She doesn't have to but she wants to make a change in this world so everyone is nice and everyone helps each other out “Please take my hand. I give it to you as a gesture of friendship and love, and of faith freely given. I give you my hand and welcome you into my dream” (Wonder Woman #167). Threshold is a doorway between the known and unknown world full of dangers and challenges. Odysseus threshold is Athena. Wonder Woman threshold is superman they have so much in common with their abilities. The second stage was initiated when the journey beings Odysseus initiation was Thena’s because she was beautiful.
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
family. When he returns to his family there is a war. He wants his wife but the other males already want to marry her because they thought he died but he didn’t. His son always knew he wasn't dead. The return for Wonder Women is no one knows if she will return. She goes and fights but one of these time she could get hurt if she isn’t careful.
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.
Most works of literature have their characters embarking on a journey or journeys to reach a desired location whether it is mentally or physically. These journeys do not stand alone but contribute to the piece as a whole. The Kite Runner focuses on Amir taking on life in his suffering country to moving to a land granting great opportunity and ultimately returning home to complete a deed that would stabilize him for the remainder of his life. In the epic The Odyssey, Odysseus or Ulysses in the Latin form takes on many challenges on the dangerous sea attempting to return home to Ithaca after being victorious in the Trojan War. Traveling can also reunite characters once again as it did for Amir and Hassan in The Kite Runner or bring together two such as Telemachus and Pisistratus in The Odyssey. “This journey has brought us together still more closely” (Homer 15.59-60). Characters walk through the journeys authors create on pages and typically change for the better or reach an ultimate goal.
‘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.
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.
The great epic, Homer's Odyssey, is a tale of an adventure; a journey through the mind body and soul. Odysseus was strong throughout his voyage and was able to conquer his obstacles thanks to the help from the Goddess Athena. Athena provided physical and emotional support for this man, to get him on his way home to Ithaka. She also provided this same support for Odysseus' son, Telemakhos. Without her involvement, "The Odyssey" would not have turned out the way it did; because she plays such a crucial role in the story. It is understood that Odysseus is the primary character in this epic; concerning his fears and eventually returning to his home, Ithaka. The only reason this was possible is because he had the help of the clever and intelligent Goddess, Athena.
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.
Women play an influential role in The Odyssey. Women appear throughout the story, as goddesses, wives, princesses, or servants. The women in “The Odyssey” dictate the direction of the epic. Homer the blind creator may have contrived the story with the aim to depict a story of a male heroism; but the story if looked at from a different angles shows the power women have over men. The Sirens and women that posses the power of seduction when ever they are encountered take the men off their course, and lead many to their death. The power women in the Epic pose can be seen from the goddess all to the wives. From The nymph Calypso who enslaves Odysseus for many years posses all the way back to Penelope who many argue is of equal importance to
Both authors show, in instances, the two protagonists of each story dependent upon and governed by others who they encounter. This creates an inadvertent or unwanted loss of identity due to the absence of home. Odysseus finds himself lost at sea while he tries to return to Ithaca. Even as he tries to return to civilian life, he is still influenced by his experiences as a soldier in the Trojan War. In this state, he causes undue harm to others he encounters through unnecessary violence that further deters him from making his homecoming.
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,
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.
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.
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.