...Penelope’s archery challenge and the King’s/Princess’s tasks both fit the Suitors’ Contest archetype, which upon completion, proves the heroes’ worthiness of the “prize” that they have been seeking for the majority of their adventure. The Suitor’s Contest archetype is present in The Odyssey when the suitors are told that they must complete a near impossible challenge. Penelope proposes a challenge of stringing and shooting Odysseus’s bow, and promises to “join [her] life with” whomever can complete it (Homer 1252). The challenge fits the Suitors’ Contest almost perfectly, with the task being highly difficult and the prize being Penelope’s hand in marriage. The purpose of the Suitors’ Contest in The Odyssey is to show that the hero (Odysseus)...
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...The princess in the “The White Snake” and Calypso in The Odyssey are temptresses. Both the princess and Calypso distract the hero from their original goal. In the odyssey the temptress archetype is present in calypso. Calypso seduces Odysseus with the her beauty and her divine abilities and keep him on her island for 7 years. The narrator says, “Though he fought shy of her and her desire he lay with her each night for she compelled it” (Homer 1208). One can clearly see from reading this line that Calypso seduced Odysseus to keep him on her island, and stop him from getting home, also her using her divine abilities to compel him to be with her. The purpose of Calypso as temptress is to distract odysseus from his goal of getting home. Calypso wants odysseus to stay on her island with her and tries to convince him to stay by offering immortality and by stating how she is a goddess and must be better than Penelope Calypso says “Stay here, and guard this house, and be immortal [...] Can I be less desirable than...
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...“The Odyssey” a book by Homer has many typical archetypes that are a little different from common archetypes like the helpless princess took by an evil monster and needs constant saving. In this case throughout the Odyssey, Odysseus and his crew come upon many troubles that are mainly caused by the crew and Odysseus faces challenges to save them. This is demonstrated throughout the story when they met Polyphemus a Cyclopes who is the son of Poseidon also Laestrygonians who are cannibals and Circe who is a witch. After sailing to Troy on their way back Odysseus and his crew are blown by the winds to an island of Cyclopes, Odysseus’s crew want to steal his cattle and his food but Odysseus wants to make an offer with the Cyclopes showing his kindness and respect. When they entered his cave they waited...
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...Greek Heroes, Gods, Goddesses, and other creatures in the Odyssey are well known for fitting into archetypes. The Goddess of Magic Circe is no exception to this. Throughout her time in the story, she shows herself to be of the archetypal role known as femme fatale. Which is “A seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations”. Circe makes this clear by one of her first actions in the Odyssey. When Odysseus lands on Circe’s island Aiaia, he sends his 22 of his men out to search her castle. Circe invites his crew to feast at a dinner. Luring the men in with the promise of a feast, she lets them eat the food she laid out for them, but they did not know that she had laced it with her magical potions. After they finish eating,...
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...The Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer. The Odyssey is about the ten year journey of Odysseus trying to get home. He faces many challenges but eventually makes it back home. An epic poem must have a epic hero, plot, setting, archetypes, and themes. The Odyssey has all of these characteristics. The three that are the most present are epic plot, archetypes, and epic themes. Epic plot is a very present in The Odyssey. Epic plot consists of a long journey with many complcations. Throughout Odysseus’ long journey, he faces many challenges and peril. One instance of epic plot is that in the ninth book where Odysseus encounters the cyclops, Polyphemus. Polyphemus traps him inside his cave. Odysseus uses his intuition to get out of the cave. Another instance of epic plot is in the twenty-second book during the mass killing of the suitors. Divine intervention occurs on the behalf of Odysseus. “Athena’s presence becomes known to all, as the shape of her shield becomes visible above the hall” (1260,1261). Athena interferes by protecting Odysseus from the suitors’ arrows. Epic plot can also be...
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...As demonstrated in both readings of “The Odyssey” by Homer and Edith Hamilton, each sections of the poems present various forms of archetypes as well as the twelve stages of a hero. From the beginning, Odysseus has followed every step of the ordinary world all throughout his return to it; however, in the special world Odysseus manages to be “the knight in shining armor”. Undoubtedly, he has the image of a courageous, influential, and honorable protagonist who doesn’t withdraw from any danger to come. Therefore, to Ithaca from Troy, Odysseus will certainly face The Creatures of Nightmare as he ventures sufficient years oversea. Nonetheless, in movie and poem, Odysseus is portrayed as the hero in the “The Odyssey” for his guile, persistence,...
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...In both the Odyssey, by Homer, and The Epic of Gilgamesh, created by the Sumerians, both were stories created a long time ago made for folklore or to explain what has happened in a certain time in history. Both stories contain myths, unimaginable acts, and just the idea of immortality is present in both stories. The historic novels both have their own twists to the stories as well as some similarities in the story. In both stories, the Odyssey and The Epic of Gilgamesh, there are similar character archetypes, villains, plot, and the hero’s journey. Although in the Odyssey, most of the villains turned out to be allies, whereas in the Epic of Gilgamesh, they stayed enemies and didn’t switch over to his side. The Hero’s Journey in both stories...
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...SIGNIFYING CIRCE IN TONI MORRISON’S SONG OF SOLOMON” “Signifying Circe in Toni Morrison’s Song of Solomon” is a critical essay written by Judith Fletcher. Within the essay Fletcher asserts that Song of Solomon’s structure is that of an archetypal heroic saga mixed with elements of African folklore. Fletcher explores how the character Circe, whose namesake is a figure of the same name in Homer’s Odyssey, is placed by Toni Morrison to guide the protagonist Milkman (Macon) Dead III. Fletcher also discusses how Circe’s character in Song of Solomon mirrors Circe’s character in the Odyssey in that she also sets the protagonist on his path to rebirth. Fletcher also Explores how Circe’s “association with animals is suggestive of her...
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...The Stress-free Pursuit of an MBA Anonymous Student MGT/521 March 27, 2011 Phoenix Instructor The Stress-free Pursuit of an MBA The decision to pursue a postgraduate degree can turn into a decade-long odyssey. In my case the competing factors of time and finances always seemed to have the upper hand. In fact, it would be significantly easier to present all of the arguments against going back to school at this time. One could argue strongly that several significant life-changing events experienced recently would be reason enough to delay the initiation of the Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program. Issues related to family loss and job change could be used as evidence in favor of postponement. Financial strains could also be presented as yet another reason that the time, effort, and expense required for an MBA would not be a necessary use of resources. However, despite all of the very valid arguments supporting a delay or abandonment of this goal, now is the time to begin my pursuit in earnest. In presenting the rationale for my decision, particularly related to all of the major life change I am going through, I am confident that the reader will concur that I am prepared to face the challenges of a postgraduate degree. According to The American Institute of Stress (n.d.), Dr. Hans Selye defined stress in 1936 as "the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change” (para. 2). Whereas the causes of stress and the responses to it...
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...Paper name Psy 360 your name Instructor date Freud and Jung: Early Psychoanalytic Theories Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were two influential theorists in psychology (Nystul, M., 2005). Freud was considered the father of psychology and believed that human behavior was the result of unconscious conflict deep in the mind of individuals (Nystul, M., 2005). Jung’s theory developed directly out of Freud’s psychoanalytic approach; however he refuted several of Freud’s key points and placed an even greater emphasis on the unconscious. Freud and Jung were the key figures of the psychoanalytic approach to psychology; however their theories differed on several key points (Nystul, M., 2005). Freud’s psychoanalytic theory was the seed for many subsequent theorists’ work. His main assertion was that human behavior and personality derived from the unconscious conflict that arose in individuals’ unconscious (Fayek, 2005). He postulated that the unconscious was a combination of the id, which was the primal drive for all human needs (e.g., sex, hunger), the superego, which could be likened to the internalization of societal values and standards (e.g., the conscience), and the moderating ego that was the rational part of thought that controlled the impulses of the id and superego. Anxiety arose when individuals were confronted with fears of danger within reality (Shill, 2004). Neurotic anxiety occurred when individuals were confronted with dangers that arose in childhood, and can be connected...
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...journey into ‘adulthood’ and the interlocking of two generations. The oedipus complex is used to demonstrate Hanna and Michaels relationship. Hanna’s nickname for Michael was “kid” and for her the appeal of Michael was his innocence. Hanna is archetype for the horrors of the holocaust, the bears of guilt and strain of illiteracy. Michael wanted to gain experience and understanding and go from viewing himself as as a child, “I had run away like a child, instead of keeping control of the situation, as I thought I should. I wasn’t nine years old anymore, I was fifteen” to someone who had experience and knew their “ … way around women, and could be comfortable and open in a friendly way.” Michael’s journey to enlightenment and adulthood had a massive effect on him, “ It wasn't that I forgot Hanna. But at a certain point the memory of her stopped accompanying me wherever I went. She stayed behind, the way a city stays behind as a train pulls out of the station.” The metaphor ?? demonstrates how much of an impact one person can have on one’s life. Can I use “The Odyssey is the story of motion both purposeful and purposeless, successful and futile. What else is the history of law?” ??? Where and how ?? what does it mean ?? References to Odyssey and him reading it and sending the recordings to hanna ! interesting, should i put it in and should it go here or should it go in the point about reflecting on past ??!! Idea 2 = A journey to overcome something difficult is often...
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...Paper name Psy 360 your name Instructor date Freud and Jung: Early Psychoanalytic Theories Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were two influential theorists in psychology (Nystul, M., 2005). Freud was considered the father of psychology and believed that human behavior was the result of unconscious conflict deep in the mind of individuals (Nystul, M., 2005). Jung’s theory developed directly out of Freud’s psychoanalytic approach; however he refuted several of Freud’s key points and placed an even greater emphasis on the unconscious. Freud and Jung were the key figures of the psychoanalytic approach to psychology; however their theories differed on several key points (Nystul, M., 2005). Freud’s psychoanalytic theory was the seed for many subsequent theorists’ work. His main assertion was that human behavior and personality derived from the unconscious conflict that arose in individuals’ unconscious (Fayek, 2005). He postulated that the unconscious was a combination of the id, which was the primal drive for all human needs (e.g., sex, hunger), the superego, which could be likened to the internalization of societal values and standards (e.g., the conscience), and the moderating ego that was the rational part of thought that controlled the impulses of the id and superego. Anxiety arose when individuals were confronted with fears of danger within reality (Shill, 2004). Neurotic anxiety occurred when individuals were confronted with dangers that arose in childhood, and can be connected...
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...Telemachus, Odysseus’s son from Homer’s The Odyssey, and Amir, from The Kite Runner, are both character archetypes revealed through literature. The two characters are very different then one another, but they fight to find their identity in different ways. Telemachus trys to discover his identity by finding his father. Amir seeks his identity by trying to right the wrongs that he has done in his path, and making the correct choices instead of taking the easy way out. On their road to identity Telemachus and Amir are both lucky to have a partner to help guide them on the path that will help them find who they are. In The Kite Runner Hassan joins Amir’s journey as his companion that sees what he does not. Hassan places Amir in the right...
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...Expectations Regarding Literary Masterpieces ENG/106 March 31, 2014 Expectations Regarding Literary Masterpieces Coming in to a new class can be a daunting experience, especially when one does not know what to expect. It can also be an exciting experience, especially when one has a special fondness for the subject being taught. As a psychology major, ENG/106 is not a required class. As a bibliophile, there was no question that I would use the need to fulfill an elective requirement as a reasonable excuse to take this class. There are many preconceived notions around the study of literary masterpieces, and some people have a hard time pushing past the bitter memories of stuffy high school English teachers and 30 page book reports on Crime and Punishment to be worked on over summer vacation. I am lucky enough to have had a wonderful experience with the classics, and my expectations for ENG/106 come from a place of fondness, respect, and genuine awe. With that being said, there is more to understanding literary masterpieces than simply enjoying a good read; one should also recognize the preconceived notions that often come with the subject, as well as have an understanding of why literary masterpieces are important and how they influence modern society. My Experiences and Expectations My experience with literary masterpieces began at age seven when I first read Charlotte’s Web. While that may not be considered a literary...
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...In The Odyssey and Cold Mountain are similar characters based on “the wanderer” archetype found in biblical literature, Odysseus and Inman, who face environmental attack, human aggression, and the effects of war on their life as they journey back to their homes and to their loved ones. Charles Frazier’s Inman has an immense likeness to the hero Odysseus as they both are intelligent, cautious, brave, and heroic in their actions. They both are simple men searching for a better, attainable life. While Odysseus’s journey deals with the many issues that Greek men focused on in times long ago, Frazier has adapted that work to fit how people in the modern world feel. The Civil War was not very long ago and its effects are still felt today; the emotions and troubles people dealt with are still very real. Each man puts himself through immeasurable pain to reach his loved one, which has remained a common theme in modern literature....
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