Comparing Odyssey 'And How I Met Your Mother'

Most people have fixed concept that modern day films and Medieval Greek Epic poems differ a lot as if they are black and white, but the film O Brother, Where Art Thou and the story of The Odyssey are both parallel and perpendicular. O Brother, Where Art Thou and The Odyssey portray their story on the same path, yet on the branched path.

The amazing epic poem by Homer entitled “The Odyssey” shares many similarities and many differences as well with the Hallmark movie of the same name. The epic poem is about the hero Odysseus who has spent twenty long years filled with toil and loss, through war and sea desperate to return to his home of Ithaca. Odysseus has angered some of the gods and goddesses of a Greek Mythology with his destruction of the mighty city of Troy. Odysseus is represented in the poem and the movie, but there are several differences between the two in the events he encountered. There are also numerous similarities

The Lord of the Rings and Odyssey are two very weird stories in my opinion. The two stories include several similarities. The most noteworthy similarity of the two that were in common was the use of themes. Both included similar themes such as, life, death,power, brotherly love, myth, temptation, and journey.

Relationships, one of the key factors of the advancement of humanity. We all are surrounded by relationships, some may be easier to identify than others. But one relationship which stands out greater than the rest is the one between a married couple. These people are usually from completely different families and unite together to decide to spend the rest of their lives together. But sometimes the relationship does not work out. We can witness this in Sinclair Ross’s short story The Painted Door, in which Ann a farmer’s wife who has cheated on her husband John, which has brought the end of Johns life and ultimately the end of their relationship. It is arguable that the reason behind Ann cheating and bringing the end to their relationship arguably is isolation, neglection and lack of understanding, but what is the root cause of all these problems in their relationship? The answer is simple lack of communication. Thus, it is the lack of communication which has caused isolation, neglection and the lack of understanding of each other in the relationship, resulting in the failure of the relationship.

The movie ìO Brother, Where Art Thou?î is strikingly similar to Homerís ìOdysseyî in both plot and character description. In fact, one critic notes, ìO Brother Where Art Thou?î is a Homeric journey through Mississippi during the Depression.î(Ebert p 1) Thus, we find the modern film depiction of the troubles of a man during the depression is molded by the ancient struggles of Odysseus in Homerís Odyssey. Specifically, three parallels surface in the discussion of the similarities between Homerís classic epic and ìO Brother Where Art Thou?î The Cyclops encounter for instance, is transcendent between both works. Furthermore, each story contains a comparable perspective of the Lotus Eaters. Finally, the strongest parallel between the

Odysseus is the genius tactician whom Everett is modeled after. In the movie O’ Brother Where Art Thou, Everett is extremely similar to Odysseus. Everett is comparably much smarter than those around him, like Odysseus, and believes in his own power. He is also surrounded by people who want to betray him or hurt him, and uses similar methods of not being caught. Also, they both fully believe they are better than and don't need others. Everett and Odysseus also both only want to get back to their wives while they still hold slight concern for their companions. Everett in the movie O’ Brother Where Art Thou is made to be like Odysseus because they are both intelligent, narcissistic and have the same goal.

O Brother Where Art Thou was based on The Odyssey. Both the stories are similar because of their scenes, characters, the journey, the problems they created or the problems that were in that way. Also the role of the women and the motive of the journey. O Brother Where Art Thou and The Odyssey are very Indistinguishable.

The Odyssey and O Brother Where Art Thou are very similar, yet there are numerous differences between the story by homer and the motion picture. In the introduction for The Odyssey, Odysseus is on his way back to his kingdom from war. In the introduction for O Brother Where Art Thou Everette and his men are escaping from their “prison” and on their way to the town where Everette’s family is, but Everette lied to Pete and Delmar and told them that they were going to get gold just to get them to agree to leave with him because they were chained together.

Though Penny Wharvey McGill is portrayed as a “Southern 1930’s” version of Penelope, this heroine has many contrasting characteristics compared to the wife of Odysseus from Ancient Greece.

There is a big difference between reading Dr.Seuss books and reading the Odyssey. Although some may argue there more similar than you may think. Authors slide in suddle writing techniques and themes to portray the moral or message they are trying to convey. In any books you can find a similar theme or writing technique even if the level of writing or the story are completely different. This semester we have looked at many pieces of writing including Okay, Letter from Birmingham Jail, Antigone Now, Civil, Disobedience, and The Ones Who Walk Away.

Throughout the years, many classic stories have been remade into their movie counterparts. Possibly one of the most popular of these adaptations is the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? This movie, which was produced by the Coen brothers, is a modernization on the epic poem The Odyssey. According to The Internet Movie Database, when asked about the movie’s concept, Ethan Coen described The Odyssey as “one of my favorite storyline schemes.”

After this first point of contact, the couple enters the next interpersonal stage of 'involvement,' as they get to know one another. Despite their differences, they become convinced that they have a future together and view their differences as potential positives rather than negatives. The couple moves in together and begins to establish greater intimacy. Unfortunately, it is at this juncture that the relationship begins to fall apart, as they try to establish a more private form of 'intimacy,' even though they are publically a couple.

The Hero’s Journey is portrayed and widely known in many of the most popular films, songs, and novels. The Odyssey follows this format, and many of these entertainment pieces were inspired by this epic, such as The Chronicles of Narnia. In the Odyssey, Odysseus is led through many different adversities while trying to return home from the Trojan War. He finds himself and his crew in many situations that lead to death or put them in danger, before eventually making it home and being reunite with his family with the help of the goddess Athena. In the Chronicles of Narnia, three children are led into a strange new world in the wardrobe, where they face challenges with their enemies and have to eventually return home. They

Every relationship is not the best relationship because sometimes it is like your trapped and isolated so that makes it harder to adjust and bond. In the story “ The Story Of An Hour” Mrs. Mallard was in an overbearing relationship to where she felt trapped. However, her luck would soon change when she gets terrible news about her husband’s death. Meanwhile, the freedom that she thinks she has at that moment will soon be no more because her husband will not be dead. Furthermore, she will soon lose it once the news is broken to her about Mr. Mallard’s status of health. However, just from that, she will begin losing her sanity and herself all at once. And in the end, will die of a joy that kills or sadness that kills. This relationship can be good or bad because it is not always what the spouse wants (Chopin 720) “The Story Of An Hour” relationships are not for everyone simply because it is a commitment until death and some people aren’t as committed.

My odyssey has had many different events that have impacted my life, but there is one stage that really sticks out. In April of 2015, my dad passed in a fire. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with, and I still am. This event has had a lot of impacts on my life, good and bad. The obvious impact: I lost my dad. It may sound cheesy, but my dad wasn’t just my dad, he was literally my best friend. We did everything together. I spent more time with my dad, either playing football or riding bikes, than I did with all my friends combined. So losing him had a big, long effect on my life that will last forever. But the silver lining to this event, with me being younger, I instantly have more early on experience than most do when