Comparing The And The Odyssey

Born in Athens in 437 B.C, Greek philosopher Plato is one of the most powerful thinkers in history. Coming from Greek aristocracy, Plato had political ambitions as a young man and appeared to follow the family tradition. However, Socrates and his dialectical method of inquiry, which was to question and answer everything to show ignorance, soon captivated Plato.

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

Despite their many variances, the success of the battles was similar and beneficial. The Greeks were able to end their ten-year long war. Hastein was able to successful raid Luna. The Allies were able to turn the war into their favor. These outcomes changed history on some level, but who earns the credit for their successes? The leaders involved may have brought the victory home, but they had to attack in such a way that their troops had time to win. All three leaders, were cunning and creative. Odysseus, the Greek behind the original Trojan horse, later used his ideas to get home in Homer’s The Odyssey. Hastein the Viking, is known to be a very deceitful man in the pages of history of which he appears (Holman). Eisenhower combined

The ancient Greek have also contributed and influenced in the area of philosophy. Many famous philosophers have created the basis for what we use today. For example Pericles, a Greek philosopher, believed that citizens, freeborn men over eighteen, had an equal opportunity to serve their country.

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.

Plato was born in 427 B.C.E - 347 B.C.E. in an Athenian society in Athens, Greece. He was born into one of the most political and wealthy families in Athens. He was influenced by the Pythagoreans, which was very apparent shown by his interest in mathematics. Although Socrates was claimed to have influenced Plato the most, he was also greatly influenced by Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Zeno. Plato was a student of Socrates; one of the most influential authors in the history of philosophy. Socrates was used as the main character in many of his works. When Socrates died, Plato left Athens and traveled, but eventually returned and started his school at the age of 40, known as the Platonic academy. His students were more aristocratic than middle- class. Plato was known for having a high social status. He remained at the academy for

Sing I me, Muse, and through me tell the story of the lady nymph goddess Calypso. Oh so beautiful and immortal who lives in the sea- hollowed caves on the island Ogygia. She craved the hero of Troy, king of Ithaka, son of Laertes, a mortal and took him as her own. Nine long years they spent on the island together.

In most cases, after someone watches a movie based off a book, they would acknowledge that the book was better than the movie. I would agree that the epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer is much better in providing details, Odysseus’ strengths and weaknesses, and overall the journey that takes place in the story than the movie is, although it is entertaining. To begin, in the movie when Odysseus starts his journey towards home, he has one ship, whereas in the book, Odysseus has a fleet that came along, and in a series of events, he only ends up with one. They had sailed to the Land of the Laestrygonians in hope for rest, as they had just been blown far away from Ithaca with Aeolus’ bag of wind. The Laestrygonians were later revealed to be a race

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

Aristotle and Plato are two of the most influential philosophers in history. Plato was Socrates’ greatest student and in turn taught Aristotle. In time, Aristotle became Plato’s greatest student. Together Aristotle and Plato, along with Socrates, laid the groundwork for what we now know as Western philosophy and science.

One reason Ancient Greece is important to learn about is because of their myths. Their myths teach students fantastic lessons that they can use in their everyday lives. Most all students look at myths with fascination. Myths also describe Greeks very well, so it feels like you’re with them. Myths are a such a major part of Ancient Greece!

The Odyssey was about Odysseus and his men and how they were going back home. They were coming back from the Trojan War. In the beginning Odysseus and his men were trying to find their way back home. In the middle of the book they had to go to the underworld to get directions to get back home. In the end of the book Odysseus is back home with Penelope and his son.

All the philosophers had great theories and ideas behind each of their believes and theories. One of the greatest well-known philosophers was Plato. His ideas and believes were deeper than the human eye. Plato believed our soul consisted of three parts logical, spirited, and appetitive. He believed in order for us as humans to find happiness, all three parts of our soul needed to be in harmony. As explained in this statement: We become unhappy when the three parts of ourselves are constantly fighting against one another so that we lack inner harmony, and we fall victim to vice when we are ruled by our emotions or desires. In one of the dialogues between Glaucon and the Socrates we understand the deeper level of his theories. I find his believes and thoughts very interesting as he helps us understand the way our inner emotions and reason could at times reflect on the humans we become on our day to day lives. He explains how we can become a slave to our own emotions and desires. When we allow emotion to take over we disregard our logic, which reflects on our response to life and decisions. This theory has helped me understand a deeper level of myself in a different perspective. When a person or human does not allow logic to direct the other parts of our soul we can fall into making irrational decisions. Plato believed until we linked the three parts of the soul together as humans we would not be in harmony or become satisfied. As humans we will never find full satisfaction

The ancient Greeks and Romans contributed to western civilization in many different forms of literature and architecture. Both of these cultures produced a variety of literary works which are still studied today. One of the biggest contributions to literature was from the author known as Homer. Homer was known for two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems, The lliad and The Odyssey. Both of these poems have had a profound impact on western literature and continue to influence teachers and authors today. “The lliad and The Odyssey have provided not only seeds but fertilizer for almost all the other arts and sciences in

Aristotle and Plato were philosophers in ancient Greece who searchingly studied matters of ethics, science, politics, and more. Though many more of Plato's works survived throughout the centuries, Aristotle's contributions have arguably been more influential, particularly when it comes to science and logical reasoning. While both philosophers' works are considered less theoretically valuable in modern times, they continue to have great historical value.