Philosophy, Comedy, Tragedy And Epic Essay

The Trojans are taken back when they see the reappearance of “Achilles” and retreat from the battleground, trapping and exposing themselves. “Each Trojan soldier glancing left and right – how could he run from sudden, plunging death?” (Iliad Book 16 Lines 332-333). This allows Patroclus to continue forward to the walls of Troy and slaying every Trojan he encounters along the way. He and his men appeared to be able to seize Troy at that very moment, had it not been for Apollo’s intervention. Apollo prevented Patroclus from progressing any further and urged Hector to drive forward. Together, Hector and Apollo kill Patroclus.

Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad, first started as an oral storytelling tradition dating from about 1100 BC, after the Trojan war.

In I Henry IV and II Henry IV, William Shakespeare brings together drama and comedy to create two of the most compelling history plays ever written. Many of Shakespeare's other works are nearly absolute in their adherence to either the comic or tragic traditions, but in the two Henry IV plays Shakespeare combines comedy and drama in ways that seem to bring a certain realism to his characters, and thus the plays. The present essay is an examination of the various and significant effects that Shakespeare's comedic scenes have on I Henry IV and II Henry IV. The Diversity of Society

The Iliad and Odyssey, besides being continuations of the same story and being written by the same author have many themed/topic based similarities. Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey retold through epic poetry, the story of the Trojans and Greeks who battled over Troy, and those who lived to sail home. In their strange world, it seems as though honor and pride were worth more than life itself. Living without honor is sacrilege, it’s best to die with it or fighting for it than to die without it. With honor, comes fame with the gods . In this world, the divine beings that one prays to are within reach and visible. They intervene in a mortal’s everyday life and determine their fate. Aside from that another topic that seemed monotonous amongst both books

This was one of very rare occasions that all of Greece would unit with each other. The Greek army included troops from all the Greek cities which was led by Agamemnon, and the help of Greece finest warriors which include Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax, Diomedes, Patroklos, Antilokus, Menestheus, and Idomenus. It was said that Greece was aided some Olympian gods Athena, Hermes, and many others. The Trojans prepared to defend Troy, and they were led by the king and the prince of Troy Hector, while receiving help from Apollo, and Ares.

Thus muses Achilles, one of epic poetry's greatest heroes. Epic poetry, one of the earliest forms of literature, began as an oral narration describing a series of mythical or historic events. Eventually, these stories were written down and read aloud to an audience. Although the Epic of Gilgamesh was composed approximately fifteen hundred years prior to the Iliad, the heroes of both epics possess strikingly similar characteristics. Indeed,

   In The Inferno, Dante explores the ideas of Good and Evil. He expands on the possibilities of life and death, and he makes clear that consequences follow actions. Like a small generator moving a small wheel, Dante uses a single character to move through the entire of Hell's eternity. Yet, like a clock, that small wheel is pivotal in turning many, many others. This single character, Dante himself, reveals the most important abstract meaning in himself: A message to man; a warning about mankind's destiny. Through his adventures, Dante is able to reveal many global concepts of good and evil in humanity.

During the Age of Enlightenment, people began believing in and relying upon rational thought instead of religious dogma to explain the world. This newfound emphasis on rationality promoted a breadth of freedom in speech that was previously unknown, a fact which was utilized by philosophers such as John Locke, Rousseau, and Sir Isaac Newton. In addition, the Age of Enlightenment produced famous writers who didn’t agree with the irrational politics and old traditions of their respective countries, and instead relied upon wit and satire to expose the corruption and poor human condition existing around them. These Enlightenment writers use irony in their satires to get their interpretations regarding the human condition across.

Although in both works human suffering is a key part of the story, the different characters of the divine in the Odyssey and Inferno result in a unique take on the role of suffering. We see that people who suffer in the Odyssey sometimes do not deserve their punishment, whereas in the Inferno we see that the people who suffer are suffering justly.

“The Iliad” was written by Homer between 725 and 675 B.C and is an epic poem narrative based on the Trojan War, specifically the last year of it. “Medea”, by Euripides, is a play first produced in 431 B.C and is based on the myth of Medea and Jason. Both literary works were based on events that happened

     Great works of literature have been written throughout history. However, The Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost have the inept ability to stir the soul and cause a person to examine and re-examine their life. The brilliant descriptions, use of imagery, metaphor and simile give a person a vivid picture of the creation of man and the possibilities for life in the hereafter. This is done, as a person is able to see, full circle, from the beginning of time to the end of time, the consequences of turning away from God. The ability to see a life full circle is apparent through the examination of both of these poems. Although written many years ago, the morals and principles that

    Some people think that the medieval churches view on sin, redemption, heaven and hell was very complex, but actually the churches views were straight and to the point. I will discuss with you what sin, redemption, heaven and hell were to the medieval churches and I will also share some examples in the story that will help you better understand The Inferno and the medieval churches views.

Ancient Greek literature is seen in our modern day. Epics were created in ancient Greece, and today many movie and books are made in that form. Also, fables like “The Tortoise and the Hare”, are still told today. Today, comedians make fun of social issues, politics, and public figures, just like in ancient Greece. Plays written in the form of dramas and tragedies are modeled like in the ancient Greece. Finally, many historians today model after Thucydides work. Ancient Greek writers created so many works that have changed the world and out

Some of the eldest and most significant cultures have been around for thousands of years. China was one of four civilizations to be organized. Egypt came around and some of these structures (the pyramids) still stand today as a test to time. One of the grand influences on our culture as Americans is that of the ancient Greeks. Most of our architect, art, language, and stories originates in the land of Greece. However, one thing that Greece has that we do not is an Epic. Some may ponder and ask, “what do you mean an epic?” By Epic, I’m simply referring to the stories such as the Iliad or the Odyssey. Italy, France, Britain, and Greece all have these Epics that tell of their country's history. The Iliad contains more merit than that of the Odyssey for a few reasons. One of these is the fact that it comes before that of the Iliad. Another reason is the facts it contains. The Odyssey is the story of Odysseus’s journey home, and on this journey he is constantly battling monsters. In the Iliad, it is a story of a war between men. It tells of the god’s intervening, but it is closer to factual and our current day historians and scientist need facts to say something’s credible. In the Epic, The Iliad, Homer displays three series of violence and bloodshed all because of different reasons.

The Divine Comedy is considered the greatest work of Dante. The author worked on it for many years and inserted all his internal and external experience in it. He called this poem a comedy meaning its middle style and a happy ending. The Divine Comedy is written in the genre of vision which was highly popular in medieval literature. In this genre, authors described people walking through torments. Dante modified greatly this genre, adding the whole universe to the abyss of Hell. Moreover, he goes personally through all the circles of the otherworldly place where he to his surprise comprehends such entities as truth, love, and beauty. The Divine Comedy is infused with the theme of love, which is especially noticeable when Dante enters Heaven and meets his beloved.