Similarities Between Me And Odyssey

Homer’s great literary classic, The Odyssey, represents and illustrates many emotional and mental values. All of these values can be classified under three different main themes that are constant throughout the epic tale. These themes are: A boy’s struggle to be a man, a king’s struggle to reclaim his kingdom, and a man’s struggle to return home. As one reads this book it will become more and more evident to them that a man’s struggle to get home is the most important theme throughout Homer’s adventure.

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.

Even with Determination, Odysseus and I both demonstrate curiosity in all sorts of ways. For example, he stops at the Cyclopes’ Island and explores with curiosity what the cyclops looks like while his men want to leave but he wanted to stay. Odysseus says, “We climbed, then, briskly to the cave” (900). Odysseus was curious when he was going back to Ithaca so he was dressed as a beggar to see if everything was fine because the cyclops wished he would be alone forever, “Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar and visits the palace” (943).Odysseus was curious when someone moved his bed out in the hallway to sleep just like how I am when someone moves my shoes, “Who dared to move my bed?” (962).

Published in the 8th century B.C.E and 1997 respectively, both The Odyssey by Homer and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling are universally known arts of literature. The Hero’s Journey is a commonly used trope incorporated in numerous amounts of tales. This trope involves a hero who goes on a journey, finds himself in a crisis, defeats his enemies, and comes home changed. Harry Potter, the main character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, encounters many conflicts and meets helpful mentors on his adventure. Similarly, Odysseus, the main character in The Odyssey, encounters various monsters and obstacles, too. Both Harry Potter and the

In the Odyssey of Homer, Odysseus is displayed as an adventurous character. His curiosity is shown through out the book, on his voyage home as well as when he arrives home to Ithaka. His curiosity itself is not an issue, rather selfish curiosity causes Odysseus to be reckless in his actions. His reckless decisions lead to extremes: many of his companions are killed, sorrow and grief is shown throughout his journey. Even Poseidon, a god remains “relentlessly angry with godlike Odysseus, until his return to his own country” (27. 20), because of his recklessness. Odysseus’ curiosity causes him to be reckless in his actions.

The Odyssey and Cold Mountain are both very similar. In the Odyssey, Odysseus, the protagonists, takes a journey, with many obstacles, to get home to regain his kingdom. In Cold Mountain, Inman escapes from a hospital to get home to the girl he loves, Ada. Both men take a journey to fight their way back home.

A man with an army and a smart kid that attends a space school might not seem similar but they are alike in many ways. Although Ender's game is science fiction and the Odyssey is both realistic fiction and partly myth the main characters are similar. Ender Wiggin is comparable to Odysseus in many ways although they can be unalike in some ways.

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 something in the human spirit that will survive and prevail, there is a tiny and brilliant light burning in the heart of man that will not go out no matter how dark the world becomes.” The Odyssey and The Long Walk both exemplify the characteristic of humanity which Leo Tolstoy was referring to within this quote. The main characters of both works, Odysseus and Slavomir, go on journeys that, while physically challenging, tests the strength of their will. The determination and the overwhelming desire to return home of both men is what drives these characters to overcome immeasurable odds. Multiple parallels can be drawn between the two books, from the obstacles the characters face to the symbolism that can be found in Slavomir’s and Odysseus’s journeys. The Long Walk shows how Grecian Epics, such as The Odyssey, are still applicable in the modern day as representations of Humanities’ predominant and all-consuming desire to survive, and the specific desire to not only survive but to do so in the place one calls home.

I found that The Walking Dead and The Odyssey share similar themes. Both tell a story of a very well-liked man who goes on a journey to get back home to his family. Both men have to face trials and obstacles to get back and reclaim what was theirs. For example, the first test that Rick must face is getting out of the hospital after being in a coma for who knows how long. He is obviously tired and weak from the coma and could’ve gotten eaten right then if it would not have been for Morgan to help him. Morgan’s help was similar to the help provided by Athena and the other mythological gods in the Odyssey. Both Odysseus and Rick demonstrate a clever and kind of audacious attitude when dealing with enemies. For example, Odysseus tells the Cyclops

It seems that in life all everyone focuses on is the truth, whether it be about dreams, a moment of weakness or simple doubts; however, revealing these thoughts is not always the saving point in a failing companionship. Something that is often seen in TV shows, movies and even real life is when someone in a partnership, whether it be amiable or romantic, ruins the closeness with back of the head thoughts. An instance that might display this is in the show “How I Met Your Mother” when a woman, Lily, attempts to go after her failed dream of becoming a painter, thus losing her husband and her job as a kindergarten teacher once she returns. Furthermore, it seems that if this woman were to stay in denial when it came to this idea she would definitely not be in this situation. Though most might not agree, the fact is that if one withholds the possibilities and focuses on the now they are at a better chance of saving their loved ones from becoming strangers. Two pieces of literature that prove this statement correct are The Odyssey and The Lord of the Flies. Ultimately, denial is essential in lasting relationships.

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.

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

Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, has many scenes that are direct parallels to Zack Snyder’s, Man of Steel. One specific scene from the Man of Steel that can relate to the Odyssey is a scene near the end of the movie where Superman talks to his Kryptonian father, Jor-El, before his big fight with General Zod. In this scene, Jor-El inspires Superman to save the people of Earth, and his true love, Lois. Jor-El drops a line that that gives Superman the courage to save Lois and the people of Earth; “You can save her, Kal.”

What trials from the Odyssey have you related to your life? Life generally is supposed to be how you want it to be. My life is pretty good, but I have trials like most people in life do but that doesn't mean my life is bad. The Odyssey is symbolic of my life in many ways. It is symbolic because I have life goals like odysseus did to get back to Ithaka, I have perils and trials, I have someone who protects me Like Athena, and people who motivate me to meet my goal like Penelope and Telemakhos did.