The Pieces O Brother, Where Art Thou?

The movie O, Brother Where Art Thou? was very comedic and interesting movie to watch as it showed the journey of three prisoners as they pursue to find a hidden fortune only one of them knows. The movie like Homer’s poem The Odyssey follows the popular template Hero’s Journey as it narrates its story. The ordinary lives of the three prisoners Pete, Everett, and Delmar in jail can be set as the first stage of the Hero’s Journey (ordinary world) as they were trying to survive in the environment they were put in. The call of adventure stage can be seen in the scene where the three of them escape prison in search of the hidden treasure or fortune Everett has buried and of course, we know that Everett’s goal was to stop the wedding of his wife. Pete’s and Delmar’s doubt on the blind man’s words about the challenges

Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey translated by Robert Fagles completely illustrate Odysseus’s journey home after The Trojan War. Separated into twenty-four different books, the poem describes the hardships Odysseus faces and how he overcomes obstacles. Though this poem is composed for listeners and may seem incomprehensible, Homer includes a plethora of literary devices to help audiences better understand, follow, and enjoy the context of The Odyssey. Throughout this poem instances of epic simile, foreshadowing, epithet, and xenia are included to help the poem flow.

The Odyssey is filled with emotion and adventure. Homer’s ability to show and give the reader a visual of each and every scene gives the story its unbelievable significance. To all the people who read his work there is something to be captured within every sentence, each one different in its own, unique way. Through tales of courage and defeat, friendship and love this book tells of all the values within the life of a single, solitary man, and his journey to attain what is true and dear to him. And this journey is known to all of us as The Odyssey. The Odyssey is a test of human devotion and trust through the gods, the mortals, and the obstacles through which they venture. No matter where they go or what they do, humans are tested for

Novelist and poet, Rainer Maria Rilke once said, “The only journey is the one within”(Rainer Maria Rilke Quotes). Meaning, what makes a journey important is how one changes and learns from the experience. The claims made in this quote are well proven in relatively new literature and even one of the oldest poems still studied today. The Odyssey is a famous, well known epic poem. It was written by the renowned poet, Homer, in ancient greek times. The Odyssey follows a man known as Odysseus, he just left fighting in the Trojan war after years. Odysseus has quite the adventure due to the gods’ and goddesses’ constant manipulation, all in the hope of reaching his homeland, Ithaca, and beloved family. Quite the opposite, much younger and shorter “The Journey” is a poem written by Mary Oliver in the 1900s. This poem relays what a journey really is and the purpose of going on journeys. Despite the differences between The Odyssey and “The Journey”, the two both use figurative language to convey a very similar message. People embark on journeys to fill an empty void and learn what they appreciate in life.

In the story the Odyssey and the movie O Brother Where Art Thou there are many things alike as well as different in plot, setting, and resolution. The lotus eaters from the odyssey were comparable to the christians that were baptized in O Brother Where Art Thou because they were distracting to both crews in their journeys to their homes and made both crews have to overcome obstacles this is shown in their journey home, the christians and flowers pulled them in and, made them forget about their journeys home. Both the plots in the Odyssey and in O Brother Where Art Thou had similarities as well as differences. In the movie O Brother Where Art thou it portrays Everett, Pete, and Delmar’s journey to the “Holy Grail” or money.

O Brother, Where Art Thou is an American film written by the Ethan and Joel Coen as a tribute to the Odyssey by Homer. While largely based on the work of Homer the Coen brothers took liberties to fit American audience with American values. In short, the Coen brothers created an American Odyssey filled with the highlights of the core values to American Culture, while paying tribute to the original source by rewriting some of the core obstacles from the Odyssey so, they would fit into the story of O Brother, Where Art Thou. This includes the sirens, the group of beautiful women that sing songs that lead men to their deaths. Cyclopes a sub human race who live on an island letting the world pass them by. The topic of discussion for this

The Hero’s Journey is a pattern of writing that is displayed in both the texts of The Odyssey and The Secret Life of Bees. In the epic poem and book, each protagonist undergoes a journey where they mimic a similar pattern of events referred to as the Hero’s Journey. In The Odyssey, Odysseus must travel home which is his ultimate goal, but he gets thrown of course many times as does Lily, from The Secret Life of Bees. The Hero’s Journey is a model outline for how tough situations can be handled, and is still used today because of its great lasting impact. Lily and Odysseus display the qualities of the Hero's Journey throughout their journeys when they encounter trials, and bond with others they trust, in addition to the battles they fight for

O Brother, Where Art Thou? A movie was taken from The Odyssey an epic, both were away from their home for years. Neither Odysseus or Ulysses given up throughout their journey although the authors writen it in different mood and outcome of each event.

The Coen Brothers’ “Oh Brother Where Art Thou?”, loosely based on Homer’s classic adventure The Odyssey, is a film amusingly filled with themes of symbolism similar to those found in Homer’s epic, while still maintaining a sense of originality and style that they have become so renowned for. An exciting and entertaining blend of high adventure, humour, and heartfelt emotion, at first glance, the film barely resembles Homer’s poem: only certain elements are obvious, such as the main character’s name and the three sirens by the river. However, a deeper and more intense analysis of the film and text exposes numerous, if not more subtle references.

Aubrey Drake Graham, a Canadian, singer, actor, and song writer once said “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” In other words, Drake cherishes the journey as it provides deeper insight to the destination by allowing for personal evolution and development. Similarly, in the classic piece of literature The Odyssey, the author, Homer creates a central theme that tends to demonstrate that the journey is more important than the destination as most of the epic is told as a flashback of the long-hard journey Odysseus traveled to reach home. Along Odysseus’ 20 year journey home, he is able to learn the crucial lessons of cleverness versus strength, perseverance against the pull of temptation, and the value of family.

In the Hebrew Bible and The Odyssey there are heroic figures that play an important role through out each of the books. These heroic figures from the Bible and The Odyssey have many similarities and differences that reflect the different cultures they are from. These heroes are called upon by greater beings, such as gods, to complete difficult journeys and or tasks that the god has made them destined to complete. Each of these legendary heroes demonstrates a particular culture’s needs. Through these journeys and or tasks they are forced to overcome challenging obstacles and make sacrifices.

In “ The Odyssey ” by Homer, Odysseus goes on a journey to get home after twenty years the trojan war. The “ Hero’s Journey “ by Joseph Campbell represents the important journey the hero's take on their journey as a hole in the story. The fundamental parts of most stories consist of twelve parts to the hero's journey and some supplementary points. The three parts of the hero's journey supernatural aid, test and supreme ordeal , and reward and journey home. These are some of the most vital parts of the odyssey.

The Odyssey is one of the earliest epics that exists but is still a highly revered and relevant piece of literature in modern culture. This classic survives because the entire tale of Odysseus’ adventure is symbolic of our human lives and experiences—it is life mythologized. Not only does The Odyssey highlight the heroic and triumphant side of the characters, but it also emphasizes the struggle between heroes’ ethos and their human failings. In essence then, the epic resembles closely our human existence and is therefore easily applicable to us despite the test of time.

The Odyssey, by Homer in 700 b.c., explores many themes along the course of events. This epic poem is a sequel to the Iliad, another epic poem that follows through the Trojan War, while the Odyssey follows a soldier’s ten-year journey to return to his home after the Trojan War. That soldier is Odysseus, King of Ithaca, who fights in the war effort against the Trojans. Along his journey, Homer expresses many themes, including perseverance, vengeance, and hospitality, to name a few. The most prevalent theme, however, is loyalty. Homer elaborates upon this theme and sends a message to the reader that rewards are given to those who remain loyal until the end, whether that be of a journey or of life.

The epic poem The Odyssey is one of the most famous works of ancient civilization. It revolves around the aftermath of the events of the Trojan war. The long lost hero of the story, Odysseyus, becomes trapped on an island by a seducive goddess who wishes to keep him for eternity, promising him immortality and godlike statuere. He manages to escape the island and so begins the brutal journey back to Ithaca. Throughout His journey, Odysseus exhibits traits of a bravery and nobility, which paves the way for His great homecoming and the banishment of his unwanted guest.