Papers On Greek & Roman Literature
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Helen in the Iliad
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A 7 page paper which examines how Helen is portrayed and how
Helen acts as seen in the Iliad and in Euripides’ Trojan Woman. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: RAhelen.rtf
Heracles and the 'Twelve Labors' - The Better Story
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A 5 page paper discussing Heracles [later renamed 'Hercules ' by the Romans]. The themes of the stories and adventures of Heracles have all the makings of a great action/adventure television show. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Heracles.wps
Herakles (Hercules) and His Popularity
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A 5 page examination of Herakles (Hercules) which examines why he was so well like among the Greeks of the time, as well as why is still so popular today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhercul.wps
Hercules & Diana / Heroism Personified
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This 5 page paper discusses the myth of Hercules (Heracles) and compares it with the myth of Diana (Artemis). Each character was undeniably heroic and each based their standards of behavior on ideals much larger than their own individuality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Hercdian.wps
Herodotus' Histories: The Significance of Wine
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5 pages. In Herodotus' Histories there are many references to wine and to drinking. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the significance of these references. The symbolic importance of wine and the drinking of wine within these books of Herodotus is an interesting one that makes for a more meaningful reading experience when one understands this significance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JAherdts.rtf
Heroes in Virgil’s “Aeneid” and Cervantes’ “Don Quixote”
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A 6 page paper which
examines the concept of heroes and heroism in Virgil’s “Aeneid” and Cervantes’ “Don
Quixote.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAaend.rtf
Heroism in the Aeneid
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A 3 page paper looking at the way the Roman ideals of heroism are reflected in Vergil’s Aeneid, particularly in the characters of Aeneas and Turnus. The paper argues that warfare was a means of defending and aggrandizing the state, and the role of the hero was to work toward this end, regardless of what it may have cost him from a personal standpoint. No additional sources.
Filename: KBaenei3.wps
Historical Value of Homer’s “The Iliad”
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A 7 page paper which analyzes the epic poem from a historical context, considering if the events depicted are real, if the information can be verified, and examines the author’s intentions for writing the poem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGilhis.rtf
Homer & Achebe/Fear and Anger
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An 8 page research paper that examines the role of fear and anger in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and the classic ancient Greek epic, the Iliad, by Homer. In both of these texts, the volatile emotions of fear and anger are expressed within the framework of the warrior ethos. An examination of the effects of fear and anger in these narratives demonstrates the commonality of human experience; and, specifically, how war and violence defy rationality, drawing directly on the basic emotions, such as fear and anger. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khhomach.rtf
Homer the Greek Poet
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A 10 page paper which examines the life and work of Homer
the poet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAhomer1.rtf
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