Messengers/Greek Plays
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A 12 page research paper that examines the functions and purposes to which Greek playwrights employed messengers. The writer argues that were strict limitations pertaining to the kinds of settings that a playwright could employ and that messengers were frequently used to help overcome these deficiencies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khmesgek.wps

Morals/ Odyssey & Oedipus
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Homer's epic poem The Odyssey and Sophocles' play Oedipus the King. The writer argues that these are very different works that were meant to be appreciated on different levels. Homer's story is an action adventure that has consistently awed audiences images of Odysseus' fantastic exploits. Sophocles' play, on the hand, as a classic tragedy, is a more philosophical work , which places more emphasis on a readily identifiable moral. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khodoed.wps

New Episodes in the Mythological Epic Tradition for “Star Wars"
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This 15 page report discusses the mythological aspects of the Star Wars movies and suggests two possible scenarios for development in terms of the overall plot of the stories. Recognizing that one of the reasons the movie series has been such a great success is because it follows a literary tradition that has been popular, literally for centuries, the “new” episodes also follow the traditional epic hero’s quest as does each of the Star Wars movies. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: BWstrwrs.wps

Odysseus as a Justifiable Hero in Homer's 'Odyssey'
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A 5 page paper on the character of Odysseus, his heroic qualities, and how his actions represent the classic struggle for survival. The writer argues that Odysseus' actions were justifiable under the circumstances and with respect to the era during which his character was created by Homer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Odyssey.wps

Odysseus as Hero
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A 5 page paper which discusses personality traits of Odysseus, from Homer's "Odyssey," illustrating how he is a hero. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAodyhero.wps

Odysseus As Leader
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Developing leadership skills is the same process as attaining a strong sense of personal identity and worth and then applying those traits to the process of goal attainment for the group. This 5 page paper argues that Odysseus was a hero in the Greek tradition, however, he was much too concerned with his own agenda (or quest) to be considered a good leader. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTodyled.wps

Odysseus' Pain & Suffering -- Traits of an "Epic Hero"
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A 5 page essay on the importance of pain and suffering in helping to define Odysseus as a true "epic hero." The writer covers various instances of trouble and hardship endured by Odysseus throughout his journey and finds that what he went through represented but a part of the "human experience."
Filename: Odyssey2.wps

Odyssey and Inferno
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A 5 page comparison and contrast of Homer's Odyssey and Dante's Inferno in relationship to the theme of their journeys.
Filename: RAdntody.rtf

Odyssey: A Behavioral Manual for the Time
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An 8 page paper which examines Homer’s Odyssey as it presents a sort of behavioral manual for the time period in terms of one’s reputation, social expectations, and other social conditions of the time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAodybeh.rtf

Oedipus & Hamlet
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts King Oedipus in Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Shakespeare's prince, Hamlet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hamoed.wps

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