Jason And Oedipus
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The classical hero was one who was brave, honest, pious and was usually either in the favor of the Gods or was descended from the Gods. There is an aspect of the supernatural to all heroes and the ancient heroes were the example for all heroes to come after. If they could not be directly ascribed as Gods, they would have God like qualities such as honor or loyalty above that of a normal mortal. In the tales of the ancient Greeks there were many who had the attributes ascribed to the role of hero. Jason, leader of the Argonauts, and Oedipus were among the more noted of the Greek heroes. This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the stories of Jason and Oedipus. Bibliography lists one source.
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Jocasta vs. Phaedra / Comparison of Two Tragic Characters
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A 5 page comparison of character and suicide between Queen Jocasta (Oedipus the King) and Queen Phaedra (Hippolytus). The writer argues that in both instances, the Queen was a lovelorn woman; deeply frustrated and in the end, completely desperate. Jocasta's death, however, was more sudden and rash when compared with the suicide of Phaedra who had accumulated such tendencies throughout the progression of her story. No Bibliography.
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Justice as Seen by Plato and Aeschylus
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the issue of justice as found in Plato’s “Republic” and Aeschylus’ “Oresteia”. Through the ten volumes of the Republic, Plato argues about the issues of justice, virtue and happiness which are all linked within an individual and if an individual is just, he will also be happy and this will be reflected in others as well as himself. Aeschylus outlined a similar theme in Oresteia except for the fact that along with the individual’s pursuit of justice, they should also consider the effect justice (in a tribunal) would have on Athenian society and also fear the gods when determining justice. Aeschylus wrote his play approximately 100 years before Socrates and Plato were born and the power of the gods and the preservation of Athens were much more dominant in philosophical beliefs. When Socrates came along a century later and bestowed that “justice was a virtue” and Plato continued the argument in its relation to the functioning of the soul, then the fear of the gods was taken out of the argument of justice and remained a “phantom” in the background. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Justice in Plato's "Republic"
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A six page paper looking at this Socratic dialogue in terms of its analysis of justice. The paper breaks down Socrates' entire argument as presented in Book I, and shows how Plato used logical deduction to render an abstract argument in concrete terms. No additional sources.
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King Gilgamesh and Princess Medea
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts two famous literary regal protagonists. No additional sources are used.
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King Lear and Oedipus As Tragic Heroes
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A 5 page paper discussing Lear and Oedipus as tragic heroes, as defined by Aristotle. Cites characteristics of each figure, discussing each man's basic goodness and his sense of right and wrong and how each deals with violations of his own conscience. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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King Oedipus / Change Analyzed
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This 4 page research paper examines the changes which occur within King Oedipus of Thebes during the course of the Sophocles' play, Oedipus The King (or Oedipus Rex). Specifically discussed are his insecurity, his interpretation of nobility, and his growing paranoia which alienates him from nearly everyone who is close to him. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Literary Consideration of Homer’s “The Odyssey”
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A 5 page paper which examines how this epic poem represents the importance of Western literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Love in the Greek Classics
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A 5 page analytical discussion of love & relationships in Greek classics such as "The Odyssey," "Antigone," and "Lysistrata." No Bibliography.
Filename: Greklove.wps

Medea and Antigone
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Medea and Antigone. No additional sources cited.
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