"The Odyssey"- Penelope's Reluctance
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:34:33
Category: / Social Sciences / Sociology
Length: 7 pages (1933 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Sociology
Length: 7 pages (1933 words)
"The Odyssey", an epic poem written by Homer in the 8th Century B.C., portrays Odysseus' homeward voyage as well as Odysseus' return home. In "Reunion", written by Louise Gluck, Gluck like Homer portrays Odysseus' return home after twenty years. "Reunion" works as a modern day interpretation in that it shows Odysseus' and Penelope's gathering after being apart for twenty years. Gluck portrays "Reunion" in a way that is simplistic and easy going in that …
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…own ways. Both portray their own ideas, some being similar while others being different. Gluck and Homer both represent their ideas in a unique and interesting style. I feel that Homer portraying Penelope's reluctance was more suitable for the poem and added an interesting twist to the Odyssey. Both Homer and Gluck represent their own thoughts on the Odyssey through their writing, and because of their unique style and intelligence they will never be forgotten!
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