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What is so good about the Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic of such depth, detail and complexity that every reader can find something new in its poetry and every writer can take inspiration from its story.
Why has the Odyssey remained so popular?
The Odyssey is a classic that has more than stood up to the ages because it has tremendous appeal on 2 levels: It is a tale of action and adventure with monsters, heroes, beautiful seductresses, good and evil that translates perfectly to an audience raised on comic books and epic Marvel superheroes.
Why is the odyssey considered a classic?
Why It’s a Classic: Homer’s Odyssey centers on the fallibility of one man who, despite his shortcomings, elicits from the reader the wish for a safe homecoming after ten years of war. A classic also manages to introduce themes (in this case, homecoming and recognition) that break ground for later literature.
Can a 14 year old read the Odyssey?
I would mostly recommend this epic to teens 15 and older, not because of the language used but moreso the level of maturity needed to understand the sensuality used in the novel. In my opinion, older male viewers may find The Odyssey to be a great read.
What can we learn from Odysseus journey?
In this journey, Odysseus learns several life lessons that applied to our lives. At one time in our lives, Odysseus and I have learned how vital using self-control can be. When Odysseus wanted to listen to the Sirens after the goddess Circe told him he shouldn’t, that was a lack of self-control on his part.
How the Odyssey relates to modern life?
One of the significant ways the Odyssey is relevant to the modern day is through its examination of mortality, as through this we can see how the text teaches us to respect the dead, but also how in turn the text suggests we live our lives. This is achieved mainly through the use of spirits of the dead in Book 11.
What did The Odyssey teach?
The episodes of The Odyssey taught audiences about their own religion and customs, the importance of family loyalty, and Greek military accomplishments, as well as practices of people outside the Greek world (like the Cyclops). From Homer’s poems, ancient Greeks were reminded what it meant to be, in a word, Greek.