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"The Odyssey"- Penelope's Reluctance
Title: "The Odyssey"- Penelope's Reluctance
Category: Social Sciences / Sociology
Details: Words: 1983 | Pages: 8.4 (approximately 235 words/page)
"The Odyssey"- Penelope's Reluctance
"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 …showed first 75 words of 1983 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1983 total…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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