"Fate has brought all my pride to a thought of dust" (Sophocles Line 1039). In the tragedy Antigone, written by Sophocles, Creon, the new king of Thebes tries to restore order after a civil war caused…
Mythology
Odysseus is arguably one of the greatest and most impactful heros of all time. Even though Odysseus himself may be fictional, the traits and characteristic he possesses- particularly perseverance and …
Is Grendel truly evil? Is Beowulf a hero? Throughout the poem Beowulf, Beowulf seems like a hero. People from the land of the Danes adored Beowulf. He had many characteristics such as being brave, cou…
Hospitality is a recurring theme in The Odyssey with a majority of its premise being centered around it, including the main plot point about the trouble the suitors are causing and how the hero Odysse…
Have you ever heard of Hercules? You probably have. You've probably heard that he went through 12 labors and lived happily ever after. However, if you think that's true, you are very wrong. Hercules h…
"Ismene: They mean a great deal to me: but I have no strength to break laws that were made for the public good ."(P.62-63) Ismene is one of the 4 children of King Oedipus and Jocasta. King Oedipus an…
Among many tales appears in Ovid's Metamorphoses, myths about rape and guilt are the most numerous. Through these myths, Gods represent many moral failing and lack of compassion toward humans. In the …
A hero is someone who is daring, compassionate, and adventurous. A hero's journey ordinarily consists of five main parts, Call to adventure, Supernatural aid, Obstacles and battles, Descent into darkn…
People's individual pride lead to tragedies. Antigone, a Greek play written by Sophocles exemplifies the confrontation between Antigone the main character and Creon, her uncle. Creon becomes the king …
Fate and Free Will, are key components to "Oedipus the King" and "Minority Report" and they coexist with difficulty. Oedipus and John both have their fate determined but they use free will. Oedipus le…