And the Fluent Man Carried Off the Brave Man's Arms the Character of Odysseus throughout Classical Literature
Date of Award
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Humanities
First Advisor
Rohrbacher, David
Keywords
Classics, Odysseus, Homer
Area of Concentration
Classics
Abstract
The character of Odysseus appears throughout classical literature with varying traits. He is a tactician and a warrior in the works of Homer, a demagogue in the Greek tragedies and a clever rhetorician in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Although Odysseus' traits may vary slightly depending on the author and his purpose--so that he might appear either noble or base--his character must conform to a basic tradition so that he is able to be recognizable to the audience of the work. This thesis analyzes the characterization of Odysseus in a diversity of classical works, along with the authors' use of Odysseus as a recognizable individual in order to fulfill a specific purpose.
Recommended Citation
Morse, Lindsay Alane, "And the Fluent Man Carried Off the Brave Man's Arms the Character of Odysseus throughout Classical Literature" (2003). Theses & ETDs. 3277.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/3277
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