Introduction In this portfolio we are going to take a look at the modernist short story, focusing especially on its main characteristics and development throughout history. We will begin by introducing the notion of short story and its main distinctive features. Subsequently, we shall focus on the development of the modern short story, its key features and how it’s different from the traditional short story. To conclude our portfolio, we will explore the most famous short story writers and approach
plot as well as the main character, Katniss Everdeen, resemble stories of heroes battling against and overcoming the wrath of monsters and Gods for power and glory. Katniss’ character is a new take on what many can parallel to the work of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and the heros of Apollodorus. The movie follows the
The Greeks believed in morality, taking it very serious. Hubris was the morality that was the most important to them and taken the most serious. When someone acted too prideful, acted almost like a God, almost untouchable, they were displaying hubris. Hubris was something the gods wouldn’t tolerate, resulting in the mortals death later on being their fate. The Greeks took proper burials serious as they believed they couldn’t enter Hades with out a proper burial. Praying to the gods was common along
some of the era's best poetry, together with the Cavalier poets and John Donne. Inprose, the most representative works are found in those of Francis Bacon and the King James Bible.In 1616 George Chapman completed his monumental translation of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into English verse, which were the first ever complete translations of either poem, both central to the Western Canon, into the English language. The wildly popular tale of the Trojan War had until then been available to English readers
halls of the great King” (7.84-96). The beauty presented here takes a fine eye and would be most likely overlooked by the war-oriented men of the time period. Furthermore, The Odyssey drifts away from most men’s focuses during ancient Greece. The Iliad, said to have been The Odyssey’s complement, is predominantly written about war, violence, and triumph. The material is based more on action and adventure. In contrast, The Odyssey has very few action-filled scenes. The epic has much more dialogue
Looking at the background is very important. One specific text that can be identified is The Odyssey, which shows the characteristic of loyalty. Odysseus is constantly trying to get home to his wife. He strives toward the reunion with his wife. In The Iliad there is a definite sense of courage, when Achilles charges into battle, it can be related to when Arthur goes to battle as well. Both heroes know they will die, but they go anyway. The Aeneid is another fine text that shows chivalry. It shows chivalry
are lyrics, poetry, and historical narratives. These writings, expanded literature’s socially major importance in humanity (Vivante pg. 24). This time period is the period that created epics that put honor and glory on high pedestals; such as the Iliad and the Odyssey (Fiero, pg. 81). Due to Ancient Greece’s formation of literature, the Western Civilization has gained a sense of heroic pride in the form of literature. Not only has the Western Civilization gained a sense of heroic pride, from literature
The understanding that we have from the Greek standpoint is from a the first known european literature writer, Homer. Homer composed two epic tales, Iliad and The Odyssey, illustrating the major battle on the Trojan lands, causing the main characters to endure endless struggles and face tribulations. Everything we do know about Ancient Greece afterlife, must give recognition to the rightful owner. “The
The Greek civilization was one of the most imperative in the history of mankind. Greek civilization was a civilization that has given us fundamental things that would be impossible without conceiving the modern world as we do now. That is why, it is the birthplace of the modern world and deserves our respect, appreciation, interest and study. In addition, it is the basis of all the political, social, and cultural process which we live. They created a unique culture leaving a lasting legacy to the
“We do not have to become heroes overnight: just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering that we have the strength to stare it down,” said Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady. Roosevelt is saying that anyone can be a hero, but not everyone is born with the qualities of a hero. People have to learn the right qualities to become a hero. All heroes are different, but they always have these key qualities. A hero is a brave and selfless