Each role adds a different element and is essential to the telling of the story. Mothers portrayed in this poem are seen as givers of “pity and sorrow” rather than true supporters of their sons and husbands when in war. “She is too wise, /too clear-eyed, sees alternatives too well, /Penelope, Ikarious daughter--/that young bride whom we left behind” (Homer 199 519-22). In this scene Odysseus sees the soul of Agamemnon in Hedes the underworld; Agamemnon was murdered by his own wife Clytemnestra. He tries to warn Odysseus, he says women are no longer faithful.
The sons of Atreus marry the daughters of Zeus and Tantalus, Helen and Clytemnestra. Menelaus marries Helen and Agamemnon marries Clytemnestra. Agamemnon and Clytemnestra give birth to three children, Iphgenia Electra and Orestes. During that period of time Paris, the Trojan prince abducts Helen because he was astonished with her beauty. This action of Paris creates rivalry between the two cities and the Trojan War strikes in.
Medea How can you tell whether someone is truly insane or not? In the Greek tragedy Medea by Euripides, barbarian princess Medea marries Lolcus prince Jason. Jason leaves Medea to marry a Rich princess to help support Medea and their two children. Throughout the story Medea tires to get revenge on Jason for leaving her. Medea is hurting other people by trying to get revenge on Jason.
After Hero was accused and fainted at the wedding, Beatrice wanted to avenge Hero’s integrity and honor. However, because she was a woman, she could not and was forced to seek help from Benedick. She convinced Benedick to do what she wanted to, because he was a man and he could do something about it. In conclusion, men and women we’re
The story of “Julius Caesar” has been portrayed in many different ways since being written by William Shakespeare. The film adaptations of “Julius Caesar” are two more ways of enjoying this classic piece of theater. Both the color version and black and white films provide an interesting perspective on the conspirators and the life and death of Julius Caesar. Each variation is slightly different from the other, and in many ways, certain parts were better captured by one of the films. Some places where the films differed were the assassination scene, and the acting of particular characters.
Because of this, Cleopatra could get out of him whatever she wants; even the assassination of her sister, Arsinoe; who she thinks betrayed her. So when Antony needed money, Cleopatra could be generous give it to him as long as it helped her as well. Antony's relationship with the Roman allegiance ended. Octavian then declared war against Cleopatra. Cleopatra lost the war badly, because of this; Octavian declared that she will be treated like a slave in her own country.
The play “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare and the movie version directed by Julie Taymor in 2010 have several significant differences in the characters, relationships and themes. They both have similar themes, such as Good vs. Evil, Revenge vs. Forgiveness, Betrayal, Colonialism and the Illusion of Justice. These themes are both present in the movie and the play, but they are altered by the fact that the main character in the play is Prospero and in the movie it is a witch named Prospera. Comparing the play with the movie, there are several differences in the way the characters are chosen, how they act and how the surrounding is set out.
Paris steals Helen away from her husband, Menelaus, which he takes as an insult to himself and his kingdom. Menelaus urges Agamemnon to help him bring back his wife from Troy. Agamemnon soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defense of his brother's honor. In truth, Agamemnon's pursuit of honor is corrupted by his overwhelming greed; he wants to control Troy to ensure the supremacy of his already vast empire. Another similarity is, Achilles and
She is often called Pallas Athena, because of her childhood friend Pallas whom she accidentally kills while practicing fighting (Athena: Greek Goddess). She is the goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war and is born directly from Zeus’ head. According to the Greeks, Metis, Zeus’ first wife, is destined to have a child that will overthrow him. To prevent this from happening, Zeus swallows Metis thinking it will prove the destiny wrong. He then acquires a migraine so powerful that the God of the Blacksmiths, Hephaestus, has to slash his skull open with an axe.
Euripides questions the Greek ideal woman and her characteristics. Euripides wrote against the norm of Ancient Greek writing when writing this play. The theme of justice verses revenge was very prominent in Medea. Medea goes to great lengths to seek revenge on her ex-husband Jason after he left her and her kids to poverty in a foreign country so that he could then get married to the King’s daughter in Corinth. Not only did Jason do that, but his soon to be father-in-law King Creon demands that Medea and her children leave at once or after she persuades him after a day.