The character of Penelope is an illustrious representative of loyalty in this epic. Penelope is a faithful wife, who after twenty long years apart from her husband, still refuses to marry one of the awaiting suitors. There even came a time when Penelope told the suitors that she would wed once she finished Odysseus’s father shroud, yet she narrates how , “.. by day I’d weave at my great and growing web-by night, by the night of the torches set besides me, I would unravel all I’d done†(Homer, Book XIX ,p 431 ,167 ). The fact that she devises schemes to keep the suitors distracted shows her intention to remain true to Odysseus. The author uses this scenario this to prove her complete loyalty to her beloved husband.
Just before he retired, one of his daughters and one grandchild passed away. A few months before Jefferson died he counted his blessings and decided that he had a good life. On his deathbed he handed his last daughter the last letter he wrote telling her a true goodbye. I think that this article was a good article because it shows that Thomas Jefferson actually cares about his family and not just politics. One reason for this is the article says “His political duties often forced him to be away but, he wrote hundreds of letters sharing news, giving advice, and occasionally scolding.” Meaning, even after his long days of work he still managed to find time for his two daughters.
Penelope’s Perspective According to Betine Van Zyl Smit, in her article, “From Penelope to Winne Mandela Woman Who Waited,” I, Penelope, am the faithful wife in Homer’s Odyssey (393). Smit identifies that "although the Odyssey is an epic, it is also a tale of marriage" in which Penelope waits "in Ithaca for (her) husband Odysseus to return" (393).While I wait; I look after his house, son and fortunes. In the modern world today, I see so many women to whom their situations are a little different but yet similar to mine. They are still faithful to their husbands no matter where they might be. The wives admired their husbands' courage, although their husbands are not battling giant Cyclops or in sword fights.
The idea of a place so rich with family, and culture that could also be home to some of the poorest people is almost unbearable. Yet somehow, through the characters of Callum Ruadh, and his Grandpa and Grandma we see both ends of the spectrum. The grandparents, even through the loss of their son and daughter-in-law remain in Cape Breton. They stay because of their ties to the town and the relationship with the patrons. They are happily married.
Athena’s relationship with Odysseus was close friends. They were close friends because Athena was always trying to help Odysseus anyway she could. She was always giving Odysseus advice and protecting him and “urges” him into doing things; she also would protect Odysseus’ family, his son mostly, by telling them if something bad was going to happen. First, Athena helped Odysseus in many ways. She “appealed to Zeus to help Odysseus since he has been wondering the seas for ten years”.
The divine Calypso was certainly for keeping me in her cavern because she yearned for me to be her husband and with the same object Circe…but never for a moment did they win my heart” (110-111.28-31). Even though both Circe and Calypso both offer a good life for Odysseus to live, he is loyal in finding his way home to Penelope and Telemachus. He never gives up on going home, but if he had, he would have given up his loyalty to his wife and country, something an epic hero would never do. Odysseus stays loyal not only to his wife and country, he stays loyal to the men who have been with him on his entire journey. He has to be loyal to them because they have done nothing but stay loyal to him.
Had Odysseus not thought of escaping under the sheep, Odysseus probably would have been trapped inside Polyphemus's cave until he was eaten. Furthermore, typical heroes are loyal; Odysseus definitely has this personality trait. Odysseus definitely proves his loyalty to his wife more than once. In order to return to his home and wife, he spends nearly 20 years on his journey. Throughout his entire journey, he never forgets about home and he remains dedicated to his wife.
Analysis of “A Worn Path” Tracy Locke ENG125 Karen McFarland September 16, 2013 “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty written in 1941 is a story that shows unconditional love. A beautiful story of a grandmother who will do anything to help her sick grandson. Phoenix Jackson must be one hundred years old and still takes a long journey only to get medication for her grandson. A trip is always tough on a person, but a trip for an old lady who walks with a cane very slowly is an act of compassionate love. I will explore the theme along with two literary elements in this short story.
We all think love is a main purpose for living; that an intimate connection is inherent in all that we do, and without love, we cannot survive as a species. But what is love, and how do we know that we've fallen in love? First, let's begin with what love isn't. IT DEFINITELY ISN'T... Manipulation - "If you loved me, then you would..." (isn't love, but rather infatuation.)
"Mindless and persistent, she seemed is a sort of ecstasy to coming near to her fulfillment, her own glorification, approaching her dead mother, who was glorified" (Lawrence 2263). This quote states how she feels happy when she's near her mother's grave; it makes her feel as if she is right next to her mom. On the other hand, Jack Fergusson was a "mere hired assistant" (Lawrence 2263) who liked to help others yet also felt superior from the people around him. We can also determine that both he and the three brothers have been acquainted for a reasonable amount of time judging from their greeting of one another. What is astonishing about Jack is that he truly did love to help others.