by bodenk | Nov 13, 2023 | Gender, Group 3
Introduction Homer’s The Odyssey, a Greek literary masterpiece, has transcended its era to become a global literary icon. This epic of adventure, heroism, and human nature has lived over millennia resonating with fresh generations and varied civilizations. Its...
by bodenk | Oct 30, 2023 | Gender, Group 3
Throughout the Odyssey, we are introduced to many different characters, most of which are not given a background explanation of who they are. Penelope, although we learn much about her, is more or less only perceived as the wife of Odysseus, and much less as her own...
by bodenk | Oct 19, 2023 | Gender, Group 3
For my image study, I chose this photo of Penelope presumably weaving and also unwinding the funeral shroud for her father. With the suitors asleep on the ground, Penelope has an expression of dismay on her face. She cannot control the suitors and her last hope of...
by bodenk | Oct 16, 2023 | Gender, Group 3
In book 19 of the Odyssey, Odysseus has finally returned home, but he is unrecognizable to the eyes of Penelope. Although Odysseus was dirty, in rags, and did not look like his past self, Penelope still showed him kindness and showed great kindness to him in hopes...