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Would you describe the gods as more of a help or a hindrance to Odysseus in book five of the Odyssey?

Calpyso is the primary immortal character Odysseus encounters in book five. We are immediately told that Odysseus is 'trapped' on Calypso's island, suggesting she is a hindrance to his journey home. He ap...

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'Whilst many female characters in the Odyssey are shown in a negative light, Penelope is the only woman portrayed without flaws'. To what extent do you think this is true?

(Tackle the structure of this question: it is asking you to look at both Penelope, and the representation of other women. It is also asking you to either disagree or agree with the statement, and more imp...

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In reference to the oikos, to what extent was the role of the father the most important?

The role of the father in the household was extremely important, he would have been very well respected and in charge of the house. In addition, he would be the only one to work for the family, therefore ...

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To what extent is Odysseus responsible for his own suffering throughout his journey?

On the one hand, it could be argued that Odysseus' suffering is caused by the monstrosities he faces. The forces of Scylla and Charybdis attack a multitude of his' men, resulting in overwhelming feelings ...

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How far do slaves contribute to the success of Greek and Roman comedy?

In my opinion I think that slaves contribute to the success of Greek and Roman comedy, seen through the importance of the roles that the slaves play in both; The Old Cantankerous and The Rope.In the Old C...

Answered by Estella J. • Classical Civilisation tutor

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