The Character of Clytemnestra
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A 5 page analysis of the character of Clytemnestra in the play 'Agamemnon' (458 B.C.) by the Greek playwright Aeschylus. The writer argues that it would have been easy for Aeschylus to portray Clytemnestra as a completely unsympathetic character. Instead, he forces the audience to see Clytemnestra's point of view. Nevertheless, by making Clytemnestra¹s most defining characteristic her duplicity, Aeschylus obviously intends for the audience to see her as conniving and driven by her love of power. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99aeschy.rtf

Warriors v. Women in Greek Mythology
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A 7 page essay on the unequal and unjust roles assigned to women in Greek society as expressed in mythology. The writer focuses on plays by Aeschylus, Euripides and Homer, and on the characters Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Odysseus, Calypso, and Helen. The writer also expresses the overall purpose of the play in terms of syncretic assimilation of Troy and also of the house of Agamemnon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid Compared
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This 7 page paper looks at both works inclusive of plot, primary characters, humorous aspects and thematic elements. The thesis that both works are about love, and not war, is supported with an analysis of the author's techniques and story lines. No additional sources cited.
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The Sound of Justice According To Plato and to The Bible
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This five-page-paper compares and contrasts the views of justice between the Book of Luke in the Bible and Plato's Republic. The causes of justice, the people who receive justice and a final discussion on the similarities and difference in the goal of justice between the two. Bibliography lists two sources.
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"Manchurian Candidate" and "Libation Bearers"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the parallels the film "Manchurian Candidate" and Aeschylus' "Libation Bearers" of the fifth century. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAmanchur.wps

"Medea" - Treatment And Perspective Of Women
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how women were typically treated during this historical period, as well as the extent to which Medea modified her own womanly character as she exacted revenge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCMedeaWmn.rtf

Abuse of Women in Greek Mythology
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A 6 page paper that looks at the issue of abuse as it is presented in Greek mythology, and focuses on the issues related to the abuse of women in a number of myths. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mythabu.wps

Achilles: Leadership Abilities And Inabilities
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the manner by which Achilles should be judged when determining his abilities – and inabilities – as a leader. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCAchilLead.rtf

Aeschylus's "The Libation-Bearers": Underlying Themes
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5 pages in length. As the tragic hero, Orestes is forced to come face to face with his own shortcomings, which ultimately cast upon him the tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall. Facing opposition from within his own being is part of the inner struggle that Orestes must addresses throughout the dialogue with his mother, Clytemnestra. The fate that governs her life also controls the actions associated with her troubled existence; being both underhanded and manipulative, Clytemnestra never dreams she would need to call upon the very depths of her heart in order to plead for her own life. However, as time progresses, Orestes inevitably learns that he, too, possesses a significant flaw and ultimately succumbs to the burdens of emotion that fate has already provided for him. No additional sources cited.
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An Analysis of Medea
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This 4 page paper examines the story of Jason and Medea and delves into the way in which she is characterized. Her portrayal as a murderess is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA504Med.rtf

An Analysis of the Iliad from the Point of View of Achilles:
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This 7 page paper discusses the Iliad in terms of Achilles. His role throughout the story is analyzed as are major themes involving Achilles such as anger and rage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSIliad2.rtf

Apollo and Oedipus
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This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVApoOed.rtf

Archetype/Great Mother-Demeter
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A 3 page personal essay in which the writer discusses the mythological figure to whom she feels the closest affinity and the archetypal meaning behind this figure. The writer chooses Demeter and feels that this figure represents the Jungian archetype of the Great Mother. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khdemar.rtf

Aristotle and the Self-Sufficient Man
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Aristotle, as presented in "Politics," felt that while most men could not be self-sufficient, those who are find themselves incapable of working in common and are similar to beasts or to a god. The character of Achilles is also discussed in terms of this perspective. Bibliography list 2 sources.
Filename: RAarislf.rtf

Artemis, Demeter, Hera, and Lilith; Suitable Babysitters?
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This 5 page paper looks at these four mythological character and examines their personalities and characteristics and events in their lives to discuss their suitable for a role in caring for the young. Then bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Aspects and Qualities of Ancient Greek Civilization as Found in Homer’s “The Odyssey”
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This is a 3 page paper on qualities of Greek civilization which are revealed in Homer’s “The Odyssey”. Homer’s “The Odyssey” was written around the year 750 B.C. and in addition to providing a great tale about the adventures of the king Odysseus, it also reveals aspects and qualities of the ancient civilization in Greece at that time. While Greece was recovering from the Trojan War, the journeys of Odysseus reveal to the readers that the ancients Gods and myths played a major role in everyday life and recollection of events in addition to the admiration of the qualities of hospitality, honor, athletic ability, story telling, organization and song within the everyday lives of the Greeks while qualities such as pride and arrogance were abhorred. While most of the events centered on the people from the higher classes, the lives of the slaves and common men are also included which gives the reader an added dimension to the complex societal structure which also existed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Athena, The Virgin Goddess
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A 7 page research paper that explores a hypothesis concerning the virginity of the goddess Athena. This hypothesis posits that the way that the ancient Greeks conceived virginity played a significant role in the way that the goddess was conceptualized. The writer argues that an examination of literature verifies this hypothesis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khathvir.rtf