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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 5 page paper which examines the symbolism, the
meaning, and the significance of the Cyclops in Homer’s Odyssey. The paper also briefly
discusses Dante and Homer’s interpretation of Odysseus/Ulysses. Bibliography lists 5
additional sources.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAcyclp.rtf
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seems to arise in everything from fantasy art to cartoons. Its origins, however, are incredibly ancient and incredibly symbolic. Of course, as is the case with many things presented in
ancient literature, the symbolic nature of the creature can be interpreted in many ways. Bearing that in mind we examine what Homers Cyclops appears to symbolize, or signify. The paper
also briefly discusses how the character of Odysseus/Ulysses is interpreted by Homer and Dante. Cyclops As mentioned, there are many ways in which one can interpret the symbolic
nature of a creature or an element. Bearing that in mind we examine one individuals perceptions of the symbolic nature of the Cyclops. From one perspective, one that involves the
whole tale of the Cyclops and the men, one author notes that "Odysseus and his men found themselves stranded on the Isle of the Cyclops. To escape the cave
of Polyphemus they had to trick the cyclops, who had blocked off the cave entrance with a great stone" (Stories from the Stars). They decide to drug him with wine
and thus "were able to blind his single eye with a tree trunk hardened in the fire. The remaining men that hadnt been eaten by the cyclops only escaped by
tying themselves to the underside of Polyphemus flock" (Stories from the Stars). Though the cyclops checked the sheep, "he didnt detect the Ithacans and they escaped. This tale is
a symbolic one of the return of the sun from its winter home at the Vernal Equinox (the ram emerging from the dark cave)" (Stories from the Stars).
This author states the following, offering us a more specific look at the symbolic nature of the cyclops: "Both Odysseus and the Cyclops are greedy and both lack humanity.
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