Essays and Research Papers on Greek & Roman Literature

A 5 page paper which compares how the concept of heroism is depicted in each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines how Aristophanes' "Lysistrata" portrays women in roles commonly held by men. The paper also examines the story of Medea, by Euripides, illustrating that it is another story in which women are portrayed as men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how this epic poem represents the importance of Western literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page comparison and contrast of Homer's Odyssey and Dante's Inferno in relationship to the theme of their journeys.

A 5 page paper which considers how the female protagonists in these plays respond in unexpected and unacceptable ways to the social and legal expectations of women in their respective societies, noting the similarities and differences of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses how Homer uses various elements in "The Odyssey" to illustrate Odysseus' response for the need of social order. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper writes the outline for an epic in the style of Homer. After this outlines there is then an analysis of why this is in the style of Homers Odyssey, forming comparisons and outlining the way that the similar style was developed.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Medea and Antigone. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Calypso and Nausicaa from Homer's "The Odyssey." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that examines the principal theme in Sophocles' Antigone, the play that continues the sage of Oedipus Rex and his progeny. The writer argues that in this play the conflict is between the loyalty that one owes family and religious precepts vs. the loyalty owed to the state. No additional sources cited.

This 14 page paper examines the background of the Greek god Herakles and how this mythalogical figure is depicted in art. Additionally, this paper examines whether various pieces of art depicting Herakles depict a consistant image.

This tutorial paper helps lead the student through two questions: how does a hero in this epic experience denial of materialism through war, and how does the hero fuel his need to contend with the living. The hero used in this example is Achilles, as he exemplifies the heroic code that is so strong in ...

A 7 page paper which examines the stories "Antigone" and "Oresteia" as they relate to female and male interests/values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the life and work of Homer the poet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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.

A 5 page paper which examines how the story of Oedipus the King is a tragedy. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

An 8 page paper which examines Homer’s Odyssey as it presents a sort of behavioral manual for the time period in terms of one’s reputation, social expectations, and other social conditions of the time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines “The Artist of the Beautiful” and “Roger Malvin’s Burial” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The paper examines how Hawthorne’s stories reflect themes and elements of mythology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Antigone’s heroic character and considers how she can be regarded as an early feminist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses paradises found in Homer’s Odyssey and argues that Ulysses’ paradise was home. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the concept of heroes and heroism in Virgil’s “Aeneid” and Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses Dante's Inferno and dicusses his interpretation of Hell. Furthermore, this paper discusses the effects which Dante likely wanted to produce for the reader. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the issue of justice as found in Plato’s “Republic” and Aeschylus’ “Oresteia”. Through the ten volumes of the Republic, Plato argues about the issues of justice, virtue and happiness which are all linked within an individual and if an individual is just, he will also be happy and ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the significance of the chorus in “King Oedipus” by Sophocles and “Antigone” by Jean Anouilh. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 10 page paper which examines why, although women were not given rights or freedoms in Greek and Roman society, they were often predominant figures in Greek and Roman mythology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.