Essays and Research Papers on Greek & Roman Literature

This 4 page paper provides an overview of this book inclusive of four plot summaries for four of the many myths. Myths highlighted are Odysseus, Midas, Thor, and Oedipus. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page analysis of the scene from Homer's Odyssey in which Odysseus destroys the suitors who have invaded his home. The writer argues Odysseus' task is to restore order to this society. The manner in which he accomplishes this task, abetted by his son Telemakhos, demonstrates how they have both matured over the ...

This 10 page paper discusses the shifting of the image of women as evidenced in the portrayal of Clytemnestra in the plays of Euripides. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the role of women in Papadiamantis’ “Fonissa.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the role of the gods and goddesses, how Odysseus related to them and considers how the inclusion of them elevates this poem into a great epic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines elements from Aristophanes’ The Clouds.” No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper reconstructs the events of the last days of Constantinople based on the primary sources offered in Imber, Nicol and Runciman's works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the writings of Miller and Aristotle as concerns tragic plays. Their concepts are exampled in Death of a Salesman and Oedipus Rex. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliographpy lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the character of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey, discussing whether he was a good person or not. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page essay that has the premise that Tolstoy's character Ivan Ilych (from The Death of Ivan Ilych) is a real mortal soul, recently deceased, and that the soul of Socrates is quite aware of the circumstances of his last day on earth and is writing to Ivan that they should discuss how ...

A 5 page essay which discusses the use of comedy in the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes Lysistrata and also in the seventeenth century French comedy by Moliere Tartuffe. In both of these comedies, the playwrights use the elements of comedy to convey criticism of certain social conventions of their particular era. No additional sources ...

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares the characters of Daphnis and Chloe to Chaereas and Callirhoe. The writer argues that Chaereas and Callirhoe are pictured as being more sophisticated than the totally innocent Daphnis and Chloe, yet because Daphnis and Chloe actually know each other that their relationship will be the stronger. Bibliography ...

A 3 page essay that compares and contrasts the ancient Greek narratives of Chaereas and Callirhoe and An Ephesian Tale. The writer argues that these stories express a similar perspective on the topic of love and the manner in which romantic love manifests itself in human society, that is, through the action of the ...

This 5 page paper discusses the use of 'light' symbols throughout the drama. Quotes cited from text, examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the characters of Aeneas and Turnus in the Aeneid. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the role of women in Taktsis' novel, The Third Wedding. Quotes given. Themes explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page essay that discusses Aeschylus' play Agamemnon within the historical context of fifth century BC Greek culture. The writer argues that the play substantiates and rationalizes male dominance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper posits that in order to redeem herself of all the deaths she has caused in freeing Jason, Medea must make the ultimate sacrifice, her children, for two purposes: to save herself, and to save the country from the future reign of Jason. No references. JVmedea.rtf

A 4 page paper which examines the characters from Gilgamesh and Enkidu, from Gilgamesh, as they relate to a quote from Oedipus Rex. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the status of women in ancient Athens. The writer access this topic by examining Agamemnon by Aeschylus and argues that the character of Clytemnestra is the antithesis of ideal Athenian womanhood. The status of women is examined as suggested by the play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the characterization of Iphigenia in Euripides' plays Iphigenia at Aulis and Iphigenia at Tauris. In these plays, Euripides shows Iphigenia to be a woman of extraordinary wisdom, discernment and courage. While highlighting these qualities, Euripides also humanizes his characterization of Iphigenia by showing that she also experiences rage against ...

:A 3 page essay that discusses how to stage Euripides' Iphigenia at Aulis with just three actors. The writer addresses the problems inherent in this staging problem, which are numerous, because while there are only eight speaking parts, there are four characters on stage in some scenes. Suggestions are made for approaching this problem, as ...

A 3 page paper which compares the protagonists, Medea and Lysistrata, from the classic tales. The paper examines personality, plan, and plea. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page essay in which the writer suppose what the play Medea would have been like if it had been written by Sophocles instead of Euripides. The writer bases these assumptions on Sophocles' thematic content in Antigone. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page paper which examines two of the three classic stories in the Oedipus trilogy by Sophocles, and discusses how the two present us with the timeless condition of the tragic hero as seen in “Oedipus the King” and “Antigone.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.