The following documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation).
Themes that are included:
- The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero
- Disguise
- Deceit, Disguise and Trickery
- Recognition
- Role of Revenge and Justice
- Role of the Immortals
- Relationships between Mortals and Immortals
- Xenia
- Nostos
- The Role and Power of Fate
- Relationships between Men, Women and Children
- Family
- Role of the Slave
- Role of Women in the Epic and Society
- How Different Societies are Characterised and Portrayed
NB: Rieu’s translation has been used when creating this document
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