Essays Tagged: "suitors"

Taming of the Shrew Essay

e. All that knew her hated her. She felt very jealous of her beautifulsister Bianca, because of her suitors and her beauty. Katherine tries to start fights withBianca all of the time. She even hit Bia ... t wealthy in Padua; If wealthy,then happily in Padua" (ShakespeareIii76-77). He and one of Bianca's suitors, Lucientohad a conversation. As a joke, Luciento mentioned to Petruchio marry Katherine.Petr ...

(3 pages) 93 0 3.9 Oct/1995

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Exploring Sexuality in Taming of the Shrew

flict stems from the fact that their father favors Bianca, as well as the fact that Bianca has many suitors, while Kate has none. Kate's father, Baptista, tries to persuade some of Bianca's suitors to ... yet is almost intentionally mean to Kate. For instance, Bianca knows that it hurts Kate to have no suitors while she (Bianca) has several. Bianca uses this to hurt Kate. When Kate tries to find out w ...

(5 pages) 95 1 4.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

Padua. Bianca, on the other hand was very sweet and charming and beautiful; for these reasons many suitors wooed her. Kate was presented to be much more intelligent and witty than Bianca, but, ironic ...

(7 pages) 78 0 4.1 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

A Critical Look at The Taming of the Shrew

Padua. Bianca, on the other hand was very sweet and charming and beautiful; for these reasons many suitors wooed her. Kate was presented to be much more intelligent and witty than Bianca, but, ironic ...

(7 pages) 158 0 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of The Shrew

rovide forhis wooing.O my Antonio, had I but the means/To hold a rivalplace with one of them [other suitors]/I have amind presages me such thrift/That I shouldquestionless be fortunate!' (Shakespeare, ... ckery is also present in The Taming of theShrew. In this work, Bianca, the 'good' daughter hasthree suitors vying for her love. Gremio, an old,prosperous, and well-respected gentleman; Hortensio,anoth ...

(8 pages) 115 0 3.9 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

The Bow of Odysseus

of the bow and an account of the contest which marks the beginning of Odysseus' final attack on the suitors. It is by means of the bow that Odysseus disposes with the suitors, retakes control of his h ... not intended to get anyone injured or killed,but merely to provide a means of competition among the suitors (and, of course, an opportunity for Odysseus to dramatically reveal himself to them).Further ...

(10 pages) 129 0 4.5 Mar/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Analytic Play Review Of "The Taming Of The Shrew" By William Shakespeare

erine is married, Baptista disallows Bianca to be espoused until Katherine is wed, forcing the many suitors to Bianca to find a mate for Katherine in order for them to vie for Bianca's love. Many crit ... iety that people are expected to take part in. As a result of the removal of romance from marriage, suitors are judged, not by their love for a woman, but by how well they can provide for her. All sui ...

(4 pages) 128 0 3.5 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

how Athene helped Odysseus

appearing to him in a dream,urging him to return to Ithaca and warning him about the ambush of the suitors.Athene helped Penelope numerous way also. Athene helped her by comforting herso she would no ... helped her by comforting herso she would not go into a nervous break down over all her stress, the suitors andOdysseus returning or not. Athene gave Penelope hope of Odysseus returning. Atheneeven ma ...

(2 pages) 76 2 3.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Odysseus's Challenges

his travels; a few of these difficulties were a cannibalistic Cyclops, huge whirlpools, determined suitors, along with many hardships. Odysseus fought constantly to return to his homeland of Ithaca, ... could listen to the Sirens' song and not die. When Odysseus had to figure out how he could kill the Suitors who were staying in his house, he had Athena disguise him as an old beggar and then told Tel ...

(3 pages) 114 1 4.6 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

loyalty in "The odyssey" by Homer and "The Pearl" by Steinbeck

of distress.Penelope stayed loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey. To ward off suitors that were beckoning for her hand, she made them a promise that as soon as she finished weavi ... g a gift for her father, she would take one of their hands in marriage. Nightly, unbeknownst to the suitors, she would unravel her work, so that she could remain faithful to Odysseus. Also, Penelope p ...

(2 pages) 50 0 3.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

"The Odyssey" by Homer

ly by his faithful dog and a nurse. With the help of his son Telemachus he destroys the importunate suitors of his wife Penelope and reestablishes himself in his kingdom.Athena appeals to Zeus for per ... peals to Zeus for permission to help Odysseus reach home. Odysseus's home in Ithaca is overrun with suitors who are trying to win Penelopeia's hand. With the help of Athena disguised as Mentes, Telema ...

(7 pages) 97 1 3.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

The Odyssey: Is Odysseus justified in taking his revenge?

Homer The OdysseyUpon Odysseus' return to Ithaca from his long and dangerous crusade, he discovers suitors raiding his palace. Due to the fact that these suitors are posing a great threat to Ithaca, ... itors are posing a great threat to Ithaca, Odysseus is justified in taking his revenge. Since these suitors try to steal his property, assume his wealth, and threaten the royal family of Ithaca, his r ...

(2 pages) 64 2 3.3 Sep/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Faith and Retribution in "Genesis" and Homer's "Odyssey"

f kilter. Each of these stories -- that of Noah and the Ark in the Bible, and that of the carousing suitors in the Odyssey -- illustrate what happens when unprincipled people take over and virtuous pe ... home in Ithaca has assumed he is dead. He leaves a large home and a hefty legacy, and consequently, suitors for his wife's hand (and, by extension Odysseus' lands, money, and title) are swarming all o ...

(6 pages) 112 0 3.5 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Character Sketch of Odyssey Character Telamakhos

t and aggressive. This occurs with the help of Athena.The Odyssey began in Ithaca, where a group of suitors were harassing Telemakhos's mom Penelope. His father was gone and he was placed in this situ ... ion like a cat avoids a dog. He was in a depressed state because he felt powerless. He realized the suitors were doing bad things, but he didn't know how to stand up to them. At first, it seemed as th ...

(2 pages) 59 0 4.8 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

What events show Odysseus as an epic hero and what traits of an epic hero do they detail?

very, intelligence, astuteness, and competency. While he trying to return home from Ilium, numerous suitors attempt to seduce his wife, Penelope. However, when he returns Odysseus cleverly plans and c ... owever, when he returns Odysseus cleverly plans and carries out the demise of the evil and wasteful suitors with the help of Athena, goddess of wisdom: "Come on [Athena] weave me a plan to punish them ...

(3 pages) 71 0 4.2 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Homer's "Odysse"y, and what it tells us about greek culture and women

in her strength of character. Her intelligence, cunning and sharp wit enable her to outmaneuver the suitors in many instances. This builds up to the climax of her abilities when Penelope is able to tr ... husband that forces the displays of power. This is first seen in Telemachos assembly on Ithaka. The suitors tell the tale of " another stratagem of her hearts devising" in which she promises to choose ...

(5 pages) 55 0 3.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

The Odyssey

to touch the bag of winds they did, in spite of that. Telemachus had the courage to stand up to the suitors. The sirens were able to break people's discipline with their singing. Now in our day you st ...

(1 pages) 126 1 3.6 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

"The Odyssey" by Homer.

In the story The Odyssey by Homer, the constant interference of suitors delays Odysseus' return to his home land Ithaka. These suitors represent Odysseus' desires w ... is shown by Odysseus' shipmates; secondly, lustful desire which is shown by Penelope and Odysseus' suitors, and thirdly, the desire for knowledge which is shown by Odysseus. These desires impede Odys ... ssions prevents him from arriving in Ithaka.The second type of desire, which is shown by Penelope's suitors, is lustful desire. While Penelope is being pursued by suitors, her faith in Odysseus' retur ...

(4 pages) 55 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Odyssey"

have a strong male role model to imitate through the trying years of adolescence. Furthermore, the suitors who wish to take Penelope's hand in marriage hinder his passage. These suitors, believing th ...

(3 pages) 47 1 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Greek Ideals are Universal Ideals.

at by use of the horse. Odysseus showed his strength of patience when he tolerated the abuse of the suitors while disguised as the beggar in Penelope's house. Odysseus intelligence was shown when he d ... person who displays it. The positive form of the Hospitality was shown by Penelope when she let the suitors stay in her house especially the beggar who she didn't realize was Odysseus, her long lost h ...

(2 pages) 110 2 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology