The Significance of Eating and the Feast in Homer's 'Odyssey'

Fiction & Literature, Poetry
Cover of the book The Significance of Eating and the Feast in Homer's 'Odyssey' by Isabel Bohrer, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Isabel Bohrer ISBN: 9783640705498
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: September 15, 2010
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Isabel Bohrer
ISBN: 9783640705498
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: September 15, 2010
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Essay from the year 2005 in the subject Classic Philology - Greek Studies - Literature, grade: A+, Columbia Universität New York, language: English, abstract: In literature, the act of eating often represents more than a quotidian routine essential to a person's survival; implicitly, it can underscore character traits and furthermore, give the reader an insight into prevalent cultural ideals and societal norms. Homer's Odyssey is not only replete with references to the civilized feast as a unifying celebration, but also introduces more deviant forms of eating, particularly when the guest-host relationship has been violated. Consequently, the feast may become an arena for conflict and in extreme cases, even a battleground for acts of cannibalism.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Essay from the year 2005 in the subject Classic Philology - Greek Studies - Literature, grade: A+, Columbia Universität New York, language: English, abstract: In literature, the act of eating often represents more than a quotidian routine essential to a person's survival; implicitly, it can underscore character traits and furthermore, give the reader an insight into prevalent cultural ideals and societal norms. Homer's Odyssey is not only replete with references to the civilized feast as a unifying celebration, but also introduces more deviant forms of eating, particularly when the guest-host relationship has been violated. Consequently, the feast may become an arena for conflict and in extreme cases, even a battleground for acts of cannibalism.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book The Essence of Jazz - A Composer's View by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Foreign Places and Languages in Children's Fiction by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book State, cartels and growth: The German Chemical Industry by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book What was Prohibition? by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Dress Codes and Gender Roles in 'Little Red Riding Hood' by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Neuromarketing in Sports by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Death and Initiation in 'The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber' and 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro' by Ernest Hemingway by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker - an Analysis by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Science Fiction Trappings and Archetypal Fears and Needs in Signs by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book How 'Vote or Die!' Lured Youths to Vote in the 2004 American Presidential Elections by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Why are so many companies trying to standardize their global marketing mixes? With examples show the limitations to this approach! by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Financial Crisis - Impacts and Reactions by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book Chaucer 'Miller's Tale' by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book The Falklands Crisis: Britain's Justifications for its Resort to Military Force through the Example of a Speech by Margaret Thatcher by Isabel Bohrer
Cover of the book African American Vernacular English - Origins and Features by Isabel Bohrer
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy