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In which of the two epics are the female characters more carefully described and more relevant to the narratives? [The Odyssey and The Aeneid]
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Lui James In which of the two epics are the female characters more carefully described and more relevant to the narratives? In Ancient Greece, the role of women was considered minimal. They were thought to be inferior to men, and very rarely had a say, or played a strong part in society. However, in both the Odyssey and the Aeneid, they have vital roles. They have strong impacts upon the men, other characters and the story. First, I'd like to analyse Calypso because of her strong effect on the narrative, and her independent character. She is a Sea-Nymph who is strong, charming and beautiful enough to hold Odysseus captive for a seven year romp on her island, isolated from the rest of the world. As the etymology of 'Calypso' suggests, Odysseus is being hidden and eclipsed from his real self. On Calypso's island, he cannot be his true, heroic self. She's able...
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