Iliad
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The Stubborn Artist: Achilles’ Infamy & Prospero’s Redemption
Originally published March 3, 2010 Achilles, in The Iliad, and Prospero, in The Tempest, both possess a certain “art” that gives them power with which they can assert their authority over others. Prospero’s art is his magic, and he uses… Continue reading
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The Odyssey’s Book 24: Ending the Cycle of Revenge
Originally published February 1 2010 In the Iliad and the Odyssey, Athena made many interventions in Odysseus’ quest for a peaceful life back in Ithaca, while revealing several of Odysseus’ important traits, and then finalizes her involvement in Odysseus’ journey… Continue reading
Alistair Berven 