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08721. SOPHOCLES' "ANTIGONE". The moral positions of Antigone and Ceon are compared in the Greek tragedy about the laws of man and the laws of God. 5 pages, 5 footnotes in text, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
08714. A SCENE FROM THE ILLIAD. An analysis of characterization and dramatic setting of Hektor's assembly of the Trojans in Book 8. 10p. 12f. 1b.   $70
 
08694. THEMES OF LOVE IN DANTE'S DIVINE COMEDY. Examines the distinctions and similarities between the many different kinds of love found in the Inferno, the Purgatoria, and the Paradiso. Examines the question of whether the ideals of human and divine love coexist within the vision and culture of modern man. 11p. 12f. 10b.   $77
 
08616. DRAMATIC SENSE IN HOMER'S POETRY. Explores how the classic Greek conception of dramatic sense can be found in Homer's The Iliad. 5p. 4f. 1b.   $35
 
08615. THE ILIAD AND ORAL TRADITION. This termpaper examines the ways in which Homer's epic poem follows the oral tradition in its use of certain formulaic devices such as familiar similes lengthy recitations of geneologies, and patronymics. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
08614. THE HOMERIC NOTION OF DESTINY. Examines the contradictions inherent in the HOmeric notion of fate or destiny which stem from the opposing ideas of determinism and free will found in the relationships of gods and men. 5p. 4f. 1b.   $35
 
08479. COMPARISON OF THE SONG OF ROLAND AND THE AENEID. Essay which argues that there is little resemblance in the two works on their outlooks on the universe, man and God, and relations with foreign peoples. 5p. 6f. 2b.   $35
 
08478. COMPARISON OF THE SONG OF ROLAND AND THE AENEID. An essay which explains how both works idealize Roman history and reveal the social and political structure of the culture. 5p. 4f. 2b.   $35
 
08477. THE WORLDVIEW OF GREEK AND MESOPOTAMIAN CULTURES. Compares and contrasts the two cultures with respect to their outlooks on nature, the role of man in the universe, and the relationship between men and the world around them. As a vehicle for comparison, an epic poem from each culture is analyzed. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
08460. COMPARISON OF TWO EPIC POEMS. A comparison of the Epic of Gilgamesh and Homer's Odyssey with the objective of discerning the social and political processes in ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Greece. 5p. 6f. 2b.   $35
 
08281. OEDIPUS THE KING. A discussion of Sophocles' use of irony, symbolism and structure to study moral responsibility and explore the possibilities for moral redemption. 4p. 2f. 1b.   $28
 
08280. THE AENEID OF VIRGIL. Discussion of the poem in terms of its similarities with Homer's work. Overall, the poem is viewed negatively, both because of its derivative nature and Virgil's failure to imbue his characters with human emotion. 5p. 6f. 7b.   $35
 
08075. THE AENEID AND SONG OF ROLAND. A book review which concentrates on similarities and differences between the society and politics delineated in the two epic poems. 5p. 4f. 2b.   $35
 
08062. THE LONG GOODBYE. A book review which analyzes Raymond Chandler's detective novel in relation to the concepts set forth in Aristotle's Poetics. 7p. 5f. 2b.   $49
 
08041. THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH AND THE ODYSSEY. A comparative study of these two early epics which examines the world-views of the works, their view of the order of the universe, the natural world, and the role of human beings in the world. 5p. 5f. 2b.   $35
 
07888. THE MEDITATIONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS. A critical examination of the Meditations and its adherence to the tenets of Stoicism. 6p. 5f. 1b.   $42
 
07739. OVID'S "METAMORPHOSES". A thematic treatment of Ovid's Metamorphoses. The reconciliation of opposites is argued to be consistent with and part of the larger theme of transformation in Ovid's tales. 5p., 1f., 1b.   $35
 
07736. THE MEDITATIONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS: A CRITICAL REACTION. A critical examination of the overall value of Aurelius's work. Style and content are reviewed. 5p.   $35
 
07734. THE THEME OF LOVE IN THE DIVINE COMEDY. Dante's treatment of love in the Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise is analyzed in terms of his symbolism and classification of forms. 5p., 5f., 3b.   $35
 
07700. THE ROLE OF MARKET IN THE SOVIET ECONOMY. Good brief overview of four topics: why the Soviet Union is not a market economy, the legal role of market in Soviet agriculture, the illegal black market and underground capitalists, and the prospects for reform (very remote) focusing on Andropov and Chernenko regimes. 6p. 18f. 9b.   $42
 
07534. TELEMACHOS AS SON AND HERO (IN HOMER'S ODYSSEY). Detailed analysis of the character and actions of the son of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, seeing him as a young untried version of his heroic father who strives very hard to do the right thing and finally proves himself when his father returns. 5 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic source. Notes in text.   $35
 
07531. ROLAND AND ACHILLES AS SOLDIER-HEROES. Comparison of two "second-in-commands" from Homer's Iliad and the French epic Song of Roland. Each argues with his king, but both prove supremely valiant in warfare and struggle. 3p. 2f. 2b.   $21
 
07359. OVID'S "METAMORPHOSES". The transformation of girls and women into trees, animals, or natural forms are examined for their suggestions of a male bias against sexually liberated women in Greek and Roman culture. 8 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic source. Notes in text.   $56
 
07200. THE ODYSSEY, THE ORESTEIA, AND THE REPUBLIC. A comparison of the three major works of classical Greek literature, viewing them as treatments of the problem of justice. Justice is seen as honor and vengeance in Homer, as vengeance tempered with mercy in Aeschylus, and as an abstract ideal in Plato. 20p. 3f. 3b. Notes in text.   $133
 
07048. "...CAPTIVE GREECE TOOK HER CONQUEROR CAPTIVE." Horace's quote summarizes Greek cultural dominance after becoming part of the Roman Empire: art, literature, science and political ideas. 5p. 5f. 6b.   $35
 
06652. WESTERN CIVILIZATION'S DEBT TO GREECE. A comparison of the legacies of Greece and Rome, in areas of law, religion and imperial politics. A good argument is made that Rome's contribution was the more lasting in terms of the West's institutions. 9 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
06565. "THE GREEK WAY BY EDITH HAMILTON (A REVIEW). Hamilton's popular treatment of Greek culture is criticized in this review; the author's view is seen as idealistic and very traditional. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
06117. HERCULES IN MYTH AND ART. Summary of Hercules role in Greek mythology, with discussion of his representation on Greek painted vases. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
06109. THUCYDIDES AND SALLUST ON DECLINE. Comparison of the Greek and the Roman historians, on the subject of the decline of their civilization. 6p. 7f. 2b.   $42
 
06033. THE EPIC HERO IN HOMER'S "ODYSSEY" AND THE "EPIC OF GILGAMESH". The heroes of these two epic poems are compared in their characters and in the nature of the enterprise on which they embark. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
05971. SOPHOCLES' ANTIGONE. A character analysis of Green in the Greek drama, focusing on his decline as the play progresses towards its tragic conclusion. 5p. 5f. 1b.   $35
 
05928. HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. An evaluation of the translation by R. Fitzgerald, exploring some of the major themes of this epic poem. 6p.   $42
 
05796. AGAMEMNON IN HOMER'S "ILIAD." The characterization and descriptions of the Greek leader Agamemnon in the Trojan Wars is discussed in terms of his demeanor. 4 pages, 1 bibliographic source. Notes in text.   $28
 
05788. "LADIES DAY". BY ARISTOPHANES. The plot is outlined and some of the themes of the play are explained. 4p. 4f. 1b.   $28
 
05742. ODYSSEUS: A THINKING MAN. This paper related philosophical concepts of rationality and self-control to pre-Platonic literature: that of Homer and his hero Odysseus. There are quotes from the Odyssey. 6p. 8f. 2b.   $42
 
05471. THE OEDIPUS MYTH. The importance of the myth and some modern interpretations of it in relation to modern psychology are examined. Freud's development of the theory is explained, 20p. 17b. 21f.   $133
 
05383. JUVENILE DELIQUENCY. The causation of juvenile deliquency is seen to be the failure to internalize societal norms. Environment, family and demographic factors are offered as causes. The study is largely confined to black juvenile delinquency. 10p. 6b. 15f.   $70
 
05379. AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE IN MURDER. Social characteristic of murder are considered - large cities and ghettoes are shown to be particularly hazardous in terms of the frequency of murder. Psychological and psychotic factors are considered too. Extensive reference is made to the literature of the subject. 12p. 7f. 7b.   $84
 
05168. COMIC MISTAKEN IDENTITY. The mistaken identity comedy of the early Roman playwright Plautus is compared with that of Dr. Faustus, by Marlow, The Servant of Two Masters by Goldoni, King Lear, Oedipus the King and several lesser know dramas. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
05119. THE WOMEN CHARACTERS OF HOMER'S ODYSSEY. The women Odysseus met on his voyages are examined in this essay, with emphasis on the supporting roles they play throughout the story. All female characters from Circe to Penelope are seen in contrast to the Godess-protectress Athena. 10p., 0f., 1b.   $70
 
04968. "THE METAMORPHOSES" BY OVID. The opposition of art to power in the stories of Arachne, Pygmalion, Orpheus, and others is discussed. Divine power and the efforts to rival it by the human artists are seen leading to overweaning pride and subsequent downfall by man. 6 pages, 1 footnote, 1 bibliographic source.   $42
 
04619. THE HISTORIES OF HERODOTUS. The humanist values found in the works of the Greek historian are scrutinized. His espousal of liberty, compassion and diversity of feeling is seen as making him a champion of humanism in its earliest form. 6p., 3f., 3b.   $42
 
04472. THE CLOUDS BY ARISTOPRANES. Aspects of Greek culture, higher and lower, are examined in the satirical play. Tradition and the modern world are seen as leading questions of the day, and Greek thought is characterized as self-confident as well as self critical. 4p., 7f., 0b.   $28
 
04470. OEDIPUS THE KING. A study of the clues to the Greek character to be derived from the material in the tragedy by Sophocles. The importance of prophecy and knowledge are emphasized in this essay. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
04423. HAMLET AND OEDIPUS REX. The basic elements of tragic irony and hubris in the two plays are compared, with the classical unities of the Greek play contrasted with the Shakespearian tragedy for its treatment of regicide and the tragic hero. 4p. 0f. 0b.   $28
 
04115. THE AENEID AND THE ILIAD. The theme of the shield of Achilles in The Iliad as a symbol of invulnerability, and that of the shield of Aeneas in The Aeneid as a symbol of Roman historical legitimacy, are compared. 8p., 11f., 3b.   $56
 
04110. TELEMACHUS IN THE ODYSSEY. The role of Odysseus' son in the first four books of the Greek epic is described, and the prelude is seen as laying the groundwork for the tale's conclusion. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
04106. THE ILIAD AND THE MAHABHARATA. The relationship of man and god in the Greek epic and the Indian epic are compared; the intervention of divine force in human affairs is seen as a balancing force in The Iliad, and a mythical force in The Mahabharata. Greek attitudes on human flaws among the gods, and Indian concepts of erotic liaisons between divine and human, are also compared. 10p. 9f. 2b.   $70
 
04101. HERMES THE THIEF BY NORMAN O. BROWN. A review of Brown's work on the development of the myth of the trickster god, from cattle theft exploits down to the Homeric Hymn and the establishment of the Twelve Gods in Athens in 514 B.C. 5p., 0f., 1b.   $35
 
04022. PETRARCH AND THE HUMANIST HERITAGE. Petrarch's humanist sentiments are outlined in a selection of his poems; the themes of love and nature are examined in relation to the classics. 4p., 0f., 1b.   $28
 
04015. DANTE'S ENCOUNTERS WITH FRANCESCA AND WITH UGOLINO IN "THE INFERNO." Dante's imaginary encounters with the lover of Paola and with the unfortunate Count Ugolino are compared. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
04014. ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL LOVE POETRY. The psychological features and attitudes of love lyrics from classical and medieval times are compared, with excerpts from the poetry of Virgil, Catullus, Ovid, Cavalcanti, Guinizelli, and Dante. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
03899. ANIMAL FARM (ORWELL) AND THE BIRDS (ARISTOPHANES). A comparison of the anthropomorphic use of animals in Orwell's novel and the Greek comedy by Aristophanes; themes of social criticism, cynicism and despair in each work are reviewed. Social experiments are linked to totalitarianism. 8p., 0f., 2b.   $56
 
03894. ACHILLES AND ODYSSEUS AS HEROES. The personalities of the protagonists of The Iliad and The Odyssey are compared as men of action, with Odysseus seen as more mature. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
03893. AN ANALYSIS OF BOOK IX OF THE ILIAD. The personal psychology of Achilles at the turning point of the Trojan War is examined in depth, and his refusal to fight because of jealousy is analyzed. 4 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $28
 
03271. ACHILLES AND HEKTOR: GREEK AND TROJAN VALUES IN THE ILIAD. The characters of the leading warrior on each side in the Homeric epic are analyzed, and Achilles seen as courageous while Hektor relies on brute strength. 3 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $21
 
02475. COMMITMENT IN YOUTH CULTURE. Interesting study which seeks to explore exactly what was being advocated by the youth movement of the late 60's; borrows intelligently from a number of observers to discuss the notion of "commitment", whether this is to change, growth, or just having a good time. 10p., 0f., 8b. (notes in text.)   $70
 
02467. DANTE'S "INFERNO." The themes of sin and its punishment in Dante's poem is reviewed; the symbols of sin and Dante's view of the church are expounded upon. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
02366. SOPHOCLES' COSMIC ORDER. The themes of divine law and harmony in the universe are considered in the Theban Plays, and problems of free will, fate, heredity and environment are discussed for each of the three, King Oedipus, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
02270. PLUTARCH. A discussion of this Roman biographer and historian, focusing on his literary qualities and his ability to symbolize what is best about ancient times. 9p., 12f., 4b.   $63
 
02183. A COMPARISON OF THE ILIAD AND THE AENEID. Virgil's debt to The Iliad is examined and detailed, and the unique character of Aeneus as a Roman hero is analyzed. The psychology and piety of Aeneas are emphasized. 8p., 0f., 0b.,   $56
 
02180. THE USE OF THE DEITY IN THE GREEK THEATER. The intervention of the superhuman gods and lesser dieties in the Greek Theater is related to the religious rituals and tribal past of the Greeks; Sophocles, Aeschylus, and Arisophanes are cited in examples. 7p., 20f., 6b.   $49
 
02157. ANTIGONE BY SOPHOCLES. The conflict between Creon and Antigone is looked at as a question of priority between the state and the gods. Tbe moral of the play is seen as a reflection of Greek law and the concept of justice, as well as a conflict of man and woman. 6p., 6f., 6b.   $42
 
01847. IRONY IN BEOWULF. The elements of ambiguity between pagan and Christian religion in the medieval epic are deemed ironic. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
01385. THE CHARACTER OF TELEMAKOS IN HOMER'S ODYSSEY. A look at the development of the role of Ulysses' son in the epic, from the First four books of the Telemakhiad to the concluding slaying of the suitors. 8p., 1f., 1b.   $56
 
01364. GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO. The Italian fourteenth century writer is depicted as the loosener of medieval morals; the Ameto and especially the Decameron are seen as portraits of the last years of feudalism. 7p., 0f., 0b.   $49
 
01287. THE NATURE OF DEATH IN "PARADISE LOST." The cycle of life and death and the passage from innocence to experience in "Paradise Lost" are studied; a good exposition of Milton's views on sin and mortality. 9p. 0f. 0b.   $63
 
01234. ANTIGONE. A brief precis of the Greek tragedy by Sophocles, upholding Antigone's side in the play. 2p., 0f., 0b.   $14
 
00823. ALLEGORICAL QUALITIES IN EVERYMAN. The meaning and function of the quality-characters in the medieval play are examined for their moral and religious instruction; techniques of sustaining dramatic tension are looked at. 5p., 3f., 2b.   $35
 
00822. BEOWULF AND THE ALLEGORY OF CHRISTIANITY. Possible Christian meanings in the medieval epic are considered, and the poem is finally seen as outside the realm of Christian symbolism. 4p., 0f., 0b.   $28
 
00820. DANTE'S "DIVINE COMEDY." An analysis of the appearance of Ulysses in Canto XXVI of the "Inferno," with a comparison of classical and Christian concepts of purpose in life; the ideas of Freud and Joyce on the theme are mentioned. , 7p., 6f., 6b.   $49
 
00756. BEOWULF AND ROLAND. The two protagonists of the medieval epics are considered as tragic heroes, with the emphasis on Aristotle's definition of the tragic; Roland is seen as fitting that definition better than Beowulf. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
00718. BEOWULF AND HIS MONSTERS. The medieval epic is viewed as man's struggle with the supernatural; the monsters are characterized as symbols of evil and mystery. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
00613. MEDEA BY EURIPIDES. The common humanity and failings of Jason are analyzed and compared to the strengths of Medea; the merits of Euripides as a playwright are considered from several critical viewpoints. 4p., 0f., 2b.   $28
 
00556. THE PORTRAYAL OF THE GODS' IN VIRGIL'S AENEID AND HOMER'S ODYSSEY. The depictions of the Gods, their personalities and their relationships to the protagonist and his struggle, are compared in the two epic poems. 7p., 3f., 2b.   $49
 
00380. THE FOUR CAUSES OF TRAGEDY. Aristotle's doctrine of four causes from the Natural Science is related to the theory of dramatic tragedy expounded in the Poetics. The formal features of tragedy in Aristotle's theory are considered. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
00294. CICERO'S DE AMI (ON FRIENDSHIP). The rhetorical style and the subject matter of Cicero's late essay are analyzed, with the emphasis on grammatical usage, syntax, the period style and the interface of personal experience with juridical principle. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
00210. AENEAS AND THE POUNDING OF ROME. A brief look at the transformation of Aeneas from a Trojan to a Roman hero in Virgil's Aeneid. 3p., 0f., 0b.   $21
 
53857. THE EFFECT OF THE GODS ON THE RULERS IN HERODOTUS' THE PERSIAN WARS. The role of the divine forces in the history of the Persian Wars by the Greek historian--A cogent analysis of myth and divine motivation in the thought of the Greek warrior. 13p., 24f., 1b.   $91
 
53796. ULYSSES AS VIEWED BY THE GREEKS. A look at the character of Ulysses (Odysseus), citing examples of his cunning and bravery, and praising his perseverance in the face of his misfortunes. 5p., 6f., 5b.   $35
 
53759. THE TROJAN WOMEN. The Greek play by Euripedes is examined for innovations in staging, plot and character development; the ancient version is compared with the adaptation by Sartre. 8p., 4f., 3b.   $56
 
53333. SENECA VS. EURIPIDES: PHAEDRA AND HIPPOLYTUS. A consideration and comparison of the treatment of the story of Phaedra in the plays by Euripedes, Seneca and Racine. The Hippolytus Crowned of Euripides is seen as a study of human psychology; Phaedra of Seneca as a study of passion; and Racine's Phedre as a blend of the two. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
53097. THE INVOLVING OF ACHILLES. The struggle of the Greeks to return their hero to battle in The Illiad is examined, with the conclusion that Achilles was destined for a short but glorious life. 5p., 0f., 0b.   $35
 
52317. A BIOGRAPHY OF PLATO. The life and thought of Plato are given a brief treatment. His political and intellectual concerns are discussed, as well as the creation of the Academy. 3p., 3f., 4b.   $21
 
52316. A BIOGRAPHY OF SOCRATES. A brief biographical notice of the Greek philosopher, with an emphasis on his character and mental prowess. 3p., 0f., 0b.   $21
 
51649. ANCIENT HISTORIANS AS MYTH-MAKERS. Good examination of the mingling of myth and fact in the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Livy, Seutonius, and Tacitus. 7p., 7f., 9b.   $49
 
16122. FEELINGS OF A GREEK TOWARD OEDIPUS IN OEDIPUS THE KING. The attitude of a typical Greek toward the plot and ideas of the play by Sophocles are speculated upon, and the role of religion and philosophy in Sophocles examined. 5p., 5f., 2b.   $35
 
16014. EURIPIDES' FEMALE HEROINES. A consideration of the motives and psychology of Alcestis, Phaedra, Medea, Creusa and Electra, with a summary.of the poet's views on love, war, and the status of women. 5p., 3f., 0b.   $35
 
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