Tuesday, October 23, 2012

O Brother, Where Art Thou extra credit

By popular demand, here is the extra-credit assignment for "O Brother..."

Either:  A.  Analyze one or two of the adventures of Odysseus as they are portrayed in the film.  Think about what the directors take as the theme of the adventure, and how they adapt it to the medium of film and the early 20th century setting. What is included, what is left out?

Or B:  Focus on the character of Everett (George Clooney), and discuss in what ways he is and is not like Odysseus-- his social status, previous history, relations to women, personal characteristics, vices and virtues. 

You can post your response on the blog or send it to me by email. 
"A Man of Constant Sorrow"-- is this kleos?

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