... (Maguire-in conversation) Fate has a place in the Greek world but its place is not the same as it is in other scenarios or worlds. (Sparknotes) It is important to understand the word before we discuss it. Fate as far as Greek mythology goes is not just fate. By most standards fate ... Odyssey life is one's own responsibility; instead of leaving all things up to fate, the characters had a significant influence upon his or her own existence. (Sparknotes) In The Odyssey the gods are responsible for controlling many aspects of where the story goes, but the people still have to choose to go. ...

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... symbolism is well captured by the trick that Penelope uses to test Odysseus, which revolves around the immovability of their bed "a metaphor for the unshakable foundation of their love.(Sparknotes.com). As one can see, the roles of social class, family and kinship, and marriage all play a major role in the story of the Odyssey. Homer brings these alive in ... ...

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