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Parataxis Of Homer
Throughout the epic poem The Odyssey, Homer employs a technique called parataxis.
This technique is used frequently to identify characters in the book or explaining an event.
The poem not only covers the story of Odyssey. The poem not only covers the story of
Odysseus, but also touches upon other characters as well. By using parataxis, Homer can
briefly tell and describe characters and events. Often, characters are identified by their
relationships to others, a great deed they have accomplished, to hardships they have come
across.
In describing Odysseus in Book V, l ....
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