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I investigated the book Circe by Madeline Miller. Circe seems to admire Odysseus in a sense, but tension arises and threats are thrown around. Circe finds him attractive and it is very obvious. She asks him to bed. Odysseus is going to cheat on the wife he thought so highly of. He seems almost human in this story though (I know he is a human). I actually like his character unlike in the Odyssey. Circe made him seem like a genuine, caring man.

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I investigated the fictional book Circe by Madeline Miller. I learned that this book is much more deep and meaningful. It shows that Circe did not bewitch Odysseus because he was unlike his other men: thoughtful and mentioning of his wife. Circe shows a genuine interest for Odysseus, seeming to fall in love with his gentle ways. When their identities are finally revealed to each other, Circe swore not to harm him and wished he would stay forever. I personally enjoyed this one chapter of Circe more than everything I read of the Odyssey. This was due to the fact it portrays a far more enjoyable side of the story. Circe's thoughts and curiosity of the situations around her provides more detailed dialogue and events, whereas Odysseus' tales were tainted and sometimes even second hand.

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I investigated "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Coming Home". I learned that veterans have found a way to cope with coming home by reading The Odyssey. They can relate to the challenges that Odysseus faced along his journey. I found this really interesting.

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I investigated the article titled "Homer can help you’: War veterans use ancient epics to cope." In doing so, I was able to explore the idea of using Homers stories to help war veterans. The similarities between what they go through and parts of the odyssey have evident similarities. I learned that they breakdown both the Iliad and the Odyssey in order to combat their PTSD associated and stemming from post- combat fighting. I found it most interesting that the literature about similar topics can actually help them cope by connecting to the stories.

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I investigated the song "Calypso" by Suzanne Vega. This song is written in the perspective of Calypso. She sings of rescuing a man and beginning to fall in love with him. She is heartbroken when he leaves, but she does not beg him to stay or come back. She knows that he has more important things to tend to. The man in this song is referencing Odysseus and his journey home. In book 9, Calypso asks Odysseus to stay with her, but Odysseus refuses stating his family and home are more important to him and he must return. She knows that he has to go and so she guide him on his journey home instead of trying to make him stay.

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I investigated the poem, "Siren Song." The perspective of the poem was quite interesting because it changed my opinion of sirens. I learned that they are powerful instead of just evil while the men are helpless because they underestimate women due to typical gender stereotypes. I also investigated "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk." From this, I connected Noah's strength and determination to Odysseus who also never gives up despite the obstacles he must face. Additionally, I investigated "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Coming Home." I learned that the adjustment to home can be more difficult than conflict and danger.

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Out of our provided options, I decided to look into the poem "Siren Song", the song "Calypso", and the War Veterans article. In the "Siren Song" poem, I read about the sirens, but from a different perspective. In the Odyssey, we only read Odysseus’ perspective of his siren encounter, but in this poem, the reader gains new insight into the minds of the sirens. Also, the song "Calypso" is written to show how the goddess Calypso would describe her experience with Odysseus. She brings up how she had kept Odysseus trapped for years and how he is now gone. Finally, I read how war veterans have trouble when trying to return home from the military. I learned that many veterans can relate to the hardships the characters in the Odyssey face on their journey home.

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I investigated "Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help". I thought it was interesting how relatable the Odyssey is to today's world. War veterans use both the Odyssey and the Iliad to cope with PTSD and other post-war trauma. I find it interesting that, even though these epics were written years ago, they can still help people today. I'd imagine that Homer did not intend for his writing to have this big of an affect on the world, which embodies the impact that literature can have on our lives.

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I investigated Margaret Atwood's poem, "Siren Song." This changed the view by putting the poem in the perspective of the Siren. To me, when I've heard of Sirens, they are always assumed to be the "bad guy." After reading this, it made it seem like the Sirens were unhappy having to continue doing this continuously. It changed my view of Sirens.

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I investigated "Siren Song," "Calypso," and "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Returning Home." I find it very interesting that a poem that has been around for hundereds of years still has people examining the characters and characterizing them in different ways. With the poem "Siren Song" and the song "Calypso" all of the characterizations about the focus character are wildly different from the original poem, but are still somehow believable. Also with all the parelles between Odysseus's journey and today's veterans I can't help but feel like it's not accidental. Wars went on back then and Odsseus might be based on that transition from fighting to home as seen in those ancient soldiers.

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The one source I investigated was the poem "Siren Song." and thought it was really interesting. It brought a new perspective on how maybe just because someone is portrayed as some way, doesn't mean that is how they truly feel. I went into this poem thinking how Sirens must feel powerful, I thought this because their songs have people jumping overboard ships for them to reach it, however after the author describes their life as boring, i saw that they just do the same thing over and over and that just seems like a terrible life, with no change.

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I investigated the poem "Siren Song", the song "Calypso", and the article about Trevor Noah. I realized that the song was basically anti-men and how they are helpless. The Trevor Noah article is very encouraging showing his childhood struggles to where he is now. He got through all of the obstacles life through at him and he didn't let them stop him. The song about Calypso, which was very interesting. It was a mix of sorrow and selfishness.

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One article that I read is the article about Trevor Noah and what his early life consisted of and how he got to where he is now.  Trevor Noah is born into a horrible situation in South Africa where he is a "crime child", and this gives him many obstacles in life. I learned that it is easy to relate life itself to Odysseus's journey as life offers obstacles to basically everyone, and if you want to be successful like Trevor Noah, you are going to have to overcome these obstacles.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk", "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Coming Home, and "Homer can help you: War Veterans Use Epics To Help". I really enjoyed the veteran stories because veterans can compare their story to Odysseus. Odysseus lost many men and friends, just like many veterans have. Overall, I think this is a great way for veterans to cope with lost friends in combat/war.

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I read the article about veterans discussing epics and comparing the experiences of those soldiers to the experiences they had. It was very interesting to see that even with the advances in military technology that makes ancient warfare unrecognizable compared to the modern warfare there are similarities. The experiences of war remain the same throughout the ages. Soldiers in war have always had to experience trauma and the loss of friends. It is something that causes a lot of trouble for people but can also make an incredible bond between survivors.

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I investigated Trevor Noah, the song, "Calypso" by Suzanne Vega, and the article,"Homer can help you" about war veterans. It was very interesting that there are so many different ways you can relate the story of The Odyssey to current times. It was very interesting to read about how far Trevor Noah came throughout his life. He faced so many different obstacles just as one does while completing a journey or quest.

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I read the article about Trevor Noah and his life in South Africa. The primary similarity I picked out between Odysseus' and Trevor's stories is the higher power is oppressing them. For Trevor, the South African government did not want him to succeed. They had many racist laws, and they made it so that his existance was a crime. In Odysseus' case he was being oppressed by the gods of his time. The main difference I can pick out from these two is their beginnings. Trevor had a very difficult and poor like while Odysseus is the king of Ithica. Overall, the main connection is an oppression from a higher power.

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I read the article about veterans, the Calypso song, and the Sirens Song poem.  I found it interesting that the veterans feel comfort in Homer's books.  They can relate to him and his journey.  I also found the poet's interpretation of the sirens to be interesting.  I like the way she looked at them from a different perspective and saw them as actually asking for help.

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I read the literary criticism of Homer's epics, the comparison between Odysseus and modern war veterans, and the novel Circe. I found it interesting to see how these different methods of writing portray Odysseus, from the critical analysis depicting Odysseus's search for honor and glory, to the comparison's description of the way he feels out of place at peace in his home, to the novel's method of humanizing him, making him seem like a person instead of a figure of importance.

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I read the articles about the veterans, poem on the sirens, and Trevor Noah's life. Homer's stories helping veterans with their PTSD was interesting to read about because I would've never thoght about a story helping so much but, then I saw how they were really able to connect to Homer's stories and their own lives. I also find it interesting how Trevor Noah felt completely uncomfortable with his life to now being this prominent figure. So many people can relate to the Odyssey and connect their own experiences to overcoming bumps in the road to their end goals.

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I read the articles about the veterans, the sirens song, and the song about Calypso. I thought it was interesting that it shows the reality of Odysseus and makes him appear more realistic in the eyes of the reader. His hardships aren’t one of fantasy but happen to the ones that risk their own lives for our country. In the sires song it shows how smart and cunning the sirens are. You see the switch in gender roles where the women have great power over the men. In the song about Calypso you were really able to see her selfishness that was similar to Circe.

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I read the chapter from the book Circe, the article about veterans reading the Odyssey, and the song about Calypso. I think one of the main things I took away was that even despite being written thousands of years ago, The Odyssey (and The Iliad) are still relevant and inspirational today. Madeline Miller wrote a whole book about Circe, who wasn't only featured in Odysseus' story but was a part of it. Suzanne Vega wrote about Calypso. And the veterans used these stories to understand, cope, and recover from a very serious and harmful condition they got while in the military. I think it's very incredible and inspiring that such old works can still have so much influence on today.

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I read the article about veterans who read the Oddessy, and after coming home from the war, how it related to them. I also listened to the song, and found it interesting how there are so many ways to read or interpret the same story. With all of the different point-of-views in all the different articles, you can come to new conclusions about what actually happened.

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I read the article about Trevor Noah, Calypso, and the Siren Song. They all, in some way connected to the Odyssey. I found reading Trevor Noah's article the most interesting. It’s was cool to see a person come from a deep part in life and become a strong celebrity and comedian. However, it’s sad to see he never fit into any social groups, but it’s great to see that he is even more than what he was.

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I read the article about how veterans use the Odyssey to help them cope when they return home as they can't rejoin society.  I learned that it is a lot harder for veterans to cope in a peaceful society because they are used to being in danger and contact. I also learned that the odyssey helps them cope because it shows Odysseus trying to rejoin his society at the end of the book.

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I read the article called "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Coming Home" and listened to the song "Calypso" by Suzanne Vega. I noticed that both the song and the article mentioned about as easy as it might seem to be a leader and fight, Odysseus and veterans are always going through their own struggles. I learned that the theme of Odysseus was "love drives our actions" and I truly believe that because for the heart that Odysseus had, he fought for his men and with the kindness of our veterans they fought for our country making sure we are provided with safety, hope, and freedom. They didn't necessarily have to fight, but because of their tendered heart, they did what they did.

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I read about war veterans and their connection to the Odyssey. They can connect with long journey of coming home, death of friends and much more.

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I read the article about Trevor Noah and the veterans who read the Odyssey after returning home from war. I thought they were a very cool example of life imitating art and how art can connect to people in a very beneficial way. It makes you realize that everyone goes through their own "Odyssey" to go through.

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I read mostly about veterans coming home from the war and the effects that they undergo after. Everyone thinks that the Odyssey was just a fake tale and that no one could undergo the anxiety and stress of what Odysseus did. But veterans can relate and show how their journey reminds them of the same that Odysseus went through. This story actually helped them cope!

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I read about how veterans have been using the Odyssey as a way to talk about their experiences in warfare. I think this is a fantastic way for soldiers to connect with something to talk about their experiences.

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I read about the post war effects on veterans. In both articles, it discusses the difficulty of the transition between war and real life and how the odyssey has frequently helped people cope. I found this very interesting, and after investigating I realized that although in a fictional context, Odysseus could be trying to find a new normal life as well on his journey home.

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I read 'Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk," "Siren Song," and "Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help". I learned how real some of the situations can be related to life and how some people have gone through much of the same as Odysseus has. While it may not include the monsters and the other epic details, it still has the same feel to it and can be very personal.

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I read both articles about the veterans relating to The Odyssey, and I also read the poem "Siren Song".  I learned that the veterans and Odysseus relate a lot.  They both went though many trials and struggles.  I also learned that The Odyssey helped many veterans cope and readjust after wars of today.  I also learned that the "Siren Song" was about men who are stupid and helpless.

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I read about how war veterans were able to connect their lives to the Odyssey and Odysseus. They both went through really tough times at war and lost many people. This story gives the veterans a way to cope by hearing their story mixed in with mythology.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk," Margaret Atwood's Poem "Siren Song," and "Homer Can Help  You: War Veterans use Epics to Help."  Trevor Noah had to overcome many obstacles in his life to get to where he is now. In the "Siren Song" you can imagine how alluring this song is. It relates to when Odysseus had heard the sirens singing and wanted to go to them. Then I also learned how the Odyssey is helping War Veterans. These veterans are recounting their own experiences and comparing/relating it to what Odysseus has to face in the Odyssey.

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I read about how war veterans were able to easily connect their stories to Odysseus's quest home.  I learned that the Odysseus shares a lot of similarities with veterans and the difficulties that they experience when returning home after war.  This return home is never as easy as it seems to be while also creating a lot of more problems to encounter whenever trying to reenter civilian life. I also learned that the Odyssey can be used as therapy towards these veterans as they are able to easily able to connect their stories with Odysseus's.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk," "Siren Song," and the lyrics to Calypso by Suzanne Vega.  I learned how Noah's life can be connected to The Odyssey by the fact that his
upbringing was an example of a quest.  He went from an unappreciated colored boy living in an unfortunate area to a well-appreciated, loved celebrity.  "Siren Song" is related to the song of the Sirens in The Odyssey due to the fact that both songs are mesmerizing and possess high levels of attraction.  Calypso was written about the character of the same name from The Odyssey and her relationship with Odysseus, so that is self-explanatory.

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I read about the Siren Song, and The war vets using epics to help them.  I learned that Homer's stories can be used to help some people cope with internal issues they may be having based on the story line he writes about, this makes them feel less alone in their battles.  I also learned that depending on how you portray the story you could infer what Homer may think while he writes, like how the Sirens were used to almost make Odysseus and his crew look stupid, but he outsmarted the sirens.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show," "Calypso," and "Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help". Trevor Noah's story was heartbreaking that he felt that he never belonged but I can also see from where it speaks about his journey to where it ties into the Odyssey. With the veteran article I learned that Homer's epics can be used for more than just pleasure reading, these stories can actually help people through serious problems they're facing and I think that's really amazing. And finally, I read Calypso lyrics. I found it interesting that the song didn't touch on more of the Odyssey topics but it was still a good song.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk," "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Coming Home," and the poem Siren Song.  I learned that Trevor Noah had come from a place that wasn't accepting to who he was, but that he also worked hard to get where he is.  I learned from the article that veterans often are able to connect with the older epic tales like the Odyssey and feel less alone while they serve.  I also was able to read the poem Siren Song and see how it conveys the magnetism the sirens had within the Odyssey.

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When I read the news story about Trevor Noah, I definitely saw a connection to the Odyssey. Noah had to face many challenges and hardships throughout his life just as Odysseus did. The song "Calypso" by Suzanne Vega also connected to the Odyssey. Calypso makes Odysseus live with her on her island for many years until she finally releases him. The song basically described her struggle to let him go. I also read the article about the war veterans. I think that it is great to see veterans coping with PTSD and other issues that arise from serving in the military. Many of the challenges that these brave men and women face are similar to obstacles that Odysseus went through.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk," "Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help," and the poem Sirens. I learned that many people can use the Odyssey to relate back to the hardships that they have faced in their own lives. I also learned from the poem Sirens that not everything is as it seems and some people disguise themselves as something else to trick others.

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I first thing I read was "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk".  No one from Trevor's  hometown really accepted him. He also faced many challenges within his life in that town. This directly relates to Odysseus. He also had to face many challenges throughout his life as well.  The second thing I read was the Siren song.  The song that the Sirens sang was irresistible. This relates to Odysseus because Odysseus heard this song and wanted to go see the Sirens. But when you go to the sirens you were more than likely going to die.  The final thing I read was the veterans coming home. This relates to Odysseus in many ways. One way is how Odysseus' journey was stressful and so was the veterans journey. Also the veterans went through a really hard time at war and so did Odysseus so in a way the veterans related to him.

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I read "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk", "Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help", and the poem 'Siren Song'. I learned that as Trevor got older and worker hard, his life got brighter and better. He overcame racial issues in his life that could be compared to a quest. Next, in the veteran article, I learned that Homer's epics can be compared to everyday life, despite them being so old. This can help the veterans through issues such as PTSD. Finally, I read the poem 'Siren Song'. This poem explained to me that the Sirens are also in pain, never enjoying what they are doing.

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I read, "The Odysseus Complex and Veterans Coming Home". I learned that Veterans can make connections to the very old Epics and allows them to not feel alone in their journeys while serving. I learned that in the other article similar to this,"Homer can help you: War Veterans Use Epics to Help" that Veterans meet in a location, for example, the University of Vermont and read Homers Epics. Coming from the Veterans themselves they feel that these discussions can help more than the PTSD therapy sessions. I learned that even though these Epics are over 2,000 years old that they can still easily be connected to present life and also help people.

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I investigated "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show," Siren Song, and Calypso.  First, I learned that there are many ways to be an epic hero.  Noah was an epic hero and grew through terrible and confusing times to become a reputable comedian.  Second, I learned that a song can be so beautiful that you many find your self lost in the music.  Reading this poem made me think back to when new songs come out and I listen to them on repeat without realizing it.  I'm sure this is what it was like in The Odyssey.  Lastly, I learned from listening to the song Calypso that he had his own way of viewing the situation.  He discusses he view on Odysseus and the trials he had to overcome. I was surprised that the song didn't touch on some other key points like the stabbing or when Odysseus called him Nobody.

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I read "Trevor Noah’s Odyssey to the Daily Show Desk”, “Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help”, and "Calypso." I learned that Tevor Noah's life wasn't as bright as it looked considering his dark past. His existence defined him to be different and divided him away from any society. Even through these hard times, he somehow still ended up with this great career and a better life. The war veteran's idea to use ancient epics to cope was interesting as well.

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Trevor Noah's story was pretty cool but also pretty dark I mean he came from a time when his existence was a crime and he racially could not fit into any society, so it's cool that he ended up doing his thing and now he's a celebrity.  I also did the Siren Song, Calypso, and the first veteran one but they really didn't seem that interesting to me.  The song and poem just kind of sounded a little too disingenuous and the veteran thing was cool but it really didn't go in depth on how the Iliad and Odyssey actually help them.

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I investigated "Trevor Noah's Odyssey to the Daily Show," "The Odysseus Complex:  Veterans and Coming Home, " and "Calypso."  The comparison between war veterans and ancient heroes was interesting.  The problems the epic hero faced were more a physical toll while veterans are noted to face mental struggles as they fail to readjust to society. Trevor Noah's backstory is somewhat tragic but can be compared to an epic. Noah would be considered as the epic hero while the racial and political segregation he faced were the challenges.

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I investigated "Calypso," "Homer Can Help You: War Veterans Use Epics to Help," and "Siren Song." First, I learned that there is more than just one perspective to everything. Everyone sees things differently. Second, I never realized how easily a Siren could lure someone in. Then, the poem lured me in and I noticed how simple it was. Third, I learned that veterans who have come home can connect with the Odyssey, which helps them cope.

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I investigated the book about Circe, the poem "Siren Song," and the Homer can help War Veterans Article. I think I enjoyed reading the book about Circe the most because it really gives you an insight as to why she turned the men into pigs. The poem about the sirens also brought some insight into their lives. I always assumed that sirens would like doing what they do; however, it is clear in this poem that that is not the case.