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Omeros
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Essay Topics
How does Omeros draw upon and transform the classical epic tradition of Homer? In what ways does Walcott modernize or subvert these conventions?
Analyze the role of the sea in Omeros. How does it function symbolically in relation to identity, memory, and history?
Discuss how Omeros addresses the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean. How are issues of displacement, cultural hybridity, and historical trauma explored?
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