72 pages • 2 hours read
Omeros
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult | Published in 1990
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Essay Topics
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How does Omeros draw upon and transform the classical epic tradition of Homer? In what ways does Walcott modernize or subvert these conventions?
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Analyze the role of the sea in Omeros. How does it function symbolically in relation to identity, memory, and history?
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Discuss how Omeros addresses the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean. How are issues of displacement, cultural hybridity, and historical trauma explored?
