
Hey guys! Just wanted to get some thoughts on my paper topic. I've decided to expand upon the idea I had in class about Bod being equal with an ancient hero, my thought being Hercules. My main points are that they both usually have some enemies who stand in their way throughout their epic story, Bod's being Jack and Hercules' being Hera. They both travel from the normal world into the supernatural/mysterious world. Bod has supernatural powers, much like Hercules' strength, while he lives in the The separate graveyards are symbolic of the separate levels of the underworld. I'm not sure if I want to use Hercules specifically or just to leave it open and show how this is an ancient epic without tying it to any specific ancient mythological figure, because Bod's story has elements of many different myths intertwined. Any observations or thoughts as to him being like a specific god/hero/mythological being?
Another thought of mine was to equate Bod to Octavian (later known as Emperor Augustus) Bod's family were killed, much like Caesar was killed. Jack would be equal to Brutus and his conspirators, the other Jacks. They are both adopted. We even have the ghost of a Pompeius, could this be Gnaeus Pompeius, frenemy of Caesar? Bod could be Octavian and at the end he goes out into the world, having broken ties with Caesar and becomes Augustus, all on his own.
Thoughts/opinions would be greatly appreciated!
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This sounds great! Maybe look into the Greek hero Jason? His mother saved him from Pelias by sending him to live with a centaur (Chiron), who educated him. When he was of age, he left to quest for his throne (and the golden fleece). Or even Zeus was saved from a horrible death and then later took back what was his or you could even use Moses. There are a ton of them, so you'll have an easy time finding sources!
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