Odyssey vs. Rustling Rhapsody Comparison of the Role of Women “A woman is very unpredictable. She is romantic, sensitive and caring; however, underneath she is convoluted, deceptive and dangerous.” One would automatically assume that the female character in a heroic story takes the preconceived role of an object at the disposal of the male protagonist. The female character in a heroic story holds the stereotype that she is obtuse, and will repeatedly flock to the most handsome man. “Rustler’s Rhapsody” is a sardonic parody of the western film stereotypes: the women play very small roles other than Rex O’Herolan’s personal cheerleaders. However, in the epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer gave souls and personalities to his female characters. Women are not in the story just to please Odysseus; they are important and in....

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