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Comparing Odyssey 'And Calypso The Sweet Nymph'

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Calypso’s Loneliness
In the section “Calypso the Sweet Nymph” from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, and Suzanne Vega’s poem “Calypso”, the authors reveal that loneliness can lead oneself to feel sadness and selfishness. Homer’s section of “Calypso the Sweet Nymph”, tells about a man named Odysseus journeying home from the Trojan War, who is held captive by the beautiful nymph Calypso on her lavish island. Even though Odysseus is not an entirely unwilling captive and enjoys his nights with Calypso, he misses his wife and wants to go back to his home land. Calypso, hears this adversity and shocked that anyone wants to leave her alone again on this beautiful island. Calypso tries to stop him from leaving in fear of being alone, by questioning Odysseus

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