In Homer's Odyssey and in the film O Brother, Where Are You? the audience is given the opportunity to experience a spectacular adventure, filled not only with the feeling of travel, but also with the feeling of peril and excitement. The story of a Greek hero compared to a film set in Central America featuring three prison escapees seems rather far-fetched. However, upon closer inspection, the two share many things in common. The Odyssey features Odysseus, a man famous for his heroic deeds during the Trojan War. O brother, where are you? shows a bit of contrast by featuring Ulysses, an ex-convict who escaped and set out in search of "treasure." By default, one might therefore assume that these two stories would be completely different. However, it ends up being quite the opposite. The two stories are so similar it's almost astonishing. However, it may not be simple similarities that make the two so similar. The main reasons why the two characters are so similar is not so much the actions they take, but rather the overall human emotional aspect of both works. For example, we see that Odysseus and Odysseus are both invested in their lives with their family, and as such, they never have a moment where they stop thinking about the life they led. The two characters are very similar in terms of thoughts, skills and experiences. They are both profound tacticians, as well as being rather strong and handsome men. Ultimately, these two men have a lot in common emotionally and psychologically. “The bold are powerless without intelligence. » -Euripides As previously mentioned, both characters are remarkably strategic in the decisions they make, as well as the actions that take place in the middle of paper......the journey undertaken by a man. Throughout both tales, the audience is accustomed to the feeling that both characters are participating in this journey. The trip, in both cases, is for the family, which is indeed quite noble. Of course, human nature is also a key similarity, as these two men go to great lengths to finally return to where they came from and find true happiness. And as said before, “The Odyssey” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” can be seen as stories of a man coming home, with all the characters playing their part to create a true epic. It's not the little details that make these two tales similar. Instead, the creators used broad but powerful concepts about friendship, hardship, and love. And in the end, it pays off very well, offering the public a great opening into a real world where human emotion and nature reign supreme...