Both in Homer's Odyssey and in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? audiences are given the opportunity to experience a spectacular adventure, filled not only with the sense of travel, but also the sense of danger and excitement. The story of a Greek hero compared to a film set in Central America with three fugitives seems rather far-fetched. However, upon closer examination, both have a lot in common. The Odyssey features Odysseus, a man famous for his heroic acts in the Trojan War. O brother, where are you? shows a bit of contrast by having as its protagonist Ulysses, an ex-convict who escaped and began searching for "A Treasure". So, by default, one might assume that these two stories are completely different. However, it ends up being exactly the opposite. The two stories are so strikingly similar that they are almost disconcerting. However, it may not just be simple similarities that make the two so similar. The main reasons why the two characters are so similar are not so much the actions they perform, but rather the opposition to the overall human emotional aspect of the two works. For example, we see that both Odysseus and Odysseus are invested in life with their families and, as such, never have a moment where they stop thinking about the life they lived. Both characters are extremely similar in terms of thoughts, abilities and experiences. They are both profound tacticians, as well as being quite strong and good-looking men. So, in the end, both of these men have a lot in common on an emotional and psychological level. “The bold are helpless without intelligence.” -EuripidesAs previously mentioned, both characters are remarkably strategic in the decisions they make, as well as in the actions they... middle of paper......journey taken by a man. In both stories, the audience is accustomed to the feeling that both characters are on this journey. The journey, in both cases, is fought for the family, which is actually quite noble. Of course, human nature is also a key similarity, as both of these men go to great lengths to finally return to where they came from and find true happiness. And as mentioned before, both “The Odyssey” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” they can be thought of as stories of a man returning home, with all the characters playing their part to create a true epic. It's not the small details that make these two stories similar. Instead, the creators used broad but powerful concepts about friendship, hardship, and love. And in the end, this pays off very well, offering the audience a great opening into a real world where human emotions and nature rule everything..