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>fucks Calypso in all holes for 8 years
>Penelope expected to masturbate only on the assumption that he MIGHT be alive

Why does /lit/ get so butthurt when John Green calls the Odyssey sexist? The book was written almost 3000 years ago, it's not like it's a shocking revelation that it would be sexist, and there's still a lot about the story to enjoy in 2018 in spite of that.

>> No.12160978

>>12160965
meaningless term for testosterone deficient faggots like you

>> No.12161050

>>12160965
Women are children and must be treated as such

>> No.12161128

>>12160965
Because it's fucking retarded to judge a 3000 year old poem by modern day social standards

>> No.12162107

>>12160965
the patriarchal society depicted in homer is normal,the city states and kings.it has been that way since agriculture was invented up until recently.

>> No.12162168

>>12160965
Sexism has nothing to do with it.
Odysseus paid for her, she was his property. She was his means of continuing his bloodline. This was entirely normal and culturally appropriate. Guys could fuck whatever they liked, as could whores. Wives were property.

>> No.12162195

>>12161128
>>12162107
It's okay to judge and call it unfair

>> No.12162207

>>12160965
Calypso kept Odysseus as her sex slave for years on end, promising him immortality and eternal bliss. Odysseus rejected that.

>> No.12162225

>>12160965
>Calypso
She detained HIM. The story is a metaphor for how sexual activity enslaves even the greatest of men and how one should strive for moderation and chastity.

>> No.12162239

>>12160965
The Odyssey is undeniably sexist but literally who gives a shit. Sexism isn’t bad

>> No.12162275

>>12162239
John Green relies on the emotions of 16 year old girls to make money. Degrading one of the most inspiring artistic achievements of human history by reducing it to mere identity politics is not something he cares about.

>> No.12162315

>>12160965
Odysseus was literally Calypso's sex slave, couldn't leave her island, all while under duress, which under the modern definition, is rape. He also looked out to sea and cried every night, thinking about Penelope. John Green conveniently fails to mention any of this, and is a giant disingenuous faggot.

>> No.12162328

>>12161128
>Because it's fucking retarded to judge a 3000 year old poem by modern day social standards

you say that, but when you look down at your 4 inch mutilated dick, you rage uncontrollably at your father for being fooled by a jewish kabal into doing it. some things are just self evident, kiddo

>> No.12162380

>>12162315
>He also looked out to sea and cried every night, thinking about Penelope
He cried every night thinking about the fact that his great deeds would never be remembered because he might never return from sea.
He cares about Penelope because she’s a good woman and adds honor to his name, but he’s not particularly loyal to her either. He doesn’t hesitate to shag every goddess he comes across.

>> No.12162472

>>12160965
Weaving is a metaphor for masturbating guys I've figured it out now

>> No.12162720

>>12160965
>reads one of the most importants works of literature
>focus his attention in banal things like sexuality
yep brainlets

>> No.12162725

>>12160965
jesus christ how does john greene even still identify as a man

>> No.12162779

>>12160965
Weak bait OP you have to step it up

>> No.12162792

>>12160965
Odysseus was raped by a deity for 8 years.

>> No.12162824

>>12162380
like who?

>> No.12162834

>mfw no Calypso waifu

>> No.12162848

>>12162720
>banal things like sexuality
cringe. un-greek attitude. anaemic anglo.