This is a very well written paper on the Greek Theme of loyalty.

The Theme of Loyalty
As Portrayed in Greek Literature

Throughout the ages, Greek literature has both entertained and guided audiences through the themes displayed within each work. There are five dominate themes among most literary works of the time that include: hospitality, courage, opposition to tyranny, loyalty, and love. The Greek tragedy Antigone, along with the epic The Odyssey, all focus around the center of the ever-present theme of loyalty. Loyalty serves as a value, which helps to guide characters along the right path, while the characters th…