Our brains use other memories and other stories when there are gaps
Explanation:
<em><u>they</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>were</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>captivated</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>and</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>inspired</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>by</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>homers</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>characters</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>and</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>exploits</u></em>
Answer:
To help you start your essay:
the beast literally - the sow's head
the beast figuratively - evil, savagery, violence
lack of civilization → lack of order → violence → death
The savage/evil nature is within all humans. It is a part of human nature, despite any and all attempts to vanquish it.
To make it to the ocean was their goal
Infectious diseases were common
Fields of wild grass were everywhere
New settlements will be established in the west
I hope that a few of these may help :)