Why Odysseus is a Hero Essay

hurting him. Odysseus did all of that to get him and his crew back to safety. Being a hero is a huge responsibility, there are things you have to keep away from like being harsh or even shameful. In “The Odyssey” Odysseus was being really harsh to the cyclops in order to escape from the cyclops’ cruel ways. But in the end saw that he let his ego get in the way of things and lost more men but him and the rest of his men were safe. Aside from Odysseus and Have you ever wondered what a hero is and…

Tales of Bravery have entertained people forever. Four such stories are Beowulf, Gilgamesh, Iliad and the odyssey. In the epic poem the use of the theme of loyalty and description of the epic hero develop the conflict that was present in these ancient societies The theme of Loyalty is evident in two stories. One of the stories is Beowulf, for example when the soldiers face Grendel with Beowulf. ¨ all of Beowulfś band… raised their swords… to protect their prince¨ (Beers 23).…

journey is one that has gained much praise and consideration of worth in the literary community. Classics such as Odysseus as well as more recent, tales such as that of lilo and stitch all follow the same path of the hero’s journey. What is hero’s journey? It is a path in which a myth or short story follows. There are 12 steps to the hero’s journey. Step 1-The ordinary world; the hero, uneasy, uncomfortable or unaware, is introduced sympathetically so the audience…

the hero or ruler of a kingdom; a woman was to be either an obedient wife or a slightly-psychotic witch. With all these horrible labels women carried during this time, it’s ironic how Odysseus, constantly being praised for being a hero, had nothing -- no motivation, no help, no adventure -- without the help of a variety of different women. Odysseus was a Greek hero whose tales were spread to kingdoms throughout the land. Famous for outsmarting…

Alsford once said, “The hero, it might be said, is called into being when the perception of need and the recognition of responsibility toward it are backed up by the will to act”. This excerpt identifies the driving force which spurred Odysseus into the legendary Greek hero that we know today. As it says, heroes aren’t born heroes, they become heroes from stepping up, carrying their personal chips on their shoulders, and upholding the responsibilities they are gifted with. Odysseus is an…

mythology, Odysseus was known as a celebrated hero, a hard fought warrior in the Trojan war but most importantly his journeys in Homer's epic “The Odyssey.” The Odyssey is a series of adventures Odysseus and his men encounter on their way home from the Trojan war, mentioned in the Iliad. Along the way home a lot of things change for Odysseus; his actions and internal conflicts causes his personality to dramatically change. Typically Homeric heroes do not usually change over time. These heros…

Greek mythology and its epic stories about gods and heroes. A well-known character in one of the stories is Odysseus, the main character in the book “The Odyssey”. Many people debate if Odysseus is a hero or just a selfish king that only looks out for himself. The people that claim he is not a hero overlook many of his skills and heroic achievements. I believe Odysseus is a hero and will explain why. He is a loving father and husband and is away from his home for twenty years, and his only…

Heroism - Beyond the Classic Definition Heroism: “noun. Heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end. The qualities of a hero.” The word’s origin is from Latin “heros” then French “héro” and “héroism”, and finally English “hero” and “heroism” in the early 18th century. All fancy, nice sounding words. None of them define heroism. Heroism is a topic very difficult to pinpoint; everyone seems to have a different opinion of it. Heroism is something…

The Great Transformation As Homer’s epic recounts the return of Odysseus from the Trojan War, in The Odyssey, the Greek hero faces many hardships during the process of his return that seem dependent on prior events in the Trojan War described in The Iliad. In other words, Odysseus confronts similar problems, when he was in the Trojan War, traveling back to Ithaca. As a result, Homer displays Odysseus’ development as a person throughout both stories, applying his knowledge acquired on the…

Arête and Metis Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, has been blessed with magnificent abilities, cunning wits and combat superiority. Throughout his journey, he showed many examples of excellence and wits, or what Greeks called Arête and Metis. He battled giant Cyclops and raging sea monsters. He even fought a whole army of suitors with only the help of his son and two loyal herds. Not only did he display amazing skills, or Arête, he also showed great Metis. He tricked a Cyclops into thinking that…