Abu-Heif In Homer's The Odyssey

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The Odyssey tackles the elements of suffering, pain and maturation. However, these elements could be found in Abu_Heif, who was one of the greatest swimmers in the world. Abu_Heif has been suffering through out his life to achieve his dream which was to cross the English Channel. Abu_Heif was suffering from a hobbled with his legs, unfortunately his legs were cut off, but he insisted to achieve his dream. People look down upon him and they were sure that he will not even cross half lf the Channel. Abu_Heif practiced everyday and his will became stronger, he gained experience and has the determination to cross the English Channel with no legs. Now a days Abu_Heif is a model of a suffering person whk made the impossible and achieved his

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