Odysseus, the son of laritiz, is the main character in Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus is a skilled warrior and the king of Ithaca. While he might be admired by many for his war tactics and ideas his relationship with the gods is a totally different story. He shows lots of attitude towards the gods and refuses to give them any credit for helping him in his accomplishments. Throughout his journey home to Ithaca Odysseus displays many acts of intelligence, arrogance, and bravery.
Odysseus shows his intelligence many times during his life changing journey. One of those times is when he comes up with the idea of the Trojan horse. This idea involves Odysseus and his men hiding inside a gigantic horse statue and attacking the Trojans when they least expect it. Not only does this plan work but it wins them the war after 10 years of fighting. Another act of his intelligence is when Odysseus and his men are trying to escape Polyphemus. First, he creates a plan with his men to …show more content…
One time he shows this trait is when his men are turned into pigs by Circes. Instead of asking the second half of his crew to go with him he goes by himself to save them. This event really does show a lot about Odysseus’s courage and character. Another major event where his bravery is displayed is when he enters the land of the dead to see Tiresias alone. No common man would have ever dared step foot in there and risk their lives like Odysseus did. Odysseus also shows bravery when going up against Scylla and Charybdis. Instead of showing fear when Circes tells him about them he steps up to the challenge. As they enter Scyllas cave Odysseus remains calm and tells his men no matter what happens keep rowing. this act of bravery gets himself and half of the crew out alive. These acts of bravery soon lead Odysseus back home after 20
Odysseus shows his intelligence many times during his life changing journey. One of those times is when he comes up with the idea of the Trojan horse. This idea involves Odysseus and his men hiding inside a gigantic horse statue and attacking the Trojans when they least expect it. Not only does this plan work but it wins them the war after 10 years of fighting. Another act of his intelligence is when Odysseus and his men are trying to escape Polyphemus. First, he creates a plan with his men to …show more content…
One time he shows this trait is when his men are turned into pigs by Circes. Instead of asking the second half of his crew to go with him he goes by himself to save them. This event really does show a lot about Odysseus’s courage and character. Another major event where his bravery is displayed is when he enters the land of the dead to see Tiresias alone. No common man would have ever dared step foot in there and risk their lives like Odysseus did. Odysseus also shows bravery when going up against Scylla and Charybdis. Instead of showing fear when Circes tells him about them he steps up to the challenge. As they enter Scyllas cave Odysseus remains calm and tells his men no matter what happens keep rowing. this act of bravery gets himself and half of the crew out alive. These acts of bravery soon lead Odysseus back home after 20