Homer’s epic, “The Odyssey”, is a heroic tale that tells the story of a hero by the name of Odysseus and his journey to get back to his homeland of Ithaca and his family he left there. Odysseus, throughout the story shows the true trait of an epic hero. Although he isn't the perfect person he shows loyalty, compassion, and determination throughout his journey to Ithaca. Amongst many other things these traits show the heroism of Odysseus during his journey.
Odysseus shows loyalty to his men, his country, and his family.“I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships” (101), this shows the undivided loyalty he has towards his men. When they are distracted from their ultimate mission and dont want to board the ship with Odysseus, he makes sure
Odysseus shows loyalty to his men, his country, and his family.“I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships” (101), this shows the undivided loyalty he has towards his men. When they are distracted from their ultimate mission and dont want to board the ship with Odysseus, he makes sure