Examples Of Perseverance In The Odyssey

In order to live a successful and happy life, both "The Odyssey" and "The Cask of Amontillado" show that perseverance is the most important quality to have, because struggles yield good results and goals are reached. Some may believe that perseverance does not lead to happiness and success, however, struggles yield good results. In "The Odyssey", Odysseus shows great perseverance despite the troubles he faces, such as "the Cyclops" (306), "the Lord Helios" (922), "the suitors mad with fear" (1290), and many more. Odysseus had multiple obstacles throughout his journey that could have hindered his success. He was able to fight through every battle that came his way, and return to his home in Ithaca. Odysseus' perseverance is what kept him going on to live with happiness and success. …show more content…
In "The Cask of Amontillado", Montresor reached his goal of killing Fortunato. Montresor's perseverance enabled him to stick with his plan by manipulating Fortunato with the amontillado and killing him in the catacombs. Montresor was successful in his plot due to perseverance. "For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them" (Poe 8). Once Fortunato had died, Montresor lived on for fifty years and was never caught. His perseverance allowed him to have success and live happily. In conclusion, perseverance is the key to living a happy and successful life, because with perseverance struggles will yield good results and goals can be