How Is Odysseus A Hero

Odysseus Life of a hero requires many different skills. Odysseus shows many different skills such as bravery, unwise, and loyalty. He shows these traits throughout the story in many different situations. It takes these qualities and more to be a true hero which is what Odysseus proves he is and will continue to be. During the first part of the story, Odysseus shows great bravery. It is shown when the text states, “I stormed that place and killed the men who fought Plunder we took and we enslaved the woman to make division” ( Homer 562). In the text it is proving how brave Odysseus was. He was able to stand up for what he thought was right and he did so to protect others. Another example of his courage is shown in lines 1375 when the text states, “In one motion he strung the bow then slid his right hand down the cord and plunged it so the taut gut vibrating hummed” (Homer 608). As shown, Odysseus will stop at nothing to protect the ones that he loves. These kinds of actions show true bravery. A hero is what he becomes because of actions such as this one. …show more content…
He shows this when he says, “unhappy spirit I promise you the barrow and burial once I return” (Homer 610). Proven in the text, Odysseus will stay by his men even in the after life. This kind of loyalty is only in true heros. Another example of this is shown when the text states, “ Friends have we never been in danger before this more fearsome is now when the cyclopes penned us in the cave” (Homer 583). His actions in this scene shows he would never abandon his men. Kindness like this is something not all people possess and sometimes have to work hard to obtain it. Therefore his loyalty and kindness make him a protector and an epic