Examples Of Obstacles In The Odyssey

The Odyssey, an epic poem composed by Homer in 700 B.C, takes place in ancient Greece; but still connects to the modern era, as the epic hero Odysseus endures countless trials and obstacles which hinder his journey, while today I am battling my own “monsters” and overcoming obstacles while living in the 21st century. Throughout my life, I have encountered many obstacles that compelled me to give up, as it required much endurance to remain positive and continue through my journey. Likewise, Odysseus withstands an infinite amount of obstacles throughout his journey to return to Ithaca, and he does not concede to these hardships, even as he fights for the lives of his men along with his own. To be considered an epic hero, a number of personality traits are required that one must exhibit, and Odysseus unquestionably displays them all. A few of these traits include persistence, intellect, and resourcefulness, all of which I have exhibited in my life, even though Odysseus’ may seem more apparent, they are all traits I see in myself as well. However, neither Odysseus nor I would have been able to affirm any of these traits without the help of outside influences, no matter to what extent, …show more content…
In The Odyssey, Odysseus is on a grand journey to return home to his wife, Penelope, but is overwhelmed by obstacles that delay his arrival for years. Throughout every obstacle he faced, the one he had to endure the most was the loss of his men, as every obstacle, or monster, they faced caused him to lose his closest friends and crew. The most prevalent example of this is when Odysseus speaks of his journey through the caves of Scylla saying, ‘But just then, Scylla seized