In some ways, success can be negative because it heightens a person’s values to a fault. In The Odyssey, Odysseus becomes overconfident after he escapes Polyphemus and takes his search for Kleos too far. He shouts angrily, “Cyclops-/ if any man on the face of the earth should ask you who blinded you, shamed you so-say ODysseus, raider of cities, he gouged out your eye, Laertes’ son who makes his home in Ithaca!” (9.558-562). In response, Polyphemus throws a boulder which nearly hits Odysseus's ship. Odysseus’s announcement of his identity reveals that he values Kleos because he strives for recognition for his accomplishments. However, Odysseus’s excessive desire for glory provokes the rage of the Cyclops, who nearly destroys the ship with his boulder.
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He is so full of love that he turns down Tybalt’s challenge, stating, “the reason that I have to love thee/ doth much excuse the appertaining rage.../Therefore, farewell” (3.1.61-64). Tybalt disregards Romeo’s reasoning and continues his challenge. Romeo’s statement exemplifies his respect for loyalty. He has to “love” Tybalt and “excuse” Tybalt’s insult because they are now family members. Romeo’s departure shows that he expects Tybalt to accept his response out of loyalty. Despite Romeo’s devotion, Tybalt does not have as much faith in family, which is demonstrated by his continued taunts. Rory’s over-optimism leads him to believe Gilbert and Pippa’s captors will let them go if Rory simply offers them help in finding new mascots. His blind trust in Duo prevents Rory from predicting Duo’s eventual betrayal. Odysseus becomes so preoccupied in his search for fame that he endangers the life of his crew mates and himself. Romeo’s success with love causes him to believe everyone is as loyal as he
He is so full of love that he turns down Tybalt’s challenge, stating, “the reason that I have to love thee/ doth much excuse the appertaining rage.../Therefore, farewell” (3.1.61-64). Tybalt disregards Romeo’s reasoning and continues his challenge. Romeo’s statement exemplifies his respect for loyalty. He has to “love” Tybalt and “excuse” Tybalt’s insult because they are now family members. Romeo’s departure shows that he expects Tybalt to accept his response out of loyalty. Despite Romeo’s devotion, Tybalt does not have as much faith in family, which is demonstrated by his continued taunts. Rory’s over-optimism leads him to believe Gilbert and Pippa’s captors will let them go if Rory simply offers them help in finding new mascots. His blind trust in Duo prevents Rory from predicting Duo’s eventual betrayal. Odysseus becomes so preoccupied in his search for fame that he endangers the life of his crew mates and himself. Romeo’s success with love causes him to believe everyone is as loyal as he