A Demon in Disguise The first thing that comes to mind when people use the word ‘monster’ is usually a supernatural creature, such as a vampire or a werewolf. However, in The Odyssey, written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles, Homer shows that humans can be monsters as well. Odysseus himself can be considered similar to a demon portrayed in the episode “Devil’s Trap” from the television series Supernatural. Directed by Kim Manners, the show relates the story of two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester, who exorcise a demon who claims to have abducted and killed their father, John Winchester. Odysseus displays attributes of this demon when he harms the Cyclops. Both Odysseus and the demon in Supernatural display monstrous attributes, including not caring about the wellbeing of others, invading the privacy of innocent beings, and holding great power.
Odysseus invades the Cyclops’ home similar to how demons would possess a human vessel. Despite the fact that Odysseus may be considered a hero by many people, he is a monster in the eyes of others. This is especially clear when Odysseus and his crew welcome themselves to the Cyclopes’ island. The Cyclopes have been living in peace for a large portion of their lives. The island is their home, where they are allowed only their basic needs: food and shelter. …show more content…
Although he is viewed as a hero in Ithaca, Odysseus causes a great amount of pain throughout Homer’s epic, The Odyssey. Throughout The Odyssey it is shown that stereotyping is not a valid form of identifying who someone is. For example, Polyphemus is portrayed as a grotesque creature and Odysseus as a hero; however, Odysseus is the real monster in this scenario in that he causes a lot of suffering to the creatures around him. This brand of false stereotyping is very prevalent in modern society, and we should stop judging people by their appearances and instead appreciate them for their
Odysseus invades the Cyclops’ home similar to how demons would possess a human vessel. Despite the fact that Odysseus may be considered a hero by many people, he is a monster in the eyes of others. This is especially clear when Odysseus and his crew welcome themselves to the Cyclopes’ island. The Cyclopes have been living in peace for a large portion of their lives. The island is their home, where they are allowed only their basic needs: food and shelter. …show more content…
Although he is viewed as a hero in Ithaca, Odysseus causes a great amount of pain throughout Homer’s epic, The Odyssey. Throughout The Odyssey it is shown that stereotyping is not a valid form of identifying who someone is. For example, Polyphemus is portrayed as a grotesque creature and Odysseus as a hero; however, Odysseus is the real monster in this scenario in that he causes a lot of suffering to the creatures around him. This brand of false stereotyping is very prevalent in modern society, and we should stop judging people by their appearances and instead appreciate them for their