When the hero Odysseus’ boat is passing Scylla, a monster who has six heads, and Charybdis, a monster who eats boats and then spits them out, he has to make some quick decisions. He decides to sail closer to Scylla, so that less men have to die. However, Odysseus fails to tell his men not to fight back against the monster. This leads to more casualties than are necessary. This behavior shows that Odysseus is more bold than he is courageous. Odysseus makes bold decisions at Helios’ island, with the sirens, and at the Cyclops’ island. However, he is courageous with the suitors and the Lotus Eaters.
Odysseus shows his bold behavior in many different situations throughout the book. At Helios’ island, Odysseus decides to leave his men alone so he
Odysseus shows his bold behavior in many different situations throughout the book. At Helios’ island, Odysseus decides to leave his men alone so he