In “The Odyssey” by Homer, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, must go through years of hard work to return home from the Trojan War and save his people. “The Hero’s Journey” by Joseph Campbell represents the steps Odysseus took to deem himself a hero. The segments of “The Hero’s Journey” that reflected on Odysseus’ heroic nature were the Call to Adventure, Allies/Helpers, and the Tests and Supreme Ordeals. Odysseus traveled for 20 years away from his land to fight and protect his people, all while being forgotten and replaced. He proves his heroism by persevering, through the tremendous odds against him and saving his land from suitors.
Just as “The Hero’s Journey” states, a hero has several allies/heroes that contribute to the character’s heroism. Odysseus encomappses this trait many times throughout “The Odyssey.” For example, Odysseus tells his son, “I must put all my mind to it, to see if we two by ourselves can take them on or if we should look round for help” (598). In this scene Odysseus recruits allies to help him take back his home. This idea of allies/helpers proving a character’s heroism is reflected upon in “The Hero’s Journey” when it …show more content…
This is act of heroism is shown when Odysseus tells the cyclops, “...if ever mortal man inquire how you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye…” (574). In this scene, Odysseus realizes he must carry out many harsh and ruthless actions for years to come if he wants to return to his homeland. This segment is demonstrated in “The Hero’s Journey” when it states, “Usually there is a discovery, some event, or some danger that starts them on the heroic path” (Campbell). The danger that Odysseus faces is the tremendous power of the cyclopes. Odysseus shows his heroism when he saves himself and his crew from the cyclops and shows his intelligence in finding a solution to their
Just as “The Hero’s Journey” states, a hero has several allies/heroes that contribute to the character’s heroism. Odysseus encomappses this trait many times throughout “The Odyssey.” For example, Odysseus tells his son, “I must put all my mind to it, to see if we two by ourselves can take them on or if we should look round for help” (598). In this scene Odysseus recruits allies to help him take back his home. This idea of allies/helpers proving a character’s heroism is reflected upon in “The Hero’s Journey” when it …show more content…
This is act of heroism is shown when Odysseus tells the cyclops, “...if ever mortal man inquire how you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye…” (574). In this scene, Odysseus realizes he must carry out many harsh and ruthless actions for years to come if he wants to return to his homeland. This segment is demonstrated in “The Hero’s Journey” when it states, “Usually there is a discovery, some event, or some danger that starts them on the heroic path” (Campbell). The danger that Odysseus faces is the tremendous power of the cyclopes. Odysseus shows his heroism when he saves himself and his crew from the cyclops and shows his intelligence in finding a solution to their