Over the course of time, and throughout many cultures the act of killing a man could be condemned or be considered permissible depending on the circumstances. During the eighteenth century, killing a man was justified in the context of a duel. In many countries today, a person convicted of a crime can be executed without repercussion to the executor. In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus kills and injures many enemies. In today’s culture this may seem like an unfair punishment however according to Greek custom the acts are justified though he could have pursued other options, as opposed to violence. Odysseus is cunning and intelligent; however he can use his heart as opposed to his brain. Odysseus’ treatment of the suitors in
