The Search For Identity In Homer's The Odyssey

"The Odyssey" by Homer had many themes but one was shown greatly. "The Search for Identity" a theme that was shown in many different events and characters. Odysseus and his son both had many obstacles to overcome and which taught lessons for both.

Odysseus was a very, strong and powerful man who went through a long journey to get back home. Odysseus was able to conquer Troy during his journey. Odysseus at one point when meeting the Cyclops had to his identity to save his men from being eaten by him. Odysseus hid his identity by telling the Cyclops his name was "Nobody" so when he yelled for his brothers he would say nobody did it. Towards the end of the story Odysseus disguised himself as a beggar so he could what was happening with his wife