Theme Of Sin In The Odyssey

Superior Essays
The Battle of Sin
The Ontelles Odyssey depicts a struggle involving the power of truth, love, courage, and perseverance of a man that has the ability to change the world and become the king. The basic theme is good versus evil. This portrayed when the protagonist meets two brothers, when that chose the righteous path and the other one chose evil. Ontelles is a mystical world that has two suns. The people of Ontelles are superstitious, they read the stars. For example, the flight of birds can be interpreted as good or bad omens. In order, to prevent “surprises” the people of the village will give lip reverence to the gods. Each human child on Ontelles is required to have their village,
…show more content…
However, Tobe despises the traditions, he believes that are too violent and cruel. Tobe shares the story about how his father reacted after his father told him a story about when he was a young warrior and there had been an up rise in a Topan coast village. His father explained in gruesome details about how he tortured the inhabitants. After his father finished telling the story, Tobe asked his father: why are people harsh on the people that rebel. His father reacted by taking a thick stick that was in the camp fire and breaking the stick on Tobe’s on back. Then, his father threatened to kill him if he questions the Ontelles way. On his journey to the capital, Tobe meets Vertunda, the servant of the creator. Vertunda tells Tobe that there is only one God. Vertunda in a sense proves that he is the servant of God by telling Tobe his future. Tobe’s name will change to Zeb and he will become the king of Ontelles, however it will not be an easy journey and Vertunda is supposed to help him with his journey. Vertunda gives Tobe a sword inside a golden sheath. When Tobe drew the sword it doubled in length and the blade was flamed with fire. The sword is unique there is only one in the universe and it belongs to Tobe. The sword freeze the things that it touches. The frozen thing then cracks. The sword only work if Tobe is honest. If the evil attempted to use the sword it would not work. This sword is not …show more content…
Zeb comes to ascertain that this land (Farella), is where he will have the greatest battle throughout his whole journey. He will battle with an evil; a Petrapolis warrior denominated as Castor transpires to be Zeb’s oldest brother and he married his true love that is back home. The battle he fought was fought in inclement weather circumventions, Zeb was able to subjugate Castor. After the battle, Zeb falls insensate because of his injuires that he substained during the battle, also because of lack of slumber. He victuals only to arouse and ascertain that Topo purloined the Flaming Sword of Truth as well half of the sword if the Dark Prince and gives it to the Dark Prince. The Dark Prince disobeyed God and is now attempting to rule the City of

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    The Epic, The Odyssey, by Homer, is about the adventures and fate of a young king named Odysseus and his trusty men. After his major role in the Trojan War, Odysseus set sail for his journey back home to Ithaca. His voyage took him twenty long years due to the occurring hurdles. Odysseus gives up so much along the way in order to bring his mates and him safely back home to their families. Demonstrating, his guile and intuitive character, Odysseus sacrifices a lot to guide his men and him through tough challenges.…

    • 444 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In The Odyssey, Homer shows the reader that disobeying orders can lead to fatal endings. When Odysseus disobeys Circe’s orders, he cost six men their lives. Since he disobeyed orders, he lost the trust of his men who slaughtered the Sun’s cattle. The series of disobedience cost Odysseus to loose his men, his ship, and became a broken man. Even though this is an Epic Poem, these types of scenarios happen all the time.…

    • 590 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Adversity In The Odyssey

    • 727 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Much like in the movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou and The Odyssey, the main character must overcome many obstacles. Both tales also share the theme, of the importance of remaining persistent in the face of adversity. In The Odyssey, Odysseus must overcome many obstacles, to make it home to his family. Odysseus faces many monsters and gods that stand in his way.…

    • 727 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    The fear of death overwhelms him to the point where he is willing to go against the wishes of the gods. Ultimately, his attempts are futile and he dies in Uruk. Fate and destiny are…

    • 1275 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The next theme is perseverance. Penelope and Odysseus especially showed the most perseverance. One of the reasons that they showed the most perseverance is that they both are survivors. Odysseus was gone for twenty years, ten in the Trojan War and ten more in his voyage home. Penelope has persevered against the intruders for about four years, playing one against another with plenty schemes, in example, when she knitted a shroud for her father-in-law, Laertes.…

    • 260 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Orbus's Deceit

    • 1322 Words
    • 6 Pages

    The entire city of Zarakiol the capital city of Vasantria stood silent while the battle between Orbus and the rebellion raged on. They all emerge from their homes as the daylight shines upon a new future waiting to be created. 2 days after the battle ended, the people who supported Orbus in his regime surrendered peacefully. His advisors revealed the truth about Orbus's deceit and lies. The people took this badly as they all assumed and believed that the previous royal family died because of their unanimous decision.…

    • 1322 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The higher powers in the novel realize that he is a threat to them…

    • 1098 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    God In The Odyssey

    • 1341 Words
    • 6 Pages

    God in these verses is introducing Human’s worst enemy, eblees and his kind. 15:26-27 God reveals the different beings he has created and in what order. God reveals that he created man from clay and he molded them into their shape. I think it reveals that clay here means wet sand that stiffened. Also, 55:14 gives an example of the way humans were molded, just like pottery,. Here God uses the singular form of humans.…

    • 1341 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The Greek epic, The Odyssey, is a story of Odysseus, a war hero whom, after the Trojan War, had to find his way home to Ithaca. On his journey, he comes upon many perils, afflicting his crew and himself. His journey lasts twenty years, and the story consists of many different islands. The Odyssey can be interpreted as an allegory for the curiosity and temptations people face in life, as Odysseus must keep himself and his men from the Lotus Eaters, and Sirens, who lure them away from their voyage, and the Cyclops, who Odysseus meets out of curiosity.…

    • 878 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The household in Homer’s The Odyssey can be considered the basis of Ancient Greek society, as all societal recognition and conventions stem from this unit. Any actions committed that attempt to ruin the integrity and tradition of one’s household are therefore considered severe crimes that must be wholly resolved by equally severe vengeance. Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus recognize the deep importance of their family household, and possess the persistent need to maintain its integrity and tradition. The gods advise these mortals in their shared struggle, even consistently intervening in their conflict to ensure that the restoration of their household is achieved, suggesting that both gods and men serve a societal order that must be preserved…

    • 1619 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Telemachus, son of Odysseus, does not appear in The Odyssey for a large expanse of time. However, he makes a huge impact by showing how he grows up. His father has been away at war and lost at sea for twenty years. Odysseus’s exciting journey spans the majority of the book. He spends time in many strange islands with monsters, Cyclopes, and Godlike beings.…

    • 934 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The Odyssey Allusion

    • 841 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The first of these is seen when Henry alludes to the Odyssey, “We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts.” The reason he uses this allusion is to show that if the people of the convention do not ‘open their eyes’ to the impending conflict with the British, they will have to face the terrible consequences just as the sailors in the Odyssey did by listening to the siren’s song and ultimately sailing to their deaths or getting turned into pigs by the evil sorceress Circe. Later he goes on to say, “Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things with which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?” Here he is probably echoing Jeremiah 5:21- “Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not.”…

    • 841 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The Traits of Being Human in the Odyssey The Odyssey is the story of the journey of Odysseus homecoming’ or Nostos. The epic poem not only tells the story of a person’s journey, but also gives the implication of what it means to be a human. The contrast between what humans have and what the gods do not, gives the reader a suggestion of what makes humanity unique. Throughout Odysseus’ journey and his meetings with gods and other humans, the epic reveals the unique traits that belong only to humans. These traits are exemplified mainly through Odysseus and through other human characters to some degrees.…

    • 1158 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Disguises in Homer’s epic, the Odyssey, play a role in influencing the characters and their stories by deceiving their senses. They are important to the story as Athena and Odysseus manipulate the other characters in order to get what they want. Although it may not sound like they are using their disguises for good, the Odyssey puts the use of camouflage in a different light and the deception is actually tremendously heroic. The reoccurring theme of disguise is used in the Odyssey to influence and impress the main characters, test their true nature, and makes the reader question if disguise is really inherently bad or if it is heroically cunning. The plot in the Odyssey is heavily influenced by the goddess Athena.…

    • 1011 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In the eyes of the goddess of wisdom, Athena saw that Eupithes intent to kill was not justified enough as Odysseus’ so she ended the perpetual cycle of fighting and violence with his death. In conclusion, revenge not only performs as a dominant theme in the Odyssey but also a cultural profile for the characters. It fueled the plot of the Odyssey, creating a base for the main conflicts and a pattern of cause-and-effect that is based on divine or human interaction. For the characters, revenge served as a way to channel their rage and strength as well as motivate them to accomplish a goal or solve a…

    • 1282 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays