Circe sends Odysseus on to his next destination, Hades. Homer has sent Odysseus here as to show him what will eventually become of Odysseus. He is the only one who is allowed to enter the land, as he is the one who needs to learn the lesson. Hades shows Odysseus many different people, “brides, unmarried youths, old men who have suffered greatly, once-happy girls with grief still fresh in their hearts, and a great throng of warriors killed in battle,” (Homer 141) Therefore, Homer shows Odysseus that death becomes the equalizer in all life. This event is a large turning point for Odysseus as he becomes fully aware of the person he has become, in addition, this is where Odysseus learns the value of humility. This is caused by seeing the different
