Odysseus

family. Odysseus, the heroic man, that endures different obstacles that are in his way in order to return home to the life he once had. Throughout his journey, Odysseus loses friends and encounters Greek gods. Odysseus’ bravery and strength helped him overcome his arrogance in order to overcome the obstacles that prevent him from returning home. Odysseus shows arrogance as one of his characteristics in the story, The Odyssey by Homer. One example of this is when in part 1 of the text,…

Odysseus gives his men inspirational pep talks to keep them focused on their task ahead; returning home to Ithaca. “I know you would follow me now, you have always followed me. You are my warriors. We have suffered the loss of many men, and together, we’ve survived. -Odysseus. Odysseus gives this inspirational speech to his men right before he goes to see the blind prophet, Telemachus, in the underworld. He may never see his men again, and he wants his crew to know that they are great warriors…

The theme of disguise is a common denominator in the travels of Odysseus. He is constantly reinventing himself just to stay alive. In the last third of the poem, Odysseus, with the help of Athena, reinvents himself into an old beggar to reclaim his wife and throne in Ithaca. His beggar transformation allows him to test loyalties to those closest to him and to gain intelligence about the suitor so he can plan their execution. Odysseus’ disguise is vital for the success of taking back his home,…

greatest offenders of this is Odysseus. Odysseus changes his appearance many times, with the help of Athena, to confuse or fool others. Odysseus hides behind Athena’s magic when he is around Nausicaä. Odysseus disguises himself to others and by not staying true to who he is, showing us how insecure, childish, and immature he is. When Odysseus visits different locations on his way home to Ithaca, he often hides who he is and changes his appearance completely. While Odysseus is in Phaecia,…

behaviors in these situations. Like the Odyssey written by Homer, the main character, Odysseus, is lost at sea and has to fight Greek legends and appeal to the good graces of other nations to find his way home. So as the novel progresses, there is a disconnect between the great stories and tales his friends and family tell, and what can actually be observed from his point of view. The Odyssey by Homer utilizes Odysseus’ trials and behavior in unfavorable conditions to communicate the idea that…

story is continued with Odysseus returning to his home. In the beginning of this section Telemachus returns back to his home and tells his mother Penelope of his journey but not of his fathers return. Odysseus then goes to his home disguised as a beggar by Athena. Odysseus is permitted to ask for food by Telemachus and he is given bread and meat. Then a man named Antoinous shows up and he is really rude. Then Antoinous and Odysseus have a long argument, and eventually Odysseus is hit by a stool.…

Odysseus had stayed with Calypso for the past seven years and now the gods decide that it is time for Odysseus to continue his journey home. They send Hermes to deliver the message to Calypso, who tells Odysseus the news. Odysseus builds a raft for himself and Calypso provides food and drinks and clothes for him. His journey starts, and it is going very well at first, but then Poseidon returns from Ethiopia and creates a massive storm for Odysseus to get caught up in. His raft got wrecked; a sea…

Odysseus’ Loyalty “‘Seven endless years I remained there, always drenching / with the tears the immortal clothes Calypso gave me. / Then, at last, when the eight came wheeling round, she insisted that I sail...’” (7.298-301). Odysseus, the main character in the book The Odyssey written by Homer, goes through many hard parts in a journey and survives them. Odysseus stays in many places in the Odyssey, such as Calypso's’ Island, which tests his strength and patience. Odysseus also stayed at many…

Homer, a man somewhere in between the world of gods and mortals named Odysseus goes on a 10-year journey in which he leaves his wife Penelope and son Telemachus behind. The challenges he faces while on his journey characterizes him in a visible form that can alter the way a reader experiences The Odyssey. Being able to deceive people, think his way out of tough situations, and to overpower other stronger beings, makes Odysseus an intelligent, clever man who affects the overall understanding of…

crew has to overcome. For instance, when Odysseus and his crew went to the land of the Cicones, Odysseus assumes that he would receive a gift of hospitality because he is the “god-like Odysseus”, even though his crew insists on leaving after stealing the food. But, Polyphemus is a disrespectful host and instead of giving a gift of hospitality, he eats six of Odysseus’s men. Odysseus’s extreme pride and selfish needs affect his loyal crew. As a result, Odysseus devises a cunning and witty plan to…