The Poseidon Adventure

alone to rescue them from the witch goddess Circes. In addition to his positive characteristics, Odysseus also has some flaws. For example, while in Polyphemus’s cave, Odysseus lies and says that he does not have a ship. He deceivingly explains “Poseidon Lord, who sets the earth a-tremble, broke it up on the rocks at your land’s end” he continues to explain saying “we are survivors, these good men and I.” Another one of Odysseus’ prominent flaws is his Pride. For example, while at Polyphemus’s…

how to escape without Polyphemus catching them. Odysseus and his men pretend to be sheep so Polyphemus doesn’t catch them. In addition, Odysseus faces his biggest enemy, Poseidon. As a result of blinding Poseidon's son, Odysseus is tested with his one of his most dangerous battles. After he blinded Poseidon’s only son, Poseidon took Odysseus’ ship and “dashed it against a cliff as the winds drove [them] in”(9.321). Odysseus faces a life-threatening challenge and he must find a way to survive.…

The Character of Odysseus Odysseus endures suffering on his journey in The Odyssey, a challenge that develops loyalty and perseverance and fosters moral growth. After spending two decades in the city of Troy after the Trojan War because “Helios, the Sun God, took away the day of his homecoming” (27), Odysseus is finally allowed the opportunity to return to his home in Ithaka as “that very year came in which the gods had spun for him his time of homecoming” (27). However, the trek home is not…

The adventures of Odysseus are a major part of Odyssey. Some people think that the adventures have simply transformed a man primarily concerned about his family into a mass murderer. But I think his adventures have decimated his excessive pride and intensified his patience, and intensified his love for his family. Moreover, he also has a constructive influence on his son. In his journey, his excessive pride and self-confidence diminishes and his patience increases. Odysseus has the defining…

The Life and Adventures of Odysseus Through raging seas, and deadly creatures, Odysseus had to survive twenty years of pure and utter chaos. Odysseus, son of Laertes, and ruler of Ithaca, experiences the thrill of a lifetime while battling across the sea in hope of one day to return to his homeland and family. The story takes place slightly after the Trojan war was won by the Greeks, all thanks to Odysseus’ brilliant idea to enter the cities great walls. His men rode into the city in a huge…

He comes across a beautiful mermaid named Amphitrite, he ask to marry him but her she refused him. She fled to the Atlas Mountains; Poseidon gave orders to his messenger Delphinius to find his lover, Poseidon was grateful so in return he placed Delphinius among the star constellations. Apollo the god of the sun after killing the sea serpent, built a temple for his oracle he needed men to serve as priest. He one day saw…

attack Beowulf where he lay on the bed . . .” (51). Beowulf’s challenges were Grendel and his mother and the Dragon, who ends up killing Beowulf in their glorious fight. Odysseus’ challenges were more numerous, however. He is a captive of calypso, Poseidon tries to kill him, he and his men get stranded on the land of the lotus eaters, and he almost gets eaten on the island of Cyclopes. There are also many differences in Beowulf and the odyssey. Beowulf goes out looking for his battles,…

The Odyssey: The Three Forces of Fortune Odysseus’ travel from the war torn ruins of Troy to his suitor-filled home in Ithaca contains much excitement, danger, and majesty. Homer’s hero, Odysseus, has many adventures in his journey home ranging from battling the Cicones, to tricking a Cyclops, to being imprisoned by a sea-nymph for seven years. He is constantly moving from the known world to the mythical world which makes his journey even more dangerous. He goes through extreme hardship in…

punishment that did not deserve it? Was the punishment issued too severe? Explain your position by listing examples from the story, which support your belief of whether or not justice was served. The story of f The story of Odysseus is riddled with adventure and excitement. Odysseus goes to war and remains missing from his wife and family for ten years. In his absence the queen feels as though she must pick a suitor for which will become the new King of Ithaca. Odysseus…

Moses was known for parting the Red Sea and aiding in the escape of many civilians that occupied Egypt. Odysseus was considered a great warrior by leading his people in the Trojan war that resulted to victory. But he was considered a hero after his adventure home due to the physical and emotional obstacles he was forced to face. Before we can discuss the similarities of both hero’s, we must first consider what heroic acts did they…