Examples Of Courage In The Odyssey
Imagine being stuck at sea, struggling for ten years away from your family after winning the Trojan War. This happened to Odysseus in The Odyssey by Homer. On his way home he encounters some monsters and has to overcome many obstacles. To save his men and himself, Odysseus was courageous, sly, and caring. We both share these traits but in different ways.
Odysseus and I share the same trait of courage. When Odysseus had to get past the Cyclops he sharpened a pole “lifted it, and rammed it deep in his crater eye” (906). Another time Odysseus showed courage when he “drew back the string and grooved bult of the arrow aiming from where he sat upon the stool” (954). Likewise, I showed bravery when a stranger walked up to me at the mall and muttered
Odysseus and I share the same trait of courage. When Odysseus had to get past the Cyclops he sharpened a pole “lifted it, and rammed it deep in his crater eye” (906). Another time Odysseus showed courage when he “drew back the string and grooved bult of the arrow aiming from where he sat upon the stool” (954). Likewise, I showed bravery when a stranger walked up to me at the mall and muttered