How Does Odysseus Archetype

In “The Odyssey,” a variety of character archetypes weave through the narrative, shaping the journey of the hero, Odysseus. One of the characters who both follows and subverts her archetype is Eurykleia, the maid servant of Odysseus in his house and was also a nursing servant who took care of Odysseus and his son Telemachus, who has waited for Odysseus to come home for 20 years after taking care of his son Telemachus and being loyal in his service. Though she is associated with The Loyal Companion archetype due to staying loyal all from the beginning of Odysseus and his son's life, Eurykleia subverts expectations through her loyalty and faithfulness to a fault. Her deviation from the archetype adds depth to her character and impacts the plot’s progression, development of the theme, and the other characters in the story.
Eurykleia states in scene 12 “I have been here at this palace for many years. I was in the room when Odysseus himself was born and received him in my arms before his own mother did.” (page 54). The words she stated showed me her character archetype was “The Loyal Companion” which means she is loyal and faithful, to a fault and she also neglects her own growth. Another example of Eurykleia being a Loyal Companion is “I even raised up a young Telemachus. The misery I have seen in this home since the master left so many years ago for Troy to fight!...” (page 54). Eurykleia’s character is part of the definition of The Loyal Companion, the definition in the common character archetype notes states “May be a significant other or just a friend to the main character.” Eurykleia is a great friend to Odysseus’ family because of the fact she had taken care of them before Odysseus was even born. Consequently, Eurykleia had a good archetype of The Loyal Companion and always stayed by Odysseus’ side, being faithful to him and