Odysseus Is A Hero
Odysseus A hero? When we think of someone who is a hero, we think of someone who is idolized for their bravery or amazing achievements; is Odysseus one of these heroes? “ The simple acts of heroism are often overlooked-that’s very clear to me not only in war but in peace” (source 2). Heroism can mean different things to different people and some people are heroes, but don’t get recognized. They can do many small acts of heroism and never become acknowledged as a hero, yet when they do something horrendous they are labeled as a villain. In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus can be seen as a hero or villain based on his actions. In this case, he is a hero in this story because
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although some of his actions may not have been the best, he had done them for good reasons.
Odysseus left for the Trojan War and on his journey he faced many obstacles because, the God of the sea Poseidon.
On his journey back from the war him and his men were on on a ship back home and found themselves on an island, not knowing who was on this island, they stayed. When Odysseus and his men were looking for food a pig came out of nowhere and they started chasing it. One of the men told him that the pig they found was actually one of his men who was turned into a pig by a witch who ruled the island named Circe. He found the witch and didn’t leave until his men were promised to be returned back to their original form, he didn’t care what he had to do. He had to sleep with Circe in order for his men to be freed, even though he had his wife and son waiting for him at home. This shows that he wouldn’t stop fighting for his men, no matter what until they were okay, which shows that even if he is in danger himself, he would save his men; his brothers.
Odysseus and his men, after leaving Circe’s island, were sailing through the seas once again and found themselves in trouble. They started to hear a beautiful sound, Odysseus knew what troubles lied ahead so, he ordered his men to put beeswax in their ears and to tie Odysseus up to the mast. Sirens, their song would lure you into a trap and no one would hear from you again. This shows that Odysseus wanted his men to be safe so he told them to put beeswax in their ears so they wouldn't be lured into their deaths.
When we think of someone who is a hero do we think of Odysseus? Do we think about how he was brave and would do anything for his men, family, and his kingdom? In Homer’s The Odyssey Odysseus is a hero, for his wit, strength, and
bravery.
although some of his actions may not have been the best, he had done them for good reasons.
Odysseus left for the Trojan War and on his journey he faced many obstacles because, the God of the sea Poseidon.
On his journey back from the war him and his men were on on a ship back home and found themselves on an island, not knowing who was on this island, they stayed. When Odysseus and his men were looking for food a pig came out of nowhere and they started chasing it. One of the men told him that the pig they found was actually one of his men who was turned into a pig by a witch who ruled the island named Circe. He found the witch and didn’t leave until his men were promised to be returned back to their original form, he didn’t care what he had to do. He had to sleep with Circe in order for his men to be freed, even though he had his wife and son waiting for him at home. This shows that he wouldn’t stop fighting for his men, no matter what until they were okay, which shows that even if he is in danger himself, he would save his men; his brothers.
Odysseus and his men, after leaving Circe’s island, were sailing through the seas once again and found themselves in trouble. They started to hear a beautiful sound, Odysseus knew what troubles lied ahead so, he ordered his men to put beeswax in their ears and to tie Odysseus up to the mast. Sirens, their song would lure you into a trap and no one would hear from you again. This shows that Odysseus wanted his men to be safe so he told them to put beeswax in their ears so they wouldn't be lured into their deaths.
When we think of someone who is a hero do we think of Odysseus? Do we think about how he was brave and would do anything for his men, family, and his kingdom? In Homer’s The Odyssey Odysseus is a hero, for his wit, strength, and
bravery.