Relationship Of Odysseus And Penelope In Homer's Odyssey

Throughout Odysseus’s journey, he misses both his wife and son. This, however, is one of the first instances in which he feels he can do nothing to resist Calypso and return to his faithful wife Penelope. Furthermore, even when Calypso offers Odysseus immortality he declines because his true love is Penelope and a life surrounded by beauty would not change how much he loves his wife. Odysseus finally realizes that looks can be deceiving and even though Calypso’s Island is beautiful, it has brought him misery for seven years. In the story snapshot Odysseus and Penelope are both represented in red because in his heart Odysseus still loves Penelope who is still ever faithful to Odysseus. In addition, Calypso is represented in purple and there
are flowers around here which convey how she uses her irresistible allure to lead men astray. Furthermore, the border on Penelope’s side is yellow conveying that Odysseus still has hope to see Penelope. The border on Calypso’s side is black which conveys Calypso’s selfish hold on him. Odysseus is also in a cage which additionally shows that he is trapped on the island by Calypso. However, there is a gap in the bars of the cage which signify that there is a small chance that Odysseus will be able to go home.