Aung 1 Thwin Htoo Aung Ms. Tiffany Griffith FYS 111 25 September 2013 Odysseus: A good leader The Odyssey of Homer is a book about a hero and his adventures in his journey home. In this paper‚ we will discuss about some heroic characters and the leadership skill of Odysseus. To be a good leader‚ a person should be decisive‚ cunning‚ brave‚ deductive and compassionate. I will discuss why I believe Odysseus as a good
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The Journey of a King In Homer ’s epic poem‚ "The Odyssey"‚ Telemachus and Odysseus set out on their own journeys to become men; as a result‚ they become patient‚ brave‚ and honorable men. Odysseus has bravery‚ which makes him a good king‚ but fools can be brave too‚ so how is Odysseus any better than a fool? This is why he goes out in search of honor and patience. Telemachus has the patience‚ but he is not brave enough to stand up to the suitors and to gain respect from them. Therefore Telemachus
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eventually led to the death of his dear friend‚ Patroclus. When Achilles withdrew from the battle‚ he let Patroclus borrow his armor and gear. Hector saw the armor and‚ assuming it was Achilles‚ attacked him; “he plummeted‚ and life ebbed from his bones” (Homer‚ 394). After this‚ Hector killed him.¬¬¬¬¬ Achilles’ pride and anger were not the only factors contributing to his downfall. Achilles may have been full of pride and anger‚ but it was a physical vulnerability‚ his “Achilles heel”‚ that caused his
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The Demonstration of Wit in The Odyssey In Greek literature‚ many writers include an epic hero‚ with many heroic qualities. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey by Homer‚ Homer portrays a captain named Odysseus‚ who needs to use his wit to get himself and his men home to Ithaca by ship. Odysseus and his men face different obstacles that require Odysseus’s great strength in mind‚ so that they may pass through safely. Although Odysseus faces several hardships‚ it is Odysseus’s wit and aptitude‚ not his physical
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An epic hero is a brave and noble character‚ admired for great achievements or affected by grand events. The source from which this comes from is “The Odyssey” by Homer. This story is about a man named Odysseus who fought to save his life. Suffering from bitter days and nights. Trying to get his shipmates home. Although Odysseus couldn’t save them‚ for their own recklessness destroyed each and every one of them. Acting as children and fools‚ they feasted on the cattle of the Sun God Helios. From
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Inferno Dante makes many references to Homer and the Iliad throughout the Inferno. The fates of favorite characters are described during the course of Dante’s travels. Beginning with his vision of Homer in Limbo‚ continuing through increasingly gory levels of Hell until Dante reaches the eighth bolgia where he meets Ulysses who is engulfed in fire. Dante’s infatuation with the Iliad is clearly illustrated in his Divine Comedy. Dante introduces Homer early in the Inferno. After the writer
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so he “wouldn’t be the only Argive left without a gift” (Homer‚ Iliad 1. 126-127). Tensions began to rise between Achilles and Agamemnon as each of the powerful men voiced their opinions about the fairness of Agamemnon’s demands. Eventually‚ the argument got to a breaking point when Achilles decided to “return home now to Phthia…” because he didn’t “fancy staying here unvalued‚ to pile up riches‚ treasures just for you [Agamemnon]” (Homer‚ Iliad 1. 185-188). Achilles attempted to deliver revenge
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Have you ever had a remarkably good host? Can you recall what about the host made him or her great? Rather‚ have you ever had a very bad host? What was wrong with the host‚ so that you would remember how bad he or she was? In The Odyssey by Homer‚ hosts are also quite important‚ debatably more important than they are today. Back in the days of ancient Greece‚ hosts were expected to be helpful and hospitable and they were expected to serve their guests well‚ with generosity. Eumaios exemplifies
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Altering writing forever‚ the ancient Greek orator‚ Homer‚ transformed the Odyssey‚ a great oral story‚ into an epic poem still studied to this day. This poem follows godlike Odysseus’ journey as he returns from his conquests and ultimate victory at the ten-year war for Troy. Along the way‚ he encounters many trials and tribulations‚ however the Greek gods assist him on multiple occasions to help him home. Why do the gods do this? Two specific instances characterize the reasoning behind their strange
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lives according to honor and glory‚ in all kinds of varied forms. Both traits trigger a magnificent war that takes the lives of numerous men‚ and shapes its development at every stage. The fall of Troy is “a thing… whose glory shall perish never (Homer‚ Iliad 2.324)”. The goal of the Greeks is fame that is never ending and lastly even after death‚ and they let nothing bar their way. The honor of the individual‚ family‚ and community guide every action
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