The Lotus Eaters We won the Trojan war! Thanks to Odysseus and his heroic intelligence we tricked those Trojan’s right into letting us in their kingdom and by now we were already sailing home to share the wonderful news. I was so thankful to have survived the war and couldn’t wait to be back home with my family again. I wanted to share all my stories and tell them how the great Odysseus won the Trojan war with a huge wooden horse. It was our third day straight of rowing. My body was shot. I
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When Odysseus was disguised as an old beggar you threw a stool at him and abused and insulted the man. All of us suitors have caused hardship but you caused the most.” He retaliated and I kept quiet as all the suitors have seen this argument. I dismiss it and
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9/1/2015 When Odysseus wakes up‚ he sees a group of girls by the river doing laundry. He is naked and very hungry. He goes over to the women‚ in order to try to receive clothing and directions to the nearest town. When he walks up‚ all the girls run away except for one. Her name is Nausikaa. Nausikaa is the daughter of the Prince Alkinoos. When he walks up to her‚ he knows he has to try to convince her to help him. The words that he would choose would be very important. Odysseus begins his speech
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The Odyssey Book 5 * Athene spoke first. * Athene says ‘kindness‚ generosity and justice should no longer be the aims of any man who wields a royal sceptre – in fact he might just as well devote his days to tyranny and lawless deeds.’ * Athene is Zeus’ child. * Zeus sent Hermes to Ogygia to tell Calypso to release Odysseus. * Odysseus was to have no help on his way home however this didn’t happen. He had assistance from‚ Ino‚ Athene‚ the river god and the Phaeacians. * Odysseus
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through Odysseus’ disguise. One can tell that Penelope sees through Odysseus’ disguise when she is “poised” to “set the bow and gleaming iron axes out” and “bring [the suitors] slaughter on” (21: 2-5). Penelope knows setting up the competition will bring about the death of the suitors. She realizes Odysseus will use this specific competition to reveal himself and take back his home; therefore‚ Penelope knows Odysseus is present. Homer also demonstrates that Penelope understands Odysseus is present
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Characteristics of a Good Leader Becoming a leader is not as easy as it seems. It requires an accurate unification of a leadership characteristics and leadership skills. Not only leadership characteristics and skills are required‚ but there are also traits that a good leader should have. “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more‚ learn more‚ do more and become more‚ then‚ you are an excellent leader”‚ once Dolly Parton says about a good leader. Also‚ as what John C.
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developed a list of what we believe to be the 10 worst leadership blunders in an attempt to remind leaders how they can identify opportunities to improve their organizations. Technological and regulatory changes have altered the way the business world works‚ but the factors that go into good business leadership will likely never change. Employees will always need guidance and motivation as well as common goals and strategy. In most cases‚ organizational leaders are under extreme amounts of pressure as
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“Penelope‚ I shall be back‚” Odysseus said‚ about to leave. “Ok‚” Penelope said‚ looking at Odysseus blinking back tears. “If I don’t come back‚ then you can marry someone else‚” Odysseus said and left for the plane. Telemachus‚ still a child‚ woke up with Dawn. Telemachus rubbing his eyes‚ saw his Dad leave‚ “Mommy‚ where’s Daddy going?” “He’s just going away for a bit Telemachus‚ now let me make you breakfast‚” Penelope said with tiny drops of tears rolling down her face‚ patting Telemachus
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According to the trial I faced in my life it reflects my character to Odysseus’s . I feel like it is a mark in my life ‚ just like Odysseus journey .It is difficult to forget something that is markable . For example ‚ Odysseus would never forget that difficult and unforgettable would never forget this big tragedy in my life . Odysseus and my journey are similar because they are both harmful. My legend as when I was six and my aunt ‚ my cousin and I when we were in the French Quarter and we were
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The Making of a Hero The Odyssey an epic poem by Homer (translated by Robert Fitzgerald) has many various themes woven throughout the story. One of my personal favorites is: falling into temptation will take you farther back than your starting point. You can see this theme portrayed as Odysseus struggles to find his home but when tempted stays to long with Circe. Or as they are almost home to Ithika and Odysseus’s crew opens the sack of winds. Also when they land on the island of the sun god
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