Three traits that Odysseus and Telemakhos share are clear-headedness‚ eloquence‚ and showing strong emotion. They are portrayed with these traits in the Odyssey‚ composed by Homer. Odysseus is a renowned military strategist‚ warrior‚ and the King of Ithaca. He was forced to go to war against Troy twenty years ago‚ and since then has traveled all over the Aegean trying to find a way back home. Meanwhile‚ his son‚ Telemakhos‚ has developed into a full-grown man from the mere infant he was when his
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native far‚ far away‚ a man name Odysseus has reunited with his beautiful monogamist‚ Penelope .Penelope’s mistress Eurycleia notifies Penelope of the arrival of Odysseus‚ and that he has killed every man that has tried to marry her.Eurycleia describes him as “filth lion”.Penelope still does not believe in Eurycleia but still wants see her son who is downstairs‚ as she goes down stairs Penelope is disgusted in the way Odysseus looks. That Penelope fails to see Odysseus in his conditions. Telemachus
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{Odysseus is a hero in The Odyssey because of his bravery throughout the story‚ The Odyssey. He may have made a few unintelligent decisions however one can’t blame someone for an unintelligent decision. Odysseus was only human and no one is perfect. } {Odysseus was a hero because he was very brave throughout the many perils he encountered on the voyage home from the Trojan War. Odysseus tried his hardest to get all of his men home however he knew if he didn’t sacrifice some men no one would get
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Odysseus as an Epic Hero In the book The Odyssey by Homer‚ the main character‚ Odysseus‚ is depicted as being similar an epic hero. There is a question‚ though‚ as to whether or not he actually was an epic hero. I believe that‚ while he did have a major difference‚ he had more similarities than differences to the characteristics of an epic hero and therefore was one. An epic hero is someone who is strong‚ intelligent and bold. First of all‚ an epic hero must have physical strength. Strength enables
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In the Odyssey‚ Odysseus would be a Wanax because he owned an independent walled kingdom or palace. Both Odysseus and Gilgamesh were looked up to as leaders. When asked if they were successful leaders‚ I was a bit stuck. After some thought‚ though‚ I came to the conclusion that I believe both Odysseus and Gilgamesh were successful leaders. They were not always successful leaders‚ but their adventures and experiences molded them into reliable men. Our first glance of Odysseus is when Telemakhos
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Ciera Medeiros English Honors Period A 11/29/12 There are many different characteristics that make a person a true leader. Odysseus is a fictional character from a fantasy epic poem known as “The Odyssey.” He traveled on a twenty year journey with many men along with him but in the end all of his men perished; Odysseus can be classified as a leader and a hero along with a man named Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton is a real life man who went on an expedition to reach Antarctica in the years
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great leader. The Odyssey is about the adventurer and leader Odysseus who is on an epic journey back home. The only problem is his crew that went along on his journey was all met in an untimely demise‚ the reason being‚ Odyessus was unfit to be a leader among his crew. This was a tragedy could have been avoided. In this analysis it will tell the reader on why Odysseus was a terrible leader for this epic journey to begin with. Odysseus was a terrible leader‚ especially during the battle at Ismarros
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In the Odyssey by Homer‚ Odysseus represents the perfect man and Penelope represents the perfect women‚ but societies’ ideals change over time. Cultures has evolves‚ and the way we view men and women evolves with it. This leads to different ideals and values. Even though there are differences‚ there are still many similarities between present day and the Ancient Greek times. Odysseus and Penelope displayed characteristics that were ideal in Ancient Greek times and although ideas have changed some
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Throughout his travels‚ Odysseus faces many boundaries in which he is expected to accomplish in order to continue on with his journey. Not only does he push past these boundaries‚ he defies all odds set against him. In doing so‚ Odysseus must make sacrifices in order to overcome these obstacles‚ but through determination he prevails. Odysseus’s will to persevere is shown when he
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n The Odyssey ‚ Odysseus comes back and reveals his identity. He comes back to find the suitors trying to take over his home. They tried to take his wife‚ Penelope. They also tried to take over his home. Lastly‚ they tried to kill his son. So‚ as expected‚ he reacted pretty negatively towards to the them and anyone involved with their plan. So‚ he did what he had to. Personally‚ I agree with Odysseus’ decision to punish them. I think that Odysseus was justified in his actions towards the suitors
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