In “The Odyssey” adapted from Homer‚ Odysseus is presented as a war hero who saves his friends multiple times and protects his family. Those who fight for their kingdom and protect its land are considered heroes for sacrificing themselves for the sake of others. This is evident in Odysseus when he partakes in “ten years of war against the mighty Trojans” (Homer 279). A hero is someone who is idealized for their courage and as a warrior‚ Odysseus fits the definition for doing his part in defending
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“The Odyssey” ‚ by Homer is an epic poem telling the journey of Odysseus on his way back home to Ithaca. Homer wrote the Odyssey to show how heroic Odysseus is and how he served as a model for all his people. His message to the people was that it takes more than just strength to be a hero. All heroes have different qualities that define them and Odysseus had the traits of a H omeric leader with courage‚ nobility‚ strength‚ and confidence‚ but his sharp intellect was the most distinguishable trait
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Odysseus suffered many problems on his journey home from the Battle of Troy. What did he suffer and how did this make him a better epic hero? Although Odysseus saves and ruins his crew’s lives‚ he is showing the reader that he is wanting to get back to his home in Ithaca. First of all‚ as Odysseus wins the Battle of Troy‚ he does not leave Troy immediately. He stays to show his victory by drinking wine. “Six benches were left empty in every ship / that evening when we pulled away from death.” (line
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Odysseus: Not an Epic Hero The Odyssey is one of the most famous ancient Greek epic poems written by Homer. It tells an adventure and struggle of the main character‚ Odysseus‚ trying to get back home to Ithaca from Troy. In this epic‚ Homer portrays Odysseus as a hero. However‚ in my opinion‚ he is not a hero because he received too much help from the Gods‚ did not protect his men‚ and was selfish at times. Heroes should be helped but there is a limit to it. Throughout the poem‚ that limit
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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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What is a hero to you? Is Odysseus a hero to you? I’m going to explain what one is to me‚ and if I think Odysseus is one. It’s your opinion‚ do you or don’t you? Odysseus to me is a hero‚ but then at sometimes he isn’t. He’s a hero because he is always saving people and putting himself into danger‚ and making sure his men‚ friends‚ or family don’t get hurt‚ just like when he went to the island that threw fire‚ he could have easily died‚ all of his men wanted to come with him‚ but he wouldn’t
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Odysseus was no hero and his words and actions clearly show. Book 1 of the Odyssey starts with “Sing in the‚ Muse‚ and through me tell the story of that man skilled in all ways of contending”. Introducing Odysseus as “a man skilled in all ways of contending” shows Homer‚ author of the Odyssey clearly wanted Odysseus to be seen as a hero. After all‚ they were both Greek‚ and the Greeks held a lot of pride they needed to protect. This makes me believe that the story behind The Odyssey was twisted so
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than just a journey to Odysseus’ homeland. It represents the loyalty‚ self-control‚ and perseverance one has for his country and loved ones. The journey to his country is strenuous and grueling on his men and him‚ but Odysseus is determined to be reunited with his wife and loved ones after defeating the Trojan War. Once the battle at Troy is over‚ Odysseus and his men begin their journey home. Throughout their journey home‚ the men encounter different types of trouble. Odysseus sets sail‚ but quickly
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Lit/Comp 9 Period.3 5/16/14 Hero or Villon? In The Odyssey‚ many people might say Odysseus is the hero or that he is the Villon‚ but in my opinion Odysseus is the hero. Odysseus had to leave behind his new born son‚ Telemachus and his wife Penelope to go fight in the Trojan War‚ Odysseus had been gone for approximately 20 years. I believe Odysseus is the hero because he is cleaver‚ brave‚ and is usually better off working on his own‚ he’s independent. When Odysseus and his men had come to Polyphemus’s
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Odysseus: A True Hero The daydreaming lifeguard is brought back to reality by the frantic screams of a small boy. Before his brain can even assess the situation‚ he feels his body flying through space. He doesn’t see the boy resurface‚ and he feels as if gravity isn’t pulling him down fast enough. His body glides into the water‚ he grabs the boy‚ and pulls him back out of the water‚ pushing on his chest until the boy stops coughing and quietly utters‚ “Thanks.” A lifeguard‚ and many other people
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