Ultimately Odysseus realized that he had to use all is power‚ might‚ and intelligence to over come the hardships and return to Ithaca. A second literary element from The Odyssey by Homer is dynamic character. Throughout the epic poem Odysseus’s biggest struggle was finding that median between hubris and humility. I all started in the very beginning of the poem Odysseus had jus won the Trojan War but with the help of the gods. Odysseus didn’t thank the gods‚ which was disrespectful. Odysseus didn’t
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begins‚ but also because it gives quick insight to Odysseus’ character and what happens on his way home. Odysseus is revealed to be a man “of twists and turns”(1) which gives the double meaning in the literal sense of his journey home and his cunning nature. In this case‚ The Odyssey follows the guideline of an epic as it states what the rest of the poem entails. The speaker asks a Muse to sing to him while he gets ready to tell the tale of Odysseus’ journey. He travels through “many cities”(4)‚
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’s book. Did you know that Odysseus‚ the main character of Homer ’s Odyssey is the original epic hero? In fact‚ most of these characters are ultimately based on Odysseus. The definition of an epic hero has been pondered practically since the dawn of time. According to Aristotle‚ a true epic hero must show certain qualities in their actions. These qualities include modesty and willingness to receive help‚ dedication and loyalty‚ and also showing terrific bravery. Odysseus fits this definition very
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certain outstanding characteristics. Throughout his works‚ Homer shows that the most important of these include arete‚ hubris‚ and kleos; however‚ none of his characters have all of these attributes. Castle (quoted in Harker 1996‚ 53) defines “arete” as the ability to fully maximize physical and mental endowments. Hayward and Hambrick (1997‚ quoted in Lorenz 2011‚ 21) consider hubris as a state of extreme confidence engendered by internal disposition and external stimuli. Finally‚ Blondell‚ Gamel‚
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values are transmitted and discovered within myths‚ especially in the story‚ The Odyssey written by Homer. The Odyssey continues from the events of the The Illiad‚ focusing on Odysseus after the Trojan War and his long journey back home to Ithaca‚ to his wife Penelope and his son‚ Telemachus. Throughout the ten year journey‚ Odysseus faces many hardships and while doing so‚ he learns more about himself and the human condition‚ which helps him successfully come back home to his wife Penelope. Distinct
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the gods. In contrast with the tragic fate of Achilles and the Trojans‚ Odysseus was triumphant in battle because of his tricks and his experience in war and most of all‚ Athena’s favour. He was her favourite and she knows him inside out; Odysseus pride and inborn cunningness makes her adore him even more. Athena said that “The gods will not do what man must do for himself”‚ and so Odysseus did his part in the war but his Hubris or excessive pride placed him in great danger because of proclaiming to
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comparisons can be made. Few are more pressing however‚ than the heroism of Odysseus and his wife‚ Penelope. Although both Penelope and Odysseus displayed heroic characteristics in The Odyssey‚ Odysseus was more of a hero than his wife was in the epic. Penelope‚ while somewhat of a heroine‚ simply was not depicted by Homer to be the hero that her husband was. To start‚ Odysseus was developed with standard Greek heroic traits. First‚ Odysseus was courageous in the face of opposition‚ as shown by his encounter
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and grow as a person. This quote relates to the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ in many ways. Odysseus‚ the main character in this epic‚ faces many struggles on his way back home to Ithica‚ Greece. Odysseus is the king of Ithica‚ and goes to fight with his men at the Trojan War for the Greeks. Using his qualities of extreme intelligence and strength‚ Odysseus led his men to be victorious at the Trojan War. Then Odysseus and his men had to make their way back home to Ithica‚ where they all faced many struggles
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In the Odyssey‚ Odysseus is described by many as a hero with great courage‚ wisdom and godlike qualities‚ but his actions throughout the epic may shed light on some of his less heroic qualities and how the Homeric image of a hero and how the modern image of a hero may differ. Odysseus leads a large group of soldiers during the Trojan war and is spoken about as a great leader by other heroes and kings. However‚ Odysseus might not be the great leader he is praised as. He doesn’t trust his fellow crewmembers
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does an amazing job demonstrating the bravery of heroes that the Greeks praised. The main character‚ Odysseus‚ has an established reputation as a well-experienced warrior. He deploys many attacks against his enemies with almost no fear. He also fears no man‚ or giant for any matter‚
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