What does it mean to have a virtuous life? Most of Odysseus’ life was not virtuous. To live a virtuous life you must be in a place you are happy in‚ with people you love and you can’t be being faced with constant challenges. A virtuous life means being in a comfortable place. “Nine whole days we sailed‚ nine nights nonstop (231; 33).” This shows Odysseus was not where he wanted to be. He would not waste that amount of time and energy sailing unless he knew he would be happier somewhere else. “Circe
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Odysseus and Aeneas both visit the Underworld; in Odysseus’ case‚ in Book XII of Homer’s Odyssey‚ and in Aeneas’ case‚ in Book VI of Virgil’s Aeneid. In discussing the differences between the two treatments of the Underworld episodes‚ it is imporcant to first outline the similarities in the two situations: Odysseus and Aeneas both journey to the Underworld in order to receive knowledge. Previous mythological warrior-heroes went there to fulfill a more specific‚ tangible purpose eg. Heracles’
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The engrossing story‚ The Odyssey‚ tells the tale of the heroic Odysseus’ journey to reach home after the Trojan War. In the first four books‚ the reader learns about Odysseus through other characters eyes. They follow the footsteps of Telemakhos‚ the son of Odysseus‚ and his awakening to save his father. Telemakhos’s house is being overrun by his mother’s’ suitors‚ however dear Penelope can’t help change that. Telemakhos is then visited by Athena‚ in which she arouses him and gives him the confidence
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Many people recognize Odysseus as strong‚ heroic leader worthy of adoration‚ but is he really all that he is cracked up to be? Over the course of his journey home‚ he displays some overwhelming negative characteristics. Odysseus is not an admirable character because he is a poor leader‚ he displays hubris that puts his men in harm’s way‚ and he is unreliable. Odysseus is undeserving of adoration because he is a poor leader. This is evident as he sets his men free in Ismarus to do as they please.
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Analysis of Gilb’s “Pride” In Gilb’s “Pride” one can sense pride and humility. With his use of descriptive imagery of a corner in El Paso‚ Gilb sets up a positive connotation of pride. While there are many beneficial aspects to pride‚ there are also negatives. Pride‚ being one of the Seven Deadly Sins‚ obviously has thin line between humility and arrogance. At times the off-putting aspects will shine more than the positive. Gilb writes that there are many ways to gain a sense of pride‚ such as previous
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The Courage of Odysseus Throughout Homer’s account of his return from Troy to Ithaca‚ Odysseus demonstrates courage and persistence as he strives to journey home. For example when he had no choice but to believe what Cadmus was telling him‚ Cadmus she is the daughter of Ino who was once human “Now do as I say- you’re in no position to refuse: Take off those clothes and abandon your raft to the winds will” (5.345-355). Odysseus was really courages to listen to Cadmus and to trust her word that he
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Pride is a tool used against humanity and a double wedged sword for the armor of the enemy. Everyone has it‚ everyone is born with it‚ and everyone shows it once in a while. When adults cannot or will not accept help when they know they need it show their pride of being stubborn. Some people say it’s a gift but by popular opinion it’s a sin that everyone does. One definition of pride is that it is a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements. This is true‚ but it’s
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Odysseus the Reluctant Warrior In Homer’s The Odyssey‚ Odysseus‚ the main character and epic hero is a man who has been away from his wife and son for twenty years. Odysseus is reluctant in giving up on his journey to get back to his beloved wife and son‚ Penelope and Telemachus. Odysseus goes into a great war called the Trojan War and he survives the whole war with a wonderful victory‚ hoping to see his wife and son in the future. Odysseus goes on a very painstaking and heart wrenching journey
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Bravery‚ Comitatus and Pride Beowulf the 7 to 10th century poem is an epic‚ a long narrative poem with a serious tone‚ spotlighting a heroic figure whom carries the responsibility of a nation. Beowulf is a tale of heroes‚ monsters and the bond of comitatus. Comitatus is defined as bond of companions‚ typically between a leader and his followers. This bond has the strength to bring two warring tribes together‚ and has the power to win battles. This relationship is shown in more than one way throughout
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inherently have more power than Odysseus because she is of a different nature. Consequently‚ Athena’s capability to be deceptive will always be superior to Odysseus’ because she has godly powers while Odysseus does not. Time and time again‚ Athena has had to help Odysseus on his journey home. Frankly‚ without her‚ Odysseus’ trek back to Ithaka would have been much more difficult. Specifically‚ as Odysseus is nearly at Ithaca‚ Athena has to cast a grey mist over Odysseus to protect him from others hurting
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