words‚ it is the event that makes us aware of a lack or gap that exists in our lives. A basis for the call to adventure to have similar grounds to that of the journey of life is that‚ it starts off the journey to someone’s life. In the book‚ The Odyssey‚ you could find several examples of this hero’s quest stage‚ - "But you‚ I urge you‚ think how to drive these suitors from your halls. Come Now‚ Listen Closely. Take my words to heart. At day break tell the suitors to scatter‚ each to his own place
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sure that most of you had learned about the Odyssey in History class‚ right? This story is about how Odysseus is a hero in the story just like how my dad is a hero in my own life. Odysseus is a brave‚ courageous man that has his own opinion about everything. My dad is a man that doesn’t let people bring him down with their opinion. He is determined with sharing Jesus and his heart is like gold. Just like Odysseus‚ my dad has trials in life. In Odysseus’ life one of the things he dealt with was The
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Throughout The Odyssey‚ a theme of vengeance is dominant. These displays of retribution come from different entities for fairly different reasons. So why is revenge such a factor in The Odyssey? Fear and the overwhelming feeling of payback are two answers. Homer gives numerous examples of how certain characters demonstrate their power in a fury of rage. He writes of the payback Zeus gives to those who break the rules‚ of Poseidon’s hatred towards Odysseus‚ and of Odysseus’s revenge
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of the past? When comparing Odysseus‚ a legendary hero from Homer’s The Odyssey‚ to Derick Mitchell‚ a veteran of the army‚ we can see many similarities and differences. Some similarities include their roles as leaders and their waiting families back home. However‚ there are many major differences that far outshadow them‚ like the differences in the technology available and their motives for doing certain things in war. There are many trivial similarities between Odysseus and Mr. Mitchell‚ but their
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Telemachus‚ son of Odysseus is a main character in the book the Odyssey. Throughout books 1-4 Telemachus begins to discover who he is. Not having a father as a child severely affects Telemachus. He becomes a timid‚ shy boy who is pampered by his mother. Although Telemachus is the son of a world-famous father‚ it does not help him in anyway. In the beginning‚ when the suitors are eating away Telemachus’ fortune‚ all he does is whine. It is not until Telemachus receives divine attention that he matures
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doesn’t matter if they are rich‚ poor‚ man‚ woman‚ or anything. Odysseus was willing to give his life for his soldiers at any type during his journey. Some may say he was not a good leader others such as say he could’ve been one of the greatest. For example‚ Odysseus took initiative at war in Troy with creating the Trojan horse‚ devised a plan for his men when they were in danger with Cyclopes and when they were on Circe’s island Odysseus selflessly went with the leader when half of his men were turned
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escapade‚ and vengeance is all in The Odyssey. (H) This book is written by Homer who is a Greek poet. (Auth) Homer’s effect on Western culture has had a colossal effect on Western culture. (Auth) Homer uses mythical creatures such as The Cyclop’s and Poseidon to illustrate how the Western culture worshiped and feared the gods and the dangerous creatures. (HC) The Odyssey analyzes universal themes such as vengeance throughout the book‚ one example is Poseidon and Odysseus. (TH) The Cyclop’s
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Perceptions of Curiosity In The Odyssey by Homer‚ like in most ancient Greek stories‚ curiosity is frowned upon. Homer displays many tragic consequences due to curiosity to convey his definition of curiosity. One example of how curiosity killed the cat would be when Odysseus and his shipmates head home after their visit to Aiolia Island‚ and homer explains‚ “ Temptation had its way with my companions‚ and they untied the bag”(Homer 166). This line is referring to the temptation of curiosity‚
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In the “Odyssey‚” Odysseus saved himself and his men because he didn’t fear anyone or anything. “With this he drove the ram away from him out of doors‚ and I loosed myself when the ram was a little way from the cave‚ then untied my men” (Homer 38). If Odyssey feared someone or something he probably would’ve just let himself and his men died. He would’ve just given up and not even try‚ but Odyssey didn’t do that. Instead‚ he came up with a brilliant plan
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The Odyssey of Homer is filled with various adventures‚ sought-after revenge‚ and harmful temptations. The war hero‚ Odysseus‚ traveled for three years‚ always trying to achieve his homecoming. In Odysseus’ fourth year‚ Zeus destroyed his ship‚ as well as his companions‚ while they were out at sea. After these losses‚ Odysseus alone was washed up onto the island of a nymph‚ Kalypso. She took him into her palace and came to love him. After time‚ she desired to make Odysseus her husband‚ offering
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