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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Odysseus was a very faithful‚ courageous‚ brave‚ and a intelligent man. He was not very admirable though. For example‚ when Odysseus is "stuck between Charybdis and Scylla‚" he chooses not to tell his men about the nearing danger because he knew they would become alarmed and would put the entire crew and the ship in danger; instead‚ he said nothing‚ hid himself below‚ and allowed 6 men to be eaten! These next few paragraphs are going to explain situations in the epic that reveal some of these traits
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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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Love is a powerful word. It has been told that through love‚ you can conquer all things. Like Odysseus‚ who traveled for years‚ for miles‚ and would endure any pain for the love of his family. Odysseus and Penelope had a very strong connection and marriage compared to others whom lived in this era. An era in which the definition of marriage was not one that we are quite used to. People of this age did not marry someone because they necessarily “loved” their spouse- but for the other things that the
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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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judgment‚ not of intent.” This is one of many quotes stated by Ulysses S. Grant during his presidency. Presidents make up a big part of our country. Ulysses S. Grant‚ the 18th president of the United States‚ was a very good leader because he was a military general as well as a president and left a legacy. (“Ulysses S. grant Quotes‚” brainyquote.com) On April 27‚ 1822‚ in Point Pleasant‚ Ohio‚ Hiram Ulysses Grant (otherwise known as Ulysses S. Grant) was born. His parents were Hannah Simpson Grant‚ who
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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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