The Odyssey‚ Odysseus had to face many challenges during his travels; a few of these difficulties were a cannibalistic Cyclops‚ huge whirlpools‚ determined suitors‚ along with many hardships. Odysseus fought constantly to return to his homeland of Ithaca‚ but to accomplish this Odysseus had to be clever‚ resourceful‚ and have great leadership qualities. Odysseus proved throughout the story that he was very clever. When he was faced with having to get out of Polyphemus’s cave‚ Odysseus first told
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The Role and Effect of Hospitality in The Odyssey The Odyssey‚ by the Greek author Homer‚ is an epic about Lord Odysseus and his quest to return home. The story takes place in and around Ancient Greece. Odysseus‚ along with his son Telemachus‚ must expel the suitors from his household after being lost at sea for 20 years. Throughout the epic‚ one of the underlying themes that Homer shows is the importance of hospitality through elaborate stories emphasizing respect‚ royalty
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relationship was between Odysseus and Athena. The latter develops an extensive bond with the mere mortal because she sees herself in him. Due to this‚ she helps Odysseus out on many occasions‚ like when she begs her father‚ Zeus‚ to allow her to aid Odysseus in his quest to find home. She pleads‚ even saying‚ "My own heart is broken for Odysseus" (1. 68)‚ and is able to convince him. Only through Athena’s pleading does Zeus have the incentive to dispatch Hermes to free Odysseus from Calypso’s island
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think much of it’s success can be contributed to Odysseus’ bravery. Odysseus was many things‚ and ‘timid’ wasn’t one of those. Odysseus’ bravery helped him get through many obstacles like the Cyclops’ cave‚ escaping Scylla‚ and even fighting hundreds of suitors! So how does the simple concept of bravery help a man defeat these horrors? Let’s start with the Cyclops’ cave. First of all‚ it takes a mad man to enter there in the first place! Odysseus take the miniscule chance that the Cyclops will give
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Homer speaks of one such hero in his epic poem The Odyssey. After fighting victoriously in the Trojan war‚ Homer’s character Odysseus begins a seemingly endless journey‚ with one goal in mind: to make it back to his homeland of Ithaca. Odysseus holds high a heroic ethic- his creative strategies‚ wit‚ and his determination to make it home are his natural weapons. Odysseus is a survivor‚ who fights to save his life‚ as he attempts to make it back to his hometown Ithaca. On Circe’s island‚ for example
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Campbell’s hero cycle through the journeys and characterization of the protagonist Odysseus. The hero cycle is used in epics to describe the journey of the hero from bad to good. In The Odyssey‚ Odysseus is characterized as arrogant‚ and and his journey from hubris to humility. The hero cycle is a theme that epics follow. It starts off with a departure then goes to an initiation where they come to an end in their return. Odysseus’ test is to see help him heal hubris. He must learn self-control‚ and humbleness
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The Influence of Storytelling Archetypes in Homer’s Odyssey By Sam Thomas Odysseus’ tale of his encounter with the Cyclops‚ which he recounts to the Phaecians in Book 9 of Homer‘s Odyssey‚ is one of the most famous stories ever told. It is deeply rooted in the classical literary consciousness and is yet familiar to even those modern readers who have never studied ancient texts. Why does a nearly three-thousand year old piece of epic poetry maintain such an influential presence in modern culture
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they have a very noble achievement behind their name. Odysseus‚ who is the ruler of Ithaca and the leader in the Trojan War‚ had fellow followers with him who had possessed the great remains of the Ithacan and Cephallenian armies. Odysseus and his men were close to returning home‚ but they needed assistance from Aeolus who is the ruler of the winds. Odysseus began to fall asleep on the homeward journey‚ which turned out to be a big mistake. Odysseus’ army of men thought that he had brought the gold from
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of crucial moments in the storyline‚ especially during the journey of Telemachus‚ the initial return of Odysseus‚ and the restoration of Odysseus to his rightful place in the kingdom. During Telemachus’ journey to find his father‚ Homer includes dramatic irony through Athena’s relationship to the situation which creates a confused mood. After being prompted by Athena‚ who knew that Odysseus was trapped on Calypso’s island‚ Telemachus says‚ “For I am off to Sparta to see if I can find news of my
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someone or something. In this epic is four major examples that convey loyalty‚ which is shown by Penelope‚ Telemachus‚ the servants‚ and Odysseus. Penelope is the wife of Odysseus; she does not remarry while he is away. Telemachus‚ his son‚ goes on a journey to find his father. Eumaeus and Philoetius‚ the servants‚ remained faithful servants to their master. Odysseus is king of Ithaca; he stays true to the gods‚ and they manage to keep him alive. Penelope is a representative of loyalty in this
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