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    something bigger than oneself- Joesph Campbell. Odysseus is an an optimal hero in both the physical and metal sense. In the physical sense he is a tremendus hero‚ because he was challenged to all these extreme dangourous adventures; he umexpectly walks out alive after questioning for ten years long and facing the most extraordinarily dangerous creatures and people. Why would Homer set up this whole exciting experience with all the strange comings that Odysseus has to go through‚ if this was not to show

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    This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to move and position individuals as part of their plan of care according to their specific needs. Knowledge & Understanding NVQ 1.1 1. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals. NVQ 1.2 2. What is the impact of specific conditions relating to the correct movement and positioning

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    Aeolus/ Island of the laestrygonians. Odysseus and his crew sailed nine days and nine nights. Until they reached aeolus were they soon gain aid from the wind god auelus that promised to lift his sails to guide him home. Aeolus did as he promised and guided him home but gave him a sack of wind. As Odysseus sailed days and nights to reach home he finally saw Ithica the land he and his crew have yearning to reach since the day they left their home. As Odysseus went to bed the men became greedy and

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    stamina to survive. Odysseus shows all of these signs and has achieved greatness because of these characteristics. In ancient Greece‚ a hero was considered a man‚ who is exceptionally clever and talented with great courage and strength‚

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    Odysseus was a very arrogant man‚ he wanted people to know‚ Odysseus was in town. I believe that this even went into his own personal life. While at the war at Troy and on his adventure back‚ Penelope was having to keep suitors off her back. Once odysseus comes home‚ he is mad that they would do that kind of thing to him. Odysseus kills all of the suitors. He had a right to kill them‚ although there is always 2 or more ways to do or say something‚ and he could have handled it more humanly. When you

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    Homer‚ in the chapter “The Lotus Eaters” Odysseus arrives on an island were three of his crew eat the Lotus and fight to stay on the island. In The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan when Percy goes to the Lotus Casino his friends are stuck and he must force them out. Odysseus and Percy are similar because they are heroes who encounter the Lotus Eaters while on a quest‚ but they are different because Odysseus is on an island‚ while Percy is in a casino. Odysseus and Percy are similar because they both

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    to learn a lot more about himself on his journey. When Odysseus journeys to Troy and must return to his homeland of Ithaca but he faces many challenges in doing so. Achilles wonders if he should go to fight for Agamemnon and he has many challenges that happen because he does. Some literary devices are characterization‚ setting‚ conflict‚ detail. When Odysseus got stopped by Circe and was turned into a pig and was trapped for a year. Odysseus got trapped by the Cyclops‚ but did not give up and succeed

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    • The subject in W.S. Merwin’s poem “Odysseus” feels comfortable only at sea‚ and‚ because such a notion is atypical‚ he cannot articulate or understand where his true home actually is. o At peace at sea: “patience / He has wedded to” o Numerous islands‚ but “one to call ‘home’‚” even though he Merwin never specifies which island Odysseus really calls home  “which … / Was the one he kept sailing home to?” • W.S. Merwin’s speaker in “Odysseus” is concerned about his romantic interests. “Wedded”

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    the entire Odyssey‚ Odysseus’ leadership skills tested‚ and as so‚ he failed. He was supposed to bring his entire crew home‚ but instead‚ he barely made it to his homeland himself. A prime example of Odysseus’ terrible leadership skills was when Odysseus had the bags of wind sealed. When they came close to their home‚ the men did not trust Odysseus and thought he was trying to hide treasure from them‚ to which they opened the bag‚ and they were blown back to Ithaca. If odysseus had only been smart

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    “Argus” and Argos recognizes Odysseus Odysseus has been referenced many times in myths as the hero that has one last battle at home to regain peace. Argus was Odysseus’s dog that refused death until he saw his master again. He waited 19 years for his master to return and once he did even tho he was disguised Argus recognized him and was able to die in peace. Both Argos recognizes Odysseus by Theodor van Thulden and “Argus” by Alexander Pope use the myth of Odysseus return to Ithaca to show

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