where one asks. Even in mythology‚ this is a popular subject‚ and shown very clearly in Homer’s epic The Odyssey and Virgil’s The Aeneid. While both tales focus on fathers‚ the stories of their sons also hold great importance‚ and each of the sons has a coming of age story within their father’s. But for the Greeks and soon-to-be Romans‚ becoming a man can mean slightly different things. Telemachus‚ the son of the great Odysseus‚ has to learn‚ for the most part‚ to become a man in the absence of his
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The Maturation of Telemachus In the first book of Homer ’s The Odyssey‚ we are introduced to Odysseus ’ son‚ Telemachus. It is here we learn of Odysseus ’ troubles and the situation regarding his estate and those who are presently inhabiting it. What the reader is allowed to witness right from the start‚ is the beginnings of Telemachus ’ transformation‚ from a child to an adult. This maturation‚ from boyhood to manhood‚ is first sparked by an encounter with Athena. To Telemachus‚ Athena is Mentes
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“The Odyssey” Essay. I will be writing a essay of the book The Odyssey written by the person Homer. The main reason why I am written is so that you can know Odysseus is a hero because how he helps other people before he would help himself. In “The Odyssey”‚ Odysseus is a hero because of how he got all the suitors out of the house. I believe that he is a hero for that because of the way that they just moved in and tried to marry his wife. Also that they were eating all of his animals fruit
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{Odysseus is a hero in The Odyssey because of his bravery throughout the story‚ The Odyssey. He may have made a few unintelligent decisions however one can’t blame someone for an unintelligent decision. Odysseus was only human and no one is perfect. } {Odysseus was a hero because he was very brave throughout the many perils he encountered on the voyage home from the Trojan War. Odysseus tried his hardest to get all of his men home however he knew if he didn’t sacrifice some men no one would get
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Odysseus What is a hero? A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. In that case‚ Odysseus the protagonist of The Odyssey by Homer‚ is a hero He is loyal ‚ compassionate and cunning. Odysseus is the hero of the Odyssey‚ The Odyssey tells of Odysseus’s 10 year struggle to return from the Trojan war to his home in Ithaca. He faces many obstacles during the war‚ he steps up and becomes a leader for his men and fights hard for them all
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Is Odysseus a hero? Can Odysseus‚ the “hero” of the Odyssey‚ be considered a Greek hero in the ancient world? Certainly‚ one can agree that Odysseus has certain characteristics that would prove him to both a hero and scoundrel through countless passages in the reading. But overall‚ Odysseus can be considered one of the many Greek heroes proven through common physical traits‚ spiritual traits‚ and his charismatic personality that he shares with many other heroes. A common trope in Epic Greek stories
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John Smith Mrs. Smith English 1-D‚ H 20 January 2013 What makes a hero? A hero‚ in society’s eyes‚ possesses supernatural powers and demonstrates his justification of good and evil. But what really makes a hero? The Greeks had a well-specified idea of what attributes a hero needs. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Homer provides insight in the Ancient Greek civilization’s concept of a hero as one who possesses bravery and intelligence‚ yet also flaws. Primarily‚ Homer does
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Odysseus: A Hero in the Making Homer is extremely clever in weaving the message that we often tell ourselves when undergoing hardships: that suffering ultimately makes us better people in the end. In The Odyssey‚ the main character and hero Odysseus undergoes a long voyage that tests his morals‚ character‚ and principles. Embarking on a journey home that takes about 20 years instead of a few weeks‚ Odysseus the hero is certainly not a man without his flaws and it is through his mistakes and errors
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In “The Odyssey” adapted from Homer‚ Odysseus is presented as a war hero who saves his friends multiple times and protects his family. Those who fight for their kingdom and protect its land are considered heroes for sacrificing themselves for the sake of others. This is evident in Odysseus when he partakes in “ten years of war against the mighty Trojans” (Homer 279). A hero is someone who is idealized for their courage and as a warrior‚ Odysseus fits the definition for doing his part in defending
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“The Oddessey” Hero Essay A hero can be anyone or anything. A hero always puts others lives before their own. They keep moving despite danger. A hero never gives up. A hero will do things for the good of everyone even if it means turning against those they care about. A hero will help with all things big and small because everything matters. In the Odyssey the main character is Odysseus. This is his backstory. After Odysseus sacked the
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