Odysseus: A Hero or a Flawed Hero? The epic poem‚ The Odyssey written by Homer near the end of the 8th century BC‚ focuses on a Grecian hero named Odysseus. Although after the falling of Troy Odysseus embarks upon a long‚ grueling journey home‚ it is through his travels that Homer is able to illustrate him as a hero. A hero is known as‚ “a man of distinguished courage or ability‚ admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” (Dictionary.com) Homer’s projection of Odysseus is essentially
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Inferno” and John Milton‚ wrote the “Temptation of Eve” were both writing about things that could not be explored by living people. Dante’s main character‚ the poet‚ is also his alter ego‚ so it is a first person perspective of him. Milton’s main character‚ Eve‚ is from the bible from the story of Adam and Eve and in the Garden of Eden. The plot of the inferno is The Poet goes on a journey through hell with assistance from the spirit Virgil‚ and the plot of the “Temptation of Eve” is Satan tempts Eve to
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As a man polytropos‚ Odysseus undergoes many trials and tribulations on his circuitous return to his homeland of Ithaka. Though physically of stalwart build‚ Odysseus is known among the Homeric heroes for his mental craftiness and emotional fortitude. It is these prized attributes that enables Odysseus to adapt‚ coping with impediments to his survival with self-possession and cunning. However‚ it is also Odysseus’ limitations that cause the exacerbation of his grievous situation. Throughout Odysseus’s
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poem chronicles the warrior Odysseus return to the kingdom of Ithaca. Parts of Homer’s work helped display the protagonist’s capabilities as a heroic leader. However‚ critics argue that Homer did not portray Odysseus properly to claim he was a hero. Despite the disrespect and arrogance Odysseus possessed‚ he overcame impossible odds and proved himself as the true epic hero by being courageous‚ persistent and resourceful. Without doubt‚ a resourceful personality saved Odysseus’ life at least twice in
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2012 Dorothy and Odysseus A hero is someone who is courageous‚ loyal‚ and fearful. Odysseus is a hero from The Odyssey that is told by Homer. The epic story begins when Aphrodite cast a love spell on Paris and Helen. Paris is the prince of Troy and Helen is the queen of Sparta. Helen is Menelause’s wife who is the king of Sparta. Paris and Helen after having a love spell cast on them end up falling in love. When Paris takes Helen back to Troy with him‚ Menelaus summons Odysseus‚ Agamemnon‚ and
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In the script “Odysseus and the Sirens”‚ Odysseus‚ a Greek soldier‚ is a true hero. This is shown through his actions‚ words‚ and thoughts from other present characters. He portrays many heroic characteristics throughout the entirety of the script‚ consisting of selflessness‚ dedication‚ and bravery. He demonstrates these acts through‚ selflessly risking his life for the sake of others. Dedicating his time to defeating an opposing enemy‚ and being brave as he faces a deadly situation. The first
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quite a success. I contributed a big part in my group project and had many responsibilities. One thing I did for my group was played the role of Penelope‚ Odysseus’s wife. Penelope is a big role in the Odyssey and Book 23 is named after the role of Odysseus and Penelope. The role Penelope that I played makes a great impact in the story as well. I also helped putting the poster together. I created the border for the poster‚ which was a requirement. I also completed the setting‚ major characters‚ and
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After ten years‚ Odysseus still has not returned to his kingdom in Ithaca. A large and destructive mob of suitors who have taken over Odysseus’s palace and his land continue to court his wife‚ Penelope. She has remained faithful to Odysseus though she has no way of knowing weather he is dead of alive. Prince Telemachus‚ Odysseus’s son‚ wants desperately to throw them out but does not have the confidence or experience to fight them. The suitor Antinous plans to assassinate the
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The Diary of Captain Odysseus Entry 1 The smell of fresh entrails is so strong I must cover my mouth with a dirty rag as I write this. I am staring at my comrade‚ Lieutenant Dan‚ and observing his condition: a bone protruded out of his leg which moved with his rattling breath – it is a cruel fate to be confined to‚ to be a good soldier and merely wanting to return to the country he loved. His moaning seems synchronised with the rocking lifeboat‚ and his muscles‚ visible to the naked eye‚ writhed
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when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed” Bob Riley. Odysseus is an epic hero during hard times he always finds a way out of trouble. He uses many epic hero traits including leadership‚ superhuman strength‚ and wisdom. First of all odysseus has many epic hero traits but‚ one of his more important ones are leardership. When they are on the land of the lotus eaters the locals offer them lotus. When the crew became forgetful of there homeland odysseus states “all hands aboard; come‚ clear the beach and
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