A hero might typically be described as a courageous person who has the strength of a warrior and a leader to triumph in battles. However‚ a hero may also be someone who uses his brain just as much as he uses his brawn. In ’The Odyssey’ by Homer‚ Odysseus embodies the ideal human qualities that Homer’s Greek society respect: bravery‚ nobility and intelligence. Despite these attributes‚ he has a tragic flaw that brings demise and destruction over his journey and his men. Although at times his actions
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The Journey of Odysseus and Telemachos In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore‚ several themes are made evident‚ conceived by the nature of the time period‚ and customs of the Greek people. These molded and shaped the actual flow of events and outcomes of the poem. Beliefs of this characteristic were represented by the sheer reverence towards the gods and the humanities the Greek society exhibited‚ and are both deeply rooted within the story. In the intricate and
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last grueling years of his journey home. Odysseus glanced up at the endless expanse of the azure sky‚ lit by Helios’s crimson ascent. Not a cloud in the light-streaked sky‚ however‚ that could have instantly changed. It all depended on the will of the fickle deities who ruled over all of Greece‚ for Odysseus knew that Poseidon sought revenge for his actions against his cyclops son‚ and holds the power to make his journey home much more miserable. Odysseus lied on his raft made from untouched wood
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Date: _______________________________________________ Odyssey Test (With Answer Key) Matching (1 point each): (not all answers will be used) God/Goddess What are they God/Goddess of? ____C____ Zeus a.) sun ____B____ Poseidon b.) sea ____D____ Hades c.) father of the gods ____E____ Athena d.) underworld ____A____ Helios e.) wisdom f.) mother of the gods Multiple Choice (2 points each): 6.) What is going on while Odysseus is at home? a. Athena wants to marry Telemachus for
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The Odyssey Have you ever found it hard to prove someone is your equal? The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Robert Fitzgerald‚ Penelope‚ Odysseus’ wife‚ proves she is her husband’s equal. So by being both very intelligent and loving she accomplishes this task. Penelope and Odysseus are both highly intelligent but in two different ways. Odysseus show his intelligence when he is stuck on Polyphemus’ island. "Cyclops‚ you ask my honorable name? Remember the gift you promised me‚ and i
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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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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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Identity Odysseus not mentioning his name is related to the series of events in that he has to find his identity before he can reveal it. Even once he reached the hall of Alkinoos he had to try to remain hidden because his journey was not yet over. In each episode there was some kind of challenge he had to face before he could reveal who he was. In the Cyclops episode he reveals his name when they are sailing away. In the Circa episode‚ he reveals his identity after he overcomes the witch’s spell
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odysseus was a warrior that fought for his land. he built it with his own strength and sweet. every thing he did was for his village and for the future of his family. he didn’t like the idea of men coming to his home and disrespecting it.all those men were going crazy while he couldn’t come home because poseidon was punishing him. they eat and drank all there food and treated bad the people of the village and the servants.also he didn’t like that they didn’t listen to what his wife was telling them
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Odysseus had not returned to his home in Ithaca for a while after the fall of Troy so it was believed that he was deceased. His son‚ Telemachus‚ struggled with his father’s absence in the home and he was also unable to find courage within himself to put the suitors in their place. Despite everyone else’s thoughts and suitors attempts‚ Penelope‚ Odysseus’ wife‚ remained faithful to him. As the reader‚ I felt as though Telemachus
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