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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An epic hero is a brave and noble character‚ admired for great achievements or affected by grand events. The source from which this comes from is “The Odyssey” by Homer. This story is about a man named Odysseus who fought to save his life. Suffering from bitter days and nights. Trying to get his shipmates home. Although Odysseus couldn’t save them‚ for their own recklessness destroyed each and every one of them. Acting as children and fools‚ they feasted on the cattle of the Sun God Helios. From
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born around 12th and 8th centuries‚ BC. He was known of being the first to write the epic stories of The Iliad and The Odyssey. Odysseus is the main character and hero of the epic poem “The Odyssey”. Odysseus pronounced o-diss-ee-oos. Odysseus and Ulysses are the same person. The name was different because Odysseus is Greek and Ulysses is English. In the poem tells that Odysseus struggle to return home for 10 years following the Trojan War. During his struggle he met Lotus-eaters‚ Cyclops‚ Aeolus
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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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Intro The Odyssey is about a man who goes on a journey to get back home after 20 years at war and after being stuck on an island for years. On his journey he faces many obstacles and also get help from many gods. His man were killed and faced many obstacles with him. When he gets home after his journey he also faces life or death obstacles. Thesis Odysseus is not a hero because he was told everything that was going to happen on his journey nothing came as a surprise and he was told how to face
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Odysseus has done some not so clever actions‚ but he has also done some heroic ones. Some people believe that Odysseus was too prideful and foolish‚ but I believe that he should be defined as a hero. Whenever Odysseus and his crew faced many challenges‚ Odysseus always looked out for his shipmates and would help them when needed. He showed loyalty and cared for his crew and I believe that is a trait that heroes should have. Odysseus has the many traits that a hero possesses. One of the traits he
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Lopez English I HP‚ Period 6 Miss Grabowski January 27‚ 2011 Odysseus as Epic Hero The Odyssey‚ written by Homer‚ describes an epic hero to be a mortal male‚ someone who goes on along‚ dangerous expedition‚ also who is very brave‚ intelligent‚ and responsible. He will face many conflicts yet always manages to prevail. Odysseus possesses all these traits and demonstrates it throughout the entire Odyssey‚ such as when Odysseus and his men become trapped in a Cyclops’ cave and he needs to figure
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Odysseus‚ the main character of The Odyssey‚by Homer‚ certainly qualifies as an epic hero. He has help from numerous characters‚ defeats a handful of supernatural enemies‚ and is known by many individuals from across the land. Odysseus‚ the main character of The Odyssey‚ certainly qualifies as an epic hero. He has help from numerous characters‚ defeats a handful of supernatural enemies‚ and is known by many individuals from across the land. These three qualifications are what set apart a normal
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A Hero’s Adventure The term "hero" comes from Greek mythology‚ where the child is the result of the union between a human and a god or goddess. Superhuman characteristics and exceptional feats of bravery‚ strength‚ and military endeavor frequently display a hero‚ so the term "hero" means anyone displaying exceptional traits. A hero in literature goes through a long journey or many events and in the end saves someone or accomplishes something. A hero always stays alive because that person has to
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Lit/Comp 9 Period.3 5/16/14 Hero or Villon? In The Odyssey‚ many people might say Odysseus is the hero or that he is the Villon‚ but in my opinion Odysseus is the hero. Odysseus had to leave behind his new born son‚ Telemachus and his wife Penelope to go fight in the Trojan War‚ Odysseus had been gone for approximately 20 years. I believe Odysseus is the hero because he is cleaver‚ brave‚ and is usually better off working on his own‚ he’s independent. When Odysseus and his men had come to Polyphemus’s
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