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    her gaze‚ something I couldn’t resist. At the woman’s request‚ I turned to discuss what it is they wanted. “Who are you?” “Odysseus of Ithaca‚ and my wife‚ Penelope.” He bowed‚ and Penelope clutched at her bulging stomach. They looked at me as if to come inside from the rain. I contemplated‚ and allowed them into my humble abode. “Ah‚ great Odysseus. I’ve heard much buzz about you‚ young man. What is it you seek.” I gripped my powerful walking stick‚ and limped back to my shop door

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    When Odysseus was disguised as an old beggar you threw a stool at him and abused and insulted the man. All of us suitors have caused hardship but you caused the most.” He retaliated and I kept quiet as all the suitors have seen this argument. I dismiss it and

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    three words that describe Odysseus. The readers of his adventure learn that he is intelligent and always has a plan. In “The Odyssey”‚ Odysseus is seen preparing‚ Leading the win at Troy‚ and fearing nothing. His amazing skills show his heroism in the poem. Odysseus is a hero because of his leadership‚ bravery‚ and his planning. Odysseus is a hero because of his leadership. Odysseus led his men out of the Cyclopes cave and chose to go home instead of being immortal. Odysseus and his men were stuck

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    Are woman the source of many difficulties for Odysseus in the Odyssey? Odysseus faces many difficulties during his journey home in The Odyssey‚ many of these are caused by woman but not all. Both men and women help and hinder Odysseus’ journey but in many situations women seem to be the source. Some women help Odysseus along in his journey for example‚ Nausicaa. Nausicaa was chosen by Athene to go and meet Odysseus at the water baths‚ this was done by Athene appearing in one of Nausicaa’s dreams

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    “Penelope‚ I shall be back‚” Odysseus said‚ about to leave. “Ok‚” Penelope said‚ looking at Odysseus blinking back tears. “If I don’t come back‚ then you can marry someone else‚” Odysseus said and left for the plane. Telemachus‚ still a child‚ woke up with Dawn. Telemachus rubbing his eyes‚ saw his Dad leave‚ “Mommy‚ where’s Daddy going?” “He’s just going away for a bit Telemachus‚ now let me make you breakfast‚” Penelope said with tiny drops of tears rolling down her face‚ patting Telemachus

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    Odysseus‚ a hero? What comes to mind when we think of a hero? Generally‚ we think a hero is someone with some super powers‚ and has the ability to save the world. The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ a Greek mythical epic‚ includes Odysseus‚ someone who would be considered a hero‚ by what bravery he had shown. But as his life and the epic progresses‚ almost every time Odysseus faces a difficulty‚ he chooses to do the right thing‚ yet his pride and selfishness always get in the way‚ bringing him down and

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    Hero Comparison Essay K A K 16/12/2011 A hero‚ a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability (Merriam-Webster). There are two types of heroes‚ epic heroes and modern heroes. Odysseus‚ one of the most famous epic heroes ever‚ will be compared to Mahatma Gandhi‚ a modern day hero‚ to see if there really is a large gap separating the two types. However‚ one thing is certain‚ modern heroes can be identical to epic heroes if they are larger than

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    What is a hero to you? Is Odysseus a hero to you? I’m going to explain what one is to me‚ and if I think Odysseus is one. It’s your opinion‚ do you or don’t you? Odysseus to me is a hero‚ but then at sometimes he isn’t. He’s a hero because he is always saving people and putting himself into danger‚ and making sure his men‚ friends‚ or family don’t get hurt‚ just like when he went to the island that threw fire‚ he could have easily died‚ all of his men wanted to come with him‚ but he wouldn’t

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    According to the trial I faced in my life it reflects my character to Odysseus’s . I feel like it is a mark in my life ‚ just like Odysseus journey .It is difficult to forget something that is markable . For example ‚ Odysseus would never forget that difficult and unforgettable would never forget this big tragedy in my life . Odysseus and my journey are similar because they are both harmful. My legend as when I was six and my aunt ‚ my cousin and I when we were in the French Quarter and we were

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    Odysseus: The Past’s Hero or Today’s Scoundrel? When one thinks of a hero‚ one thinks of a good hearted person. Someone who saves lives and is righteous. An epic hero like Odysseus is not the two dimensional character found in Grimm’s Fairy Tales. He exhibits both traits of a hero and a villain. While clever and determined‚ Odysseus is unfaithful and selfish. Although revered in the past‚ Odysseus is not so glorious today. Odysseus shows infidelity multiple times throughout the whole epic. First

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