The Odyssey: End of Book Essay I believe that Odysseus was both justified and not justified‚ in his decision to not tell his men that they will not make it back to Ithaca. The background of this scene is that a god comes to Odysseus and tells him that his fate it to make it back to Ithaca. The god also tells Odysseus that he will be the only one to return to Ithaca. Odysseus decides that the only way that he can make it back to Ithaca is if he lets his men believe that they will all make it back
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Throughout Homer’s “The Odyssey‚” Odysseus’ actions and choices are the driving point of the plot. When he and his crew encounter Polyphemus the Cyclops‚ he tries to secure his legacy by shouting his real name‚ and giving other important information away. The Cyclops prays that a curse befall him and his friends and Poseidon hears him. After this‚ half of Odysseus’ men are turned into swine when they encounter an enchantress and give into temptation‚ and though no men are killed‚ the crew is again
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Odysseus and Penelope Once the suitors had been defeated and Odysseus emerged triumphant‚ Eurycleia scurried to Penelope’s side to declare the return of Odysseus and the fall of the suitors. A doubting Penelope had a hunch that the gods were trying to deceive her. She settled to test this victorious man who claimed to be her husband. “Penelope‚ you must rise at once. Your husband is home—Odysseus is home! After twenty years‚ he has returned for you!” I exclaimed. “No. You’re wrong. It can’t be right—that’s
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Odysseus suffered many problems on his journey home from the Battle of Troy. What did he suffer and how did this make him a better epic hero? Although Odysseus saves and ruins his crew’s lives‚ he is showing the reader that he is wanting to get back to his home in Ithaca. First of all‚ as Odysseus wins the Battle of Troy‚ he does not leave Troy immediately. He stays to show his victory by drinking wine. “Six benches were left empty in every ship / that evening when we pulled away from death.” (line
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Beowulf and Odysseus have much in common as would be expected. When Beowulf is first introduced to the reader‚ he is described as being the mightiest man in Geatland‚ “There was no one else like him alive. In his day‚ he was the mightiest man on earth‚ high-born and powerful‚” (Heaney 15). Odysseus could be described very similarly‚ the mightiest man in Greece and also the smartest man in Greece. Also‚ the two of them are both on great quests‚ Beowulf to defeat Grendel and Odysseus to return home
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Odysseus‚ relieved Ithaca’s normalcy returned‚ was furious upon discovery that Polyphemus‚ the wretched Cyclops who kept Odysseus and his men prisoner in his cave‚ was attacking Ithaca. Twenty years after having returned from his journey‚ Odysseus had managed to rebuild Ithaca and return it to its former glory. Until that day‚ when he heard rumors of a mammoth beast attacking a village near the coast. When Odysseus first glimpsed Polyphemus‚ the monster exclaimed‚ in a terrifying voice‚ “Odysseus
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summoning Hermes to retrieve Odysseus from Calypso‚ Odysseus is offered the almost irrestible abiloity to become immortal and live forever‚ for as long as he chooses never to return home to his family. With this offer Odysseus’ only desire are to return home home to his family‚ therefore rejected the offer of Calypso. Odysseus‚ knowing the despair and troubles that await him upon his return home‚ is adamant in his decision. The point that Homer was trying to make with Odysseus’ decision was that of true
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Well I hope you enjoy listening to the professors’ lectures. Anyway‚ there are many things that can make your collage life to become a wonderful one. Now‚ I will tell you about a person who made me always experience a great collage life every day. His name is Kim Tae Jin. He is my senior. He is almost like a mentor to me because up until now‚ he teaches me how to study as an engineering student‚ he let me have a great collage life and he always helps me very often with my problems whether it is about
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The royal family Odysseus‚ Penelope‚ and Telemachus boarded the ship and took a vacation to the island of St. Vanessa. They sailed for three days and three nights until they reached their stunning location. Once they stepped off the boat‚ the family was awestruck by the luscious greenery and tropical colors that flooded their vision. Exquisite birds flew above the canopy of trees and the rustle of animals could be heard just past the patchwork of branches. Brilliant flowers sprung from overhanging
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undeniable in 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
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