Theme Of Loyalty In The Odyssey

Loyalty and Betrayal In Odysseus’ life, loyalty is more important than anything and everything. Through The Odyssey, Homer shows readers that loyalty has a limit and that if someone expects others to be loyal to them, they must be loyal to others. A good definition of loyalty is an absolute devotion to someone or something. The Odyssey shows numerous examples of loyalty in all forms. Loyalty to family, loyalty to friends, loyalty to husbands or wives. This epic poem, written by Homer, takes readers on a wild story of loyalty, disloyalty, love, and hatred. It tells the story of Odysseus' adventure to return home after being away at war. In his world, loyalty is more important than anything else, but it has a limit. If someone is loyal to someone else., absolute loyalty is expected in return. Odysseus' crew are a very good example of how important loyalty is in this world.
He shows absolute loyalty to a man he's never even met before. He goes on a voyage in search of his father, not even knowing whether he is dead or alive. “He’s gone, no sign, no word of him; and I inherit trouble and tears-and not for him alone, the gods have such other burdens on me.” (1.279-280) By talking about how much his father's death has affected him negatively, Telemakhos shows readers how upset he is about the disappearance or death of someone he never even knew. Another way Telemakhos is loyal to Odysseus is during the fight against the suitors. Despite the possibility of dying, Telemakhos does not hesitate to fight alongside his father. This shows courage and loyalty because many people would not fight for someone they know deeply, let alone someone they basically just met. Telemakhos' loyalty to his father never wavers, even when he believes Odysseus is dead. Odysseus remains loyal to Telemakhos also, by returning home after the war and taking his home back from the