Comparing Odysseus And Calypso In Homer's The Odyssey

Within the pages of the Greek epic poem known as The Odyssey, the main character of the plot, Odysseus, lives after the Trojan War. After his time in the war, he deals with various trials and tribulations, moving across the vast world. Throughout his travels, he longs to return home, ultimately to be reunited with his wife and son (it is also important to note that Odysseus spends 10 years away from his homeland.) Homer, the author of this epic poem, as well as the preceding book named The Iliad, writes about the many different individuals that are within its pages.

Whether it is Odysseus, Telemachus, Penelope, Polyphemus, Posiedon, Arete, Nausicaa, Scylla, Laertes, or Calypso, or any other character, each distinct individual in The Odyssey

These values imposed on their relationship do not belong. Likewise, these current ideas, morals, and values do not fit into society back then. Odysseus was sleeping with Calypso to make her happy, to in turn possibly get home at a faster, more efficient rate. Additionally, this was his obligation as a guest living on her island. He yearned to make the host happy so his life would not be miserable. If he had spent his time on the island not treating his host well, he most likely would have been a lot more miserable and homesick because Calypso would have not treated him nicely or kindly. Additionally, it was very important to be a proficient host, while also being a gracious, thankful guest. He showed his graciousness in ways not many people would think of. When he cried, missing and longing for his wife and child, he did it away from the eyes of Calypso. This action showed that he did not want to upset her, as she was a very lonely individual.

This was a double standard of their relationship, though. Calypso did offer to help Odysseus off the island, but before she did that, she tempted him to stay with her. She promised him immortality, and always having good looks to please him. Penelope, of course, cannot offer those specific positive qualities, as she is only a human, not a nymph. But, not only did Odysseus have obligations to be a kind guest, he did indeed have obligations back home, with

She proposes to all her suitors a sneaky, cunning plan to have them shoot a bow and arrow trick. She knew only Odysseus would succeed through, as this challenge was extremely difficult and complicated. The beggar did indeed wins this contest. Of course, this person was Odysseus. He then unleashes his anger and kills some of the suitors for trying to steal Penelope away from him. All the suitors were never proficient guests in his household, and did not deserve grand hospitality, which they were receiving. After their reunion, Penelope and Odysseus return to bed together and after this, and they live a prosperous life together with