Odysseus brave, always able to think fast and able to fight the good fight when the need arises has been one of my favorite hero's since I first read about him. Throughout the Odyssey we are able to how great of a hero he truly is. If there was a defining moment that made Odysseus my favorite classical hero I would never be able to pick just one. This is due to how Odysseus was not just one kind of hero, he was the hero that knew how to think his way out of any problem, as well as a hero that would know the time he needed to use force to get the job done. As we progress in this essay my goal is to show you the classical hero that taught me not only is your strength a valuable ally but your mind and quick thinking as well. With how we are able to travel on his journey home with him we get a first hand look at his bravery and tactical skill in book nine, as well as his foresight when it came to other situations through the story. From when he was able to blind the cyclops and then trick him into thinking his name was “nobody” was just amazing to see cause not to long before it seemed like there was no way for Odysseus and his men to escape. Although Odysseus was the cause of the problem he was also able to become the solution to it, this seemed unique to me from many hero's that I had read about before. This is because when you look at other hero's while they may solve the problems that are put towards them they are rarely the cause of that problem like he was. Although at the time I didn't consider him to be the best hero that I had read about he was starting to grow on me. It was not until book 15 and 16 that I felt Odysseus was a true hero, not one that was so far out of reach like so many classic or modern hero's can be. T... ... middle of paper ... ...ally some men were killed and how the disloyal maids had died as well. This may just be because the writing style of that time was different, but it showed a darker side to Odysseus and those that fought with him. With this said I feel you can understand how Odysseus is my favorite classical hero, he was a man that had no name. A man that could think his way out of any problem that he faced while at the same time a man that would fight to make sure what mattered to him was safe no matter what kind of trash had to be killed. He was a man that over the course of the story changed and adapted to what the situation had called for. Whether that meant hiding his true identity from both friend and foe, needing to be able to get his men out of very tight situations like in book nine, or having to go in an all out fight he is a classical hero I am surly not going to forget.
Odysseus has all the qualities made to be a true hero. Not only did Odysseus fight on behalf of the Greeks in Troy (Trojan War), but everything he went through he learned a valuable lesson at the end; Odysseus endured so much during his journey going back to Ithaca but he never gave up on any of his principles. He also had good escape strategies, and he risked his life to save others. Imagine you being on the same journey Odysseus went through, do you honestly believe you would have survived? He made some minor mistakes along the way but nobody’s perfect. That’s why Odysseus is a hero because, he’s strong, and intelligent and was able to get out of sticky situations.
In conclusion, Odysseus conveys the qualities of a true hero, He shows fortitude, bravery and he portrays qualities of management. Odysseus shows these qualities throughout the journey in which he faced many challenging people and places. However, Odysseus overcomes each and every one by having only one set goal: to get home. As long as he reached that goal, nothing could stop him. Like a true hero, Odysseus never lost these traits, no matter how bad of a mess he was in.
...s throne. Odysseus, even today, is considered a modern day hero; the adventures he experienced on his way to Ithaca were portrayed in unlike any other literature piece. However, like most heroes, Odysseus’ flaw was his hubristic attitude towards the gods, particularly in the beginning of Homer’s Odyssey. Some actions, especially against Poseidon, caused his trip to be delayed, but he eventually made it home, and will forever be with Penelope, like it was meant to be since the beginning, for the gods spared his life despite his acts of hubris.
Odysseus’ character , as seen in the Iliad, is much like that of a Homeric hero. A hero in Homer’s world entails many attributes other than physical strength including, but not limited to, courage, honor, respect, intelligence, and good morals. Throughout The Odyssey, some of these character traits are illustrated, and some are slightly changed.
Odysseus shows that he is very heroic throughout The Odyssey as he fights trouble after trouble boldly. CD For example, when Odysseus and his crew have the frightening option of either passing Scylla or Charybdis, Odysseus shows his fearlessness and choses to pass Scylla. CM When Odysseus passes Scylla without losing men he feels confident and undefeatable. CM This shows that Odysseus is always quick thinking and wise
Odysseus: a hero in every way. He is a real man, skilled in the sports, handy with a sword and spear, and a master of war strategy. Most of the challenges and adventures in his return voyage from Troy show us this even if we had no idea of his great heroic stature and accomplishments in the Trojan war. I found in my reading of the Odyssey that most of the trials the gods place upon him are readily faced with heroic means. These challenges are not
Overall, Odysseus is a hero because Odysseus is a clever and intelligent man, he is a courageous soldier and leader, and he is loyal to his crew. He never gives up even though it seems like nothing will go right. Odysseus fights against difficult odds and takes unimaginable risks, but stays loyal to his crew one hundred percent of the way. Odysseus is not only a model hero, but he is an epic
Odysseus is one of the very many prominent characters in Homer’s Epic poems, The Illiad, and The Odyssey. Odysseus has been famed one of the more relatable characters from Homer’s writing, as well as one of the Greatest Greek Mythology Heroes. Homer’s Epic poems highlight many periods of shame and honor for Odysseus. The character analysis of Odysseus through the poem’s timeline shows vast developments and heroic features appear to take form in him. The Illiad portrayed Odysseus as more of a secondary figure behind Agamemnon and Achilles. In contrast, The Odyssey portrayed Odysseus as a hero in the form of an average human.
Odysseus can be considered a hero for all of his acts of bravery. However, the fantasy setting and harrowing sense of adventure truly made him and his exploits epic. It's one thing to rescue a crew of sailors in a shipwreck, but to do so on an island of monsters and vengeful gods is quite another.
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, is well known throughout Greek mythology to be an epic hero. As a hero, Odysseus embodies both the classical characteristics and also makes many mistakes. Heroism ultimately comes with both noble qualities and flaws, and Odysseus is no different.
The main character of the Odyssey, Odysseus the King of Ithaca is given a complex personality to an extent where it is hard to identify whether he is a true hero or not. True heroism is only achieved when a person achieves certain qualities that portray heroism. Odysseus is not a hero based on the standards of merciful, selfless, and gentle because of his actions of sacrificing his men, killing the suitors and being ruthless throughout the Odyssey. Along with many others qualities these three are helpful and necessary in a hero. A hero must be willing to do service for others and put the needs of others safety and protection before his own. Odysseus does not even come close to matching these qualities because he is a person, who only serves of himself, and he sacrifices his allies to achieve his goals and often he takes action ruthlessly.
In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus’ heroism, or lack thereof, is demonstrated throughout his journey from Troy to his kingdom in Ithaca. Scholars today debate the usage of the word “hero” to describe Odysseus. However, I think that this is a highly ambiguous question. The question cannot simply be whether or not Odysseus is a hero, because the definition of a hero is dependent on one’s perspective. While it may be clear to some that Odysseus is a hero, by other’s standards he is quite the opposite. As written in On Heroes, ancient Greeks considered heroes as “humans, male or female, of the remote past, endowed with superhuman abilities and descended from the immortal gods themselves.” By this definition, whether or not one is a hero is not based on one’s humanitarian qualities or moral traits but on one’s strength, ability, and prestige. Today, heroes range from superheroes on television, to civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., to firefighters, even to a neighbor helping another find a lost pet. Heroism is not necessarily associated with brute strength, or even recognition, but with noble deeds to help others. In addition, heroes must follow strict moral codes. One who performs great actions, but has no moral compass is not considered a hero in present day. With these definitions in mind, we can begin to analyze Odysseus’ heroism and find that he straddles the line between heroic and unheroic.
"Furthermore, we have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time here gone before us." (p.1 A Heroes Adventure). This quote from Homers Epic Poem the Odyssey, expresses the true essence of a hero. Odysseus would make a great hero because he is loyal, has leadership qualities, and preserves through hardships.
Odysseus is unique among epic heroes in that his strength comes not from inhuman powers or exceptional physical ability, but mainly from his mind. Odysseus, regularly uses cunning, guile, and superiority of intellect to overcome obstacles. In this paper I will compare Odysseus to other epic heroes, both in terms of character and in terms of responses to crises, comparing his reactions with those of other heroes placed in similar situations.
To begin, Odysseus was a very headstrong man that knew to do his duties as a king. Odysseus was not only the king of Ithaca; he was a husband, son, and father. For example, when he came home he didn’t act out of anger. He simply stated,’ Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier, I have seen worse sights than this’ (Homer). Most men would have gone straight to killing after seeing the betrayal of people. Not only that, but the fact that men were trying to be with his wife. Odysseus saw way more than just that he had seen his own crew members die. They called his name then were killed. When he did come back Aphrodite disguised him and when he came to his home as a beggar the suitors treated him horrible, but they did not know who he truly was. His son Telemachus told Eureclyia to get him cleaned up. She knew that it was her king because of his scar. The scar he got when he was attacked by a bore. Odysseus was such an interesting man because when he was younger he found out that he liked archery and he then became excellent at it. He would go hunting with his dog named Argos. He was very strong willing and focused, but at the same time he had numerous setbacks.