Odysseus Character Development Essay
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Odysseus’ Character Development Homer’s literature served as a moral messenger to the people of ancient Greece. The Odyssey by Homer demonstrates the character development of Odysseus, the epic hero, and his journey of self-discovery. Odysseus was a great, wise, noble, and well respected war hero to his people. Odysseus had one tragic flaw that was demonstrated by his actions throughout the book. The author Homer continued to strip Odysseus of his arrogance throughout the story, by throwing challenges his way, making him pay for his mistakes, and allowing him to continue to overcome obstacles. The main purpose of Odysseus journey also to reach his home a more humble man. Reading Odysseus’ journey also served as a way to look at morals. The …show more content…
The challenges that Homer give the protagonist is all a test of character. Odysseus continues to pass the obstacles with flying colors, but his arrogance is the one flaw that is in dire need of correction. Some of the many challenges Odysseus overcomes on his voyage home is defeating the Cicones, surviving the Island of the Lotus Eaters, outsmarting the Giant Cyclops, saving his men from Circe, Traveling to Hades, passing between Scylla and Charybdis, escaping Calypsos’ Island and many more. Odysseus survives these obstacles and uses his smarts to escape near disaster. Often times he was the only one to survive these things and his crew often lost their lives due to their own stupidity. “‘We left the island and resumed our journey in a state of gloom; and the heart was taken out of my men by the wearisome rowing. But was our own stupidity that had deprived us of the wind.’”(P127 L75-79) Odysseus shows how he is an extraordinary man by being much smarter than his crew and the men that follow him. As a part of this stripping of Odysseus, Homer shows that Odysseus is a collective symbol of Everyman. On the one hand Odysseus is a great warrior, who is extremely intelligent, noble, and a great man. Although he has many god- like qualities he is still human. He shows that he is human and like every man, because of the fact that he still has major flaws. The …show more content…
Throughout the book every time and after he conquers the new challenges Odysseus answers the question, which is repeated throughout, with a different answer. Each time he conquers a challenge on his journey home he learns a new lesson towards humility and answers with a new perspective. “‘I am no god,’ said the patient, good Odysseus. ‘Why do you take me for an immortal? But I am your father, on whose account you have endured so much sorrow and trouble and suffered persecution at men’s hand.’”(P 214 L 186-189) Although he is viewed by many people as very god-like Odysseus realizes that he is an ordinary man and is not a god. Odysseus’ desire to return home is another example that makes him an everyman. In this epic tale the word home had a double meaning for the hero. Home was where his family was and where he wanted to be. The physical element of being home and with his family was a huge deal for him. The other meaning of home was being safe and secure. His aspiration to return home and to return to his safety in sometimes shows that he is also a rather weak man. It is a human instinct to want to go home and stay safe instead of always being brave and
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how homer's odyssey demonstrates the character development of odysseus, the epic hero, and his journey of self-discovery.
- Analyzes how homer delays odysseus' journey home because he is arrogant and needs to learn to be humble.
- Analyzes how homer strips odysseus of his identity and shows that he is a collective symbol of everyman.
- Analyzes how homer's odyssey demonstrates the character development of odysseus, the epic hero, and his journey of self-discovery.
- Analyzes how homer delays odysseus' journey home because he is arrogant and needs to learn to be humble.
- Analyzes how homer strips odysseus of his identity and shows that he is a collective symbol of everyman.
- Analyzes how homer had odysseus cry multiple times throughout the book, demonstrating that he is indeed human under all his valiant qualities.
- Analyzes how the stripping of odysseus' identity was complete when he returned to ithaca as a beggar.
- Analyzes how the tale of odysseus served as a way to distinguish between good and bad morals. homer gave him god-like qualities along with arrogance.
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- Analyzes how odysseus illustrates benevolent and intrepid traits of a hero when he encounters the one eyed cyclops, polyphemus.
- Analyzes how odysseus resembles strong traits such as obedience and audacity; however, he can portray as treacherous and vacuous.
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- Analyzes how odysseus demonstrates a shortsighted view on the situation and puts himself and his men in danger by unnecessarily revealing his identity.
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- Analyzes how odysseus personifies the traits of any stereotypical homeric hero. he is a symbol of confidence, nobility, strength and courage among his people, making cunning maneuvers and keen intellect his defining asset and key to victory.
- Analyzes how odysseus demonstrates a shortsighted view on the situation and puts himself and his men in danger by unnecessarily revealing his identity.
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- Analyzes how odysseus' long-term thinking is what directs many of his actions upon his return to ithaca, in contrast to rash decisions made earlier on his journey home.
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- Analyzes how odysseus and his men come across the island where the goddess circe lives.
- Analyzes how odysseus from homer's the odyssey has been away from his kingdom fighting in troy and sailing from island to island for twenty years.
- Analyzes how odysseus prepares his men for the battles they will face in book 12, and shows his intelligence and wit.
- Analyzes how odysseus and his men come across the island where the goddess circe lives.
- Analyzes how odysseus takes home with him a new respect for everything that is home. it took being away for twenty years to realize that his home, and kingdom, is where he belongs.
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- Analyzes how odysseus is stranded at sea after the trojan war and must overcome many obstacles in order to reach his home, ithaca. every hero has his weaknesses.
- Analyzes how odysseus uses his strength and intelligence throughout his journey. he knows how to use his enemy's strength to his advantage.
- Analyzes how odysseus is loyal to his comrades. when his men encounter the lotus-eaters, they ate the lotus plant and were intoxicated to stay there forever.
- Analyzes how odysseus is stranded at sea after the trojan war and must overcome many obstacles in order to reach his home, ithaca. every hero has his weaknesses.
- Analyzes how odysseus uses his strength and intelligence throughout his journey. he knows how to use his enemy's strength to his advantage.
- Analyzes how odysseus is loyal to his comrades. when his men encounter the lotus-eaters, they ate the lotus plant and were intoxicated to stay there forever.
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- Analyzes how odysseus is a hero because he acts courageously while facing many challenges. he is exhausted from the torrential sea, yet refuses to give up because of enormous courage.
- Analyzes how odysseus overcomes physical, emotional, and intellectual challenges using his cunning wit and quick thinking.
- Analyzes how odysseus recognizes his flaws, learns from his weaknesses, and becomes a better person.
- Analyzes how odysseus becomes a more heroic leader as he inspires his crew with confident words. he realizes that the gods are above him and must be humble in order to survive.
- Analyzes how odysseus is a hero because the gods favor him, and throughout his journey home, they remain on his side.
- Concludes that odysseus deserves the title of a hero because he shows bravery and has the gods supporting him throughout his journey home.
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- Opines that odysseus isn't a hero because he murdered many people, but the killing of suitors restored order in his household.
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- Analyzes how odysseus proves himself to be an outstanding hero in various ways.
- Analyzes how odysseus shows us a vast amount of bravery and courage. he battled polyphemus to try and save the lives of all the crew members held captive in the cave.
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- Explains that loyalty is one of the most important qualities in odysseus, and it helped him get through many different obstacles he faced on his journey back home.
- Analyzes how odysseus shows leadership in various ways throughout "the odyssey." he was the one who figured out a way for him and his crew to survive from the cyclops.
- Explains that odysseus is a hero because he's strong, intelligent, and was able to get out of sticky situations.
662 wordsRead More - Odysseus's Heroic Attributesanalytical essayThe epic poem The Odyssey, written by Homer, centers around the main protagonist Odysseus and his long journey back home. Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, returns home after defeating the Trojans in a ten year war. On his way back, he angers Poseidon, god of the sea, by blinding his son, Polyphemus the Cyclops. Due to Odysseus’ actions, Poseidon refuses to let Odysseus reach home, and Odysseus and his crew are forced to go through a series of obstacles throughout the epic. Through this adversity, Odysseus must show his heroic attributions in order to survive. Homer portrays Odysseus as a hero by giving him characteristics such as: craftiness, loyalty, and bravery.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how odysseus is ready to attack the suitors without showing mercy towards them. he slaughtered the men one-by-one due to his bravery.
- Analyzes how homer's epic poem the odyssey centers around odysseus and his long journey back home.
- Analyzes how odysseus' craftiness sets him apart from the other characters as a hero because he succeeds when others fail.
- Analyzes how odysseus is ready to attack the suitors without showing mercy towards them. he slaughtered the men one-by-one due to his bravery.
- Analyzes how homer's epic poem the odyssey centers around odysseus and his long journey back home.
- Analyzes how odysseus' craftiness sets him apart from the other characters as a hero because he succeeds when others fail.
- Analyzes how odysseus demonstrates an unselfishness towards his crew and homeland that inspires respect from other characters, including the gods.
- Analyzes how homer depicts odysseus as a true hero through craftiness, loyalty, and bravery.
920 wordsRead More - Odysseus In The Illiad And The Odysseyanalytical essayOdysseus 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.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that odysseus is a prominent character in homer's epic poems, the illiad, and the odyssey.
- Analyzes how odysseus was invaluable to the greeks during the time of war. he exemplifies his role in council by persuading achilles to remain in the fight.
- Analyzes how odysseus' role in the odyssey was more prominent than in the illiad. he faced many challenges in his attempt to return to ithaca.
- Explains that odysseus is a prominent character in homer's epic poems, the illiad, and the odyssey.
- Analyzes how odysseus was invaluable to the greeks during the time of war. he exemplifies his role in council by persuading achilles to remain in the fight.
- Analyzes how odysseus' role in the odyssey was more prominent than in the illiad. he faced many challenges in his attempt to return to ithaca.
- Analyzes how odysseus portrayed a lack of quality leadership. he would anger at times, but remained crafty in his resolution skills.
- Analyzes how odysseus underwent vast character development from homer's two story progression. his quests and disparaging trials eventually brought fame to his fate in the end.
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