Making Hard Decisions In Homer's The Odyssey

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In Homer’s story The Odyssey Odysseus takes on a long hard life journey. During this part of his life he encountered many obstacles like monsters and Greek gods. Odysseus has a goal to get back home to his family. This goal is the same that we face in our real life. Seeing Odysseus be strong and making hard decisions helps me feel confident about the hardships in becoming a nurse. Odysseus had to make hard decisions in his journey home. Lady Circe told him “One of two courses you may take, and you yourself must weigh them.” (12.23-24) In the nursing career I want to take I will have to make difficult decisions. The decisions would consist of dealing with patients the right way. I will also have to make life decisions for time management. The

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Lotus Eaters In The Odyssey

In Homer’s epic poem called the Odyssey, there is a man named Odysseus who faces many trials to return home to Ithaca. This is somewhat of allegory at work with my life and probably some others as well. Also this a story about life’s many hardships and lessons that are learned. Likewise to the life of Odysseus, I will go through my life making and learning from my mistakes, and enduring hardship while i'm on my way to becoming a national champion as a college basketball player. So what are some…

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How Is Odysseus A Hero

Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey, follows Odysseus, a heroic figure whose journey shows the essence of heroism. Homer’s Odyssey has been recognized as one of the oldest works in Western literature, and it has influenced many works following it. More often than not, a story needs a hero, and Odysseus is considered one of the first. The qualities he possesses aid him in overcoming numerous challenges, navigating dangerous waters, and ultimately succeeding in his mission. Throughout the epic poem, Odysseus…

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Odysseus Heroic Qualities

are able to look up and aspire to be. Not only do these things help people have someone to look up to, but they also give people someone to have faith in when things get hard. That's why it's important for a hero to have a lot of these qualities and traits. Odysseus shows all of these qualities in Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, which makes Odysseus a hero. For example, in the chapter about the cyclops, Polyphemus, Odysseus says “... My name is Nobody....” (Book 9, page...). Odysseus shows wisdom…

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Gods And Religion In 'Monkey And The Monk'

cases like in “Monkey and the Monk,” we are our own competitors.Our faith is always tested when there is a hard theological decision to make or somebody else trying to break your bold with God. The Novel “Monkey and the Monk,” is a great example of how staying true to your faith can sometimes be hard. Similarly, we are able to view the power of our faith in God and in Spirits in Homer’s “Odyssey”, the gods play a critical role in the lives of humans. Odysseus, being a man, knows this and seeks protection…

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Achilles: The Ancient Greek Hero from the Movie Troy Essay

finds out he is clearly angry but it is too late to return to Sparta with Helen and seek pardon. Finding Helen gone, Menelaus vows revenge on Troy and seeks the approval of his brother, Agamemnon, who is only too happy to oblige, though Agamemnon's decision comes mostly from his desire to sack Troy. Odysseus (Sean Bean), king of Ithaca and under command of Agamemnon, goes to convince Achilles to accompany them in the conquest of Troy. He finds him sparring with his young cousin, Patroclus (Garrett…

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