The Odyssey translated by Robert Fagles is an epic poem about Odysseus’ dangerous journey back home. Odysseus struggles with creatures while his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus deal with suitors back in Ithaca trying to take Penelope's hand in marriage. “Holes” directed by Andrew Davis is about a boy a boy who is sent to a detention camp that makes delinquents dig holes for being accused of stealing shoes. Both protagonists reflect their culture’s values by portraying ideal traits.
Odysseus reflects the value of leadership throughout his journey. He consistently faces dangerous creatures and powerful gods in the process of getting home. Odysseus shows his leadership skills when he says “ listen to me, my comrades, brothers at hardship-we
