Bravery In Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

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Odysseus, throughout his journey, experiences and overcomes hardships when he gets stuck with Polyphemus and when he was with Circe and the rest of the men. When Odysseus gets stuck with the Polyphemus, he shows bravery when he saves his men from the Polyphemus. Odysseus and his men snuck in, uninvited, to the Polyphemus’ place when he was not home. When Polyphemus got home, they were still there in the middle of his home. Polyphemus blocked the door to his home off so Odysseus and his men couldn’t escape. Polyphemus called to them, “’Strangers’”. (Homer 9.156) When Odysseus hears Polyphemus he has to quickly react and think of something to say or run so they don’t get eaten. Therefore, Odysseus shows bravery to step up and talk to Polyphemus He had to try to speak with him without getting eaten. …show more content…
Therefore, when Odysseus gets stuck with the Polyphemus, he tries to talk to the Cyclops and tries save his men and himself. Additionally, when Odysseus faces Circe, he also shows bravery when he confronts Circe and threatens to kill her with his sword. Odysseus learned that Circe was trying to take control of his men with a magic spell/potion. Hermes gave him a magical plant to protect him from

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