How Is Odysseus Loyal

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In homers epic poem ,'the odyssey',the main character Odysseus shows loyalty and perseverance.Throughout the story Odysseus must return home to his wife ,Penelope, and child ,Telemachus.He experiences many things that show loyalty and perseverance to his wife,child,and his men.Odysseus demonstrates loyalty when he when he was stuck on an island with Calypso and perseverance as he fights against Scylla and

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Essay about The Odyssey

main character is Odysseus of Ithaca. The story takes place after the Trojan War, which Odysseus took part in. Odysseus was forced to leave his newborn son, Telemachus, and his loving wife Penelope at home. After fighting for ten years, Odysseus and his men began their voyage back home to Ithaca. Troubles with the gods, however, delayed his arrival for yet another ten years. Odysseus fought through the hardships and always kept things in order. Because Odysseus is fearless, loyal, and very wise, he…

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Loyalty In Homer's The Odyssey

describe how loyal someone is to another person or group. The word loyalty plays a huge role in The Odyssey, by Homer. The book tells the story of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca in Ancient Greece, and his 20 year long journey to get home to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus. In the book, Odysseus is called upon to go fight in the Trojan War, forcing him to leave his wife and newly born son. After 10 years of fighting, Odysseus is finally able to go home, however, it is not easy. Odysseus and his…

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Penelope In Homer's Odyssey

no waiting. With that being said how long would you be willing to wait for at a restaurant to go somewhere else. For some people that could be 10 minutes, others maybe 20 or thirty but anything above that people are going to go somewhere else. Now imagine that you had to wait 20 years to be able to be seated. This is the story of Penelope in the Odyssey. Penelope’s spouse King Odysseus was taken by Sparta to fight in the Trojan War. After the war Odysseus and his crew were setting sail for…

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Examples Of Loyalty In The Odyssey

The Odyssey is Homer’s epic of Odysseus’ journey to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. This novel incorporates altercations with mythical creatures when he and his men must face punishments from the many angry gods. Also, Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, attempt to stop the suitors that are looking to take Penelope’s hand in marriage and Ithaca's throne before Odysseus, the original ruler, returns. The Odyssey ends when Odysseus proves his identity (to all who surrounded…

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Euryclei The Most Powerful Women In Homer's Odyssey

war hero, Odysseus, on his way back home to Ithaca. On his campaign filled with trials and tribulations, Odysseus receives help from many important women. Bright-eyed Athena, the goddess of strategic warfare, serves as a mentor throughout Odysseus’ journey to his homeland. Calypso, the nymph with the human voice, houses Odysseus on his journey home. Eurycleia, the head nurse in his high-roofed palace, provides care and support upon returning to Ithaca. These three women influence…

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Odysseus Characteristics

Many traits are required in order for one to be a good leader. Odysseus, William and Mary possesses most of these traits. Odysseus, the main character of the book The Odyssey, and his men have a long, twenty year journey back home after fighting during the war in Troy . During their journey they face many struggles. He ends up returning home alone and must fight back for his honor. With William and Mary, the British monarchs for 38 years in 1689 after the Britain’s bloodless Glorious Revolution…

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The Definition Of Loyalty In Homer's Odyssey

or a loyal companion come to mind. The dictionary says loyalty is: “the quality of being loyal to someone or something.” Even when Odysseus was lost, he still kept his mind on his home and wife. Also, when she doubted him being back, he kept calm and knew she would see him as her husband. When someone said that the only reason he wanted to see his home is to see his son, he told them about how much he loved his wife. Finally, when he was stuck with Calypso he still didn’t give consent. Odysseus is…

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How Does Homer Use Figurative Language In The Odyssey

also, to help the reader picture how Homer was trying to merge theme while they are reading to picture the scenery along the journey of Odysseus to the “Land of the Dead” and back to Ithaca. The theme ‘Temptation” was…

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Odysseus Heroism

meaning of heroism. Depending on where one stands on what is considered to be a hero, Odysseus can either be considered the most heroic of all or a monstrous man. Odysseus shows many traits that would consider him to be a hero. Reasons why Odysseus can be considered a hero are that he is loyal, compassionate, along with cunning. Odysseus is loyal to his men in more than one way, as shown in the Ninth year of Odysseus being away from home he and his men ran into a sorceress named Circe. Upon meeting…

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The Consequences Of Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

of what homer writes about Odysseus's, this poem is not really about Odysseus and his journey, but rather, it's about the consequences of disloyalty. Through the readers journey of the "Odyssey", they will witness the troubles that others had to go through, due to the lack of loyalty their men, or they themselves had. Furthermore, an example of these hardships would be when the maids had disrespected Odysseus…

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