Odysseus: A Tragic Hero

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When the war of troy was over Odysseus had no other intention than to get back home as soon as possible, with his men started the journey to Ithaca without knowing that Poseidon the God of the sea would interferer in his way back to home. Odysseus is a brave and committed man who longs to see his wife but he is also a wise man and a courageous leader.
The courage and wisdom of Odysseus helped him survive throughout “The Odyssey” the epic poem by the ancient Greek writer Homer. To be specific one unique moment was when he and his men landed in the island of the Cyclops and got trapped inside of a cave. When Odysseus was trapped along with his men he thick the Cyclops by saying “you ask me my name, my glorious name, and I will tell it to you. Remember now, to give me the gift just as you promised. Noman is my name. They call me noman, my mother, my father, and all my friends too”(9.361-365). Odysseus thought about the risks they could have if Polyphemus alert the other Cyclops about their presence in the cave therefore he gave a fake name so when the time come they could scape without being noticed. The …show more content…
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