Homer demonstrates the importance of hospitality through Odysseus’ interactions with the Cyclops. Odysseus and his men arrive at the cave of the Cyclops and do what they have been taught is the courteous thing to do‚ as Odysseus recounts in Book 9: ‘…But since we’ve chanced on you‚ we’re at your knees in hopes of a warm welcome‚ even a guest-gift‚ the sort that hosts give strangers. That’s the custom. Respect the gods‚ my friend. We’re suppliants—at your mercy! Zeus of the Strangers
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Odysseus conversation with Elpenor Akhilleus once again reminded us of one of the most important parts of an epic which is death. His conversations not only reminded Odysseys that death is evident‚ but it also gave the reader insight into how ancient Greeks saw death. Everything thing during that time involved tradition. From praying to the gods‚ to death it was all important to the Greeks. The fact that Elpenor came to Odysseus first shocked me the most‚ not that long ago he was with breathing
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harmony does not last long and challenges follow Odysseus like a plague. Calypso‚ the audience believes holds the last installment of the global journey‚ our hero has yet more battles ahead of him. In fact‚ the king of Ithaca wandered the Mediterranean and its coastal lands for 10 years before finally arriving home. As waves crash against the raft‚ “he was seen sailing the ocean”(284). The sea near the land of the Phaeacians is only one region Odysseus has been driven to. All these occurs as a number
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odysseus was a warrior that fought for his land. he built it with his own strength and sweet. every thing he did was for his village and for the future of his family. he didn’t like the idea of men coming to his home and disrespecting it.all those men were going crazy while he couldn’t come home because poseidon was punishing him. they eat and drank all there food and treated bad the people of the village and the servants.also he didn’t like that they didn’t listen to what his wife was telling them
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“Odysseus is motivated only by his desire to return home (nostos).” How far do you agree with this view? In your answer you should: * Consider how Odysseus behaves on his journey home; * Include an analysis of his motives; * Support your answer with evidence from The Odyssey. On his journey home‚ Odysseus encounters many obstacles which he attempts to overcome swiftly so that he may arrive home as soon as possible; however‚ it can be argued that nostos is not his only motive throughout
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Odysseus‚ in The Odyssey by Homer‚ and I both demonstrate determination in many different ways. The first example is when they stopped at the land of the Lotus Eaters. The men that ate the lotus wanted to stay on the land because they were addicted to the lotus‚ but Odysseus‚ the great leader‚ would never let that happen. He said‚ “I drove them‚ all three wailing‚ to the ships‚ tied them down under their rowing benches” and told the rest not to eat the Lotus or they would lose their wishes of wanting
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“Let Odysseus live.” is what I demanded from my father one day ago immediately before he banished me from coming back into Olympus until the discussion of Odysseus’ fate ended. I know that the longer the discussion goes on‚ the more Odysseus will suffer. I try to not let any of my people‚ soldiers‚ suffer but I can’t do anything right now because my father‚ the great lightning god‚ Zeus. I wander down here‚ where the mortal soul’s breath‚ in Ithaca‚ a small island off the Greek mainland in the Mediterranean
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would like to see in their spouse. Odysseus and Penelope show readers how to be the ideal couple with their actions. Single people‚ as well as couples can learn many things about love and relationships from reading about Odysseus and Penelope. It is always important to express your feelings to the person you love. By showing affection‚ your spouse or partner will always know that you have them in your mind and will appreciate that feeling. In the Odyssey‚ Odysseus and Penelope loved each other but
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Greek Culture . Homer ‚ the author of this epic poem ‚ The Odyssey shows us the journey of Odysseus who seeks glory by using various stratagems to overcome hardship in his life. The Odyssey shows how people earn power in society by overcoming obstacles as Odysseus fought for his honor and proved his superiority over others throughout his journey. The first example of how Odysseus earns his powerful status is by dismissing the suitors’ unwelcome presence in his palace
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Odysseus Fate If life‚ ones actions can determine the depths of their fate. In Homer book of the Odyssey this fate appeared throughout the entire book towards Odysseus and his men. Odysseus and his men couldn’t get back home because of the enigmatic gods. Therefore‚ fate does control Odysseus life; in particular his journey back to Ithaca. In book nine: the Cyclops fate is demonstrated; these are the times you see that the gods take action in Odysseus life. Odysseus is talking to the terrifying
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