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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I think Odysseus fits the title of a hero very well. Odysseus fits the description of a hero because he’s done a few things that are heroic. The first heroic thing he has done is go fight in a war with the trojans. Odysseus had come up with a plan for his men during the war. That plan was to build a big wooden horse as a gift for the trojans‚ the trojans accepted it and brought it inside their village. The trojans didn’t know Odysseus and his men were inside the big wooden horse‚ Odysseus and his
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Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ is about Odysseus‚ the king of Ithaca. Odysseus fights in the Trojan War and wins. He travels towards Ithaca but does not reach it because he is not in favor of Poseidon‚ god of the sea‚ who prevents his return. For many years‚ Odysseus wanders the seas and has many adventures. Meanwhile‚ suitors attempt to marry Penelope‚ Odysseus’ wife‚ but she remains faithful to her husband. The gods pity Odysseus and assist in his safe return to Ithaca. Odysseus’ personal qualities
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Homer. The epic is about a king‚ Odysseus who rules Ithica‚ located in Greece. Odysseus is sent to the Trojan war. Odysseus and his men make many attempts to make their way home. Over a course of 10 years‚ Odysseus and his men make many dangerous‚ yet exciting journeys across the Mediterranean Sea. A good leader should have self-control‚ physical strength and a lot of perseverance. I think Odysseus shows those characteristics plenty of time throughout the epic. Odysseus shows self-control when he resists
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Thomas The Courageous Will of Odysseus During the poem the Odyssey Odysseus’s character was challenged in so many ways‚ but his strong curisma and will for survival kept him destined for success. In the story Odysseus faces many obstacles and manages to overcome them all and eventually return home to his land of Ithaca. Odysseus also has sharp intellectual skills that help him throughout his journey. Odysseus is courageous ‚ displays many leadership qualities‚ and has
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Throughout Homer’s “The Odyssey‚” Odysseus’ actions and choices are the driving point of the plot. When he and his crew encounter Polyphemus the Cyclops‚ he tries to secure his legacy by shouting his real name‚ and giving other important information away. The Cyclops prays that a curse befall him and his friends and Poseidon hears him. After this‚ half of Odysseus’ men are turned into swine when they encounter an enchantress and give into temptation‚ and though no men are killed‚ the crew is again
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Odysseus‚ King of Ithaca leaves his son‚ wife‚ and friends to travel to the Trojan war. After 10 long years at war‚ it comes time to travel back home to Penelope. Ten long years of being sent places by force‚ and going places by choice. Being disloyal to the ones he loves‚ he finally makes it home to run his kingdom again: Twenty years later. Odysseus may seem like a great loyal leader‚ but in reality he is not. Although Odysseus is a good man by trying hard to get home to Penelope‚ he is also a
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The Odyssey‚ written by Homer‚ the main character‚ Odysseus‚ had won the Trojan war and had a long journey back home. In the beginning of the journey‚ he has a few ships and a bunch of crew members with him. His goal was to make it back to his homeland of Ithaca to see his wife and son again. However‚ this journey took much longer than expected because of Odysseus’ choices. His choices proved to show that he is very selfish. To add on‚ Odysseus took advantage of his crew members throughout the book
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return home‚ so Odysseus must force them back to the ship. Third‚ at the Cyclops’ cave‚ his men escape being eaten only by Odysseus blinding the one-eyed Polyphemus (son of Poseidon). He does so by claiming that his name is "No One." When Polyphemus screams‚ he says that "No One" is attacking him‚ so his fellow cyclopes do not come to his rescue. As a result‚ Poseidon threatens Odysseus with much suffering and the ultimate loss of his men. Fourth‚ King Aeolus gives Odysseus and his men a place
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thought of as a model being. In the Odyssey‚ composed by Homer‚ Odysseus goes on a twenty year journey home from the Trojan War to Ithaca. Throughout this journey‚ Odysseus faces fearsome monsters‚ rough seas‚ and many other troubles and triumphs. Odysseus is a hero because he courageous‚ looks out for others‚ and is loyal to his quest. Odysseus is courageous because he protects his men and never backs down from a fight. When Odysseus and his men get captured by the Sirens‚ he wants to protect his
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