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Odysseus Essay Research Paper Heroes are renowned

Odysseus Essay, Research Paper


Heroes are renowned for their abundance of qualities that enable them to conquer


any problem. Odysseus, from The Odyssey, is no different. He represents the


heroic ideals of Ancient Greece, and is revered for his perseverance, intelligence,


and leadership abilities.


Throughout his journey Odysseus shows vast amounts of perseverance. As


he is swimming towards land, against the tempest sent by Poseidon, he could have


easily given up. After three days of swimming Odysseus reaches land. “All his body


was swollen, and the salt bubbled from mouth and nostrils; breathless and voiceless


he lay in a faint, and awful weariness overcame him.” (71) This is the state


Odysseus was in as he reached shore. After years of not returning home he still


keeps hope alive that he will one day arrive, which is also and example of his


perseverance.


Through his many adventures Odysseus has always been prepared. The


Trojan Horse, the

cause for the fall of Troy, was conceived by Odysseus. He is also


responsible for getting his men out alive from the Cyclops’ cave. “I tied them


together with twisted withies,… I tied them (sheep) in threes, with a man under the


middle one, while the two others protected them on each side.” (108) This explains


how Odysseus enables the remainder of his men including himself to escape.


Odysseus is also known for his leadership abilities. While commanding his


ship Odysseus had full command of his men even when they were all vulnerable to


Scylla, the six headed monster. “No, no, row as hard as you can, and call for help on


Crataiis-that is Scylla’s mother…” (140) After hearing this his men immediately


return to the oars and row for their lives.


Throughout the book Odysseus displays perseverance, intelligence and his


abilities as a leader. As a representation of the heroic ideals of Ancient Greece he


stands his ground to the heroic ideals of the many cultures of today.

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