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Importance of Character in Homer's Odyssey

 

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. Though Odysseus has the help of the gods, his personal qualities contribute to his survival in the seas and the return to his family in Ithaca.  Odysseus' personal qualities of bravery, self-discipline, and intelligence also help him to survive.

 

            Bravery is one of Odysseus' qualities that enable him to survive his adventures.  In one adventure, Odysseus encounters the goddess, Circe who has turned his men into pigs.  Eurylochus escapes from Circe and ... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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