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An Analysis Of Odysseus In Homer's The Odyssey

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Based on the actions of Odysseus in book nine of Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus is not an effective leader because he only cares about the well-being of himself and not his men. During his time in the Cyclops cave, he and his men are trying to escape When one of his men comes up with an idea Odysseus takes that idea and makes it his own. To then state how it was him who has saved them all from the Cyclops when they were trapped. To build this point, in the text Odysseus states, “But even from there my courage, my presence of mind tactics saved us all”(9.229-230). Odysseus states that it was he alone who saved them from the Cyclops; Giving no credit to any crew mate with him that had helped him plan the escape. When he said he has “saved all”

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