Conceitedness In The Odyssey

In the book The Odyssey, the main character, Odysseus, is a man who is loved and respected by many. In the beginning of the book, we learn that Odysseus has left on a journey and, since it has been many years since his departure, many people assume that he has passed. On his journey, he portrays his many traits, not all of them being good ones either. Some of his good traits include his cunning, bravery, and hard work ethic. On the other hand, his negative traits are his excessive pride, immense curiosity, and rather large temper.

In the epic story the Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus is returning from the Trojan war, and on his way home he finds many obstacles ahead of him. Odysseus is the ruler of Ithaca and he is trying to return home to his land. Many creatures try and stop him from achieving his goal of returning home, but he and his crew have to push through and get home. Odysseus portrays bravery and courage leading his crew through these tough challenges. Odysseus heroically leads his crew and himself through dangerous obstacles, but also foolishly endangers them during the journey home.

In The Odyssey by Homer, the main character is portrayed to be a hero. To be heroic means to have courage and bravery. Also, it means that you're intelligent, you are a strategic, and you do what is right. In all, Odysseus exhibits many heroic qualities.

A great leader views the world like he is looking through 3D glasses, always seeing the depth and vibrancy of the possibilities around him. A bad leader is like a cyclops wearing an eyepatch, never able to see his mighty hand in front of his own face. In The Odyssey, Homer illustrates the journey home to Ithaca taken by Odysseus and his men. Unfortunately, Odysseus makes poor choices throughout his travels and his actions often do more harm than good. Two character traits define Odysseus and shape his poor leadership style. The first trait is that he is a very arrogant person and this often puts him and his men in danger. Secondly, Odysseus can be deceitful and not fully communicate the facts of each situation. Odysseus was a weak leader and his lack of vision in not seeing the strength and possibilities in his men combined with his inability to effectively communicate to those around him ultimately led to his failure of not being able to safely deliver his men back to Ithaca.

Most people believe Odysseus was not an admirable because he was arrogant, selfish and dishonest. Odysseus was an admirable character because he is loyal, clever and brave.

Odysseus is an arrogant egotistical warrior who hardly ever takes the blame for his own actions. Since he does not take responsibility it shows his weaknesses that could be used against him if this were a war. Odysseus’s weaknesses are shown equally in the literature and the movie. In some ways the literature showed it better or explained it better than the movie did. But in some ways the movie outlined his weaknesses than the movie because it is more visual than when you are reading the story.

In today’s society, it is rare to find a person who possesses even a few qualities of a true hero. The definition of a true hero is a person who is admired for their courage, achievements, or noble qualities. Having people in the world that are willingly prepared to be a hero in any situation is crucial to society. Imagine what 9/11 would have been like without average everyday people who chose to take heroic actions and save other lives while risking their own. Many people think that acting heroically comes naturally and can not be taught, on contrary others think that acting heroically is a quality that can be acquired. As for one man named Martin Luther King Jr., it came naturally. Martin Luther King Jr. is considered to be a hero by many

To live for a reason, is to life for a purpose. A purpose that can alter the chance of life. A purpose can drive a person to be the best they can be, to never give up, and to strive for the best. Shouldn’t leaders represent strength, great power, invincibility? Than why isn’t Odysseus a good leader? Odysseus is a good leader. As a true king, Odysseus demonstrates sacrifice as well as honor to his faithful companions. He also exhibits determination to continue the everlasting journey to return home. Now, some may call him a foolish, selfish, and unethical man who does not deserve the title of a leader, much less a king. People say, Odysseus lacks the ethnicity or lacking the common leadership skills. It is said that Odysseus was also very dishonest. In the end, yes no leader is perfect, but the best is Odysseus.

As stated by Arthur Ashe “True heroism is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” To be a hero one does not need to wear a cape and defend against injustice. Rather all that must be done is to fight for the greater good. Heroes do not fear failure; they approach each situation with a goal and strive to achieve that goal. A true hero may not always succeed but has the bravery to stand up and fight for what is right. Both Beowulf and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. embody the qualities of heroism through bravery and theology.

In The Odyssey Homer makes Odysseus’ journey to his beloved Ithaca excruciating. Odysseus encounters many friends and foes throughout his journey and has to be a leader throughout his experiences. As an example, he encounters Polyphemus and Poseidon, both of whom make his journey mentally and physically painful. Odysseus faces countless scenarios in which he has to save multiple people in those situations. He also encounters the suitors, who are a group of men that try to marry Penelope, when he returns to reclaim his home. During these situations, Odysseus gains leadership and tactical skills from fighting in the war in Troy, which costs him 10 years of his life and another 10 years of sailing out on the sea from Poseidon 's curse. Odysseus is therefore a heroic and efficient leader because he plans his moves ahead of time and is vigilant at all times to ensure his safety. Yet, though Odysseus possesses these heroic leadership qualities, his arrogance sometimes leads to his downfall and inability to lead.

The concept of hero has been interpreted in many ways throughout the ages. Hero have gone from knights slaying dragons and rescuing the princess, to heroes who save the world with their supernatural-like powers, to a modern day hero who is someone who has noble qualities and is regarded as a role model. In the epic, The Odyssey, by Robert Fagles, the heroic Odysseus is a well known in Greek mythology. However, although Odysseus is the most respected, honorable hero of Greek mythology he is not a modern hero. A modern day hero is someone who puts their life on the line to save the lives of other innocent people. In The Odyssey, Odysseus’ characteristics do not fit in the definition of a modern hero, he illustrates a naive and a arrogant epic hero.

The Odyssey written by Homer speaks of one of the most iconic Heroes in storytelling to this day. This character, Odysseus, is known very well as being a remarkable leader. This is a very true, solid statement about Odysseus because of his ability to influence people, through trickery and solid courage. As all great leaders have their strengths, many have just as much or more weaknesses. Furthermore this is very true with Odysseus, especially since his weaknesses seem to change, and keep him unsure about many things. But Homer did not create an epic poem to speak about someone who was frail, who was scared at every turn- therefore he wrote about an outstanding figure. Odysseus had many great strengths, the main one being his ability to think

An extremely popular film, titled American Sniper, was released just last year. Chris Kyle is the main character in this incredible true story. In a flashback, his father said, “There are three types of people in the world: the sheep, the wolf, and the sheepdog. The sheep are the people that depend on everyone to protect and look after them. The wolf is the man who try to bring down society and make life unbearable for the sheep. The sheepdog is a rare breed, they stand up to the wolf, and stand up for the sheep” (Eastwood). In other words, sheep depend on the protection of others to stay alive. The wolves are the criminals who try to harm the dependent people. And the sheepdog are simply… the heros. Of all the incredible traits that construct

“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” This quote can be found in the movie Hercules, when Zeus tries to explain that what separates heroes from the average person is not the capabilities they possess, but the choices they make. Heroism is not about what you can do, but about how and why you are doing it. Heroes are ordinary people who are courageous in trying situations, while overcoming their challenges with selflessness and dedication, and without seeking recognition or attention.

In the world we live in there are so many different types of people. For example, there are those who cause harm to others for no reason and some who think there is a reason which there is no true reason to hurt someone who is innocent. There are those who support these people which make them almost just as bad. There are people who think it is wrong but yet do nothing about it when they can then there’s people who think it is wrong but can’t do anything about it. There are people who don’t care what happens. Then there’s a true hero, a person who cares about someone they’ve never met and may never meet but is still trying and is willing to give their life so that they may feel safe at night. This true hero wakes up with no fear of self-deprivation, they might have a family or not you’ll never know till you meet one of these courageous people.