After Odysseus helped the Russians in the war, he sees Athena. Athena magically appears as Odysseus walks out. “Odysseus, you forgot something.” Athena said. “What? What did I forgot?” Odysseus asks. “After your war, you forgot to appreciate yourself, inconsiderate Odysseus.” “Pfft. I appreciate myself when fighting in the war and…” Athena stops him and replies, “What about your family? Do you appreciate them? They’re concerned about where you are and how you’re going to come home.” Odysseus replies concerned, “Athena, I know that. But I have to…” “Return to Ithaca?” Athena answers, “Calm down Odysseus. You’ll get your chance.” Odysseus walks out and finds an airport. He boards to Ithaca and gets on an airplane. “Telemachus is waiting for …show more content…
I wanted to come in because I have caught this wild dog, running around the place, and I wanted to sacrifice this dog, to come back as Lord of Ithaca.” The teenager replies, “Well, first of all, I’m not Penelope. Second, that’s , my dog.” “Oh, sorry,” Odysseus apologizes, “So, who are you then?” “I’m Isabelle and this is my friend Daniella. But you can call us Izzy and Dani for short.” “Well, allow me to introduce myself. I am Odysseus, son of Laertes, king of Ithaca, and fighter of the Trojan War. I have come back from seeing a new lord named Trump and helped some group called the Russians fight in a war. Now I believe I arrived at Ithaca, but with all the crowds and buildings and stuff, I don’t really know where am I.” “Wow, you seem lost,” Dani answers, “But, don’t worry, we’ll get you home.” Odysseus stays in for the night, with two teenage girls who are home alone. “Oh my! You must be hungry.” Dani said. “Would you like some bread and soup?” Izzy asks. “Yes, please.” Odysseus replies. The soup and bread is served to him and he gobbles it all up quickly. “Umm, Izzy?” Odysseus asks. “Yes?” Izzy replies …show more content…
The next day, Odysseus is awake by Izzy and Dani. “I’m so excited to go to the beach!” Izzy shouts excitedly. “Me too!” Dani replies. Odysseus questions where they’re going. “Hey, Odysseus, do you want to go to the beach with us?” Izzy asks. “Yes please. Don’t leave me here.” Odysseus begs. “We won’t. We’ll first wait for our Uber to pick us up.” “Uber?” Odysseus asks. Izzy, Dani, and Odysseus see the Uber and go inside the car. Odysseus still questions about this Uber. Once they were at the beach, Izzy and Dani find a place to relax while Odysseus wanders around. While he walks around, Odysseus spots the sea with a bunch of people in it. He sees one kid fall in the sea and Odysseus is worried. He shouts, “Poseidon, look what you done! You first trapped me in this century and let a random kid fall in the sea. You have ruined it for everyone!” He realizes that Poseidon is angry at him because he has made a gigantic storm in the beach. The pugnacious storm swirls around, crashing through the trees and water, scares all the children and birds, as Poseidon takes over the whole beach when people are screaming and running
The natives there gave Odysseus and his men an intoxicating fruit of the lotus. After Odysseus and his men eat the fruit, they forget all of their thoughts about home and decide to eat more of the fruit. The only way that Odysseus can get him and his men back home is by dragging his men back to the ship and lock them up, Odysseus decides to go along with it. When Odysseus went back to Ithaca, He made the wise choice to go and see his wife Penelope. Odysseus was so brave to go see his wife because he didn’t know if she was going to recognize him at all or want to be with him for the rest of her life.
Throughout the story, Odysseus demonstrates his courage that ultimately allows him to survive. One of these moments was during his journey back to Ithaca, where he faces a race of man eating giants called the Cyclops. Odysseus originally stops his ship there to relish a feast while on his journey back to Ithaca, but while doing so, out of curiosity explores the island. Soon, he finds a deserted house and decides to wait of the owner. The owner was unknowingly one the Cyclops, named Polyphemus.
he thundered out, 'now who are you? Where did you sail from, over the running sea-lanes? Out on a trading spree or roving the waves like pirates, sea-wolves raiding at will, who risk their lives to plunder other men?'” Odysseus and his crew become frightened, but despite this, Odysseus shows the heroic trait of bravery by answering back confidently, “The hearts inside us shook, terrified by his rumbling voice and monstrous hulk.
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.
During Odysseus’ journey home from Calypso’s island, he pleas for help from the immortals. “I throw myself on your mercy, on your current now- I have suffered greatly. Pity me, lord, your suppliant cries for help” (Homer 5.494-496). Odysseus has accepted his mortality, and is begging to higher beings for help. Through his suffering, Odysseus is recognizing the power the deathless gods possess and his need for their support, showcasing a newfound humility.
Odysseus finally escaped her and was one step closer to returning home, but he still had a long way to go. Zeus promised there would be troubles, and I was ready to stop
In the Odyssey Odysseus and his men are shown defeating the Trojans. When the battle ends Odysseus stands on a pile of rocks and yells angrily at the gods. The gods reply by cursing Odysseus and his men where they will
The Odyssey by Homer is an exemplary story that teaches life lessons to those going on a journey for themselves. It illustrates how the challenges and obstacles one may face can help someone become a better leader. The Odyssey highlights one man, Odysseus, a man filled with excessive pride, experiencing the wrath of the god Poseidon. He expects to arrive at his home, Ithaca, safely to reunite with his wife, Penelope, but unfortunately faces many temptations and setbacks. Due to the challenges he faces, it prevents him from arriving home as early as he thought he would.
Odysseus is talking to Athena when she tells him he has arrived at Ithaca. Odysseus is shell-shocked and come back saying, “But now I beg you by your almighty Father’s name…/for I can’t believe I’ve reached my sunny Ithaca,/ I must be roaming around one more exotic land–/ you’re mocking me, I know it, telling me tales/ to make me lose my way. Tell me the truth now, have I really reached that land I love?” (13. 367-373).
In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus uses lies as a protective disguise against strangers. Not only does Odysseus utilize lies to keep his identity a secret but also, through the use of specific language, he conveys unspoken points. These points invoke different feelings and opinions in the people to whom he lies. Odysseus can quickly tailor his lies depending on the person and the situation he is in. Odysseus’s skill of creating intricate falsehoods and his use of lies as a way of controlling the thoughts of person he’s lying to, reveals his exceptional tact and guile.
First, Athena makes a plan for Odysseus to meet Princess Nausicaa on Phaiacia. The two Greeks do meet, and even though Odysseus is a complete stranger, which the Phaiacians are not fond of, that Nausicaa is aware of, the princess welcomes Odysseus and makes a plan for him to stay in her father Alcinoos’ palace. When Odysseus arrives in the palace of Alcinoos, he is given a throne in which Alcinoos’ son Laodamas was previously sitting in, and is given a feast. “There they were, face to face: the King in his majesty, and the castaway with only his knowledge of man and his ready wit. Alcinoos held his hand out to Odysseus and led him from the hearth to a high seat where his own son was sitting, near himself, for he loved the courteous Laodamas best of all his sons.
Upon Odysseus arrival to Ithaca, Athena hides his identity to help him defeat the suitors. She turns him into a very old beggar to conceal his identity from everyone, most importantly the suitors. Odysseus reveals himself to his son Telemachus, cowherd and the swine herd. The nurse Eurycleia recognizes him because of a scar he got years ago by a boar’s white tusk. Penelope doesn’t recognize Odysseus at first sight because of the disguise.
After Telemachus and his father share a reunion, he leads his father to his house. Upon arrival, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar and finds that the house has been taken over by sires trying to court his wife as a result of his actions. After completing Athena’s task, Odysseus reveals himself to his wife. However, Odysseus finds it very difficult to convince his wife that he has truly come back. When Odysseus reveals something no one else knows, Penelope runs to him and throws her arms around him.
In this important exchange between Odysseus and his mother,
This character is brought to light using several incidents and events that help to analyze and interpret the ancient Greek world and the values surrounding them. Each episode supports and allows for the development of Odysseus’ character and acknowledges the effects of these features. Through these specific incidents, the reader uncovers the quality of Odysseus and how his characteristics relate to those praised by Greeks and those that were criticized. Persistent components of Odysseus’ character include cleverness and pride, while major themes that are reiterated are Greek ideals and the struggle to reach home. Conclusively, definitive occasions in “The Odyssey” establish and expand upon the character of Odysseus and how it impacts himself and