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The Severity Of Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

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In “The Odyssey”, Odysseus, the protagonist, displays an unusual heroic characteristic: curiosity. Odysseus told his men to wait, and that he wanted to meet the Cyclops, for the sake of satisfying his curiosity, saying, “But I would not listen, though it would have been best, wishing to see the giant himself, and test his hospitality.” This goes to show that Odysseus’ strong sense of curiosity tends to guide his decisions. This, however, is a good thing, since it can lead him to new discoveries. In conclusion, Odysseus’ curiosity makes him a unique

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