Why Odysseus Should Be Considered A Hero

Waiting for grade Odysseus should be considered a hero. Odysseus had been the protagonist throughout the story and we see the struggles he overcomes. Throughout the story, we see his hard dedication and hard work. He is known to be very helpful, has always put others before him, and he tries his hardest not to give up. Odysseus is one that others should look up to in any need of trouble.

First off, Odysseus is always helpful in any way possible. When he and his men get into a shipwreck at the island where Poseidon's son lived, he tries to help out getting his men to safety. He helps them by forming a plan. Despite having many of his men eaten by Poseidon's son, the cyclops, he tries to help all of them out. Even if it meant putting himself in danger. The way he got all of his men out was by attaching them to the sheep that the cyclops owned. This resulted in Odysseus getting his men out of the cyclops's trapped cave and having them run to the boat to leave the danger of the island.

Just like in the story of the cyclops, he put his men first to put them to safety. He isn't greedy and looks out for others. He did everything he could to ensure that they would all get off the island safely. Even if some of Odysseus's men were unlucky enough to get eaten, Odysseus still felt sorrow for them. A hero is one to care for others and not himself. The same had happened for Odysseus's dog. The bond that he had with his pet was strong. His dog waited for so long to see him, even if it meant that he had to live in such horrible conditions. He had been abandoned and lived through garbage, but he wouldn't give up until he saw his owner again. This just shows that Odysseus is one to create a bond with his friends. He cares for them and had always