Examples Of Obstacles In The Odyssey

There are always going to be a moment in life when it feels like giving up is the only solution. Sometimes if one digs a little deeper like Odysseus did, goals in life can be achieved. Odysseus was faced with multiple obstacles that were difficult to overcome. However, the toughest are Penelope because she tested Odysseus’s loyalty and mental strength, Scylla and Charybdis kept Odysseus from being capable of using his physical strength, and Calypso tested Odysseus’s honor to his loving relationship with his wife Penelope and his ability to separate greed from his goals in life.

Through the Odyssey, Odysseus faces many obstacles. Some of the most challenging obstacles Odysseus is faced with is when he ran into Circe, Odysseus journey back to Ithaca, and escaping Polyphemus.

Odysseus didn’t have any powers but he was crafty, and wise, a great liar and story teller. He was smart strong and courageous. With these skills Odysseus is able to fool his enemy’s and win wars. In the story of “The Odyssey” he is able to use his skills to return home.

In The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus' actions and decisions in books IX-XII has shown that even though he is extremely clever and courageous, the great tactician's selfishness and sense if hubris often stand in the way of his success. First of all, Odysseus is exceptionally brave, he has experienced more than any mortal man should and will never cower away from a challenge. For example, Odysseus led his men on a dangerous endeavor in blinding the Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus vividly recalls how the monster viciously killed two of his crew, "Then he [Polyphemus] dismembered them and made his meal / gaping and crunching like a mountain lion" (9.316-17). Realizing he would likely be killed, Odysseus rallied his crew and blinded the horrendous beast without fear.

He asks Odysseus what his name is, and Odysseus replies, “My name is Nobody: mother,father and friends, everyone calls me Nobody”(book 9, line 274-275) (also another smart act). When he falls into sleep, Odysseus takes a wooden spear, heats it in the fire, and stabs it into Polyphemus’ eye. Polyphemus screams out in pain and his fellow Cyclopes come for help, but Polyphemus say’s “No One is hurting me!” so the other Cyclopes’ ignore Polyphemus and

Selflessly Overcoming Obstacles Contrary to popular belief, seemingly devastating hardships motivate people to push themselves away from those very difficulties and fight against them. Far too often, one exhausts all the vitality he finds within himself, struggling to stay afloat on the verge of hopelessness. But just when he almost surrenders, an unexpected wave of inspiration secures him, giving him hope to carry on and eventually start a fight against the misery that once confined them. Throughout both the literary and the real world, this pattern emerges regardless of the time or context. Consider Odysseus, stuck on Calypso’s island, who faces the choice of fighting temptation or remaining faithful to his wife and returning home.

Odysseus decides to yell back his actual name, making sure his victim knows who has outsmarted him, “If ever mortal man inquire how you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye; Laertes’ son, whose home’s on Ithaca!,” (The Cyclops.502-505). The detriment of his life is now allowing Polyphemus to ask his father to punish Odysseus for what he has done, and if his pride did not get to the best of him and had he been satisfied with just knowing that he outwitted his opponent, he would have been able to sail home without trouble, but he had to taunt Polyphemus. After Odysseus and his men go to the Cyclop’s cave and find that the creature is not there, Odysseus’ men want to take some food and leave. However, Odysseus does not want to take his men’s

Like Odysseus, I will go through struggles on my journey to becoming a preschool teacher. Like “The Odyssey” by Homer, I will need to overcome obstacles. You might think that Odysseus’ goal to return to his homeland doesn't relate to my goal of becoming a preschool teacher, but in reality it does. I will have to go through several difficulties such as money, college, and employment.

The Odyssey. A great story of a hero named Odysseus, who fought in the Trojan war and traveled through many islands. Each island with a different challenge. With a different task. Some harder than the other. How he managed to endure these challenges is still unknown to man. He had to face many obstacles including but not limited to, the island of the Cyclops, and the island of the Enchantress Circe. One of the biggest obstacles is when he returns home.

Across the canvas of the ancient world, embark on a voyage with Odysseus, where wit and bravery unite, a never-ending saga showcasing the enduring spirit of cleverness and courage. Mastermind of war, a valiant and clever hero, Odysseus, as depicted in Homer's epic The Odyssey Translated by Fagles, confronts challenges on his journey home from the Trojan War. Through knowledge, he outwits his foes, alongside his teammates, such as the Cyclops and Sirens, showcasing both wit and courage. As the days unfold, ultimately losing all of his dear and courageous comrades, Odysseus returns to Ithaca, where he cleverly defeats the suitors and reunites with his family, alone. Eventually, exemplifying that man underscores the enduring qualities of courage

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” – Henry Ford. A quote can have a series of emotions and definitions for different people. Some might interpret the quote as pure motivation. For others, it determines how they face obstacles; for many, it can be one of the only things that makes them continue striving to complete a challenge.

In Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus illustrates courage, determination, and intelligence which help him overcome enemies in order

One of the major themes of Homer’s Odyssey is the importance of cunning over strength. This also happens to be the case with Odysseus and his long ten year journey home from fighting in Troy. Odysseus uses his intelligence over strength to ‘fight’ through tough times and bring himself home to Ithaca. Odysseus uses his intelligence when he has his men tie him down while passing the Sirens, so he himself will be able to hear their beautiful song, but not be entranced by their singing. He also uses cunning to escape from the Cyclops’ cave without being harmed. He then uses his cunning by storing away all of the armory, shields, and knives from the suitors so he is able to kill them easily.

Odysseus, king of Ithaca, was probably on of the greatest warriors in the history of Ancient Greece. It is said that the poet, Homer, wrote the story of the Odyssey. In this story, Odysseus and his crew are trying to make their voyage back home to Ithaca after they have fought with the Trojans. During the long journey, Odysseus will show some of his character traits which include his bravery, cleverness, and wisdom that will assist him with the situations he encounters on his journey home.

Throughout the Odyssey. Odysseus faced many obstacles he passed all of them he past all of them to get to his penelope and son. Son obstacles were harder than others but the three hardest obstacles he had to face was the cyclopes island, going through scylla and charybdis, and arriving home too all those sutures.