“Hard times don’t create heroes”. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” by Bob Riley The story is about the protagonist's journey and challenges as he faces various obstacles on his way. In The Odyssey, Odysseus tries to return home to Ithaca, but he faces numerous obstacles and setbacks along the way, showcasing his resilience and cunning nature. Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus shows that he is a hero because of his bravery in facing a lot of challenges and his cunning intelligence in overcoming obstacles. Odysseus shows that he is a hero when he goes to save his man from the witch, knowing that he also could transform into a pig. In book 10 lines 47-48, it says “Eurylochus tells Odysseus what has happened and begs him to sail away from …show more content…
Odysseus shows that he’s a hero when he brings his man home. Odysseus demonstrates exceptional leadership skills throughout his journey. He leads his men through various challenges, making difficult decisions and inspiring them to persevere. Additionally, in Book 12, Odysseus demonstrates his leadership by preventing his crew from succumbing to the enchanting song of the Sirens, ordering them to plug their ears and tie him to the mast. In Book 12 lines 13-18, it says “Plug your oarsmen’s ears with beeswax kneaded soft; none of the rest should hear the song. But if you wish to listen, let the man tie you in the lugger, hand and foot, back to the mast, lashed to the mast, so you may hear those harpies’ thrilling voices.” This highlights the idea of Odysseus’ ability to make wise decisions and protect his men, establishing him as a good leader. Some argue that Odysseus was wrong when he blinded Cyclops because after that Poseidon was angry with Odysseus doing
gets angry and attacks. You and the rest of the crew are either dead or badly wounded. Like this hero, Odysseus shows these traits in the Odyssey.Odysseus is the opposite of a modern hero because he is full of himself, he always gets into bad situations and is not loyal to his men. One way Odysseus does not fit the mold of a “modern hero” is how he is full of himself. A quote from the Odyssey Pt.1 Odysseus says, “I shall not see on earth a place, though I have been detained long by Calypso, loveliest
What defines a hero?having high tech gadget like batman or super power like superman.In the odyssey odysseus faces many physical challenges and mental challenges.the challanges odyssues has to face range from scylla charybdis. Scylla is a six headed monster that if you got by her she will take 6 people.Charybdis is a malstrom making beast.Odyssushad to face a cyclop name polyphemus which imprisoned odysseus and ten of his best men.odysseus prove to be an epic hero in The Odyssey by showing bravery
Kennan. This quote relates to The Odyssey and how Odysseus is a good example of a hero because he faces multiple challenges, seemingly one right after another. In the epic poem, The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus is a hero who is shown to exhibit astonishing qualities like superior strength, intelligence, and spiritual assistance from the gods compared to other men, even with the flaws he faces. Odysseus is a hero as he clearly shows his physical might throughout the book. In book 9, Odysseus, by assistance
the epic poem, Odysseus has displayed many useful skills and has used trickery to get out of difficult situations. Odysseus is a leader, he is physically strong, smart and good at cunning. As Odysseus tries to get back home to Ithaca he encounters many hardships and finds ways to overcome them. Although Odysseus has proven himself to be courageous and intelligent, I do not believe that qualifies him to be called as a hero. Odysseus is a great leader but in my opinion, he is not a hero. Throughout his
The Odyssey: A Hero Against a God American author Rick Riordan once emphasized, “A hero can go anywhere, challenge anyone, as long as he has the nerve.” This discrete quote coincides with the events that take place in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, because of its similarity with what Odysseus, the main protagonist in The Odyssey, undertakes and experiences. Throughout the epic poem, Odysseus is faced with conflicts that are mostly accomplished by using his ability to not be subdued, his talent
According to Rick Riogan, “A hero is someone who can keep going even when they have every reason to quit.” This quote correlates with Odysseus because he never gave up on finding his way home after experiencing decade-long tragedies. In the Odyssey, Odysseus is the king of Ithaca trying to make his way back home to his family after going to war. Along the way, he experiences many trials and tribulations. Throughout the Odyssey, Odysseus shows he is a hero because he is both physically and intellectually
A Hero is someone who is looked up to by people, does things people remember them by and does things for other people. By today’s standards, odysseus is a hero. The reason why odysseus is a hero is because he is looked up to by many people, and he has done many things people remember him by. Throughout Odysseus’s journey him and his men encountered many things for people to remember them by and look up to them. Odysseus is a hero because he does things for other people. During his journey, Odysseus
Ronald Reagan ounce said. The quote can tell how any ordinary person can become a hero if they just do the right steps, overcome challenges, and accept all the help that is given to them. Odysseus did just as and was a brave hero who went through many trials to get to his home and to what he loved. This Odysseus was a strong person, and was thought of to be brave but he does have his flaws, showing he doesn't need god like powers to be a hero. The ruler of Ithaca, Odysseus, was brave but he was not very
them a hero? Odysseus is not a modern hero because he kills a lot of people, is not loyal to his wife, and he was not a very nice guy overall. One way that Odysseus does not fit the mold of a modern hero is how he kills many people. In “Odysseus’ Revenge,” Odysseus described the scene as ‘’many and many slain,” and when he killed the suitors and housekeepers, ‘’twitching their cold lives away in Helio’s fiery air: so lay the suitors heaped on one another’’, this quote says that Odysseus killed
Christopher Reeve once stated, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure despite overwhelming obstacles.” In The Odyssey, Odysseus tries to return home, but he gets interfered with by the gods because of his pride. Along the way, he overcomes impossible tasks to return home to his wife and son. Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus shows he is a hero because of his will to return home, protect his crew, and see his wife again. George Moore said, “A man travels the
In my eyes Odysseus is a great hero because he is a leader, he is smart, and he is cunning. My claim is supported by quotes taken from The Odyssey. I also believe that Odysseus did some things wrong but he became stronger because of it and eventually he was going to do everything he could to try and get himself and his men hime safeley.So all around in my opinion Odysseus is a hero in the stories told in The Oddyssey. Odysseus Shows three things in this story that he is smart, that he is a leader
Not every hero can lift cars or fly; some are heroes for a much smaller reason. Odysseus is an epic hero because he went on a large journey and was a leader of his crew. Similarly, singer Taylor Swift is considered a hero because of her fame and creative song writing. Although they are both considered heroes, they have different reasons why they are considered to be one. Some people only consider Odysseus a hero since he did something big, but Other people are heroes even if they do not do anything
Odysseus “Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary”, Gerard Way. This quotes represents the type of person Odysseus is from Black Ships Before Troy, he is not immortal and doesn't not have super strength, but he uses his intelligence to do amazing things. Odysseus was a very admirable hero, he was wise, valiant, and showed a deep regard for those that he cared about. Odysseus’s intellectual strength is very significant in the book Black Ships Before Troy. It leads to the
In The Odyssey, Odysseus goes on a long journey in which he takes part in dangerous adventures. Odysseus is an example of Homer’s greek hero. He is a leader of his people and they depend and follow him. Odysseus is brave; he believes in himself and trusts that he is doing the right thing. Odysseus values his honor and is confident in himself. Odysseus is the leader of his men and it is his job to return them home safely. They look up to Odysseus and follow him, whether they believe he has made
the Odyssey by homer.The story is about a hero named odysseus he just finished fighting in the trojan war and won has to get back home.His journey will take a long 10 years but hopefully he makes it back home safely.The essential traits that make a hero are leadership,bravery, and cleverness. One universal heroic trait a hero should have bravery.In the middle of the story,Odysseus Goes back to Circe to retrieve his men that she turned into pigs. Odysseus when first hearing the news” he rushed to