Odysseus Character
Being a hero is a very difficult task; although some are born to do it, most of us need guidance to be heroic. In The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus, the main character, goes on an Odyssey- an adventurous journey with unexpected outcomes of fortune. There, he undergoes many challenges and dangerous situations and changes into a more wholesome individual. As a result of this Odyssey, it takes Odysseus twenty years to come home. During this period of time, Odysseus becomes more trustworthy, cautious, and responsible.
Odysseus starts to trust the gods. Towards the end, as he is surrounded by family members of deceased suitors and they are about to start fighting, Athena intervenes by "command[ing] Odysseus" to not fight and "he obeys her"(Homer 485). Athena gives an order and Odysseus actually listens to her. It supports the fact that Odysseus has learned something in the process of this journey. This also shows Odysseus can take guidance from others and for once, rely on others and......
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