... overcomes each hazard, and reaches a resolution at the conclusion of the story. As its name reveals, the hero and protagonist of The Odyssey is the character Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, a small, rugged island on the western coast of Greece. Odysseus takes part in the Trojan War on the side of ... role is not just that of aiding Odysseus; she also helps in his development as a character, teaching him patience, humility, and restraint. From her first act of assistance to her final peacemaking, she is largely responsible for the development and conclusion of the plot. Odysseus" resolution ...

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