... ten years, and his subsequent captivity on Calypso's island only increased his longing for the land of Ithaca. Odysseus" call to adventure is essentially the same force, his love and longing for his family. Our hero willingly goes on his quest and throughout the poem, his quest stays the same. Despite being plagued with many hardships and trials, Odysseus resolutely keeps his family ... and conquer his many troubles. Odysseus' release from the confinements of Calypso marks the beginning of his infamous quest into blatant and perilous danger. Odysseus" antagonist is the series of trials...

• Word Count: 1268
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate