... is encountering a personified version of that part of his psyche resulting from the chaos and turmoil of his actions during and after the siege of Troy. In ancient Greek mythology, a son's character is believed to be a reflection of his father. Early in the poem, Telémakhos demonstrates this axiom by responding to Athena's questioning about his father, "My mother says ... I am his son; I know not surely. Who has known his own engendering?-(p.8) .This kind of skeptical wordplay is patently Odyssean. More specifically, throughout the poem, sons' identifiable character traits are frequent...

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... it is not his fate to die here, far from his own people. Destiny still ordains that he shall see his loved ones' reach his high-roofed house, his native land at last." ( pg 156, lines 125-128) He points out that it is not Odysseus' fate to remain on the island with her, but for him ... powerless. They can set one off of his course, but cannot keep him from the enevitalbe if that is what his destiny holds for him. There are, however quotes that point out the mortal's view of the gods. "it's Olympian Zeus himself who hands our fortunes out to each of us in turn, to the good ... "As for fath...

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... hero, wife of hero, god, and the reader simultaneously gains knowledge for the reason that the character inherited the given title. "I am Odysseus, Laertes" son. The whole world talks of my stratagems, and my fame has reached the heavens. My home is under the clear skies of Ithaca." (9. 19-20) ... family, also see Odysseus for the leading and admirable personage that he is. Menelaus, king of Sparta, speaks of Odysseus very fondly when dining with his son Telemachus. "He was indeed a well-loved friend, the friend who undertook all those heroic tasks for my sake:" (4. 169-170) Thus Menelaus...

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... immediately. He waited until after he disguised himself as a beggar and works out a plan to take all of their weapons. Then he attacks with the help of his son, Telemachus. All of these quotes and examples emphasize the great intelligence of Odysseus, a trait he would not have survived without. Bravery is one of Odysseus' many qualities that permits him to survive all ... Telemachus to go get more weapons while he stays and fights alone. This is showing that he is not afraid to fight alone for what he loves. All of these quotes and examples emphasize the great bravery of Odysseus, a tra...

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... Laertes, King of Ithaca!" (Green, p. 314-315) And so, with that foolish announcement, Odysseus brought upon himself a curse from Poseidon, who was avenging his son's blindness. This curse would prove to be costly, as it would be the cause of the extension of Odysseus" journey by another ten years and of the evils he experienced on ... ...

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... taken over her house and they want her to choose one of them to be her husband. In addition, they have taken advantage of her and her son, Telemachus", hospitality. "She wept for Odysseus, her husband till Athena cast sweet sleep upon her eyes"(Book 19:645). Another example of a good hostess ... with lovely braids our fixed decree: Odysseus journeys home- the exile must return"(Book 1:99). Athena watches out for Odysses. She tells Zeus, "Father, son of Cronus, our high and mighty king, surely he goes down to a death he earned in full! Let them all die so, all who do such ... Athena dis...

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... prompted nearly all of Achilles's actions. In the Odyssey, Homer focuses his attention on Odysseus's interaction with the people from Ithaka, in particular his son Telemachus and his wife Penelope. Beginning with the meeting of Odysseus with the faithful shepherd, Eumaios, climaxing at his reuniting with Penelope and winding down ... with him donning on armor with his son, Telemachus, the majority of the books focus on Odysseus's interactions with his family members. The contrast is strong; only three books are focused on ... had with those closest to him, wanted to emphasize that the p...

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... Greek warriors, there is a very evident distinction between each man temperament and ethics. The actions of Achilles and Odysseus throughout the epics show apparent differences in each man temperament. Achilles, son of King Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis and leader of the Myrmidons, portrays a more impulsive nature that is evident when he gets into an argument with Agamemnon over Briseis ... the nation one and all" and he later claims to Agamemnon "Then you shall tear your temper to tatters that you would not respect the best man of all." These quotes show Achilles rash side because ...

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... 5, Odysseus turns down a life of immortality in order to return home to his wife. "Are you, Odysseus, man of many wiles, Laertes" godly son, still keen to leave Straightaway? Is it your native land you need, Your dear home? Though you go, I wish you well. But if your mind were to divine the trials That fate will have ... many suitors living in his house, Odysseus decides to do his wife justice by punishing all of them. With the help of Athena, his godly ally, and his son, Odysseus slaughters all of the suitors in a massive fight and rescues his wife from the harassment of these men. Alth...

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... praises Odysseus as "A rare fine master." "Indeed I do not mourn so much for them as for him [Odysseus], though I long to see 'em again and my native land, but I do miss Odysseus since he went away. I don't like to speak his name, man, although he is absent, but I call him 'his honour ... because of their lawless behavior. However, Odysseus shows compassion by allowing Phemius, the minstrel suitor, and Medon, a herald suitor to live. "Cheer up, my son has saved your life. So you shall know, and tell other men, that doing well is far better than doing ill." Odysseus' proper sovereignty is ...

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... man his swamping fill of trouble!" (310-320) Odysseus' next supernatural encounter is with the colossal Polyphemus. Polyphemus is a brutish cyclops, who also happens to be a shepherd and the son of Poseidon. Odysseus and his men decide to make camp on Polyphemus' island and also decide to help themselves to some of his sheep. Initially, Polyphemus appears to be an ... far back as the 14th century. Jane P. Davidson, an American author and historian, published a book that explains the early modern supernatural culture in Europe during the Renaissance period. Here, Davidson quotes Francesc...

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... , on the other hand, is stuck on an island with Calypso for seven years with almost no hope of returning home. He longs to return home to his wife and son, but he has no ship and no crew to help him get there. Both Odysseus and Gilgamesh are able to overcome this unbearable loneliness with help from their gods. To ... the last word in to the Cyclops. "Cyclops, if anyone, any mortal man, asks you how you got your eye put out, tell him that Odysseus the marauder did it, Son of Laertes, whose home is on Ithaca."" (p. 139) Because he says this, Cyclops prays to his father, Poseidon. "Grant t...

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... insolent Giants.[ ]. If in her sight you do win favor, then there is hope that you will see your friends, and return to your high-roofed house and unto your native land"" (Book 7-47). This great speech truly shows how Athena's deception helps Odysseus complete his journey. There is much great advice in that dialogue that really helps Odysseus. Athena also ... from the living room, past the great wall of the court, and stood before her, and Athena spoke to him, saying "Son of Laertes, sprung from Zeus, Ulysses of many devices, even now do you reveal your word to your son, and hide it not...

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... disaster and hardship and the obstacles he continues to face upon his arrival in Ithaca. Home is Odysseus's main objective, he yearns to be reunited with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus. In order to achieve his objective Odysseus relies on his wit more than his strength. Athena the goddess of wisdom admires Odysseus" cleverness and stands by him throughout his ... not recognize his surroundings. Athena, amused by Odysseus" tale reveals herself and teases Odysseus, "You terrible man, foxy ingenious, never tired of twists and tricks-so not even here, on native soil, would you give up...

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... words of a great man - Oscar Wilde "All that I desire to point out is the general principle that life imitates art far more than art imitates life." (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/o/oscarwilde100899.html)...

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... fitted with oars, nor crews to bear [you] over the broad ocean ridges; but I will freely give [you] counsel and not hide how [you] may come unharmed to [your] own native land"(Bloom, 47). Calypso realizes the greatness of Odysseus and gives him some advice. Odysseus though will have to prove his greatness by making his own ship and understand how ... events that concurred. He found out that "For six days afterwards my trusty comrades feasted, for they had driven away the best of the Sun's kine; but when Zeus, the son of Kronos, brought the seventh day round, then the wind ceased to blow...

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... idea, but resisting was a much wiser option, ."..but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotos, never cared to report, nor return: they longed to stay forever, browsing on that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland" (IX. 101-104). If they had eaten the plant, they never would have gotten home. Another great temptation they had to withstand was the Seirenes ... anger flare and yelled : `Kyklops, if ever mortal man inquire how you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye: Laërtes son, whose home's on Ithaka!'" (IX. 546-552). With these word,...

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... crew prevailed, they loosed the sack, and out rushed all the winds" (Homer92). Due to the crew's greed, they caused both Odysseus and themselves to be blown away from their native land. They could have simply asked Odysseus what was in the bag instead of finding out for themselves. Another example could be, "So spoke Eurylochus; the rest assented. Forthwith they ... hand, Odysseus betrayed his men. For example, "Here, then, day after day, for a full year, we sat and feasted on abundant meat and pleasant wine." "Ah sir, consider now your native land, if you are destined ever to be saved ...

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... stayed with Agamenon and Nestor came back to Greece with Menelaus, and hasn't heard anything from Odysseus since then. - Nestor then tells Telemachus that his son Pisitratus will accompanied him to Sparta the next day. - Athena reveals her identity, becoming an eagle. She stays behind in Pylos guarding the ships. SECTION ... 4 - They arrive to Sparta, were the king and queen Menelaus and Helen were celebrating the marriages of their son and daughter. - They greet Telemachus and Pisitratus - They have a feast in which they talk about the war and the Trojan horse. - The next ... He is a f...

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... general background of his life much be given. Odysseus, Telemachos' father and the main character in The Odyssey, left for the Trojan War when his son was only an infant. The hero is gone for 20 years, and Telemachos is raised without a father. Also, while Odysseus was away undergoing the ... 3, lines 26-29) Athena reassures him, and the two proceed quickly towards where the men of Pylos are making an offering to Poseidon. Peisistratos, son of Nestor, then offers some intestines to Telemachos and Athena to sacrifice in hopes of a safe journey. After his guests were finished feasting, Nes...

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... by citing a passage from another book or poem or by citing a quote of another author about the subject. Despite the author's concern with supporting his statements with accurate sources and quotes, he basically used secondary sources. Since the book is based upon the world of Ancient Greece, The Odyssey and Iliad were obvious tools in the author's researching process, as they ... ...

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... speaking highly of Telemachus" abilities as a ruler, his good sense, dedication and devotion to the gods, although he does not admire his son. He simply appreciates him. Ulysses knows that his son will do well with his work of ruling the kingdom of Ithaca, while he is traveling the seas ("He works his work, I ... worldly emotions of wrath and vengeance. "When/I sailed away from Circe, who"d beguiled me/to stay more than a year there /neither my fondness for my son nor pity/for my old father nor the love I owed/Penelope, which would have gladdened her, /was able to defeat in the longing/I ...

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... his beloved country; his efforts to maintain peace in his homeland; his boundless counter-attacks on the Achaean army; and his focus on his wife and only son all demonstrate his integrity. Homer, however, makes a point of showing Hector's faults as well, revealing his foolishness, cruelty, impulsiveness, pride, and rare acts ... great detail of their immediate family, with the exception of Hector. Homer focuses on the selfless love Hector has for his wife, Andromache, and for his son, Astyanax. From Homer's description, the reader can tell that Hector has a more modern view of women in ...

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... this challenge be mine" and in doing so he has honored and protected King Arthur (Raffel 58). Odysseus displays honor during the Phaecian games when Alcinous" son challenges Odysseus to take part in their games but insults Odysseus by challenging him. Odysseus must defend his own honor and states, "I am not bad at ... to take one swing back at Gawain's neck was Gawain's call to adventure. Odysseus was called to adventure by Zeus. Zeus was informed that Odysseus's son was being plotted to be murdered on his way back from the sacred Pylos (Homer 63). Zeus had given Odysseus the journey of...

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... to regain his kingdom and live a long life. The poem opens at the end of Odysseus's struggle to get home, with Telemakhos, "a wonderful portrait of a son who has grown up among women, without a father's influence" (Green 30) dreaming of Odysseus return home. "At first Telemakhos is a disheartened young man trying ... This is how Telemakhos's pride in Odysseus began to grow, helping him become more secure in himself. Nestor then sends Telemakhos accompanied by his son Peisistratos, to visit Menalaus in Sparta to hear news of his father. Menalaus tells Telemakhos about his adventures on hi...

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