... I come to this time? Rough savages and outlaws, are they, or god-fearing people, friendly to castaways? Where shall I take these things? Where take myself, with no guide, no directions?" On the surface, it may seem as if Odysseus is merely confused about his surroundings, but Homer reveals that Odysseus is more than confused. He's developed a sense of doubt about everything, including ... rebukes him, stating that he cannot fight this type of beast, one who is "the incarnation of chaos and evil itself."(XII, 120-40) Part of the problem posed with coming home for Odysseus is to get over ...

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