The Odyssey features the main character Odysseus, a great warrior and ruler, who goes through an arduous journey back home. ... Here Homer is implying that nothing is worth more than for a warrior to return home, or more importantly his family. ... Homer may be trying to say that a warrior is afraid to die a useless death. ... Furthermore, Achilles, a great warrior, points out that the afterlife is not the positive location of a better existence. ... Odysseus responds by saying, "Woman-your words, they cut me to the core! ...

• Word Count: 1331
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

And the one who proves the better man and wins/ let him take both wealth and woman to his house. ... In contrast to the other warriors, Hector displays a calmer, more judicious demeanor, showing his maturity and greater level of intellect. ... Homer gives Hector a high stature, illustrating how Hector's impressive abilities far outweigh those of any other Trojan warrior. ... Hector is depicted not only as a great warrior, but also as a man that is devoted to his wife and son. ... Homer shows that in spite of Hector's many virtues, Hector is still susceptible to the warrior's gre...

• Word Count: 1579
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A Hero's Fate Everyone has a destiny, a fate that was decided for them from the moment they were born. But not too many people's life purpose includes as much responsibility and sacrifice as Odysseus's did. Odysseus, the hero of The Odyssey, was born into royalty and ruled the city-state of Ithaca when he was older. At the start of the Trojan War, he was forced to leave his wife, son and entire life behind him to fight for his nation. He had to endure ten long years of harsh fighting until the war was finally won by the Greeks. ...

• Word Count: 2103
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School