When the audience analyzes the story from Homer's point of view, the reader finds that Homer admired characters who exhibit bravery, loyalty and nobility of heart. ... His undying loyalty to Troy, 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 believes that Hector is a true leader who can encourage his troops by not only his words, but also his actions, which portray his bravery and honor. ... Hector boasts, "If it is true that brill...

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Smith3 Since we have learned that the queen of the Phaikians is the true leader, Odysseus knows he must get her support first before he reveals himself. ... Also, he needs to know of his wife's loyalty but he cannot reveal himself to anyone for it may ruin his powerful plan. ... Eumaois is one of Odysseus's oldest boyhood servants, and although Odysseus is disguised as a beggar by Athena, Eumaois still shows him the proper Host-Guest courtesies by feeding and offering drink to him which in return is a sign for Odysseus of his loyalties remaining true. ... Even though this show...

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King Gilgamesh cared about his kingdom more than he cared about his own fame or glory, which is the sign of a true hero. ... In my opinion, that shows his loyalty. Another way Odysseus shows loyalty is when he told Calypso that he loves his wife. ... The traits of loyalty, compassion, and being smart or cunning are all qualities a hero should have, and Odysseus has those traits. ... They have courage, conviction, wisdom, responsibility, loyalty, compassion, perseverance, focus, sacrifice, dedication, virtuosity, intrepidity, compassion, and fortitude. ...

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Intelligence, seductresses, loyalty, family, and love are also frequently invoked, but they are primarily auxiliary themes, used to support the main theme of perseverance. ... Homer depicts how Odysseus' infatuation with Kirke tests his perseverance, which although faltered, remained steady and true in the end. ... Both halves of the couple demonstrate the quality of persevering loyalty: Penelope never gives up hope that her husband will return, and Odysseus maintains his fierce desire to return home to his wife and son, even though he had so many opportunities to be pursue a better life...

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This is especially true in literature. ... And yet I"m sure that I am not inferior To her in form or stature: it's not right For mortal women to contend or vie With goddesses in loveliness or height" This is just one example of how Odysseus is able to face temptation and still stay true to his journey home. ... But of course, Odysseus stays true to his heroic traits and decides to decline Calypso's offer and return home to his wife. Though Odysseus" wit and loyalty is heavily emphasized throughout this poem, what would a Homeric hero be without the advantage of supe...

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Throughout much of ancient Greek society, focus was centered upon oneself as opposed to the ideal of others and family. In comparison to Homer's Iliad, the idea of family and the development of that relationship are concepts more central to the Odyssey. One relationship in the Odyssey that is unique...

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The sensitive side that Odysseus possessed was only seen by the people whom he loved dearly, and only to these people did he show his true feelings of love and despair. ... Argos recognized Odysseus when no one else could, and his loyalty was what touched Odysseus' heart and let his love shine through. ... Before showing his true feelings, Odysseus had to feel comfortable with the person. ...

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