In the poem, “The Odyssey,” by Homer, it displays different choices that
can be one's downfall or rise to success. Homer depicts the poem in the era of
720 B.C. just after the Trojan War. The poem is about a man name Odysseus
who fought in the Trojan War and spent the next twenty years of his journey
trying get home to Ithaca. The theme of adversity is displayed throughout the
poem and how one can overcome. Is the problem of adversity meant to be taken
alone or together to persevere? In life it takes adversity to have success,
because one doesn't realize the hospitality of others, until they have lost what's
held close to them. Although adversity is considered to be the darkest moments
of one's journey, it shows reality in life. This poem isn't about
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Odysseus and his journey, but rather, it's about the importance of overcoming adversity.
Although everyone struggles with adversity, Homer explains it in greater
detail. In the midst of darkness, Odysseus is held captive by Calypso for many
years, and desires the help of God to fulfill his needs. “Hear me Lord, whoever
you are. I come to you, as many others have come, with a prayer…Take pity on
me, Master. I am your suppliant” (Homer 74). There's a point in life when
barricades from all sides finally trap one's heart, feelings, and perseverance
from overcoming. Regardless of the person, life is a journey meant to be taken
together not alone. One who is on a journey without guidance is like a ship that
has left shore into the middle of the sea and can no longer see the lighthouse on
a hill. It is ironic because in this time period women were meant to be seen and
not heard. Homer writes Penelope in this passage as a woman who makes a
stand against the suitors and takes back what belongs to her. “It was at this
moment that a sudden idea came to Penelope to confront her Suitors in all their
brutal pride” (Homer 220). When one becomes introverted and doesn't want
to voice their opinion, they are overran by others in today's society. Overcoming adversity is making a stand for what's right and not letting people or situations control the outcome of one's journey. Learning how to overcome pride and selfishness leads to perseverance in adversity. In the novel, The Road, by McCarthy, he writes on the relationship of a father and son during a post- apocalyptic road trip. McCarthy portrays a journey of hope that is not always seen clearly through the eyes of mankind. This takes place during the father's last moments of life before he passes away. Regardless of the situation, the father is telling his son he carries the hope inside himself to see pass the destruction in reality. “You need to find the good guys but you can't take any chances...You have to carry the fire” (McCarthy 278). The fire one carries depicts hope and courage to overstepping the boundaries of harmful actions that come towards one's future in chaos. This passage displays significance of an internal fire that emotionally lights the path of prosperity for the journey of perseverance. When two or more people stick together the reality of a better future is possible to those who are searching. How one deals with adversity, brings out the true character on the inside of one’s heart and reveals an endurance to conquer that which is set before him.
Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus’ power was gained through the power of others resulting in three phases of understanding: self-determination, courage, and having a greater vision in life. In order to understand these three phases, one must be able to conquer predominance from those less useful than others. Although Odysseus was physically strong, he was not who he was mentally, without the help and guidance through the gods. Odysseus was like one who has no friends, but when he meets up with more people, he becomes popular. One who was alone and meets new people, has more friends and finds out more interesting subjects about daily life. They are the ones who have more predominance than others because they know more people and have much more interesting subjects. Odysseus was like this because he didn’t know much without the help and guidance from others.
In The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Allen Mandelbaum, Homer retells the story of Odysseus’s expedition from Troy to his homeland, Ithaca. Along the way, Odysseus faces numerous challenges—from dealing with Poseidon’s wrath to getting trapped on Calypso’s island. With Athena’s guidance, he returns to Ithaca to reunite with his son, Telemachus, and loyal wife, Penelope. Throughout the book, hubris or excessive pride is in display especially with Odysseus and the suitors. Hubris causes the them to neglect the gods and create careless mistakes which backfire in the future. Their incapability to make good decisions is affected by their pride which blurs what is and is not a good idea. In addition, hubris is also a trait looked down on in Greek culture. Homer lets his audience understand how pride can be part of one’s success. However, hubris will not only cause his or her downfall but also of those around them.
She could have moved on after a little while, but she didn’t marry any of the suitors that were trying to court her; instead she was hopeful and believed that Odysseus could come back after 20 years. In the story, while Odysseus is gone, many suitors have come to try to court his wife, Penelope. But, Penelope doesn’t want to marry any of the suitors, she wants to marry Odysseus. When Odysseus, described as a beggar, comes to his house, Penelope immediately wanted her maid to “go get that man…[because]he may have heard rumors about Odysseus,” (Homer 1282-1285). The quotation proves that Penelope is an optimist because you can infer that when new people come, the first thing Penelope does is ask them whether they have seen or known Odysseus, because she doesn’t know anything about the beggar that makes him special to ask him about Odysseus, which shows that Odysseus is in her thoughts, and that she has hope that he can come home. Penelope is an optimist because she kept hope that Odysseus would come home
In “ The Odyssey ” by homer Odysseus goes on a journey to get home after twenty years the trojan war. The “ Hero’s Journey “ by Joseph Campbell represents the journey the hero's take on their journey as a hole in the story. The main parts of most stories include twelve parts to the hero's journey and some additional points.. The three parts of the hero's journey supernatural aid, test and supreme ordeal , and reward and journey home. These are some of the most important parts of the odyssey.
When watching the first video you achieve gaining basic background knowledge on what takes place in The Odyssey, but are only left knowing that the book is of a journey after a long war. Not much else needs to be known when venturing into book reading, yet you take a look at the second video and are able to see four different perspectives on how the book plays out and certain intricacies within Homer’s book. Why does one want to read such a long poem? What makes this book a brilliant piece of literature? When asked such questions four people came together in discussion.
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Usually, soldiers from Trojan War will not make it back home. However, in The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus leaves Troy for his journey to Ithaca, his homeland; ends up on the island of The Cyclops where his journey begins. Once reaches Hades, Tiresias the blind prophet tells Odysseus his prophecy of returning back home. Odysseus fatal flaws such as being boastful, not processing his mind through, and being tempted leads to his downfall causing him to take longer returning to Ithaca, Odysseus’s homeland.
Brains over brawn, who will win this battle?Homer's tale of Odysseus' adventures in “The Odyssey” show that being intelligent and cunning can be far better than having physical strength. Being physically strong certainly has its advantages, but not in all circumstances. Strength in intelligence shows new meaning of strength. Odysseus is amused with himself when he defeats Polyphemus. His great skills with a bow outweigh the others abilities. Knowledge of the placement of his bed win his beloveds heart.
Homer. "The Odyssey." The Norton Anthology: World Literature. 2nd ed. Vol. 1. New York: W.W.
Possibly one of the greatest works of literature ever written, Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, describes the travels and hardships of Odysseus in the aftermath of the Trojan War. Odysseus, son of Laertes, traverses all around the Mediterranean Sea, because he is led astray by the sea god Poseidon. He faces monsters, gods, and enemies, but with the help of Athena and the hospitable Phaeacians, he eventually returns home to Ithaca. Here he reunites with his son Telemachus, and they defeat the atrociously behaved suitors. Subsequently, he meets up with his wife for the first time in 20 years, and he reclaims the throne of Ithaca. Throughout his journey, Odysseus displays arête, the Greek word for excellence in all things. Odysseus embodies the traits of the ideal Greek epic hero by displaying arête through cleverness and leadership during his encounter with the cyclops, Polyphemus, and he displays arête through revenge when he kills all of the suitors.
The Odyssey, a poem written by a man named Homer, who is illustrating the approach of Odysseus’ traveling home to grasp back his sovereign power as king in Ithaca, for ten years following the Trojan War. In the poem, Homer maneuvers numerous amounts of diction to add gruesome and agonizing tones to demonstrate the complications Odysseus’ and his crew mates go from the beginning to the end of the journey in southern Greece and cross the Indian Ocean. As a result of diction being applied from start to finish in the story, it establishes an understanding of the poem in an experiential approach for the audience.
The Odyssey, an epic, was written by Homer, a renowned Greek epic poet. The prequel to this book is The Iliad and leads off with the end of the Siege of Troy and the disappearance of Odysseus.
Homer. The Iliad. Trans. Murray, A T. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1924. Web.
“The Odyssey” is an epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus and the story of his many travels and adventures. The Odyssey tells the main character’s tale of his journey home to the island of Ithaca after spending ten years fighting in the Trojan War, and his adventures when he returns home and he is reunited with his family and close friends. This literary analysis will examine the story and its characters, relationships, major events, symbols and motifs, and literary devices.
The concept of heroism has been a topic of hot debate since the beginning of time itself. The disparities between the Greek concept of heroism and the modern concept of heroism are huge. In this century, a hero is the one in shining armor, willing to lay down his life for the safety of others. However, it will be preposterous to dismiss this definition, although it does not exactly exemplify the Greek concept of heroism. It is, in fact, one of the qualities of a hero as shown in not only The Odyssey, but also in The Iliad. In these two poems by Homer, the heroes eventually die, but their deeds precede them.