Argos: The Character Of Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

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This poem is from the perspective of Argos, Odysseus’ loyal dog. It starts off by him praising his master. “Igneous” was the one word I used to describe him because it effectively summarized all of hos prominent characteristics. I used the word “footprints” to give the audience a mental image of someone actually leaving imprints behind just like Odysseus did by leaving Ithaca and winning the Trojan War. He continues by saying that Odysseus had to leave. The word “commit” and “great deed” are not frequently associated together however, in this book, Odysseus committed many blunders as well as achieved many things therefore I chose to use them together in one line. Argos goes on by stating the hardships that were brought upon him after Odysseus’ departure. …show more content…

Argos continued to age and therefore I used “hang on” to show how he was almost at his end. To add onto that, since he was neglected and lacked “nourishment”, his end seemed to be coming closer. “Every night I drowned in an ocean of pain/Only for it to come down tomorrow as rain”, these lines show how much Argos and the people of Ithaca relied upon Odysseus, his actions and achievements bought happiness and were a cause for celebration for them, without him, they were all dull and spiritless. “But before departing”, I said this line to show how just before dying, Argos does get to see Odysseus. “My ears pricked/My tail swayed”, these lines accurately represent what happens in the book as Homer does say that Argos’ ears stood up and he wagged his tail to show his excitement. I used the word “lush” to describe Odysseus’ presence since it gives the audience a true essence of his

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