In the Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus is forced to go on a journey for twenty years to fight at Troy, and return to Ithaca. The “Hero’s Journey” by Joseph Campbell represents the steps a hero must take on his journey. In the Odyssey, a work by Homer,the hero Odysseus reflects Joseph’s Campbell's monomyth in these three ways: The Call to Adventure, Supernatural Aid and, Reward and Journey Home.
The “Odyssey” relates to “The Hero’s Journey” one way with The Call to Adventure, where Odysseus first goes to Troy. Odysseus felt as if he was the kind of the world “...after he plundered the stronghold on the proud height of Troy.” The Hero’s Journey tells us, the readers that “Usually there is a discovery, some event, or some danger that sends them on the heroic path.” These quotes matter because they show how “The Odyssey” is a monomyth and can relate to the “Hero’s Journey”.
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The “Odyssey” also relates to “The Hero’s Journey” when Odysseus receives Supernatural Aid.
Odysseus is granted this on two occasions. One being when he speaks to Telemachus in the underworld and when he receives help from Athena with getting rid of the suitors in Ithaca. When he discovers that there are suitors attempting to take his home, and his wife, Odysseus “..pondered how to hurt him worse, but Athena granted what [he] prayed for.” In “The Hero’s Journey” it also discusses how this can happen when a “...supernatural character gives them the means to complete the quest”. That quote shows one that Odysseus does experience this stage in the quest because he had Athena (his supernatural aid) give him the means to complete the quest (turns him into an old man). In all good epics the journey does not end when the quest completes, but it continues into the phase of the journey
home The “Odyssey” relates to “The Hero’s Journey” also through the stage of Reward and Journey Home. In Odysseus’s case his journey home happens when “He arrives in Ithaca, after an absence of 20 years.”. Odysseus, also has a reward; when he kills the suitors, regains his throne, and his home. This is shown in “The Hero’s Journey” when it states “Typically, there is a reward given to heroes for passing ‘The Supreme Ordeal’.” With these statements it is relatively easy to realize that the “Odyssey” is a perfect example of a monomyth, and experience all of its stages. Odysseus after all of his adventures and journeys will be a different kind of a king. Most rule over their people as if they were above them. Odysseus will rule over them as an equal. Having seen and experienced the things that he has he will most likely be one of the greatest kings that will ever live. “The Odyssey” shows one that even after traveling and overcoming huge obstacles, sometimes the most important part, is being at home.
In the Hero’s journey, The Odyssey, the main protagonist, Odysseus, changes in a way which helps him gain self-knowledge. Odysseus ' experiences transformed his personality from how he was in the beginning to the end, by leading him through a heroic journey, also known as a quest. The real reason for a quest never involves the stated reason, and this is no different with Odysseus. As the story developed, many of Odysseus’ sides were exposed through the challenges he faced. Out of the countless dangers and obstacles every step back home, him and his crew have only acquired minimal character changes. Even though they are minimal, they are those which take many decades to achieve.
The epic poem, The Odyssey, by Homer, is about the events that happen after The Iliad. It tells the story of Odysseus and his journey home from the Trojan War. Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, encounters forces that are external and internal. These forces prevent him from returning to his homeland and achieving nostos. Although many different forces impact Odysseus’ journey home, internal forces such as recklessness and temptations hinder Odysseus and his crew from their homecoming far more greatly than external forces.
Odysseus and the Heroic Cycle in Homer's Odyssey. & nbsp; "The hero with a thousand faces" written by Joseph Campbell, describes the path a person takes as he journeys through the heroic cycle. Throughout the Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus is portrayed as a hero. Odysseus fulfils the requirements of the Heroic Journey. " A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonderâThe hero comes back from his mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons upon his fellow man"(J.C.30) Odysseus accomplishes the heroic cycle through the steps of Departure, Fulfillment, and Return. & nbsp; Odysseus' departure from Troy is the beginning of his long heroic adventure. What of those years of rough adventure, weathered under Zeus? "
The Hero’s Journey is never an easy one. This particular journey, as detailed in Homer’s The Odyssey, is one of struggle, loss, heartache, pain, growth and triumph. It is comprised of many steps that Odysseus has to overcome and battle through in order to achieve his final goal of reaching his home and his loved ones. From the Call to Adventure to the Freedom or Gift of living, Odysseus conquered them all. The story begins in the middle of the story, as many of the oral Greek traditions did, with the Journey of Telemachus to find his father. Although Telemachus has not yet met his father, it is almost as if they are journeying together, where the end of both of their journeys results in being reunited. Telemachus journeys from being a boy to becoming a man, while out in the sea Odysseus is battling Poseidon to return to the home that wife that he loves and the home he has left behind.
There are numerous heroes throughout “The Odyssey,” but none of them are as significant as Odysseus. “The Odyssey” is a narrative poem written by Homer (around 800 and 600 BCE) to show the numerous adventures and experiences Odysseus goes through. Throughout the Odyssey, Odysseus a prominent Greek epic hero is on a quest to return back to his home in Ithaca; to his wife Penelope, and his son Telemachus. Just like real life, not all heroes are picture-perfect; they all have imperfections. In this case, Odysseus is sometimes insolent, and discourteous; but he is still considered an epic hero because of the many heroic qualities he endures. Odysseus proves himself to be an outstanding hero in various ways such as showing loyalty, intelligence, bravery, strength, and courage which are all some of the most momentous qualities found in a hero. If a true hero can prove they are a true hero, makes them a true hero.
“Our life’s journey of self-discovery is not a straight-line rise from one level of consciousness to another. Instead, it is a series of steep climbs, and flat plateaus, then further climbs. Even though we all approach the journey from different directions, certain of the journey’s characteristics are common for all of us.” Author Stuart Wilde’s impression of journeys and their shared commonalities supports the claim that all journeys have a motive and an outcome. In the epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus sets off to defeat Troy, leaving his wife and child behind. After accomplishing his goal, Odysseus faces many problems while trying to return him and his crew back home to Ithaca. Similar to Odysseus’s physical journey, the goal in
Along Odysseus’ journey he matures and develops as a result of his mistakes and triumphs. The Odyssey, written by Homer, is an epic poem about Odysseus’ return home from fighting in Troy. Along the way 14 stops are made while him and his crew faces many difficult groups including sirens, nymphs, and cyclops. Not only is Odysseus put into tough situations but he is also challenged to be creative and devise plans to escape certain situations. Overall Odysseus acquires many characteristic that helped him reach his goal and return to his family.
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.
The Odyssey is an epic poem about Odysseus’ journey home to Ithaca after defeating Troy in the Trojan War. Odysseus is the hero, and experiences all the stages outlined in the monomyth. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time also follows the monomyth.
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"Odyssey" is an epic story that has been a significant piece of literature since it was first composed and will remain so for ages to come. One of the reasons it has been so is because of the hero, Odysseus.
In summation, Odysseus can be classified as an epic hero. Although he is not perfect it is only appropriate to acknowledge that his heroic qualities outshine any negative ones by far. Through his sharp intellect, modest humility, and unyielding leadership one is able to make the conclusion that Odysseus earns every right to the title of being a hero. He endured a difficult journey that lasted twenty years and in the end he became a better person. When a person goes through this kind of transformation and is able to overcome such a challenging journey, it is a matter of proper respect to call him a hero. By all means the Odyssey provides the perfect example of a person’s journey to become a hero.
The epic poem The Odyssey, written by Homer, centers around the main protagonist Odysseus and his long journey back home. Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, returns home after defeating the Trojans in a ten year war. On his way back, he angers Poseidon, god of the sea, by blinding his son, Polyphemus the Cyclops. Due to Odysseus’ actions, Poseidon refuses to let Odysseus reach home, and Odysseus and his crew are forced to go through a series of obstacles throughout the epic. Through this adversity, Odysseus must show his heroic attributions in order to survive. Homer portrays Odysseus as a hero by giving him characteristics such as: craftiness, loyalty, and bravery.
The ‘American Heritage High-school’ dictionary defines a hero as a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength. Is that what a hero truly is? Does he need only strength and courage? Does a hero not need a mind? Any man can be strong and brave, but does that mean he is a hero? Nay, a hero must have more. He must be quick-witted and always think with his head and never his fear. A man must be clever (mentally bright, superficially skillful or witty) to be considered a hero. A hero has many characteristics but one of the most important is to be able to think his way out of trouble. Not that a hero shouldn’t be physically strong, that’s always good, but sometimes you can’t fight your way out things without getting yourself killed.
Homer’s literature served as a moral messenger to the people of ancient Greece. The Odyssey by Homer demonstrates the character development of Odysseus, the epic hero, and his journey of self-discovery. Odysseus was a great, wise, noble, and well respected war hero to his people. Odysseus had one tragic flaw that was demonstrated by his actions throughout the book. The author Homer continued to strip Odysseus of his arrogance throughout the story, by throwing challenges his way, making him pay for his mistakes, and allowing him to continue to overcome obstacles. The main purpose of Odysseus journey also to reach his home a more humble man. Reading Odysseus’ journey also served as a way to look at morals. The