The Admirable Odysseus In The Odyssey
The Admirable Odysseus
The epic poem, "The Odyssey," written by Homer, introduces the reader to various characters with very
distinguished dispositions. Theses individuals vary from Sirens to Cyclopes, from gods to goddesses,
from commendable to unworthy. While encountering all of these contrasting personalities, Odysseus
was able to adapt and overcome by remaining the person that so many people trusted and relied on.
Many critics could argue that Odysseus may not have always made the most admirable decisions
throughout his journey, but their argument would be discredited. He was able to triumph all of
his opponents and
continue to be humble as well as selfless. An admirable individual possesses these traits
plus countless …show more content…
Not only does Odysseus prove to be a confident authority,
but also a tenacious one, who is diligent and persistent. He faces difficult obstacles during
his expedition home but he is unyielding and strong in his effort to return to Ithaca.
Odysseus shows tenacity not only during his journey home but also upon his arrival. No
matter how great his desire was to rush back to his previous life, he was able to remain patient
and successfully defeat the remainder of his enemies, the suitors. In conclusion, Odysseus
validates his capability to be a tenacious and confident authority by guiding his men
through trials and loss; remaining relentless towards his enemies.
While continuing the expedition home, Odysseus displays yet another very important
character trait, the passion he has to defeat every obstacle he encounters. He faces giants,
man eating whirlpools, and infuriated Gods but no matter who his opponent is, Odysseus
uses the passion he has to once again see his wife, son, and the land he once ruled, to drive him through
hardship and loss. A popular life coach, Barrie Davenport, describes a passionate person as
one who is able to “tolerate discomfort and uncertainty”. On countless occasions
The epic poem, "The Odyssey," written by Homer, introduces the reader to various characters with very
distinguished dispositions. Theses individuals vary from Sirens to Cyclopes, from gods to goddesses,
from commendable to unworthy. While encountering all of these contrasting personalities, Odysseus
was able to adapt and overcome by remaining the person that so many people trusted and relied on.
Many critics could argue that Odysseus may not have always made the most admirable decisions
throughout his journey, but their argument would be discredited. He was able to triumph all of
his opponents and
continue to be humble as well as selfless. An admirable individual possesses these traits
plus countless …show more content…
Not only does Odysseus prove to be a confident authority,
but also a tenacious one, who is diligent and persistent. He faces difficult obstacles during
his expedition home but he is unyielding and strong in his effort to return to Ithaca.
Odysseus shows tenacity not only during his journey home but also upon his arrival. No
matter how great his desire was to rush back to his previous life, he was able to remain patient
and successfully defeat the remainder of his enemies, the suitors. In conclusion, Odysseus
validates his capability to be a tenacious and confident authority by guiding his men
through trials and loss; remaining relentless towards his enemies.
While continuing the expedition home, Odysseus displays yet another very important
character trait, the passion he has to defeat every obstacle he encounters. He faces giants,
man eating whirlpools, and infuriated Gods but no matter who his opponent is, Odysseus
uses the passion he has to once again see his wife, son, and the land he once ruled, to drive him through
hardship and loss. A popular life coach, Barrie Davenport, describes a passionate person as
one who is able to “tolerate discomfort and uncertainty”. On countless occasions