Homer

Odysseus is like a double-edged sword because even though he tries to be a good selfless leader for his crew, he ends up being their downfall. In Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey '', which he wrote bet…

External forces play a larger role in a person's life than one may realize. In many books, movies, stories, and even real-life events, external forces greatly influence the path of people's journeys i…

There is a lot of danger and/or obstacles to come when you have too much hubris or excessive pride. Throughout the poem "The Odyssey '' by Homer, you tend to see a lot of hubris portrayed through the …

Capes, flying off of buildings and "KAPOW!"…the vision of a modern day superhero. The definition of a hero is very broad and can mean very different things to different people, different cultures and …

Leaders are in everyday life, shaping society for the better and the worse. Two major people who have impacted society are Harriet Tubman and Odysseus. Tubman made the Underground Railroad a huge fact…

Death is inevitable, even for Akhilleus, arguably the greatest war tactician in Greek mythology. Most Greek heroes, including Odysseus, believe if you die an honorable death, then you should not compl…

Would Odysseus be considered a hero today? The Odyssey, written by Homer, presents Odysseus as an unmatched warrior and quick-witted. Most modern-day heroes are courageous and intelligent. Heroes act …

"The reason most people fail instead of succeeding is that they give up what they want most for what they want at the moment," I can prove this statement through the characters, and the actions of the…

When people think of heroes they think of strong, smart people. Odysseus isn't portrayed that way in the Odyssey. He is sometimes rude and disrespectful. Odysseus is on a long and difficult voyage hom…

Odysseus is tempted by physical desires and curiosity, however, he shows self- control and leadership qualities when needed which exemplifies the human struggle to overcome temptation. In Book 9, Odys…