Alternate Ending For Odysseus Journey

During Odysseus’ journey back home to Ithaca, him and his crew encountered many evils and troubles. Almost every one of these took at least one of his men. Scylla is an example of this. This monster took six of Odysseus’ men while on the journey home. Nearly ever was it Odysseus’ fault. His men caused most of the problems that haunted them back to Ithaca.

Throughout the epic Homeric poem, The Odyssey of Homer, Odysseus is a hero known for his cunningness, vigilance, and overall attainment of homecoming. Odysseus’ journey home is one of many mental and physical tests that which involve numerous encounters with others whose characters are in opposition with his. It is important to understand that through his encounters with certain opposing characters, Odysseus’ qualities of possessing heroism and cleverness are vividly portrayed. In this instance, the characterization of Odysseus will be discussed in terms of how Agamemnon’s, Odysseus’ companions’, and the suitors’ characters reinforce Odysseus’ cleverness, prudence and heroism, as well as his avoidance of self-destruction and attainment of homecoming.

Odysseus, the main character of The Odyssey, is an amazing example of an ancient hero that went through many different challenges. Heros, to me, are people who do great and help many different people in a lot of different ways. Odysseus is a good example of an ancient hero because he helped his city defeat Troy with his great trickery, courage, and strength. A great example of a modern day hero is Superman. Also known as Clark Kent, Superman is an outstanding hero. He helps out his city whenever they are invaded by evil super villains. He is able to accomplish these challenges with his superpowers, his willingness to protect the citizens. I believe that Odysseus has a lot of similarities with Superman in a hero’s journey.

Having survived his journey and arriving in Ithica is not the end of his ordeal, Odysseus still has to reach within himself to summon self control.  He must resist the temptation of reclaiming what is justly his

After having steered his ship alone for nine days and nights, Odysseus explains to the Phaeacians, “‘On the tenth [day] our own land hove into sight at last—we were so close...a sudden squall...swept us back to sea, wailing, in tears, far from our own native land...my spirit churning—should I leap over the side and drown at once or grit my teeth and bear it, stay among the living? I bore it all, held firm, clinging tight to the decks…,’” (10.33-59). Through the crew’s “‘wailing’” and “‘tears’” and Odysseus’s nearly drowning himself from “spirit-churning” sorrow for home, his love for Ithaca is revealed. Odysseus anchors himself firmly in his ship, for his love of his “‘native land’” is a greater reward than death is pain. Odysseus’s decision to stay alive for the sake of returning home causes the reader to ponder what magnitude of love and value would cause someone to willingly destroy himself from pain of being denied it. When Odysseus, a hero with a driving purpose, “‘grit[s] his teeth’” and “‘bear[s]’” the struggle of staying alive, the reader is reminded of his own moments of weakness when he’s had to suffer and fight, and for what cause. If those fortunate enough to have opportunities to influence those around them cannot recognize their values and purposes, their good intentions are unable to yield results. Giving dedication to things greater than the modern superficialness of portraying ourselves as we want to be seen is what, when unified with the intensity of others, has the ability to create organized and beautiful results in a world with many goals, but trouble prioritizing and executing them. Odysseus would not have been a hero to his people and all who followed him if it were not for the

Imagine being ripped away from the home and family you love to fight an epic war and journey back. In the epic poem, The Odyssey, by Homer, that’s exactly what Odysseus had to do. Odysseus, king of Ithaca, husband to Queen Penelope, and father of Telemachus, had to leave and fight the Trojan war in Troy. His men and he journeyed back for 20 years. He used skill to overcome obstacles.

Odysseus shows great mental strength and bravery through his loyalty,as he sits watching the ocean on a mesmerizing island, that is filled with a

According to both Greek and Homeric values humans should have reason, but very often they express passion, which leads to contradictory emotions and obstacles in life. Odysseus, a man with a complex life, struggles with many internal, personal contradictions that have a collective impact on his decisions throughout his existence. The most important contradictions Odysseus faces are loyalty and betrayal; humility and hubris; and wisdom and folly,

Beyond the first crucial mistake made by Odysseus, his men also demonstrated the devastating effects that can result from exercising free will. As Odysseus and his crew mournfully continue their quest homewards, having lost many men after the encounter with Poseidon’s son, they are shipwrecked, this time on the island of Aiolia. Again, the conflicting powers of

Dawn spread out her finger tips of rose. I had a peaceful sleep that night. Odysseus pulled his tunic and cloak on while I dressed in a silvery gown with the finest material and drew a golden belt about my waist. I then led the great- hearted hero on a place in my island where the finest olive wood was grown. A brazen axehead was the first thing I gave to him. Odysseus was starting to build his raft quickly. He seemed eager to leave. I began to feel this new emotion. Is it jealousy? Barely any words were mentioned that evening. This was the first day.

Upon Odysseus' return from his long journey he discovers his house has been taken over. He is disguised as a beggar when he enters the city with the help of Athena. He walks down the hall of Odysseus and see's the wooers. He sees that there is a contest being held by Penelope to find the right wooer so he keeps his disguise as a beggar to most other than his son and loyal servants. He enters the contest to win over Penelope instead of the other wooers, they all look at him like he's crazy trying to compete even though he's best fit.

“In order to satisfy your request to go back to Ithaca, your homeland, you must pass through the Underworld, or the land of the dead, and meet Tiresias, a wise man,” I, Angel, instruct to Odysseus.

All my failed attempts but I think this one will finally do the trick! Today is the day this all ends, I will put an end to Odysseus for good. I've let this weigh on my conscience far too long and have let it bother me enough. He won’t best me this time I am highly confident in what I’ll achieve against him. Swift Odysseus has gotten away far too much from me this has to end. As I sit here and plan for what’s to come I feel no remorse for my plan after all he did blind my son and put him through hell. There's no way he will get away from me I’m a god I am superior.

In Homer’s notable epic, The Odyssey, Odysseus, gifted with incredible physical strength and power, is traveling back home to the island of Ithaca. Over the course of his decade long journey across boundless and precarious waters, he learns that though, physically strong, he must use his mind and not rely solely on his physical attributes. He opposes many obstacles that he must overcome, the most important obstacle being temptation. His journey back to Ithaca is riddled with temptation that will test his physical, emotional, and mental capabilities. Through this journey he learns to overcome these weaknesses and temptations to make it home.

Great king Alcinous, I, Odysseus, destroyer of Troy, will recount a portion of my great journey to your humble banquet hall and your open arms. I shall continue where I had let off in my harrowing tale. Upon the seas I laid, my head heavy with the burden with the prophecy I had acquired from the witch, Circe. My men sang a boisterous sea shanty, celebratory of their victory over the Sirens. Upon a pine table sat an aged map, like an old but fair maiden it sat aged but not worn. For this was a map given to the witch Circe, but now it sat upon the table of the son of Laertes, Odysseus. The ship creaked upon the sea like the hushed wails of the dead ripped brutally from life. Scrawled in handwriting fitting of the gods sat a message. The