Homer's Odyssey-Personal Narrative

A hero isn’t shaped by his strengths but by the values he possesses. Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, reveals the moral and ethical constitution of the ancient Greeks. Over time, certain cultures have grown to value a number of human characteristics. Those who acquire such values become respected heroes. After the fall of Troy, the protagonist of the epic, Odysseus, set sail for his home, Ithaca, where his faithful wife and son were waiting for him. Over the course of his journey, Odysseus faced some of the most ferocious opponents known to the Greeks. Even through this formidable journey, Odysseus and his family have stayed true to the diverse aspects of the ancient Greeks. The Odyssey exemplifies the human ideals of hospitality, loyalty and

he Odyssey, as written by Homer, intricately and excitingly weaves Colin Renfrew’s Subsystem Theories throughout the entire play. Many of the five subsystem theories can be seen and support understanding of the novel. Of the five systems, trade/communication, social/ political hierarchy and symbolic subsystems will be the focus of analysis in this paper. All of these subsystems come together in The Odyssey to explain the characters and their lives, and also how they fit into the society which they live in. To understand the growth and development of the characters, we must understand the systems theories, “many human actions have a meaning at several different levels, with undertones and overtones… it is the complex interconnectedness of the subsystems which gives human culture its unique potential for growth.” As this paper will demonstrate within The Odyssey, trade and communication, social and political hierarchy and lastly symbolic subsystems create adventure in Odysseus’s harrowing, yet exciting journey back to his kingdom and family. These specific subsystems add depth and excitement because we see how each specific one impacts Odysseus’s journey back home. They help us understand who Odysseus is a man and sympathize with all that he goes through. The communication subsystem helps explain how communication between people (and gods) in different lands aid to the success of his return home. We are able to see from the social subsystem how Odysseus and other men

Somehow, he pulls it off. "That 's my daughter 's phone number in California. My sister read it to me over the phone last night. They 're going to strip search me and I can 't take anything to the Walls and I 'm afraid I 'll forget it. Give it to Father Walsh. Then I 'll have it when I make my last phone calls."

The nobleman’s eyebrow shot higher into his hairline, and murmurs- verbal and mental- broke out across the crowd. Charles ignored them, and went on. “If you’ll spare him for the night- and I think you can, as we’ve all had our show,” he said. “I plan to seek the general in the morning.”

“Death of 100 men? This is ridiculous.” Zeus stated. There were 12 gods sitting in a round table discussing about different events that occurred in the moral world.

Arriving upon a deserted island after a shipwreck with Mr. Grey, Mr. Wright, Robert, Alexander, and Lewis has been an intriguing experience for all parties involved. Before this day is over, however, I shall write down my recollections of this bizarre adventure starting from our arrival. Disembarking from the ruined ship, I searched for and gathered up the men on the beach who had voyaged with me. In a hastily assembled group, Robert quickly denounced us and our situation with his typical stinging remarks. Mr. Grey remained silent with a characteristic look of indifference upon his face through a barrage of criticism by the man who lacked all self-control: Lewis. I quickly deduced that Lewis, with his unrestrained nature, would be deadweight among the group. Ignoring the laughingstock, I

"Anything is a weapon in the hands of the well trained Mericc,' his father said. "A shield is a weapon, a castle is a weapon, even words are weapons. Never forget this." Mericc nodded in pennance.

” he shouted regretfully, “ I have an errand for you two while I go visit the General of the Army. You see this room? I want it squeaky clean before I get back. Now get to work! ”

“I wish I could see them now,” he said, with a pensive smile. “I used to collect bugs last summer, but that’s not as cool as collecting swords. Do you ever use it? Can you fight with it?”

It had been like any other day in the town Ace and S/O was staying in. The sun was out with a gentle breeze. Both of them had gone to do their own things; Ace was going to a bar and S/O said something about looking for new clothes. Since theirs were starting to wear out. Ace sat down and ordered some food and a drink, they drink coming first of course. Having a friendly conversation with the person behind him, they must not have known he was a pirate. As they talked, S/O was currently only across the street. Buying some new shirts and pants, not anything too fancy. It was a nice change of pace for once. Even if it didn’t last for long it was nice to relax for once instead of running from the marines or anyone else they made enemies with. After

It also shows how much the Captain has changed his relationship with Leggatt. The Captain’s words to his crew become more demanding and direct. For instance, when the Second Mate questions the Captain about opening the quarter-deck ports, the Captain responds by, “The only reason you need concern yourself about is because I tell you to do so. Have them open wide and fastened properly” (40). This shows that the Captain has become more confident and his feelings of inadequacy has vanished. He no longer feels insecure about himself or ordering of his crewmen. He also orders the men to move the ship closer to the island, giving Leggatt a chance to escape and survive. The Chief Mate responds by saying, “Do you mean, sir, in the dark amongst the lot of all them islands and reefs and shoals?” (45). Instead of hesitating or doubting, the Captain responds calmly, saying that they must go to find the land breezes. This shows the Captain’s confidence in himself and his judgement. Although the crew is afraid, the Captain fearlessly leads the ship to the island. This is the first time that the Captain has taken full control of the ship without second guessing himself or worrying about what the crewmen will think of him. “No one in the world should stand now between us, throwing a shadow on the way of his silent knowledge and mute affection, the perfect communion of a seaman with his first command”

“I will never fight you. I will defend myself if necessary, but I will not duel you.”

“Well, I hope I at least may be excluded from this picture you’ve painted. Not every baron or knight is a villain. It would say very little for your lofty vision of mankind.”

The thought of hunting down the “Leviathans”, as the lad deferred to them, I couldn’t help but pledge my stakes. I followed both the lad and the cannibal to Nantucket, where we encountered the vessel ready to set sail. But strange as it was, so soon as I’d gotten a hold of the recruiters, the captain was nowhere in sight. And not a soul said a word about it, even as we were set adrift.

“If you don’t like the idea of it, then you can always go back to the shipyard. Look, I’m not going to argue about this anymore. I am who I am. You will just need to deal with death isn’t such a bad thing in my eyes just like stealing someone’s money is nothing to you.”