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This paper will attempt to evaluate and analyze Odysseus, the main character of Homer’s “ Odyssey”. Odysseus is portrayed as clever, noble, loyal and yet not without human faults character. He is loyal to his people, clever and yet has human blemishes, such as curiosity and boastfulness. Homer uses Odysseus to convey several important themes to the reader, themes of bravery, leadership, loyalty, dedication, hospitality, and disguise.
Bravery is one of the best virtues displayed by Odysseus. If nothing else, Odysseus is brave. The evidence can be found throughout the book. One of the best examples of Odysseus’ courage is presented when Odysseus enc
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Boastfulness is not one of the best qualities of Odysseus. However, he probably realizes that he can not fully depend on a favor of gods. This can be interpreted as a pick moment of this theme. As a result, Greeks lost six men from each ship in fight with Cicones and Odysseus keeps
losing his men throughout the story. Not only his physical appearance speaks of great intellect but his deeds as well. When he appeared in front of Nausicaa, naked “frightening sight, disfigured with brine”(288), she him as a good and intelligent man. Surprisingly, in the Book 12, Homer describes burial ceremony of one of Odysseus man. He wanted a world to know that this strong brave man was Odysseus. Odysseus did not just leave the body behind, although he certainly could.
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