Homer's view on human nature is depicted well in his characters. How a character is treated by the gods and seen by other characters, is insight to the way Homer views morale in human life.
             A great example of a truly good character is Penelope. Penelope has many great personality traits in her character. Homer portrays her as a very strong woman with power equal to the power of Odyssieus, but obviously not so overbearing. She has, since Odysseius has been away, remained married to him. Despite the great length of time he has been gone. Penelope has also ruled his kingdom as well as protected the well-being of his son, Telemakhos. Penelope had the power to to be faithful to her husband and to steer clear of the suitors. In Homer's eyes she has behaved well, living her life the best she could. So, when Odysseus comes home to stay, Athena makes her look younger for him. That is how Homer rewards her.
             The code of hospitality that Homer emphasizes is also a reflection of his views on human nature. The code was if a person had food to offer and it would not starve he/she to give it up, then feed someone in need. If a person needed shelter and one could provide it, then he/she should. To treat a person greater than oneself, without knowing their name or background, was the most admirable characteristic a person could have. This is similar to the golden rule and a man traveling would always appriciate the hospitality of a fellow man. A character in The Oddyssey belives strongly in this code and lives by it strictly. When Eteoneus asks the Menelaos, "Two men are here...shall we unhitch their team, or send them on to someone free to recieve them?" and Menelaos replied, "You were no idiot before, but here you are speaking like a child of ten. Could we have made it home again...if other men never fed us, given us lodging?" When Menelaos had his own travels he was treated well !
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