Odyssey Odysseus as an epic hero
The Odyssey In Homer’s The Odyssey, our main character, Odysseus, battles a feat of obstacles on the path back to his family and home. Throughout every disaster experienced in Book Two, Odysseus remains a true leader and strives to bring his people and himself home after many years. Odysseus has been known by many to be an epic hero, defined as someone who is higher than a normal human being but lower than a super human or a God. ... Book Two shows that Odysseus truly can not be anything but an epic hero and a leader to all. ... However, curiosity is of importance to a true leader and hero who must be willing to look beyond the obvious and to display bravery no matter what is found. ... Odysseus’ curiosity is used when he is able to pose as one of Penelope’s suitors. ... Odysseus displays this trait throughout every scene in the Odyssey. ... 938, lines 1155-1159), and also in scenes where Odysseus slays Penelope’s suitors (p. ... In these lines Odysseus does not know the reactions he will receive from his family when his identity is revealed. ... Odysseus displays nobility in many scenes of Part Two, just by being heartfelt and kind. ... Odysseus shows true nobility in parts such as p. ... In these lines Odysseus shows he is truly noble by treating all men as equals, although he is of higher class than most.