"Epic Hero"
An epic hero is never shown better anywhere else than in the Odyssey. Homer uses Odyseus as an example of an epic hero,as he demonstrates bravery, dignity, brawn, smarts and determination throughout the story. Odyseus regullarly faces adversaries that try to bring him down on his journey aswell as making allies along the way. In many ways Odyseus brings about certain morals that can teach people proper ways to live by in their given society. Epic hero's are also regular people with fears like everyone else, but in the end they overcome them to accomplish whats best. Some examples of Odyseus proving to be an epic hero is when he escapes the cave of the Cyclops in Book 9 showing bravery, smarts and determination or when he navigates away from scylla in Book 11 showing smarts and bravery.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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I agree very much on this post. The odyssey really does show you what a true hero is like and really does make you admire all the troubles he has gone through in order to help
ReplyDeletethe ones he loves.