Homer may be emphasizing the importance of loyalty and trust, regardless of social status. By having Odysseus make an alliance with a servant, he could be suggesting that wisdom and cunning can come from unexpected sources, and that true leadership involves valuing all individuals.
Eurymachus is one of the suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage while Odysseus is away. He is shown as a manipulative and deceitful character, trying to gain favor with Penelope and plotting against Odysseus. Eurymachus is part of the group that takes advantage of Odysseus's absence by feasting and trying to win over Penelope.
Odysseus questioned the swine herd about his identity and the current state of affairs in his kingdom of Ithaca, as he was in disguise and trying to gather information about the situation at home.
Odysseus and Poseidon have a strained relationship in Greek mythology. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, which leads to Poseidon causing numerous obstacles and challenges for Odysseus on his journey back home from the Trojan War.
Man vs. Man conflict occurs when Odysseus' men try to prevent him from taunting the cyclops because they are arguing with him and trying to stop him from provoking the monster.
Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica. no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
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"The Odyssey" by Homer is an epic poem in which Odysseus wandered the earth for ten years having adventures, trying to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Odysseus' main goal is trying to return home, to Ithaca.
In the Odyssey, Odysseus is trying to get back home to Ithaca
they are trying to win his Odysseus's wife's hand in marriage
Tiresias .
at the beginning of the story odysseus is on calypso's island, where he has been for the past 8 years. he is trying to get back to his home.
Odysseus was trying to kill them all. Only by killing Odysseus could they save their own lives.
He is trying to get back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
I think its Odysseus's son Telemachus
Suiters are taking over Odysseus' home, trying to court his wife.
Someone finding his treasure.