An excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey that establishes Odysseus' weakness is when he reveals his identity to the Cyclops, Polyphemus. This decision leads to a series of events that ultimately put Odysseus and his men in danger, showcasing his flaw of hubris or excessive pride.
The speaker in Book 13 of Homer's Odyssey is Odysseus, talking to his Phaeacian hosts. The tone is one of longing and nostalgia as Odysseus recounts his longing for his homeland of Ithaca and his desire to return after many years of wandering.
In the Cyclopes excerpt from The Odyssey, Odysseus and his men are trapped in the cave of Polyphemus, a Cyclops. Polyphemus eats some of Odysseus's men and then blocks the entrance of the cave with a huge boulder to prevent their escape. Odysseus then comes up with a plan to blind Polyphemus and escape the cave.
Odysseus is a generous leader.
He is arrogant about his achievements.
The excerpt suggests that the speaker views Odysseus as a skilled and cunning leader who is able to navigate challenging situations with intelligence and cleverness. The speaker admires Odysseus for his ability to overcome obstacles and outsmart his enemies through his resourcefulness and strategic thinking.
The excerpt shows that Odysseus and his men were warned not to harm the cattle of Helios, but they chose to disregard the warning and slaughtered the cattle, leading to their own downfall. This decision to act against the gods' command ultimately caused their ship to be destroyed in a violent storm, showing that their actions directly led to their problems.
He aggressively asks for an interview
The word in this excerpt that means the same as "to worship" is "reverence." It refers to showing deep respect and admiration for someone or something, as one would in worship.
Telemachus offers to supply a ship and crew for Odysseus, to help him on his journey to return home.
"From this day natural philosophy, and particularly chemistry, in the most comprehensive sense of the term, became nearly my sole occupation."
The weakness revealed in Serena Lawrence's cover letter excerpt is her lack of experience in leadership positions. She highlights her experience in a support role but does not mention any instances where she managed a team or took on a leadership role. This could raise concerns about her ability to lead effectively in the new position she is applying for.
An excerpt that shows ethos would be one where the author establishes their credibility, expertise, or moral character to gain the trust of the audience. This could involve citing reputable sources, explaining relevant experience or qualifications, or demonstrating honesty and integrity in their writing.