The Odyssey: Odysseus
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The most admired classical hero is most certainly Odysseus, the
mythological Grecian subject of Homer's epic tale, The Odyssey. This
legendary figure displays excessive amounts of brains and muscle, seeming
almost superhuman at times. He embodies the ideals Homeric Greeks aspired
to: manly valor, loyalty, piety, and intelligence. The ....
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.... a husband, father, and son. He takes on the very
human roles of athlete, warrior, sailor, storyteller, carpenter, beggar,
and lover. He vividly displays human qualities like brutality and boldness,
while being sensitive and shy at the same time. It is these human
qualities that people can relate to. While he is no doubt a hero, Odysseus
is also viewed as a modern man, the pragmatic survivor. He must struggle,
suffer, and deal with the ine ....
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Number of words: 2083
Number of pages: 8 (approx. 250 words per double-spaced page)
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