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Mrs. Anderson
Odysseus, the brave, heroic leader of the land of Ithaca. His courageous self
defeated the land of Troy and now rules all; or was he?. Throughout the book he has
climbed obstacles and took risks that would determine his fate. Odysseus has evolved
from being a self centered conceited show off, to a humble, understanding leader for
his land of Ithaca . He has drastically altered himself and realized his true position on
Earth.
In the beginning of the book, Odysseus was extremely arrogant and thought he
was the perfect hero. The Gods did not like how his self confidence was so high. The
Gods then put him through a windy treacherous adventure, making him make the
decision to cheat on his wife with two Goddesses Circe and Calypso. Another flaw
would be on page 464 line 300. He is being forced to tell everyone everything that
happened. He tries to get out of telling them saying it won't bring them joy and that it
brought him little joy. His people think this is 100 percent true, but in reality he
completely gave them a false story. This shows he was unloyal, but gives even more
character over look his previous flaws. On page 256, line 235-245, he is still looking to
blame other people and is not ready to take responsibility. But he also cares about
seeing his mother. He says, Mother why not wait for me. So we can fling our arms
around each other this is showing his change and how he is starting to care for
254-261. Odysseus states, The more she spoke the more a deep desire for tears
welled up inside his breast. He wept as he held the wife he loved, the soul of loyalty,
in his arms at last. This quote gives off the idea that Odysseus really has evolved and
Lastly, Odysseus and his crew members show that he is a changed man. The
only reason he cheated on his wife twice was to save himself and his crew members
which he cared very dearly about. Although he stayed with Circe for six years. He
shows self-control that he would leave Circes comfortable surroundings and palace,
for the greater good to get his crew and him to Ithaca. He is motivational for his crew
members, he feels a warmth towards his crew mates, and on page 236 line 220,
Odysseus show that he is optimistic, practical, and realistic. This passage portrays
that Odysseus is protective of his crew members because he feels that they are his
brothers. As much as Odysseus shows his love and compassion for his crew
members, he is also very open minded. On page 240, he listens to other people,
which gives off the idea to the reader that he is open minded.
According to Life in Charge Change can help us grow. I have a friend that was
very hyper and immature. As time went on he became more mature and calmed
down. I believe everyone changes and matures throughout time. Odysseus was the
had some flaws, he changed as a character as well as a king. In the beginning of the
book, he was proud and never gave the Gods any credit. As an effect, the Gods
sent him through Hell and back teaching him a lesson each stop of the way. At the
end, it all comes down to Odysseus not only changing on the outside, but as well as
the inside.