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Anthony Sotelo SWBAT argue and support their claims

Mrs.Stultz in a 5 paragraph essay.

English 1P; Period 5

9 June 2017

What shouldnt a leader look like

People say a leader should have loyalty as a quality. A leader is defined as someone that is loyal

to their crew, trustworthy, and brave. In the literary work The Odyssey by Homer the reader is introduced

to Odyssey. Odysseus isnt the best leader. Odysseus is from Ithaca who left his home to go to Troy for

war. Odysseus after the war ended up on a journey that lasted years for him to get home.Odysseus has

flaws, he doesn't tell his me about their deaths, he always talks about his fame, and he blames his crew

for his mistakes.

Odysseus isnt a great leader he isnt considered a great leader because he just lets his men die.

Odysseus didnt explore with his men, in the Lotus Eaters it says Then I sent out two chosen men and

a runner to learn what sustain the island. (Homer 39-40) This example shows how Odysseus lets his men

die because of two men were eaten by the creatures on the island. Odysseus is a leader that sacrifices his

men in order to survive. This example shows greatly how he sacrifices his men for his benefit. In addition

Odysseus learns about the death of his men and and does not share with the rest of crew. Odysseus knew

he would lose men but didn't care, Better to mourn six men than lose them all. (Homer 705-706) This is

a good example on how he doesn't care about his men because he wasn't truthful and loyal. In addition

Odysseus didn't tell his men about their adventure. What could be understood is Odysseus was a deceitful

leader.

A great leader should not be egotistical. A self absorbed leader would not have the qualities of a

great leader. Odysseus learned he would survive but that his soldiers wouldnt, But if you raid the

beeves, I see destruction for the ship and crew, though you will survive. (Homer 705-708) Odysseus

learned of their deaths but would continue to raid the land. He was selfish by not communicating with

crew. Furthermore, Odysseus wanted to leave course but his men wanted to stay. Odysseus went off
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course while his crew insisted to stay and reach Ithica. This shows how a greedy leader doesn't care about

his crew. The quality of a leader should not be self-centered. Readers now know that Odysseus was a self-

obsessed leader.

Odysseus speaks very highly of himself and not of his crew. A leader should give credit to his

crew and not himself. Odysseus in this story says his fame is huge he says, Men hold me formidable for

peace and war this fame has gone abroad to sky's rim. (Homer 6-8) Odysseus says his fame is known by

all in the world. He does not give acknowledgement to his crew who helped him along the way.

Additionally, Odysseus blames his crew instead of taking responsibility. Odysseus sounds desperate and

frustrated when he says his hardships, What shall a man find sweetness to surpass his own home and

parents. (Homer 24-25) Odysseus is a bitter leader because he says what shall he do for sweetness. He

isn't always satisfied with what he has in front of him. This goes back to how he is an inconsiderate leader

and blames his crew and others.

Some may say Odysseus is a tremendous leader. However, he has many flaws like selfishness,

untrustworthy and accuses others of his flaws as a ruler. The point still is Odysseus isn't the a good

quality leader that many would want to be apart of. In the end of the story it shows the good and bad

qualities of a leader. In all a leader shouldn't accuse others of his failures and his mistakes and his

indecisiveness, instead should take responsibility for his own actions, decisiveness and integrity.