He doesn’t has to go through as many difficulties as his father did. Though he has a lot of potential in him, yet have to go a long away to be as great as his father. Throughout the Odyssey the difference of bravery, strength and forgiveness between Odysseus and Telemachos separated them from each other. Firstly, we see the differences in their bravery when they were up against the suitors. Secondly, the difference of strength between them establishes when they try to string a bow.
What qualities does an epic hero have that the average person may lack? In The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus is poised under pressure, brave, and intelligent but can sometimes rush through his plans and not think them through all the way. A modern day hero that I can compare to Odysseus would be Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, the only Medal of Honor winner to survive the actions that earned him the reward since the Vietnam War. Sgt.
While the master plan to blind the Cyclops was incredibly successful, he did something severely wrong while leaving the island. Not knowing of the consequences that might occur, Odysseus shouted his real name to the Cyclops, which essentially caused him a great deal of trouble afterwards. ”Hear me Poseidon…Grant that Odysseus / Son of Laertes, / May never reach his home on Ithaca. “ (Book 9, 22-25) prays Polyphemus. Thus Poseidon further delays Odysseus’ trip and makes it just that much harder for him to return to Ithaca.
Though they come from different cultures, time periods, and lands, King Arthur and Beowulf do share some similarities and differences. The first and the most vital differences between them is that King Arthur is defined as a romance hero, and Beowulf is said to be an epic hero. According to the myths, an epic hero is a central figure in the epics where he reflects the particular values and heroic ideals of his society. Beowulf, one of the ancient England’s heroes- a brave knight, is described to be the perfect archetype of an epic hero. Like all the epic heroes, this hero of ours “possesses superior physical strength and supremely ethical standards”.
There is no direct passage in the story that describes the birth of our hero Beowulf. It is only known that he is raised and trained by Hrethel, along with his other sons. It can be interpreted that his early drive to become a heroic figure symbolizes a miraculous beginning, instead of a miraculous birth. The mystery of who his father was also adds to the miraculous beginning. He is finally able to make meaningful use of his heroic abilities when he gets the call for adventure.
Perfect Candidate Through an extravagant journey with unforgettable tragic action, Homer’s The Odyssey could be nominated for one of the grandest adventures ever told. And how could this legendary adventure even be considered worthy of this lofty description if the protagonist, Odysseus, had not been the ultimate and definitive epic hero. The debatable concept here is whether this admirable man could be considered for such a title. Defined by so many prestigious attributes, courage, loyalty, and nobility, as well as integrity and perseverance, he is the cream of the crop. The mighty Odysseus, possessing all of these traits, proves he is worthy of being called an epic hero throughout his wondrous journey on the way back to Ithaca.
Instead of being rude to her, he politely says, “and you are a goddess, eternally young. Still, I want to go back. My heart aches for the day I return home. If some god hits me hard as I sail the deep purple, I'll weather it like the sea bitten veteran I am.”(235) It says that as beautiful as she is (complementing her will make her happy and easier for him to let him go) he will go through what he must to make it home. Another way Odysseus shows his Arete is when he returns home.
Odysseus and Percy Jackson Bianca Stubbs Due: March 28, 2012 7th Period An epic hero is a hero who exhibits characteristics such as bravery and intelligence. Odysseus and Percy Jackson are examples of epic heroes. Odysseus was an epic hero that was very intelligent, but he was also arrogant. Percy Jackson was the son of Poseidon. He was an epic hero who exhibited both bravery and intelligence.
In the epic poem the Odyssey, Homer describes Odysseus as an epic hero. Unless Odysseus is able to think of other’s misfortunes with little regard to his own, then he is not considered a hero in my opinion. But, he is also able to show many ways in which he is heroic. He is somewhat of a hero. My opinion is supported by Odysseus’ actions, his qualities, and the decisions he makes.
Comparison and Contrast: Medieval Characteristics What makes a hero, a hero? When looking back through world literature, there are many heroes. An epic hero can be described has a brave and noble character in an epic poem that is admired for their great achievements. There are many heroes throughout the ancient and classical periods. In Homer’s Iliad, there are two heroes that draw attention right away, Achilles and Hector.