Question

1. Discuss Odysseus’s character in the Odyssey using two adjectives (describing words). Support your

choice of adjectives by giving specific examples from the story where he shows each adjective.

Answer 1

in order to understand Odysseus' characteristics, it is important to understand that he is an Epic Hero; as such, he displays characteristics that are both heroic as well as human. For example, he displays the characteristics of a classic Epic Hero when he is challenged with the task of returning home to Ithaca and successfully overcomes the odds. For example, he outwits Polyphemus the Cyclops.