In Book VI of the Odyssey, Odysseus uses several carefully chosen words, images, and compliments that become heavily influential in the overall enticement of the young, naïve princess Nausikaa. Odysseus has recently endured the rigorous journey across the ocean and upon waking up the next morning, overhears loud outcries from the princess and her maidens after losing a ball that was being passed around. He contemplates the possibilities of who these strangers might be, however, given further examination is awestruck by Nausikaa’s strong heart, bold exterior and outstanding beauty. Odysseus pauses in order to find the proper words so that he may please the princess and address her appropriately. He ponders the possibility of bowing at her knees so that he may praise her beauty, but then begins to envision and materialize a way to persuade Nausikaa to assist him in his journey. Odyssey pursues his use of “honeyed speech,” so that he may please the princess and make his way into town with new clothes (155). He begins his eloquent introduction by saying, “Mistress: are you divine, or mortal?” (161). He then compares her to the goddess Artemis, daughter of Zeus, known for the protection of younger women and virginity. By using these kind words, Odysseus has greatly…show more content… He dictates the beauty and elegance that must come from the young princess dancing. Then states, “so fair, one time, I thought a young palm tree” (174) that “filled my heart with wonder: never came shoot from earth so beautiful” (178-179). By revealing this image, Odysseus has compared the young girl to the palm tree, which was the one object that was able to supply his heart with a form of love during a distinct time in his past. This specific image is personal to Odysseus. It discloses a part of Odysseus solely to Nausikaa who now has gained not only several compliments but his trust, and vulnerability, as