effects leadership has on groups of people is showed throughout many of the books this year. In the books Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck, The Odyssey by Homer, and Lord of the Flies by Golding, they all show how leadership is very important, and the books show what exactly makes a leader. The books show that each leader needs creativity, responsibility, and perseverance. There can be no true leader without those qualities. Creativity is a great quality for a leader to have. In of Mice and Men George is
Never Give Up “When the blessed gods bring sad days upon him, against his will he must suffer it with enduring spirit.” (Book 18:130). In The Odyssey, Homer details Odysseus’ arduous return to Ithaca. Ten years have passed since the battle of Troy, and Odysseus is presumed to be dead. Odysseus’ trip is delayed as a result of his various antagonists, including the God, Poseidon and the many mythical creatures he encounters along the way. The moment that Odysseus harmed Polyphemus, Poseidon’s son,
The Odyssey ~ Homer ~ Adventure, Epic Poetry, Folklore The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle ~ Avi ~ Adventure, Bildungsroman, Historical From opinion, the most memorable part of The Odyssey by Homer is when Odysseus and his faithful men execute the daring escape from Polyphemus the Cyclops, son of Poseidon Earthshaker. In this section of the epic, Odysseus presents his cunning and daring character, showing ingenuity and athleticism as well. The thought put into the plan shows the intelligence
Both Odysseus and FDR show perseverance. Franklin D. Roosevelt shows perseverance when he was told he had been diagnosed with polio in 1921 (“Franklin D. Roosevelt”). When he finds this out he does not except the fact. President Roosevelt tries everything to regain the use of his legs but fails. After he
The Odyssey, an epic poem written by a blind poet named Homer, focuses on intelligent warrior Odysseus, who travels a ten year long journey to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the gruesome, decade long Trojan War. Odysseus faces unpredictable confrontations while trying to reunite with his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus, such as fighting a man eating cyclops. Throughout the irascible expedition home, Odysseus portrays the characteristics of confidence, intellect, and perseverance while
Characters Odysseus was a very brave and courageous. Odysseus’s actions showed his amazing bravery and boldness in the odyssey. Penelope was very discreet and faithful. Penelope was faithful odysseus and she kept her distance from the suitors Telemachus was very intelligent and fearless. For his age he acted very grown-up and smart with elders. Poseidon was very powerful and repulsive. He was very unforgiving to Odysseus and his crew. Polyphemus was very aggressive
battles. Odyssey is both a spiritual and physical hero in a sense. He overcame so many extreme dangers and always came out alive. All through Odyssey’s voyage, the thing that got him through it all, I believe, is the thought of returning home to his wife and home. Sometimes when life hits us hard, it’s the people around us and who love us who help us get through these trials. Not only were Odyssey’s trials tough ones but he also defies immortality twice on his journey. Just like Beowulf, Odyssey fought
The Odyssey is the story of an ancient Greek named Odysseus. It tells the story of Odysseus’s journey back home to Ithaca from Troy after the Trojan wars. The journey took him twenty years. He and the men who followed him endured unbelievable hardships during that time. Odysseus’s intelligence allowed him to outwit many adversaries and overcome all sorts of obstacles that he and his men encountered. Odysseus is a hero because his intelligence, determination and perseverance are finally rewarded
reveals the importance of friendship and love, pride and honor, adventure and accomplishment, and also the fear of death and the wish for immortality” (Rosenberg, page). On the other hand, Odysseus is the hero from the epic The Odyssey. He is known for his perseverance and determination. “The main thing that keeps Odysseus going is the thought of one day being home with his family no matter how many set backs he faces” (page). Both characters went through different obstacles in life, but they didn’t
resemble stories of heroes battling against and overcoming the wrath of monsters and Gods for power and glory. Katniss’ character is a new take on what many can parallel to the work of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and the heros of Apollodorus. The movie follows the