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Odysseus Portrayed As A Hero Who Uses Brains
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In The Odyssey, Odysseus is portrayed as a hero who uses his brains. This is in comparison to the divine warrior Achilles who is depicted in The Iliad. Achilles unbridled rage and godlike brawn characterized his being a hero. On the other hand, Odysseus is a crafty thinker, whose cunning attrib ....
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.... away from his craft. He’s a tactful thinker. His tactfulness is shown when he is trapped in Polyphemus’ cave. After seeing the Cyclops devour his companions, he plots a plan. He offers Polyphemus a mellow wine, after which Polyphemus ask his name. Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name is Noboby. His use of the name Nobody to prevent neighboring cyclops from assisting Polyphemus showcases Odysseus as an ingenious thinker. It prompts Polyphemus to reply to the question of his neighbors, “.... |
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