1. Risk and Reward in The Odyssey
He rewards them with women and the treasures of the Cicones on their long journey home, "The wind drove me out of Ilium on to Ismarus, the Cicones' stronghold. ... Upon arriving at the island of Aeolia, Odysseus and his crew are genuinely rewarded for their travels and shown great accommodation. ... However, when the time comes to leave the island he is so full of pride that he refuses help, but he doesn't want any mistakes made of any kind. ... It is also critical to note that given the circumstances, it's easy for the reader to make the "proper" risk/reward anal...
- Word Count: 1089
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School
