Through female characters in The Odyssey, Homer suggests that women are intelligent and strong, and uses many of their facets to help or delay Odysseus' journey to his home, Ithaca. ... Their desire for Circe gives her the opportunity to benefit from their weaknesses and innocence, trick them and magically turn them into pigs. ... In addition, other female characters prove to be not only beautiful but also astute and help Odysseus on his adventure to get home. ... Another female character that aids Odysseus to get home is Queen Arete. ... Female characters play an important role in our ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the epic story of the Odyssey, Odysseus the main character was subjected to various life threatening situations such as when he and his men were captured by the Cyclops and held captive in his cave. ... In another instance, when Circe cast a spell on his men that turned them into pigs, Odysseus showed courage again by fearlessly giving up his freedom in exchange to his men being turned back into men. ...

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