The Journey of Odysseus and Telemachos In The Odyssey written by Homer and translated by Richard Lattimore, several themes are made evident, conceived by the nature of the time period, and customs of the Greek people. ... In the intricate and well-developed plot of The Odyssey, Homer harmonized several subjects. ... The story commences when Odysseus, a valiant hero of the Trojan war, journeys back home. ...

• Word Count: 2524
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Neoptolemus, who stands between the opponents Odysseus and Philocetetes, knows that Odysseus is untrustworthy, but gives in to him because of his own interest in the bow, and his desire to be remembered as a hero like his father. ... In the opening of Homer's the Odyssey, the very first adjective Homer applies to Odysseus is "polytropos18". ... The polytopic hero is defined by animal images such as a cunning fox: his civilisation is being questioned by this imagery. ...

• Word Count: 2877
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate