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Examples Of Loyalty In The Odyssey

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Loyalty is a very typical theme found in many pieces of literature. Homer's story “The Odyssey” conveys this abundant use of loyalty by displaying the adventures and temptations the main character of this story goes through to stay loyal to his spouse.
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The protagonist of this story, Odysseus, went through many adventures throughout 10 years to make it home to his wife, Penelope. For instance, during his journey, he was captured by Calypso (Homer 562). Then Odysseus and his men have to face sirens during an expedition. Odysseus went through all these hardships just so he would be able to see his wife, who had not seen in 10 years. Odysseus was trying to return home to her because he was faithful to her, he even resisted temptation
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