Although Odysseus has negative traits, Wilson praises Odysseus having a leadership and confident masculinity, as seen through the journeys he went on.
For example, when Telemachus is telling the suitors to leave, but instead they mock him and refuse to listen so Odysseus returns as a disguised beggar and tells the suitors: "You suitors who indulge in insolence and evil actions, not in any way honoring the house of godlike Odysseus, you will not get away with this." (Wilson 2 229-232)
When Odysseus says, "You suitors who indulge in insolence and evil actions" this shows Odysseus being confident not being afraid of standing up for his son which makes the suitors get humbled.
Odysseus disguised himself as a beggar and shows his confidence as the King of Ithaca and waring the suitors that they will face consequences for their disrespect towards Telemachus.
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"Besides the pen there stood a great club, green olive wood, which he had cut to dry, to be his walking stick" (Wilson 9 319-321).
Odysseus saying, "I made my plan" shows Odysseus is taking charge of the situation by realizing the danger they are in and he encourages his men to work together to escape Polyphemus.
Odysseus's ability to make quick decisions under pressure and able to inspire others to follow him helped him and his crew survive and shows his leadership masculinity come