Examples Of Odysseus Heroicness

Odysseus’ heroicness proves that he is a hero. In the beginning Odysseus proves to be heroic when he states “Have we never been...In danger before this? Did I not keep my nerve, and use my wits to find a way out for us?”, according to line 41. Odysseus’ heroicness reveals that he is a hero because he saved his men and got his men back home safe. This shows Odysseus being a great leader. Another time Odysseus is resourceful is when he saved his men from the siren sounds by plugging their ears with wax. Odysseus showed good leadership because he was protective and prevented the bad sirens from hurting his mens during the trip. This is a good example of Odysseus’s leadership skills. Odysseus proves he is a hero due to his resourcefulness. When he found a way out for his men and plugged his men's ears with wax to prevent siren sounds.

In the beginning Odysseus proves to be heroic in line 360-361, “My name is nobody: mother, fathers, and friends.” Odysseus' heroicness reveals that he is a hero because he kept his name a secret from polyphemus to protect his men . This shows that he puts his men first before him. Another time Odysseus is heroic is when he “I drew on all my wits, and ran through tactics reasoning as a man for dear life until a trick came and it pleased me well. The Cyclops rams were handsome, fat with heavy fleeces, a dark violet. Three abreast, I tried them silently slowly twining cords of willow from the ogre's bed; then slung a man under each middle one to ride there safely, shielded left hand right” line 418-426. That quote shows Odysseus having good ways to help his men get out of the cage. A good leader is always intelligent and positive with ideas. Odysseus proves he is a hero due to his heroicness when he disguises his name and comes up with ways to get his men out of the