How Did Odysseus Change In Cold Mountain

The first reason why these two narratives are similar is the ultimate destination in each one. In Odysseus’ journey, he seeks to return home to reclaim his kingdom and live with his family. He spent ten years of his life away from his wife and newborn baby during the Trojan War. Then, he spent another ten years on his journey to desperately find a way home. However, it gets interrupted and spoiled by multiple people, one of which is Poseidon, the god of the sea. Poseidon vowed to take revenge on Odysseus for blinding his son, Polyphemus, and he does everything he can to make Odysseus’ journey hard and complicated. Inman’s journey was completely interchangeable. Inman’s ultimate destination was also home, where the love of his life, Ada, remained

In Cold Mountain, Inman is haunted by the bloody and violent images he sees during the war. However, during his long journey, Inman begins to change his attitude and goes through a “spiritual reawakening.” He undergoes a change from a haunted and unstable man into a mild, more serene, individual. Odysseus in The Odyssey also goes through a dramatic change in his character and personality. Overcoming large obstacles in his journey, Odysseus changed for the better. At first, he was rash, impulsive, and prideful. However, the changing point in his life was the enormous journey he had to undertake. By the end of the epic, Odysseus was patient and humble. An example of his former self was when he set sail for home right after the war. He felt as though he didn’t need the gods, and he didn’t sacrifice anything in their name. This, ironically, starts the journey for him to become a better man. Another example of his former self is his pridefulness. After defeating Polyphemus, he boasted, almost letting Polyphemus hit them with a boulder. However, after returning home, Odysseus is a totally changed being. An example of this phenomenon is when the suitors insult Odysseus when he is disguised as a beggar. Instead of simply slaying them, he was patient and waited for the bow