How Does Homer Demonstrates The Values Of Greek Society

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Homer demonstrates the values of Greek society in many ways. Using everything from clever analogies to poetic verses. Homer shows that he is a master storyteller by dancing around the facts but never acknowledging them directly. For example, in Greek culture guests are always treated with respect and like royalty. Homer demonstrates it throughout the book in various situations such as when Telemachus visits King. “They feasted and when they had eaten and drunk their fill, at last they heard from Nestor, prince of charioteers…” In this line, he shows how they had a meal, and were warmly welcome before he “at last” spoke. Instantly, you understand that this is a normal thing in Greek culture. Just looking at that one line shows that a stranger