In The Odyssey, the female characters are not given as much of attention as men because the story focuses mainly on Odysseus’ adventures and point of view. During the ancient Greek era, men were seen to be more superior to women. Women we mainly judged on their looks. Their position in society is based on their husband’s success as a Hero or position in society. Penelope is more respected than other women due to her husband’s status as king. Homer doesn’t give as much attention to his female characters as he does his male characters because during that time period, women were of a lower class to men. The male characters get more attention because Homer believed men of this era hold more value and worth. During the era that The Odyssey was