I’ll begin with Argos. In the Odyssey, symbolism is prevalent throughout; i.e., the sea (suffering and man’s weakness against the gods), Omens (the little control man has over his future), Odysseus’s bow (the measure of men vs. gods), etc. Odysseus finds Argos dying, but Argos knowing his master is near wags his tail happily. This display of continued loyalty brings tears to Odysseus’s eyes. This symbolism reminds me of the book, Where the Red Fern Grows. In this book, Billy’s dogs display unquestioned love and loyalty towards Billy and eventually die saving him. The question of why dogs are man’s best friend still goes unanswered, but for Odysseus, Argos, the simple creature he is, remains loyal to his master even in death. This is