In the great story the Odyssey as told by Homer, the Greek values Homer instilled are abundant. Some of the values are discipline, loyalty, and treating stranger with respect. These were Greek cultural standards. Many values were shown to try to teach people in most or every book. Today we all face similar situations, which includes most of the same values. Odysseus’ epic still remains to have relevance in today’s modern world.
Discipline is shown in the books of Helios the Sun God, Aeolia and the Bag of Winds, and The Sirens. In the book of Helios The Sun God Odysseus’ men ate Helios’ magic cattle. Odysseus told them not to but they didn’t have the discipline to listen to Odysseus and so the men died who ate them. The men opening the bag of winds show discipline in Aeolia and the Bag of Winds since they weren’t supposed to do so and for punishment the ship got farther away from there home. In the siren’s part of the story discipline is shown by the men having the discipline to put wax on their ears and tying Odysseus really tight so no one died.
Loyalty is shown within the books of Calypso, Ithaca, and Aeolia. It was displayed in Calypso because even though Odysseus was with Calypso the most beautiful girl in the world he always stayed true to his wife. The book of The Return to Ithaca revealed loyalty because even though Odysseus had been gone for 20 years Penelope never gave up on him. Loyalty was exposed during the book of Aeolia by the men who didn’t show their loyalty to Odysseus. They opened the bag of winds and ended up being the reason it took so long to get back to Ithaca.
The Value of treating strangers with respect was exposed in the books of Cyclops, Alcinous’ Court, and Ithaca. It was shown in the book of the Cyclops when Odysseus and his men stabbed Polyphemus in the eye. It could have been avoided if Polyphemus had treated them with respect. The value came into play in the story of Ithaca, the suitors weren’t treating Odysseus with respect and he ended up killing them all. In Alcinous’ court it was shown by the king treating Odysseus with respect and Odysseus answered all their questions. The Odyssey is an epic, which displays and teaches many Greek values to the people who read it. Discipline, loyalty, and treating strangers with respect were some of them. Today we can find those same values in modern life. The influence of Greek culture on modern western society is subtle but enormous.
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Odyssey- Dax Lasell
Dax Lasell
The Odyssey
In the story of the odyssey there are many values told and then there were many values that had to be accomplished. Odysseus going to war was a huge choice he had to make. He had a wife and newborn baby. These things influenced his choice on going or not. But his value of being a noble fighter and living up to his word he had to go. The gods were even behind him on this choice.
The Trojan War was hard and long, over ten years long. And an uncountable number of men and people in general were killed. He went himself and fought for his name. And he lived. By fighting this war he honored the gods, because they wanted him to go. He also did things on his journey that would disgrace the gods and upset them at him.
On his journey another one of his things to do was duties. On his journey he had to keep his men safe so they could accompany him on his way home and help fight any monsters that blocked them. He needed them to also hunt, row the boat, and to be a team. Because in that time traveling the seas by yourself was a very hard thing to do, almost even impossible. But his men only lasted so long and of course Odysseus lives.
On his journey he was captured many times by many people and gods. While he was still with his men they found an island and went to it. But then they some of his men was turned into animals. Odysseus did Circes a favor and she turned all of his men back into real people. While they stayed at this island the time went real fast. Like ten years fast. They were being treated like kings everyday and got everything they wanted by many beautiful ladies. So they didn’t realize the time. After twenty years of fighting and being captured and tortured and so on he finally returned home. He could finally see his child that he could never see. Now he finally got to see him. But he was devastated when he returned to see what his men did to his land and how they were treating his wife. It was his time for revenge. He had to avenge his wife, land, and mostly his whole life! So he disguised himself and saw who was doing what to his place, then he killed them. He saw that they didn’t respect him so he shouldn’t to him. And ofcourse since his name is Odysseus he wins and everything is good again.
The Odyssey
In the story of the odyssey there are many values told and then there were many values that had to be accomplished. Odysseus going to war was a huge choice he had to make. He had a wife and newborn baby. These things influenced his choice on going or not. But his value of being a noble fighter and living up to his word he had to go. The gods were even behind him on this choice.
The Trojan War was hard and long, over ten years long. And an uncountable number of men and people in general were killed. He went himself and fought for his name. And he lived. By fighting this war he honored the gods, because they wanted him to go. He also did things on his journey that would disgrace the gods and upset them at him.
On his journey another one of his things to do was duties. On his journey he had to keep his men safe so they could accompany him on his way home and help fight any monsters that blocked them. He needed them to also hunt, row the boat, and to be a team. Because in that time traveling the seas by yourself was a very hard thing to do, almost even impossible. But his men only lasted so long and of course Odysseus lives.
On his journey he was captured many times by many people and gods. While he was still with his men they found an island and went to it. But then they some of his men was turned into animals. Odysseus did Circes a favor and she turned all of his men back into real people. While they stayed at this island the time went real fast. Like ten years fast. They were being treated like kings everyday and got everything they wanted by many beautiful ladies. So they didn’t realize the time. After twenty years of fighting and being captured and tortured and so on he finally returned home. He could finally see his child that he could never see. Now he finally got to see him. But he was devastated when he returned to see what his men did to his land and how they were treating his wife. It was his time for revenge. He had to avenge his wife, land, and mostly his whole life! So he disguised himself and saw who was doing what to his place, then he killed them. He saw that they didn’t respect him so he shouldn’t to him. And ofcourse since his name is Odysseus he wins and everything is good again.
The Odyssey Jose Ramos
In the Odyssey the story of the Odysseus as told by Homer our hero is called to face different obstacles and journeys. He must get home with the help of Athena. In the epic journey, hero Odysseus is changed into a warrior and created into a legend.
Reason for Odysseus leaving home was to fight at Troy. Before leaving he would prepare and get ready for what was in store for him. At this time he had to leave home but not only that he had to say good bye to his wife and ready to be born son Telemachus.
Within this journey he ends up in very unknown places like. After leaving Troy he ended up at Circe’s island were he would have to sleep with her to have his men back to normal after being turned into animals. Then after leaving he ends up on Calypso’s island were he ends up there for 7 years. But within this journey he had many mentors like his mother, Athena and Agamemnon During this trip he was turned into a great warrior and good hero and a great king. Returning to his kingdom he bettered his land by killing all the men who tried to bring bad to his kingdom and tried to take his stuff. But also took his throne back and reunited with his son, wife and his people.
Reason for Odysseus leaving home was to fight at Troy. Before leaving he would prepare and get ready for what was in store for him. At this time he had to leave home but not only that he had to say good bye to his wife and ready to be born son Telemachus.
Within this journey he ends up in very unknown places like. After leaving Troy he ended up at Circe’s island were he would have to sleep with her to have his men back to normal after being turned into animals. Then after leaving he ends up on Calypso’s island were he ends up there for 7 years. But within this journey he had many mentors like his mother, Athena and Agamemnon During this trip he was turned into a great warrior and good hero and a great king. Returning to his kingdom he bettered his land by killing all the men who tried to bring bad to his kingdom and tried to take his stuff. But also took his throne back and reunited with his son, wife and his people.
Michelle Cruz- The Odyssey
Greek values, though old and ancient, are still used today as the foundation to every life lesson. In the tale, “The Odyssey,” retold by Homer, discipline, respect, and motivation were everyday cultural norms. These values were found in many of the short stories in the book. Today, our world faces similar situations that include the use of these same traits. Although it was a long time ago, these qualities still have a connection to our society today.
No matter what you do, there’ll always be consequences to your actions. Discipline is one of the values that the men in the Odyssey lacked. In the story of “ The Bag of Winds,” Aeolus, the Wind Kind, gave Odysseus a bag filled with all the stormy winds that would be on there way towards their destination of Ithaca. He kept it under the deck of the boat, ordering the men to not open the bag. The men became curious and suspicious that he was hiding some sort of treasure for himself and devised a plan to open it and take what was in it. When Odysseus fell asleep, the men opened the bag and released all the vicious winds out, blowing them away from Ithaca. Because they were not disciplined enough to follow directions, they had to pay for the consequences of their actions and years were added unto their journey back home.
Even back in Greek times, respect is still considered as a huge thing. It’s how you show people your admiration towards them. In the Odyssey, the homecoming of Odysseus was supposed to be a great and joyful reunion, but came out to be the total opposite. He came to Ithaca masked as an old beggar and found his kingdom being taken over and filled with such disrespect by the suitors. He witnessed them disrespect his son, wife, and home and became deeply filled with anger. When he finally revealed himself to the suitors, Telemuchus, Odysseus’ son, killed one of the men, and at the moment they knew that all their years of disrespecting the most important factors in Odysseus’ life, would end and that they would have to pay the ultimate price.
Motivation is what kept Odysseus alive in his journey. Though he cheated on his wife with other women, he never forgot his main reason to come back home to his wife and son. Even when he was stuck on the island of Calypso, her flawless young beauty couldn’t even stop him from his desire to go home. He stayed on her island for seven years, but even with the decision to stay with her forever, he still chose his wife over her. He knew what his responsibility was and it kept him sane and brought him back home.
Odysseus’ journey was a long and unimaginable experience. He managed to escape through deadly traps and by having respect, discipline and being responsible, he finally arrived back home to Ithaca. The influence of Greek culture on modern western society can be found in everyday situations. Even if this legend had occurred millions of years ago, Odysseus’ epic tale still has relevance in today’s modern world.
No matter what you do, there’ll always be consequences to your actions. Discipline is one of the values that the men in the Odyssey lacked. In the story of “ The Bag of Winds,” Aeolus, the Wind Kind, gave Odysseus a bag filled with all the stormy winds that would be on there way towards their destination of Ithaca. He kept it under the deck of the boat, ordering the men to not open the bag. The men became curious and suspicious that he was hiding some sort of treasure for himself and devised a plan to open it and take what was in it. When Odysseus fell asleep, the men opened the bag and released all the vicious winds out, blowing them away from Ithaca. Because they were not disciplined enough to follow directions, they had to pay for the consequences of their actions and years were added unto their journey back home.
Even back in Greek times, respect is still considered as a huge thing. It’s how you show people your admiration towards them. In the Odyssey, the homecoming of Odysseus was supposed to be a great and joyful reunion, but came out to be the total opposite. He came to Ithaca masked as an old beggar and found his kingdom being taken over and filled with such disrespect by the suitors. He witnessed them disrespect his son, wife, and home and became deeply filled with anger. When he finally revealed himself to the suitors, Telemuchus, Odysseus’ son, killed one of the men, and at the moment they knew that all their years of disrespecting the most important factors in Odysseus’ life, would end and that they would have to pay the ultimate price.
Motivation is what kept Odysseus alive in his journey. Though he cheated on his wife with other women, he never forgot his main reason to come back home to his wife and son. Even when he was stuck on the island of Calypso, her flawless young beauty couldn’t even stop him from his desire to go home. He stayed on her island for seven years, but even with the decision to stay with her forever, he still chose his wife over her. He knew what his responsibility was and it kept him sane and brought him back home.
Odysseus’ journey was a long and unimaginable experience. He managed to escape through deadly traps and by having respect, discipline and being responsible, he finally arrived back home to Ithaca. The influence of Greek culture on modern western society can be found in everyday situations. Even if this legend had occurred millions of years ago, Odysseus’ epic tale still has relevance in today’s modern world.
Storm Kelly-The Odyssey
In the Odyssey story written and told by Homer, Greek values are shown in; obidience, respect, and motivation. These three values were everyday cultural norms. These values were found in several parts. Today we face similiar situations which include the uses of the same values. Odysseus's story still has relevance in today's modern world.
Obedience is the first important value to the story. In the Odyssey ,Odysseus tells his men to put beeswax in their ears to block out the Siren's voices. He does this so the men wouldn't die, that's how obedience comes in handy. In real life you learn obedience so you can steer yourself away from danger. Obedience is important especially when you're dealing with a leader; you listen to them so you won't get hurt, and end up with your head blown off.
The second value that is important is respect. In the story the Greeks show respect to guests and strangers. They take them in and shower them with good food and good wine. When the suitors came to Odysseus's kingdom, they trashed his home, and showed him no respect; so in return he kills them all. In real life in order to get respect you have to earn it, and most importantly act like a civilized human being.
The last value that is important is motivation. In the story Odysseus has enough motivation to leave the most beautiful woman of the land, so he could return to his kingdom. Motivation is a good thing to have because it teaches you to be patient and earn what you want. No matter how long and rough Odysseus's journey was, he still had enough motivation to return to his home and wife. In real life when you have motivation you get great things in life ,you are granted with dignity and respect.
The Odyssey is a story which demonstrates many of the Greek values. Obedience, respect, and motivation are revealed in the many stories in the Odyssey. Today we see, and show those same values in real life. Everyday someone is taught these values and everyday someone uses these values. The influence of Greek culture on modern civilization is still, and always will be alive!
Obedience is the first important value to the story. In the Odyssey ,Odysseus tells his men to put beeswax in their ears to block out the Siren's voices. He does this so the men wouldn't die, that's how obedience comes in handy. In real life you learn obedience so you can steer yourself away from danger. Obedience is important especially when you're dealing with a leader; you listen to them so you won't get hurt, and end up with your head blown off.
The second value that is important is respect. In the story the Greeks show respect to guests and strangers. They take them in and shower them with good food and good wine. When the suitors came to Odysseus's kingdom, they trashed his home, and showed him no respect; so in return he kills them all. In real life in order to get respect you have to earn it, and most importantly act like a civilized human being.
The last value that is important is motivation. In the story Odysseus has enough motivation to leave the most beautiful woman of the land, so he could return to his kingdom. Motivation is a good thing to have because it teaches you to be patient and earn what you want. No matter how long and rough Odysseus's journey was, he still had enough motivation to return to his home and wife. In real life when you have motivation you get great things in life ,you are granted with dignity and respect.
The Odyssey is a story which demonstrates many of the Greek values. Obedience, respect, and motivation are revealed in the many stories in the Odyssey. Today we see, and show those same values in real life. Everyday someone is taught these values and everyday someone uses these values. The influence of Greek culture on modern civilization is still, and always will be alive!
The Odyssey Final Project- Don Cruz
In the story, The Odyssey, a man named Homer tells a great tale about another man named Odysseus. The story is about Odysseus going around the world doing tasks to get back home to Ithaca after the war with Troy. And in those tasks are hidden values. Here's some of the values (with there story) that I found interesting.
Loyalty could be found when Odysseus's men follow him through his dangerous journey back to Ithaca. Another way loyalty is shown is Odysseus staying true to his belief in Athena. And finally Penelope not betraying her trust to Odysseus's love.
There was no fear when Odysseus went to unknown places like Calypso's island, or the land of the dead. There was no fear when fighting the giant cyclops and his father Poseidon. And his biggest fear of all, loosing his one and only true love to a persuader.
Odysseus wanted revenge for the persuaders trying to take all that he worked for. The house, the village, the whole castle really. And for them trying to take his beautiful wife Penelope and his son Telemachus for there own. In the end he does get his revenge in a gruesome way.
I think that revenge isn't really a good thing to have but sometimes it is appropriate. Overall we learn that you shouldn't give up on your goals or dreams just because it seems to far or takes too long.
Loyalty could be found when Odysseus's men follow him through his dangerous journey back to Ithaca. Another way loyalty is shown is Odysseus staying true to his belief in Athena. And finally Penelope not betraying her trust to Odysseus's love.
There was no fear when Odysseus went to unknown places like Calypso's island, or the land of the dead. There was no fear when fighting the giant cyclops and his father Poseidon. And his biggest fear of all, loosing his one and only true love to a persuader.
Odysseus wanted revenge for the persuaders trying to take all that he worked for. The house, the village, the whole castle really. And for them trying to take his beautiful wife Penelope and his son Telemachus for there own. In the end he does get his revenge in a gruesome way.
I think that revenge isn't really a good thing to have but sometimes it is appropriate. Overall we learn that you shouldn't give up on your goals or dreams just because it seems to far or takes too long.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Blanca Rivera The Odyssey
The Odyssey-Final Project
In the great story of Odysseus as told by Homer, most Greek values are explored. Discipline, respect, and revenge were the cultural norms of ancient Greece. These three values were shown in several parts of the story. Today we face similar situations which reveal some of the same values. Homer’s myth still has relevance in today’s living world.
The first value from the Odyssey is discipline which was found in the lotus eaters and the sirens when Odysseus puts beeswax in men’s ears because the sirens were about to sing. Odysseus told the men to tie him to the mast and told them that if he asked them to untie him not to untie whatever he said not to untie him.
The second value in the Odyssey story is respect. It was shown in the Cyclops when Nobody gave Odysseus his name when Odysseus asked him.
The third value in the Odyssey story is revenge. It was shown when Odysseus went from Calypso’s island and after seven years he went to Ithaca where he dressed as a beggar so no one would recognize him. He found men wanting to marry his wife to be king of Ithaca. Then Odysseus killed the maids and the servants because they broke the rules.
The Odyssey is a myth which reveals many of the Greek values. Discipline, respect, and revenge are shown in Homer’s stories. Today we can see those same values in books. The influence of Greek culture is seen in modern Western civilization.
In the great story of Odysseus as told by Homer, most Greek values are explored. Discipline, respect, and revenge were the cultural norms of ancient Greece. These three values were shown in several parts of the story. Today we face similar situations which reveal some of the same values. Homer’s myth still has relevance in today’s living world.
The first value from the Odyssey is discipline which was found in the lotus eaters and the sirens when Odysseus puts beeswax in men’s ears because the sirens were about to sing. Odysseus told the men to tie him to the mast and told them that if he asked them to untie him not to untie whatever he said not to untie him.
The second value in the Odyssey story is respect. It was shown in the Cyclops when Nobody gave Odysseus his name when Odysseus asked him.
The third value in the Odyssey story is revenge. It was shown when Odysseus went from Calypso’s island and after seven years he went to Ithaca where he dressed as a beggar so no one would recognize him. He found men wanting to marry his wife to be king of Ithaca. Then Odysseus killed the maids and the servants because they broke the rules.
The Odyssey is a myth which reveals many of the Greek values. Discipline, respect, and revenge are shown in Homer’s stories. Today we can see those same values in books. The influence of Greek culture is seen in modern Western civilization.
Julie Tonelli Oddessey
Naruto’s journey
By Julie Tonelli
The main character is Naruto Uzumaki he is a 15 year old boy who’s dream is to become Hokage. He was taken on a journey all around the fire country. He left so he could get much stronger and learn new jutsu. His best friend Sasuke left Konoha for ultimate power to kill his older brother Itachi. All of his friends all but Sasuke stayed in the village and trained.
The reason he left was to bring Sasuke back and keep his promise to Sakura. His nindo is to always keep his promises and he plans to keep his promise to bring Sasuke back. Only one thing kept him from leaving the village and that was every single one of his friends were there. He really wanted to stay and learn with his friends and become stronger with them but he had to leave. When he left the village all he did was walk away only to look at the great faces of the Hokage.
Naruto traveled all around the fire country training with Ero-senin one of the legendary Sanin. He had three mentors they were: Iruka, Kakashi, and Jariya. Iruka was Naruto’s first sensei and closest thing to a father. Kakashi was Naruto’s second sensei and trained with him for the first year of being a ninja. Jariya is called ero-senin for being a peeping tom and always looking in the girls’ bath house. Naruto changed by learning jutsu like ultimate Harem jutsu which is where he turns into a naked girl and four tailed Kyubi which is where his red chakra takes over his body.
When Naruto returned he was more perverted more powerful and knew new jutsu. He became wiser, taller, and stronger. The only thing that didn’t change was that he was still stupid. Sakura thought Naruto was smarter then he actually was. She also thought he was more mature. Of course he wasn’t still the stupid immature Naruto.
Naruto is still trying to bring back Sasuke. He met him in a secret cavern and they fought but Sasuke was still stronger then Naruto. At the moment Naruto and friends are trying to beat the crap out of Tobi. Sasuke killed his brother which made me mad. Tobi saved Sasuke which also made me mad.
By Julie Tonelli
The main character is Naruto Uzumaki he is a 15 year old boy who’s dream is to become Hokage. He was taken on a journey all around the fire country. He left so he could get much stronger and learn new jutsu. His best friend Sasuke left Konoha for ultimate power to kill his older brother Itachi. All of his friends all but Sasuke stayed in the village and trained.
The reason he left was to bring Sasuke back and keep his promise to Sakura. His nindo is to always keep his promises and he plans to keep his promise to bring Sasuke back. Only one thing kept him from leaving the village and that was every single one of his friends were there. He really wanted to stay and learn with his friends and become stronger with them but he had to leave. When he left the village all he did was walk away only to look at the great faces of the Hokage.
Naruto traveled all around the fire country training with Ero-senin one of the legendary Sanin. He had three mentors they were: Iruka, Kakashi, and Jariya. Iruka was Naruto’s first sensei and closest thing to a father. Kakashi was Naruto’s second sensei and trained with him for the first year of being a ninja. Jariya is called ero-senin for being a peeping tom and always looking in the girls’ bath house. Naruto changed by learning jutsu like ultimate Harem jutsu which is where he turns into a naked girl and four tailed Kyubi which is where his red chakra takes over his body.
When Naruto returned he was more perverted more powerful and knew new jutsu. He became wiser, taller, and stronger. The only thing that didn’t change was that he was still stupid. Sakura thought Naruto was smarter then he actually was. She also thought he was more mature. Of course he wasn’t still the stupid immature Naruto.
Naruto is still trying to bring back Sasuke. He met him in a secret cavern and they fought but Sasuke was still stronger then Naruto. At the moment Naruto and friends are trying to beat the crap out of Tobi. Sasuke killed his brother which made me mad. Tobi saved Sasuke which also made me mad.
Jocelyn Machado The Odyssey
The Greeks are known to have cultural values in their stories. These values are taught to their own and to the ones interested in the values that the Greeks teach and learn. In the Odyssey the most important values are taught in The Lotus Eaters, The Sirens and The Cyclops. These values can really teach us something about life. That is why these stories are great not only to read but also to learn about.
The story closely related to my life is The Lotus Eaters. It relates to my life because I have seen how addictions make people forget their dreams. In the Lotus Eaters Odysseus's men eat Lotus and forget about returning home. This story shows how peopls sometimes fall for that dreamland happiness which makes them forget about real life. Which means we need to overcome temptations in order to succeed in life.
A value that is important is the one shown in the Sirens. Beauty can be decieving. In the Sirens, the beautiful song of the Sirens kills men. Just like a handsome man could be a murder or a beautiful woman be a thief. In life what could be beautiful in eyes could be heartless and black on the inside.
Boasting can come back at you is a value that should always be considered in life. Boasting is just a stupid action action made by stupid people because in this world we are all the same: People in the world living life. In the Cyclops, Odysseus boasts to Polyphemus about blinding him, which leads to Odysseus getting punished by Poseidon who makes Odysseus's journey longer. It funny when a well-put togther person boasts about their success to someone having troubles and then in a few years that person is where that someone was. Well that's how life plays out one minute your on top and the next you are down in the rocks.
Values are a good thing to have. They can help us be a better person. They may even help us treat people better than what we do. There are many values to follow and learn about in life. The thing is that values help us understand noy only ourselves but also the people around us.
The story closely related to my life is The Lotus Eaters. It relates to my life because I have seen how addictions make people forget their dreams. In the Lotus Eaters Odysseus's men eat Lotus and forget about returning home. This story shows how peopls sometimes fall for that dreamland happiness which makes them forget about real life. Which means we need to overcome temptations in order to succeed in life.
A value that is important is the one shown in the Sirens. Beauty can be decieving. In the Sirens, the beautiful song of the Sirens kills men. Just like a handsome man could be a murder or a beautiful woman be a thief. In life what could be beautiful in eyes could be heartless and black on the inside.
Boasting can come back at you is a value that should always be considered in life. Boasting is just a stupid action action made by stupid people because in this world we are all the same: People in the world living life. In the Cyclops, Odysseus boasts to Polyphemus about blinding him, which leads to Odysseus getting punished by Poseidon who makes Odysseus's journey longer. It funny when a well-put togther person boasts about their success to someone having troubles and then in a few years that person is where that someone was. Well that's how life plays out one minute your on top and the next you are down in the rocks.
Values are a good thing to have. They can help us be a better person. They may even help us treat people better than what we do. There are many values to follow and learn about in life. The thing is that values help us understand noy only ourselves but also the people around us.
Michelle Wilkes--- The Odyssey
In the story The Odyssey we see many Greek values. Honesty/truth, following directions, and leave another mans kingdom alone were all seen in The Odyssey. These values were seen all over the story. Today we also have similar situations, which have consisted of the same values.
In the story The Odyssey we see the values truth and honesty many times. One of the times is when Odysseus is with Calypso. He tells her that he loves his wife Penelope, and wants to go home. Another part is when Odysseus is with King Alcinous. Odysseus tells the King about his journey and how he wants to go home. The King then gave him a ship. So Odysseus had used honest/truth both those times in the story.
The second value we see in The Odyssey is following directions. It shows that if you don't follow directions you will get killed or at least get hurt. In the beggining of Odysseus's journey when he had went to Cicones, Odysseus's men had killed the cattle. Then many of his men had died. Further on in his journey Witch Circe had told Odysseus and his men not to touch the cattle. But they ended up eating the cattle. So Zeus punished them all by sinking their ship. The only survivor was Odysseus. So this shows that if they would have followed directions none of it would have happened.
In the very end of The Odyssey when Odysseus reaches home we see the value that you should leave Odysseus's Kingdom alone or harm will come to you. The suitors are trying to take his Kingdom over. So Odysseus pretends to be a beggar, he only lets his son, Telemachus knoow who he really is. Odysseus had passed the bow test. Which is designed for only Odysseus to pass. Then Odysseus, Telemachus, and the Cow and Swine herd all slaughtered the suitors. So we see that if you mess with a Kingdom/home that belongs to someone else, they will get revenge on you .
The Odyssey is a story, which demonstrates many of the Greek values. Honesty/truth, following directions, and leave a persons Kingdom alone are all shown in many parts of The Odyssey. Today we can see those same values in our life. The influence of Greek culture on modern society is greatly shown all over the world.
In the story The Odyssey we see the values truth and honesty many times. One of the times is when Odysseus is with Calypso. He tells her that he loves his wife Penelope, and wants to go home. Another part is when Odysseus is with King Alcinous. Odysseus tells the King about his journey and how he wants to go home. The King then gave him a ship. So Odysseus had used honest/truth both those times in the story.
The second value we see in The Odyssey is following directions. It shows that if you don't follow directions you will get killed or at least get hurt. In the beggining of Odysseus's journey when he had went to Cicones, Odysseus's men had killed the cattle. Then many of his men had died. Further on in his journey Witch Circe had told Odysseus and his men not to touch the cattle. But they ended up eating the cattle. So Zeus punished them all by sinking their ship. The only survivor was Odysseus. So this shows that if they would have followed directions none of it would have happened.
In the very end of The Odyssey when Odysseus reaches home we see the value that you should leave Odysseus's Kingdom alone or harm will come to you. The suitors are trying to take his Kingdom over. So Odysseus pretends to be a beggar, he only lets his son, Telemachus knoow who he really is. Odysseus had passed the bow test. Which is designed for only Odysseus to pass. Then Odysseus, Telemachus, and the Cow and Swine herd all slaughtered the suitors. So we see that if you mess with a Kingdom/home that belongs to someone else, they will get revenge on you .
The Odyssey is a story, which demonstrates many of the Greek values. Honesty/truth, following directions, and leave a persons Kingdom alone are all shown in many parts of The Odyssey. Today we can see those same values in our life. The influence of Greek culture on modern society is greatly shown all over the world.
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