Thursday, October 30, 2008

The odyssey by Homer

This is the story that full with God and Goddess. The goddess Athena (who is Odysseus’s protector), Zeus, the king of the gods, Poseidon, the god that hates Odysseus, Calypso, the goddess of the sea that wants Odysseus to be her husband and many more gods that involve in Odysseus’s journey home from the battle of Troy.

It’s not the destination but the journey.

The journey tests Odysseus strength, courage, intelligence and nobility. For example, in the battle of Troy, it was his idea to build the horse which at the end that trick lead them to the victory in he battle. His courage to fights all the obstacles that hinders him to go home also makes his journey in life more meaningful. His loyalty to his wife, Penelope has keeps him safe throughout the journey. He comes out as a hero since he is able to go through so many adventure and obstacle in the journey home.

About changing

Odysseus became a stronger person before the journey. The journey has changed him into a better person than before.

Submitted to:

Airil HaimiMohd. Adnan

Course Tutor TSL570, UiTM Perak







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