The Long-Suffering and Self-Pitying Odysseus. The Odyssey by Homer This essay anaylyzes Odysses' character and his worth as an epic hero.

The Long-Suffering and Self-Pitying Odysseus What would it take to make Odysseus, the renowned warrior and the pride of all Greece, cry uncontrollably? Surely, he must be put through some sort of extreme physical pain that no other mortal could survive or perhaps he is even forced to watch the horrendous slaughtering of his comrades. But more often than not, it is only mere words and memories, driven on by self-pity, not atrocities committed against …

…grief, it becomes obvious that his selfishness and pride are at the very heart of the obstacles he has faced on his journey home. SUBORDINATE IDEAS: 1. Cries out of self pity and loneliness 2. Cries to manipulate others 3. Does not respect shipmates a. Does not listen to their advice and suffers the consequences b. Does not properly mourn them when they die partly because of his actions 4. Pride and selfishness allow Odysseus to become a hero