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Throughout the whole story of The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus, the main character and king of the island Ithaca, acts like a prima donna. ... There are many reasons Odysseus is disguised as a beggar upon his return to Ithaca, and there are many faults that he has that need correcting, the disguise he obtains is the tool to cure his many faults.
Odysseus did many things on his journey, and of these things, he always seemed to be a smart man. ... Each time he faces trouble, he begs his aggressor to have mercy on him, and when the aggressor agrees to have mercy, Odysseus defeats them, enabling his crew to row on, continuing the journey. ... (300)
This disguise helped Odysseus get through his kingdom without being recognized, and plays a vital role in the story. ... The first of these is that Odysseus is indeed a beggar, and he is sitting right in front of Eumaeus’ eyes. Second, Odysseus is wandering in the city of strangers, his own city, overtaken by the suitors. After revealing his secret to his swineherd and son, Odysseus explains that his disguise is the work of the gods, and it was chosen for a particular reason. ... (345)
This quote means that the disguise chosen for Odysseus was chosen for a distinct reason, and Odysseus clearly has no idea why it is that he was given this particular disguise.
Approximate Word count = 1125
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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