Odysseus's Strengths And Weaknesses

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The hero of Greece ,Odysseus, is a hero that is easily accessible to challenges. Although He is human he has many strengths, weaknesses, and many conflicts. The hero of Greece shows his strengths. Homer points out that Odysseus fought bravely in the Trojan war and free his men from Cirice.Even though he has strengths, with strength comes weakness. Odysseus also carries burdens of weakness. He is lured by danger and willing to put himself and others in harms way barely escaping death. He did a thing that he did not have to do. These prove Odysseus has weaknesses. Additionally since he has weaknesses he also faces conflicts. Odysseus has conquered his challenges. He rescued his men from Circe’s island and dealt with the
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