They also had to learn new languages, traditions, find jobs, and many other things as well. The article states, “I hope that, as we follow along with Odysseus, we see ourselves in the characters returning home. And as Athena is a guiding light for the hero, we should think about who the guiding light is in our own lives, giving us insights into who we are and showing us the way.” ("The Odyssey" relates 3,000 year-old epic poem to today's immigrant stories - UNCSA). This is an example of how people nowadays can relate to the Odyssey. There have been many first-hand accounts, but here is one about a certain person, Matthew. When he was 33 years old, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and that brain tumor changed his life. He entered this unknown world, just like in the hero’s journey. He had to relearn nearly everything after the surgery was done to remove the tumor. He was in the hospital for a while, then had to live in a nursing home for 3 years. During this time, his mother, Renee’, had to help take care of