The Role Of Odysseus In The Odyssey

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Until contemporary known as one of the greatest classics of western literature, The Odyssey recounts the story of Odysseus, and his journey home. After the Achaean victory over Troy, Odysseus, one of the great Greek heroes, is set to return to island Ithaca, to his wife and his son. Odysseus, known as one of the most ingenious and eloquent heroes of ancient times, survived tremendous hardships.
A close reading of the Book 14 of the Odyssey presents a clear image of Odysseus’ rhetoric and his character. While talking to Eumaios, the swineherd, Odysseus (pretending to be a beggar) narrates where he is from. Odysseus’ fictitious tale at first glance, already reinforces the idea that he is a skilled, eloquent speaker. The ease to which he could

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