Odysseus (reflection)

Here is this exemplary man who deserved to be admired for a lot of things. Even though he has been through a lot, his values never falter. Standing still and strong in order to defeat the trials coming over his way, he became someone being looked up to. No matter what happens, his desire to return home haven’t weaver. He is no perfect however; he has flaws that some leaders must not embody. But, no one can’t deny, Odysseus is still worth the awe.

The Legal Wife has been making noise not just in the television but in the networking sites as well. Not because of its artists portraying the role but the story of an unfaithful husband who’s definitely far different from Odysseus. Being a man of his words, he did things one can’t imagine. Even though a lot of women came after him, his mind and heart remains to Penelope, his wife. True that he have slept with some women but he was just obliged to do so in order to stay alive. The fact that women are men’s weakness, Odysseus fell in love to none of them. He is real tough after all- worth applause. If we exemplify how Odysseus disallows to ride with temptations, we won’t get defeated with sins.

Warriors are known for their bravery and might. Likewise, Odysseus is ideally a courageous fighter for not only during the Trojan War he fought but even on his way home he has still been facing numerous battles. Getting away from the Lotus eaters, blinding the giant cyclop, being blown by the tremendous wind, outwitting the sirens, escaping from Calypso- he’s through all that and yet, he is still alive. His perseverance and strength evidently saved him but his intelligence and wit made it all possible. And with the heart to make the return just as he promised, he survived it all still in one piece. We are all fighters and if we wanted to survive in this game called life, we need to wear a helmet of wisdom, a belt of faith and the sword of strength.

During the voyage on their way home, flaws of being inconsiderate and selfish leader were being exhibited. He didn’t listen to what his men tell him. Pursuing his wants, he disregards their word even if it concerns their safety. Great power comes great responsibility- as a leader he must have empathized them in order to maintain a harmonious relationship because your members are your responsibility and obligation.

According to Homer, of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man. This statement was justified by how Oddyseus made it out alive. None of us hence get defeated once we believe in ourselves that we can do it. We can only see our real strength once we believe because it’s not to see is to believe but to believe is to see.