Beowulf 7
Beowulf 7Most people hear the word hero and think of the stereotypical individual with an incredible appearance, outlandish brawn, and a smile to die for. This is not always accurate; some of the most legendary heroes from Greek mythology take advantage of many other traits. Loyalty, craftiness, intelligence, and keen observational skills are needed to escalate a hero’s stature. In “name of book” reflects both heroes with assumed features and elevated characteristics of a true hero.
Oddyse demonstrates a multitude of different skills that many other heroes do not poses. For example, “My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends, everyone calls me Nohbdy,” said Odysseus to Polyphimus (IX.366-367). This shows that Odysseus is a quick and inventive thinker. Many would not have been able to concoct such clever answer in an instant. As when Odysseus tells Telemachus “I must put all my mind to it, to see if we two by ourselves can take them on or if we should look round for help”(XVI.280-283) These words exhibit Odysseus’ intelligence for observing perilous situations. Unlike Hercules who would have relied on brute strength and instinct to pommel the suitors. The abilities expressed by Odysseus are shown to be superior to the shallow barbaric traits of Hercules and other...
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