Part one of term paper
In The Odyssey an epic poem by Homer, Ancient Greek life is depicted through the trials and tribulations of the Ancient Greeks interacting with the gods. The characters live their lives to please the gods because they fear them. The Greeks highly value good qualities such as intelligence, braveness, and being a mastermind of war. This is ...

Part two of term paper
... as wise” (3). Odysseus later demonstrates his intelligence by escaping Kalypso, an island goddess that detains him because she loves him. When Odysseus wants to leave and see his wife, Kalypso becomes angry and asks “Can I be less desirable than she is? Less interesting? Less beautiful? Can mortals compare with goddesses in grace and form?” (87). Odysseus uses his intelligence and replies “My lady goddess, here is no cause for anger. My quiet Penelope-how well I know-would seem a s ...