Ooh goody! Greek Mythology!
[Yeah...if Thanos has his Veronica Mars, I have Sherlock to express my feelings.]
Before reading The Odyssey itself, the only version of The Odyssey I know is the summary of Edith Hamilton and I'm telling you, it is a lot richer than that summary, although, in my opinion, also a lot harder to understand.
I read the verse translation by Allen Mandelbaum which is great. It is easier to understand and well written.
This is the first book I've read wherein muscled men are crying everywhere! Not that there's something wrong about them crying, but yes, this is the first book that I've read where the warrior hero is reportedly been crying over and over again.
I know it's an emphasis on his hardships but I just find it amusing, sorry.
I will comment upon 3 concepts: Relationship, Bravery/Courage, Wit, Revenge
1. Relationship
How much people wish for loyalty such as Penelope's, Odysseus wife. For years, she continued to hope for Odysseus' return. Despite the large number of suitors she has, her heart remained for Odysseus. She cries herself to sleep and prolong the time she has to make her choice.
2. Bravery/Courage
Seriously, why would Odysseus dare to listen to the song of the sirens? I mean, he could just stuff his ears with wax just like his men, but no, he asked his crew to tie him so he could listen. Good thing nothing bad happened, in fairness, it's brave for him to dare.
There is no point in listening to the song of the sirens. It's not a test he needed to pass. I guess he just want to earn some bragging rights.
3. Wit
Odysseus trap was good. I mean he managed to kill everyone who is disloyal. Horay? But why does he need to test his father? Poor old man, worried about his son and then Odysseus decided to test him instead of just saying "Father, I'm home!". I can't help myself from feeling sorry for his father. Cruel move Odysseus, cruel move.
4. Revenge
I must admit, I like a touch of murder to add to the drama, but mass murdering? He killed a lot of suitors for wanting to marry his wife. They believe you are dead Odysseus, which kinda means that they CAN marry your wife. His mass murder was only justified by the fact that the suitors are wasting his, or his son's, wealth, but it isn't really a great reason to violently kill everyone!
This is the first book I've read wherein muscled men are crying everywhere! Not that there's something wrong about them crying, but yes, this is the first book that I've read where the warrior hero is reportedly been crying over and over again.
I know it's an emphasis on his hardships but I just find it amusing, sorry.
I will comment upon 3 concepts: Relationship, Bravery/Courage, Wit, Revenge
1. Relationship
How much people wish for loyalty such as Penelope's, Odysseus wife. For years, she continued to hope for Odysseus' return. Despite the large number of suitors she has, her heart remained for Odysseus. She cries herself to sleep and prolong the time she has to make her choice.
Penelope deserves as Good Girl Gretta Meme!
2. Bravery/Courage
Seriously, why would Odysseus dare to listen to the song of the sirens? I mean, he could just stuff his ears with wax just like his men, but no, he asked his crew to tie him so he could listen. Good thing nothing bad happened, in fairness, it's brave for him to dare.
There is no point in listening to the song of the sirens. It's not a test he needed to pass. I guess he just want to earn some bragging rights.
John Watson is not impressed.
Odysseus trap was good. I mean he managed to kill everyone who is disloyal. Horay? But why does he need to test his father? Poor old man, worried about his son and then Odysseus decided to test him instead of just saying "Father, I'm home!". I can't help myself from feeling sorry for his father. Cruel move Odysseus, cruel move.
"Judging you"
4. Revenge
I must admit, I like a touch of murder to add to the drama, but mass murdering? He killed a lot of suitors for wanting to marry his wife. They believe you are dead Odysseus, which kinda means that they CAN marry your wife. His mass murder was only justified by the fact that the suitors are wasting his, or his son's, wealth, but it isn't really a great reason to violently kill everyone!
"What's wrong with you Odysseus?"
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