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Calypso is distinguished by Homer as accommodating, forceful, and isolated; She welcomed Odysseus warmly with xenia and helped him leave the island, on the contrary constrained him to stay on the island for twenty years, and was often alone singing and weaving in her cave, often very secluded.

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Athena’s determination and persuasion, along with her sense of affection are three main characteristics that drive her through the story.

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Through Athena’s actions helping Telemachus and Odysseus she shows that she is powerful, devoted and supportive.

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Without Telemachus, the story would be lacking in relatable characters, Telemachus’s character traits make it easy for the reader to understand who he really is; he is a mixture of insecure and childish, but is very passionate concerning the ones he loves.

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However, there are three main ways in which  Homer characterizes Odysseus; through his nobility, his confidence, and his articulation. These three characteristics are what make Odysseus the exceptional hero that all hold in such high regard.

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Telemachus is initially shy; however, his outgoing and capable side is exposed as he undergoes a change within himself, aiding him in becoming a more influential leader and character.

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Because of the different situations he is faced with, Odysseus is shown to be fearful, manipulative, and brazen on his journey home, which defines him as a round character.

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He manifests several personality traits and characteristics.  However, there are 3 that stand out.  Telemachus is helpless.  He is waiting for his father to return home from war, and he doesn’t take any action to try to find him, until he is confronted by someone else.  However, he is also maturing.  Throughout the first few books, his personality matures as he learns to be more self-sufficient.  For example, Telemachus speaks with Menelaus, and orders him to tell of his father.  Telemachus is also trusting, as he just follows whatever is told to him by Athena without asking any questions.

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Penelope is a model for women because although she is a staunch and loyal wife, she balances these virtues with trickery and cleverness to avoid challenging the morals that are so important to her.
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Penelope is a model for women because she is a staunch and loyal wife, she is virtuous and despite these good morals, she is also very cunning and clever.

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Though Odysseus is portrayed as having many dual natures, distrustful yet loyal, cautious yet brave, persuasive yet fearful; two strong characteristics that define Odysseus can be described as clever and determined.

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Telemachus' unique traits define him as a character;  he has an insecurity on his lack of experience, as boy who has yet to journey  outside the walls of his kingdom gives him a naive take on the world, and feels he is not worthy to fill in his father’s shoes, though with all of his negative aspects he has yet to realize his natural aptitude to the heroic pattern that makes him dynamic and important to the storyline.

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In the epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer depicts the character Calypso with opposing characteristics to appeal to the standard contradicting goddess personality; she is shown as lustrous yet manipulative.

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In Homer's epic, The Odyssey, Athena’s unique character traits, loving, deft, and confident, help guide the plot and the journey of a father and son.

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Menelaus has three great characteristics of a king; he has generosity, wisdom, and jubilance.

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Telemachus’ contradicting characteristics are he is unsure of himself, very determined, and he is also good with words.

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Telemachus is slowly learning to mature with the guidance of Athena but in the beginning of the book Telemachus is characterized as an ignorant, immature, and an overly emotional boy who lacks a father figure in his life to be guided by; Telemachus’s main character weaknesses are key factors in the plot that drive to make him more relatable and helps to move the plot forward.

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Odysseus is best characterized by his contradicting character of his loyalty yet disloyalty, his bravery yet cowardness and his independence yet dependence throughout the story.

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Even though we just got introduced to Odyseus; he displays determination and loyalty in many occasions.

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Telemachus is courageous and unsure because he does daring things when he feels it is right, but he also shows hesitance when he is faced with new and intimidating situations.

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In the Greek poem, The Odyssey, Athena drives the plot as a strategic, charming, and mentor-like character.

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As a hero, Odysseus is cunning, courageous and even hubris. He uses his persuasive oratory skills to get past complex barriers in his journey. Under pressure, Odysseus shows great courage. Finally, Odysseus’ hubris often leaves him in trouble with the Greek gods. Odysseus is a cunning, courageous and at times, hubris hero.

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Homer portrays Odysseus with contradictory attributes to make him more relatable to the audience; he is revealed as being brave, headstrong, and emotional.