In the Odyssey, Homer created the character Odysseus. There are many sides to his personality. The book shows Odysseus as a family man. It shows him as a compassionate man. He also makes mistakes and has weaknesses. In the Odyssey, Odysseus shows his love for his family. He surmounts many obstacles and gets back home to Ithaca. There his faithful wife, Penelope, and his son Telemachus awaited his return. He wanted to be with his …showed first 75 words of 371 total…

…showed last 75 words of 371 total…Another weakness he has is his love for women. This is clear when he ends up living with Circe for a year. He also stayed with and made love to Calypso for seven years in Ogygia. Obviously, Odysseus has many special attributes. These characteristics help him on his journey back home. He shows love for his friends, family, and home. He's kind and patient. He also has flaws that we as humans can relate to.