In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," the protagonist, Odysseus, has spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War. Due to the gods' anger against Odysseus, he is destined to have a very long and difficult journey home. Odysseus proves to be brave because he overcomes both external and internal conflicts on this long journey home. <Tab/>The external conflicts that Odysseus overcomes show that he is highly courageous. For example, the …showed first 75 words of 340 total…

…showed last 75 words of 340 total…of conflicts Odysseus dealt with within himself, and prove that he is brave. <Tab/>These facts show that Odysseus is fearless and courageous during his external and internal conflicts. He knows how to deal with his troubles, and is a very strong person. Odysseus had many problems on his long journey home, but he made it through and accomplished his main goal; to return to his family and home in Ithaca.