Like all humans, Odysseus (as portrayed in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey) exhibited both positive and negative qualities. On the positive side, Odysseus was a pious man who respected and honored the gods. He was also brave and cunning; his idea for the Trojan Horse assured the Greeks victory in the Trojan War. Finally, he loved his family and risked his life to return home to them.
Nevertheless, Odysseus had some negative character traits. His...
Like all humans, Odysseus (as portrayed in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey) exhibited both positive and negative qualities. On the positive side, Odysseus was a pious man who respected and honored the gods. He was also brave and cunning; his idea for the Trojan Horse assured the Greeks victory in the Trojan War. Finally, he loved his family and risked his life to return home to them.
Nevertheless, Odysseus had some negative character traits. His cunning at times made him arrogant. One example of this is when he could not resist taunting Polyphemus the cyclops. Moreover, Odysseus cheated on his wife, Penelope, with the goddesses Calypso and Circe. His affair with Circe delayed him from returning home for an entire year.
As you can see, Odysseus is a dynamic character, which is part of what makes him such a great hero. I, personally, would consider him a good man, but--based on the information above--you may judge him differently.
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