The Odyssey

Essay book 5 In the epic poem The Odyssey, written by Homer, there are many gods with petty jealousies and complex human emotions. This explains the “ups” and “downs” in an individual’s life. This reflects in Odysseus’ state of being in book 5 many times. Odysseus is helpless. Many gods try to help him and others try to create obstacles for him to cross. The gods’ emotions and state of being affect Odysseus’ course of life …

…reaching home, such as Athena and Poseidon. Therefore, in conclusion, the gods’ complex emotions play a major role in Odysseus’ course of life. Odysseus’ helplessness gives the gods a chance to express their emotions on him in positive and negative ways. Overall there are many more gods who try to aid him than to hurt him. The gods that try to hurt him only helps him to build his determination and courage to get home.