the iliad

The Iliad From the beginning of time and continuously through the ages there has always been the struggle between good and evil. Through the Odyssey Homer presents a clear view of both good and evil. Odysseus, the hero and main character of the Odyssey, is portrayed by Homer as the unequivocal essence of goodness and all that is right. Penelope, being the heroes wife, is also depicted by Homer as being purely good. Through Telemachus, …

…while the Suitors and Clytaemnestra were used by Homer to present a clear view of evil. Through Odysseus\' courageous acts and generous deeds, Penelopes\' loyalty and Telemachus\' modesty and respect, Homer created a clear view of good in the Odyssey. But, through the Suitors\' abuse of other peoples property, disrespect for elders and schemes for murder, and Clytaemnestras\' betrayal of her husband, Homer illustrated a crystal clear view of evil.