Tag: Penelope

  • Key Characters in The Odyssey

    Key Characters in The Odyssey

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    The Characters of The Odyssey Odysseus As the king of Ithaca, Odysseus is a multi-faceted character — a spouse to Penelope, a father to Telemachus, and a heroic leader during the Trojan War. His journey of returning home is laden with trials and tribulations, painting him as a deeply flawed hero throughout the narrative. Telemachus…

  • Key Characters of the Odyssey

    Key Characters of the Odyssey

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    Odysseus The ruler of Ithaca, Odysseus is the devoted husband to Penelope and the father of Telemachus. A former leader in the Trojan War, he emerges as a hero fraught with flaws, primarily navigating a narrative centered on his return home and the quest for retribution. His intricate character plays a pivotal role in this…