Wallace The Odyssey

Trojan War

1200 BCE

During the Trojan War Odysseus was the mighty king of Ithaca. He was one of the many Greeks who went to Troy. It was a 10 year battle, the Greeks were not succeeding. Odysseus the master of strategies came up with a stealthy plan to give the Trojans a giant horse as a sign of forfeiture. The giant horse was filled with Greeks. Odysseus plan transpired exactly as he wanted it to and the Trojans were ambushed by the Greeks inside the horse.

Trojan War Part 2

1200 BCE

Odysseus lost a lot of men during this battle, but was able to think critically and come up with a plan to defeat the Trojans. He learned how to be a leader. The win over the Trojans helped Odysseus gain confidence. I infer his reputation was feared by others. Finally, he earned the trust of his crew with the master plan he created.

Lotus Eaters Part 2

1200 BCE

Odysseus as a leader did a good job of being alert and reactive. He was able to recognize that his men were mentally altered. Being the unselfish leader he was he took his men on the ship and made sure they were heading home.Odysseus should have learn to be more cautious and proactive.

Cyclopes Part 2

1200 BCE

Odysseus was able to gain respect for the culture and differences of the Cyclopes and giants, which were not as modern as the other gods and humans. Odysseus can utilize some of Cyclopes's agricultural techniques or enhance their strategies by incorporating some of his skills. Odysseus may have learned from their mistake of not tending the plants which could benefit him. I infer that having input from other sources will make Odysseus a more valuable and knowledgeable leader.

Part 2 Aeolus and the Bag of Wind

1200 BCE

From this story Odysseus learned how to use his resources. He used Aeolus to help him and his men return on their journey home. Odysseus lost the trust of his men because they didn't believe that it was just a bag of wind, but a fortune of silver and gold. This wasn't good because now their journey home would be longer. He also could have done a better job explaining why they should not open the bag, including the consequences that came along with opening the bag of wind.

Circe Part 2

1200 BCE

Odysseus showed how loyal he is to his crew. He also showed bravery going back to save his men. He did something he really didn't want to do to save his men which is brave and loyal. Odysseus showed perseverance too because he could have easily left his men and said " Oh Well" and not save his me, but he did what a leader would do. Odysseus showed what a great leader is because he let his men go free and they got in trouble so he had to go behind them and basically fix their mistakes.

Scylla&Charybdis

1200 BCE

Scylla is a monster that has six heads. According to what Circe told Odysseus that six of his men will be eaten. This will only happen if Odysseus and his men get to close to Scylla. Charybdis is a whirlpool that is powerful enough to sink a big ship. She will drown the ship and everything and one aboard the ship

Scylla & Charybdis

1200 BCE

Odysseus was being a good leader helping his men cope with their fear of these monsters. Although Odysseus didn’t tell his men they were going to die he protected him by not telling them. This is what leaders do show loyalty and help their people when scared, in danger, and etc that’s what Odysseus did throughout this story

Helios part 2

1200 BCE

Odysseus could have learned to be a better leader throughout the story. He should know his man well enough to know that they don’t have any integrity. Odysseus could have handled the situation better as a leader he didn’t have to yell he could have calmly talk to him even though he was frustrated. As a leader you should know the people that fall lien and know when and how to control your anger threw tough situations.

Suitors/Home Part 2

1200 BCE

Odysseus did a good job as a leader to lead his men back home to Ithaca. He was very intelligent and came up with multiple plans for the challenges that he faced. He did a good job at first at controlling his temper until the end when he killed every single suitor.

Cyclopes

1200 BCE

After Odysseus and his men left the Island of Lotus Eaters they went to The Land of Cyclopes, Giants, and Louts. A Cyclopes is a person and the name of a land. Before Odysseus and his crew arrived Cyclopes's agricultural process was a mystery . Cyclopes and his civilians don't plow, sow by hand, nor till the ground. Cyclopes and the people that live on his land have no muster and no consultation or tribal ways. Every giant lives in it's own cave which consist of a husband/wife and children.

Circe

1200 BCE

Circe's Hall was where Odysseus and his men was introduced to the witch Circe. Half of Odysseus men got baited to meet Circe ans they got turned into swines/pigs. Then Eurochulas went to report to Odysseus. Odysseus went to save his men. He made a deal with Circe that if he got in her " Bed of Love" she would turn his men back human. That's exactly what he did and his men were humans again.

Sirens

1200 BCE

Odysseus and his crew sailed through the sirens and they thought they were going to be in danger. Odysseus then took this opportunity to help his men and filled their ears so they won't hear the sirens. Odysseus made sure his men was safe, but he didn't fill his hears. Odysseus then tied himself to the ship. As they went through they were fine, unharmed, and not tempted.

Helios

1200 BCE

Odysseus went to pray to the gods, while his men were still on the ship. As Odysseus is praying his men went to kill some cattle.This went against Odysseus commands. Odysseus came back he was furious. He yelled and screamed at his men. Helios found out about the dead cattle and demand the gods to avenge his cattle. Helios in the gods came to an agreement. As Odysseus and his men were on the ship Zeus struck the ship killed some of his man and sent Odysseus back to sure.

Suitors/Home

1200 BCE

Odysseus finally came back to his home land.Which is Ithaca. He faced many challenges. When Odysseus returned to his homeland he saw many suitors. That didn't please him at all it it made his upset because they were trying to marry his wife. He dressed himself as a suitor and nobody knew, but his maids. He did everything that suitors did. Then Odysseus strung his bow and that his how his wife knew that he was home. Finally Odysseus killed every single suitor.

Lotus Eaters

1200 BCE

Odysseus and his men were on their journey home and came across the Island of Lotus. Odysseus met the Lotus Eaters, surprisingly they were not looking to hurt Odysseus and his crew. Lotus Eaters are natives of the Island of Lotus. Odysseus's men ate some Lotus, which is a plant that makes honey. Odysseus found out that Lotus causes a transient state and as a result his crew was unwilling to leave for home. Odysseus tied all his men down to the row benches and they started back home.

Aeolus and the Bag of Wind

1200 BCE

After leaving the land of Cyclopes, Odysseus and his crew sailed to Aeolus' home. Aeolus is the God of wind. He gave Odysseus a bag full of wind which should lead them home. They were almost at Ithaca when Odysseus' men were tempted to look into the bag. They suspected Aeolus gave Odysseus a bag of gold and silver. They opened the bag that contained wind and the wind blew them back to Aeolia. This time when Odysseus asked Aeolus for help Aeolus refused, resulting in a longer journey to Ithaca.

Sirens part 2

1200

Analysis: Odysseus showed he is a born leader because he took care of his men first before himself. He made sure they were okay and that they would be safe. He then protected himself. His men and him mad it through safely this shows how proactive and alert he was.