Question

Hi, I need some help. DONT STEAL POINTS OR IM REPORTING. anyway, could someone help make an Argumentative outline essay about whether or not Odysseus is a hero.

Answer 1

I'll help the best I can.

Odysseus is considered an epic hero for his role as King of Ithaca, his participation in the war, and his journey home. A hero has some type of superhuman ability, such as intelligence, physical strength, or bravery: Odysseus was known for his ability to think himself out of tough situations.

Odysseus is not a hero based on the standards of merciful, selfless, and gentle because of his actions of sacrificing his men, killing the suitors and being ruthless throughout the Odyssey. A hero must be willing to do service for others and put the needs of others safety and protection before his own.

Odysseus demonstrates heroic, god-like qualities throughout The Odyssey. In one instance, he cleverly tricks and blinds the Cyclops Polyphemus, saving his crew from certain death. Odysseus also bravely travels to Hades to learn his fate.

In a way, Odysseus is a hero with strength, wits, and cunning who dominates the largest beasts the planet has to offer. However, he is also a villain; he intrudes and assaults helpless creatures and also he returns home expecting his wife Penelope not to have cheated on him while he was gone.

I hope this information will help you!

Answer 2

If you want to put this more in your own words, I would do so. So first, you must know how to write an argumentive essay.

How to write your essay:

Write your Introductory paragraph. The first paragraph of your essay should outline the topic, provide background information necessary to understand your argument, outline the evidence you will present and states your thesis.

The thesis statement.

Write your Body paragraphs.

Write your Conclusion.

Example:

Introduction/thesis: A Homeric epic hero is thought to be above a normal human being. The traits of an epic hero are strength, loyalty, courage, and intelligence. In fact, the Macmillan Dictionary for Students defines a hero as "one who is admired and looked up to for valour, achievements, and noble qualities" (483). Odysseus fulfills all of the requirements for an epic hero and more.

Body Paragraph Idea:  An important trait that an epic hero must have is intelligence. Odysseus's quick thinking, combined with his eloquence in speech and many other characteristics, has gotten him and his crew out of many tight situations. One situation, for example, was when Odysseus and his men were trapped in the Cyclops Polyphemos's cave. Although Odysseus's curiosity was what landed him into the situation in the first place, his masterful demonstrations of his articulation in speaking were what eventually helped him escape. He manages to win over Polyphemos in the story with a few well-spoken words and an offering:

"'Kyklops, try some wine. / Here's liquor to wash down your scraps of men. / Taste it, and see the kind of drink we carried / under our planks. I meant it as an offering / if you would help us home. But you are mad, / unbearable, a bloody monster! After this, / will any other traveler come to see you?'' (Homer 155)'

Conclusion: Odysseus completely demonstrates all of the main characteristics of a Homeric hero. His strength, intelligence, and guile all serve him well when he is in struggling to get out of a certain situation. Odysseus's loyalty is depicted throughout the whole poem, and his desperate need to see his home again is what pushed him forward in his journey home. Without all these qualities, Odysseus would not be considered a hero. However, because Odysseus manages to superbly display his heroic qualities in everything he does, he is considered to be one of the greatest epic heroes ever created.