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What qualities of character does Odysseus show in facing the dangers of Books Nine to Twelve of the Odyssey?
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What qualities of character does Odysseus show in facing the dangers of Books Nine to Twelve of the Odyssey? Odysseus narrates books Nine to Twelve to the Phaeacians. Odysseus' character is greatly revealed here and the evidence taken from his actions supports attributes that the audience has been previously told exist. From the very start of the poem we are old that Odysseus is 'resourceful' and in these four books, we are clearly shown how. Odysseus demonstrates his resourcefulness when he uses what is lying around in Polyphemus' cave - an olive tree branch- to save his comrades and himself. This story also shows Odysseus' resourceful attribute when he uses the rams for concealment. In the story of the Sirens he uses the wax from the ship to block the ears of his comrades, which shows resourcefulness. Additionally, the story of the Sirens shows that Odysseus is unable...
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