In epic The Odyssey written by Homer, a man somewhere in between the world of gods and mortals named Odysseus goes on a 10-year journey in which he leaves his wife Penelope and son Telemachus behind. The challenges he faces while on his journey characterizes him in a visible form that can alter the way a reader experiences The Odyssey. Being able to deceive people, think his way out of tough situations, and to overpower other stronger beings, makes Odysseus an intelligent, clever man who affects the overall understanding of the story by changing the perspective readers have on those he interacts with. Odysseus demonstrates clever thinking when he knocks out the Cyclops Polyphemus with liquor. As Odysseus thinks on his feet to help his crew get out alive, he sarcastically shouts at the Cyclops to try some wine, knowing that it will knock out the cyclops in order for them to escape (“The Cyclops”.
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Odysseus knows that if he does not think quick and get his crew out alive, he will die so he uses clever, intelligent knowledge to outsmart Polyphemus and prevail. Odysseus also possesses clever and intelligent qualities when he eventually escapes the cave of Polyphemus by outsmarting him. Odysseus relishes that his plan to escape on the bellies of sheep worked and rejoices with his crew (480). Odysseus begins to fear that he will lose the trust of his companions if he does not become a leader and help them escape the den of Polyphemus so he cleverly conducts a plan for them to sneak out on the bellies of sheep and it works. Odysseus then portrays the role of a clever, intelligent man when he has Athena make him look like a beggar in order to get back into his palace with his family. Odysseus goes to compete for the hand of his wife Penelope, dressed as a beggar so she would not know it was him and when he wins, he shows himself and continues to overpower others as if he never left. (“Death at the Palace”.
Odysseus knows that if he does not think quick and get his crew out alive, he will die so he uses clever, intelligent knowledge to outsmart Polyphemus and prevail. Odysseus also possesses clever and intelligent qualities when he eventually escapes the cave of Polyphemus by outsmarting him. Odysseus relishes that his plan to escape on the bellies of sheep worked and rejoices with his crew (480). Odysseus begins to fear that he will lose the trust of his companions if he does not become a leader and help them escape the den of Polyphemus so he cleverly conducts a plan for them to sneak out on the bellies of sheep and it works. Odysseus then portrays the role of a clever, intelligent man when he has Athena make him look like a beggar in order to get back into his palace with his family. Odysseus goes to compete for the hand of his wife Penelope, dressed as a beggar so she would not know it was him and when he wins, he shows himself and continues to overpower others as if he never left. (“Death at the Palace”.