Revised--> During the first three acts of the play Othello, Iago seems to have a heavenly appearance. He gains the trusts of Roderigo, Cassio, and Othello. These men believe in Iago, not knowing what Iago is really up to. Iago wants to bring these men down; therefore he constructs a plan for each and every one of them. He uses Roderigo, ruins Cassio, and brings shame to Othello.
Roderigo loves Desdemona; therefore, Iago uses Roderigo’s love as a source of income. Roderigo starts to give money to Iago so he can buy Desdemona gifts in order to win her love. Roderigo believes that Iago is trustworthy, not noticing that Iago is keeping the money for himself. Once Roderigo begins to notice that he does not get the attention he expects from Desdemona, he tells Iago that he wants to give up. Iago convinces him with his heavenly charm to keep giving him the money, and pretends that he will get Desdemona. Iago himself says, “Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; / For I mine own gained knowledge should profane, / If I would time expend with such a snipe, / But for my sport and profit” (1.3.384-87). In other words, Iago believes that Roderigo is nothing but a fool, and he is just using him for his money.
Cassio is a handsome and well respected lieutenant; Iago wants to ruin his reputation. Iago fools Cassio and convinces him to drink more cups of wine. Cassio refuses at first, but ends up giving in. Cassio being drunk is not able to act as he supposed to. Othello then relieves him of his duties and sends him off. This is all according to Iago’s plan. Iago states, “Am I to put our Cassio in some action, / That may offend the isle” (2.3.57-8). Basically, Iago is saying that he will get Cassio to do something that will cost him his position as lieutenant in order to damage his reputation. Once Cassio has been fired, Iago wants to make Cassio seem a threat in Othello’s eyes. Iago is going to make it seem as if Desdemona is being unfaithful to Othello with Cassio.
Othello loves his wife Desdemona, and he is a well respected man among all those who surround him. Iago is jealous of everything that Othello possesses. Iago is able to fool Othello. Othello believes that Iago is trustworthy and a man with good intentions. Othello is not aware of the horrifying plan that Iago has. Iago states he will not be satisfied, “Till I am evened with him, wife for wife, / Or failing so, yet that I put Moor, / At least into a jealousy so strong, / That judgment cannot cure” (2.2.302-04). Iago is insisting that all he wants is to make Othello miserable by making it seem like his wife is unfaithful. Therefore, this brings shame to Othello and leads to great consequences.
Furthermore, Iago is able to fool these men. These men loose everything they worked for. They trust Iago so much that Iago is able to destroy their lives. Due to this, Iago is able to get what he wants, which is to ruin Othello, Cassio, and Roderigo. 3rd Response --> During the first three acts of the play Othello, Iago seems to have a heavenly appearance. He gains the trusts of Roderigo, Cassio, and Othello. These men believe in Iago, not knowing what Iago is really up to. Iago wants to bring these men down; therefore he constructs a plan for each and every one of them. He would use Roderigo, ruin Cassio, and bring shame to Othello.
Roderigo loves Desdemona; therefore Iago uses Roderigo’s love as a source of income. Roderigo starts to give money to Iago for he can buy Desdemona gifts in order to win her love. Roderigo believes that Iago is trustworthy, not noticing that Iago is keeping the money for himself. Once Roderigo begins to notice that he does not get the attention he expects from Desdemona, he tells Iago that he wants to give up. Iago convinces him with his heavenly charm to keep giving him the money, and pretends that he will get Desdemona. Iago himself says, “Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; / For I mine own gained knowledge should profane, / If I would time expend with such a snipe, / But for my sport and profit” (1.3.384-87). In other words, Iago believes that Roderigo is nothing but a fool, and he is just using him for his money.
Cassio is a handsome and well respected lieutenant; Iago wants to ruin his reputation. Iago fools Cassio and convinces him to drink more cups of wine. Cassio denies this request, but ends up giving in. Cassio being drunk is not able to act as he supposed to. Othello then deprives him of his duties and sends his off. This is all according to Iago’s plan. Iago states, “Am I to put our Cassio in some action, / That may offend the isle” (2.3.57-8). Basically, Iago is saying that he would bring Cassio to do something that would risk his position as lieutenant in order to ruin his reputation and continue with his plan. Once Cassio is off his duties, Iago wants to use Cassio to be seen as a threat in Othello’s eyes. Iago is going to make it seem as if Desdemona is being unfaithful to Othello with Cassio.
Othelloloves his wife Desdemona, and he is a well respected man among all those who surround him. Iago is jealous of everything that Othello possess. Iago is able to fool Othello, Othello believes that Iago is trustworthy and a man with good intentions. Othello is not aware of the horrifying plan that Iago has. Iago states, “Till I am evened with him, wife for wife, / Or failing so, yet that I put Moor, / At least into a jealousy so strong, / That judgment cannot cure” (2.2.302-04). Iago insisting that all he wants is to make Othello pay by making it seem like his wife is unfaithful. This bringing shame to Othello and leading to great consequences.
2nd Revised --> Heroic behavior I would define as something well done for the better of others, such as, being able to save a persons life, help him or her through a rough time, or simply being able to keep him or her from harm. One does not have to fit the qualities of an epic hero in order to be recognized as a person who is heroic. Heroic behavior also consists of how well one is able to treat others. Odysseus, for the most part, is classified as having qualities that satisfy heroic behavior. He risks his well being for his companions, but at the same time he makes decisions only to benefit himself. Therefore he is partly heroic.
People who only care about themselves in any given situation I find to be disqualified from heroic status. People who boast about what they do are also disqualified. A hero does not exhibit negative qualities, such as cockiness, selfishness, ignorance, recklessness, and falsehood. A hero is someone that many can depend on. In some cases, a hero is someone that only certain people depend on, such as, in the case of an unmarried mother of three who is left on her own with her children and is able to provide them with a better future. Because she is able to give them support, care, and protection, these children are able to recognize their mother’s heroic behavior.
Odysseus possesses some of the qualities that constitute heroic behavior. However, he also has some of those that disqualify a person from heroic status. For example, Odysseus states to the cyclops, “Cyclops, if any mortal man ever asks you who it was that inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding, tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities. Laertes is his father, and he makes his home in Ithaka” (IX, 502-505). Odysseus here boasts about his action knowing that it can bring harm to his fellow companions. This act of selfishness causes all his companions to die on the journey home. However, he is also able to save some of his companions. Odysseus states to Circe, “So then, if you are sincerely telling me to eat and drink, set them free, so my eyes can again behold my eager companions” (X, 385-387). Here Odysseus is putting his men before himself in an example of heroic behavior.
Odysseus is able to meet some qualities that define heroic behavior. He is able to fight for his companions and his country. Even though Odysseus has taken certain actions thinking about his own well being instead of his men, he is able to put them as a priority. At the end of the book Odysseus is able to show that he wants the best for his country along with those who depend on Odysseus.
Revised --> Heroic behavior I would define as something well done for the better of others. For example, being able to save a persons life, help him or her through a rough time, or simply being able to keep him or her from harm. One does not have to fit the qualities of an epic hero in order to be recognized as a person who is heroic. Heroic behavior also consists of how well one is able to treat others. Odysseus, for the most part, is classified as having qualities that satisfy heroic behavior. He is able to sacrifice his well being for his companions, yet he makes decisions upon his own stubbornness causing the death of his companions.
People who only care about themselves in any given situation I find to be disqualified from heroic status. People who boast about what they do are also disqualified. A hero is not made up of unwanted qualities, such as cockiness, selfishness, ignorance, recklessness, and falsehood. A hero is someone that many can depend on. In some cases, a hero is someone that only certain people depend on. For example, in the case of an unmarried mother of three who is left on her own with her children and is able to provide them with a better future. Because she is able to give them support, care, and protection, these children are able to recognize their mother’s heroic behavior.
Odysseus possesses some of the qualities that constitute heroic behavior. However, he also has some of those that disqualify a person from heroic status. For example, Odysseus states to the cyclops, “Cyclops, if any mortal man ever asks you who it was that inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding, tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities. Laertes is his father, and he makes his home in Ithaka” (IX, 502-505). Odysseus here boasts about his action knowing that it can bring harm to his fellow companions. This act of selfishness causes all his companions to die on the journey home. However, he is also able to save some of his companions. Odysseus states to Circe, “So then, if you are sincerely telling me to eat and drink, set them free, so my eyes can again behold my eager companions” (X, 385-387). Odysseus putting his men before him shows a great heroic behavior.
Odysseus is able to meet some qualities that define heroic behavior. He is able to fight for his companions and his country. Even though Odysseus has taken certain actions thinking about his own well being instead of his men, he is able to put them as a priority. At the end of the book Odysseus is able to show that he wants the best for his country along with those who depend on Odysseus. Therefore he is partly heroic.
2nd Response --> Heroic behavior I would define it as something well done for the better of others. For example, being able to save someone’s life, help them through a rough time, or simply being able to keep them from harm. Heroic behavior takes place on an every day basis. One does not have to fit the qualities of an epic day hero in order to be recognized as a person who constitutes heroic behavior. Heroic behavior also consists of how well one is able to treat others. Heroic behavior is not only made up of people who seem to have these qualities, but those who only show it when needed.
People who only care about themselves in any given situation I find to be disqualified from heroic status. People who boast about what they do are also disqualified. A hero is not made up of unwanted qualities such as, cockiness, selfishness, ignorance, irresponsible, and not being credible. A hero is someone that many can depend on. In some cases, a hero is someone that only certain people depend on. For example, in the case of an unmarried mother of three who is left on her own with her children and is able to provide them with a better future. Because she was able to give them support, care, and protection, these children are able to recognize their mother’s heroic behavior.
Odysseus tends to meet some of the qualities that constitute heroic behavior. However, he also meets those that disqualified him from heroic status. For example, Odysseus states, “Cyclops, if any mortal man ever asks you who it was that inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding, tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities. Laertes is his father, and he makes his home in Ithaka” (IX, 502-505). Odysseus proceeds to boast his action knowing that it can bring harm to his fellow companions. This action of selfishness causes all his companions to die along the journey home. However, he was also able to save his companions. Odysseus states, “So then, if you are sincerely telling me to eat and drink, set them free, so my eyes can again behold my eager companions” (X, 385-387). Odysseus putting his men before him shows a great heroic behavior.
For the most part Odysseus is able to fulfill the qualities that meet heroic behavior. He is able to fight for his companions and his country. Even though Odysseus has taken certain actions thinking about his own well being instead of his men, he for the most part is able to put them as a priority. At the end of the book Odysseus is able to show that he wants the better for his country along with those who depend on Odysseus. Therefore he is able to satisfy some heroic behavior. Revised --> In the book The Odyssey there are certain codes of behavior that society must follow. If these prominent codes are not followed by an individual there can be consequences for that individual. Out of all of these prominent codes I believe that the loyalty and the hospitality codes are the most important. These codes are shown all throughout the book The Odyssey.
The loyalty code of behavior should be respected by all those who have a king. Subjects under the code of loyalty are supposed to respect the king grounds and his belonging. Unfortunately, this code is greatly violated by the suitors. They invade Odysseus house, eat all his food, and plan on marrying his wife. The suitors are not satisfied with what they have done to Odysseus’s palace so they decide to plan the death of his son Telemachus. This disloyalty is later on punished by the gods. Athena states, “A serious man who came in among them could well be scandalized, seeing much disgraceful behavior” (I, 238-239). In other words, Athena believes that such behavior is offensive; therefore it should not go unpunished.
The hospitality code of behavior is the main code that is followed by society. Zeus is the enforcer of such code, therefore it is greatly respected. When guests are present in someone’s household, the person who owns the household is supposed to treat him or her accordingly. This means that they have to provide their guests with a feast and treat their guests with respect in their household. After dining, the guests are then supposed to state his or her name, parent’s name, and the reason for such presence. Menelaos states, “Help yourselves to the food and welcome, and then afterwards, when you have tasted dinner, we shall ask you who among men you are, for the stock of your parents can be no lost one” (IV, 60-63). Menelaos insisting that Odysseus takes pleasure in the feast gathered for him then, after his fine dining to inform Menelaos of his origins.
These codes of behavior are to be followed by all members of society. These codes reflect on what society really goes by and respects. All those that do not follow such codes are liable to negative consequences. The essences of such codes have an impact on how society regards an individual. This is why such codes are very important in The Odyssey.
Old----> In the book The Odyssey there certain codes of behavior that society must follow. These prominent codes are highly known and if not followed by an individual can lead to high consequences for that certain individual. Out of all of these prominent codes I believe that the loyalty and the hospitality codes are far more important. These codes are shown all throughout the book The Odyssey.
The loyalty code of behavior should be respected by all those who have a king. Society under the code of loyalty, is supposed to respect the king grounds and his belonging. Unfortunately, this code is highly violated by the suitors. They invade Odysseus house, eat all his food, and plan on marrying his wife. This is later on punished by the Gods since their loyalty no longer exist. Athena stated, “A serious man who came in among them could well be scandalized, seeing much disgraceful behavior.” (Book I line 238-239)
The hospitality code of behavior is the main code that is followed by society. Zeus is the host for this code. When a guest is present in your household, you are supposed to treat them accordingly. This means that you have to provide them with a feast and treat them with respect in your household. After such dining, the guest is then supposed to state their name, their parents, and why they are present. Menelaos stated, “Help yourselves to the food and welcome, and then afterwards, when you have tasted dinner, we shall ask you who among men you are, for the stock of your parents can be no lost one.” (Book IV lines 60-63)
These codes of behavior have been followed by all means of society. These codes reflect on what society really goes by and respect. All those that do not follow such codes are opened to big consequences. The origins of such codes have an impact on how society portrays an individual. This is why such codes are very important in The Odyssey.
Revised --> During the first three acts of the play Othello, Iago seems to have a heavenly appearance. He gains the trusts of Roderigo, Cassio, and Othello. These men believe in Iago, not knowing what Iago is really up to. Iago wants to bring these men down; therefore he constructs a plan for each and every one of them. He uses Roderigo, ruins Cassio, and brings shame to Othello.
Roderigo loves Desdemona; therefore, Iago uses Roderigo’s love as a source of income. Roderigo starts to give money to Iago so he can buy Desdemona gifts in order to win her love. Roderigo believes that Iago is trustworthy, not noticing that Iago is keeping the money for himself. Once Roderigo begins to notice that he does not get the attention he expects from Desdemona, he tells Iago that he wants to give up. Iago convinces him with his heavenly charm to keep giving him the money, and pretends that he will get Desdemona. Iago himself says, “Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; / For I mine own gained knowledge should profane, / If I would time expend with such a snipe, / But for my sport and profit” (1.3.384-87). In other words, Iago believes that Roderigo is nothing but a fool, and he is just using him for his money.
Cassio is a handsome and well respected lieutenant; Iago wants to ruin his reputation. Iago fools Cassio and convinces him to drink more cups of wine. Cassio refuses at first, but ends up giving in. Cassio being drunk is not able to act as he supposed to. Othello then relieves him of his duties and sends him off. This is all according to Iago’s plan. Iago states, “Am I to put our Cassio in some action, / That may offend the isle” (2.3.57-8). Basically, Iago is saying that he will get Cassio to do something that will cost him his position as lieutenant in order to damage his reputation. Once Cassio has been fired, Iago wants to make Cassio seem a threat in Othello’s eyes. Iago is going to make it seem as if Desdemona is being unfaithful to Othello with Cassio.
Othello loves his wife Desdemona, and he is a well respected man among all those who surround him. Iago is jealous of everything that Othello possesses. Iago is able to fool Othello. Othello believes that Iago is trustworthy and a man with good intentions. Othello is not aware of the horrifying plan that Iago has. Iago states he will not be satisfied, “Till I am evened with him, wife for wife, / Or failing so, yet that I put Moor, / At least into a jealousy so strong, / That judgment cannot cure” (2.2.302-04). Iago is insisting that all he wants is to make Othello miserable by making it seem like his wife is unfaithful. Therefore, this brings shame to Othello and leads to great consequences.
Furthermore, Iago is able to fool these men. These men loose everything they worked for. They trust Iago so much that Iago is able to destroy their lives. Due to this, Iago is able to get what he wants, which is to ruin Othello, Cassio, and Roderigo.
3rd Response --> During the first three acts of the play Othello, Iago seems to have a heavenly appearance. He gains the trusts of Roderigo, Cassio, and Othello. These men believe in Iago, not knowing what Iago is really up to. Iago wants to bring these men down; therefore he constructs a plan for each and every one of them. He would use Roderigo, ruin Cassio, and bring shame to Othello.
Roderigo loves Desdemona; therefore Iago uses Roderigo’s love as a source of income. Roderigo starts to give money to Iago for he can buy Desdemona gifts in order to win her love. Roderigo believes that Iago is trustworthy, not noticing that Iago is keeping the money for himself. Once Roderigo begins to notice that he does not get the attention he expects from Desdemona, he tells Iago that he wants to give up. Iago convinces him with his heavenly charm to keep giving him the money, and pretends that he will get Desdemona. Iago himself says, “Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; / For I mine own gained knowledge should profane, / If I would time expend with such a snipe, / But for my sport and profit” (1.3.384-87). In other words, Iago believes that Roderigo is nothing but a fool, and he is just using him for his money.
Cassio is a handsome and well respected lieutenant; Iago wants to ruin his reputation. Iago fools Cassio and convinces him to drink more cups of wine. Cassio denies this request, but ends up giving in. Cassio being drunk is not able to act as he supposed to. Othello then deprives him of his duties and sends his off. This is all according to Iago’s plan. Iago states, “Am I to put our Cassio in some action, / That may offend the isle” (2.3.57-8). Basically, Iago is saying that he would bring Cassio to do something that would risk his position as lieutenant in order to ruin his reputation and continue with his plan. Once Cassio is off his duties, Iago wants to use Cassio to be seen as a threat in Othello’s eyes. Iago is going to make it seem as if Desdemona is being unfaithful to Othello with Cassio.
Othelloloves his wife Desdemona, and he is a well respected man among all those who surround him. Iago is jealous of everything that Othello possess. Iago is able to fool Othello, Othello believes that Iago is trustworthy and a man with good intentions. Othello is not aware of the horrifying plan that Iago has. Iago states, “Till I am evened with him, wife for wife, / Or failing so, yet that I put Moor, / At least into a jealousy so strong, / That judgment cannot cure” (2.2.302-04). Iago insisting that all he wants is to make Othello pay by making it seem like his wife is unfaithful. This bringing shame to Othello and leading to great consequences.
2nd Revised --> Heroic behavior I would define as something well done for the better of others, such as, being able to save a persons life, help him or her through a rough time, or simply being able to keep him or her from harm. One does not have to fit the qualities of an epic hero in order to be recognized as a person who is heroic. Heroic behavior also consists of how well one is able to treat others. Odysseus, for the most part, is classified as having qualities that satisfy heroic behavior. He risks his well being for his companions, but at the same time he makes decisions only to benefit himself. Therefore he is partly heroic.
People who only care about themselves in any given situation I find to be disqualified from heroic status. People who boast about what they do are also disqualified. A hero does not exhibit negative qualities, such as cockiness, selfishness, ignorance, recklessness, and falsehood. A hero is someone that many can depend on. In some cases, a hero is someone that only certain people depend on, such as, in the case of an unmarried mother of three who is left on her own with her children and is able to provide them with a better future. Because she is able to give them support, care, and protection, these children are able to recognize their mother’s heroic behavior.
Odysseus possesses some of the qualities that constitute heroic behavior. However, he also has some of those that disqualify a person from heroic status. For example, Odysseus states to the cyclops, “Cyclops, if any mortal man ever asks you who it was that inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding, tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities. Laertes is his father, and he makes his home in Ithaka” (IX, 502-505). Odysseus here boasts about his action knowing that it can bring harm to his fellow companions. This act of selfishness causes all his companions to die on the journey home. However, he is also able to save some of his companions. Odysseus states to Circe, “So then, if you are sincerely telling me to eat and drink, set them free, so my eyes can again behold my eager companions” (X, 385-387). Here Odysseus is putting his men before himself in an example of heroic behavior.
Odysseus is able to meet some qualities that define heroic behavior. He is able to fight for his companions and his country. Even though Odysseus has taken certain actions thinking about his own well being instead of his men, he is able to put them as a priority. At the end of the book Odysseus is able to show that he wants the best for his country along with those who depend on Odysseus.
Revised --> Heroic behavior I would define as something well done for the better of others. For example, being able to save a persons life, help him or her through a rough time, or simply being able to keep him or her from harm. One does not have to fit the qualities of an epic hero in order to be recognized as a person who is heroic. Heroic behavior also consists of how well one is able to treat others. Odysseus, for the most part, is classified as having qualities that satisfy heroic behavior. He is able to sacrifice his well being for his companions, yet he makes decisions upon his own stubbornness causing the death of his companions.
People who only care about themselves in any given situation I find to be disqualified from heroic status. People who boast about what they do are also disqualified. A hero is not made up of unwanted qualities, such as cockiness, selfishness, ignorance, recklessness, and falsehood. A hero is someone that many can depend on. In some cases, a hero is someone that only certain people depend on. For example, in the case of an unmarried mother of three who is left on her own with her children and is able to provide them with a better future. Because she is able to give them support, care, and protection, these children are able to recognize their mother’s heroic behavior.
Odysseus possesses some of the qualities that constitute heroic behavior. However, he also has some of those that disqualify a person from heroic status. For example, Odysseus states to the cyclops, “Cyclops, if any mortal man ever asks you who it was that inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding, tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities. Laertes is his father, and he makes his home in Ithaka” (IX, 502-505). Odysseus here boasts about his action knowing that it can bring harm to his fellow companions. This act of selfishness causes all his companions to die on the journey home. However, he is also able to save some of his companions. Odysseus states to Circe, “So then, if you are sincerely telling me to eat and drink, set them free, so my eyes can again behold my eager companions” (X, 385-387). Odysseus putting his men before him shows a great heroic behavior.
Odysseus is able to meet some qualities that define heroic behavior. He is able to fight for his companions and his country. Even though Odysseus has taken certain actions thinking about his own well being instead of his men, he is able to put them as a priority. At the end of the book Odysseus is able to show that he wants the best for his country along with those who depend on Odysseus. Therefore he is partly heroic.
2nd Response --> Heroic behavior I would define it as something well done for the better of others. For example, being able to save someone’s life, help them through a rough time, or simply being able to keep them from harm. Heroic behavior takes place on an every day basis. One does not have to fit the qualities of an epic day hero in order to be recognized as a person who constitutes heroic behavior. Heroic behavior also consists of how well one is able to treat others. Heroic behavior is not only made up of people who seem to have these qualities, but those who only show it when needed.
People who only care about themselves in any given situation I find to be disqualified from heroic status. People who boast about what they do are also disqualified. A hero is not made up of unwanted qualities such as, cockiness, selfishness, ignorance, irresponsible, and not being credible. A hero is someone that many can depend on. In some cases, a hero is someone that only certain people depend on. For example, in the case of an unmarried mother of three who is left on her own with her children and is able to provide them with a better future. Because she was able to give them support, care, and protection, these children are able to recognize their mother’s heroic behavior.
Odysseus tends to meet some of the qualities that constitute heroic behavior. However, he also meets those that disqualified him from heroic status. For example, Odysseus states, “Cyclops, if any mortal man ever asks you who it was that inflicted upon your eye this shameful blinding, tell him that you were blinded by Odysseus, sacker of cities. Laertes is his father, and he makes his home in Ithaka” (IX, 502-505). Odysseus proceeds to boast his action knowing that it can bring harm to his fellow companions. This action of selfishness causes all his companions to die along the journey home. However, he was also able to save his companions. Odysseus states, “So then, if you are sincerely telling me to eat and drink, set them free, so my eyes can again behold my eager companions” (X, 385-387). Odysseus putting his men before him shows a great heroic behavior.
For the most part Odysseus is able to fulfill the qualities that meet heroic behavior. He is able to fight for his companions and his country. Even though Odysseus has taken certain actions thinking about his own well being instead of his men, he for the most part is able to put them as a priority. At the end of the book Odysseus is able to show that he wants the better for his country along with those who depend on Odysseus. Therefore he is able to satisfy some heroic behavior.
Revised --> In the book The Odyssey there are certain codes of behavior that society must follow. If these prominent codes are not followed by an individual there can be consequences for that individual. Out of all of these prominent codes I believe that the loyalty and the hospitality codes are the most important. These codes are shown all throughout the book The Odyssey.
The loyalty code of behavior should be respected by all those who have a king. Subjects under the code of loyalty are supposed to respect the king grounds and his belonging. Unfortunately, this code is greatly violated by the suitors. They invade Odysseus house, eat all his food, and plan on marrying his wife. The suitors are not satisfied with what they have done to Odysseus’s palace so they decide to plan the death of his son Telemachus. This disloyalty is later on punished by the gods. Athena states, “A serious man who came in among them could well be scandalized, seeing much disgraceful behavior” (I, 238-239). In other words, Athena believes that such behavior is offensive; therefore it should not go unpunished.
The hospitality code of behavior is the main code that is followed by society. Zeus is the enforcer of such code, therefore it is greatly respected. When guests are present in someone’s household, the person who owns the household is supposed to treat him or her accordingly. This means that they have to provide their guests with a feast and treat their guests with respect in their household. After dining, the guests are then supposed to state his or her name, parent’s name, and the reason for such presence. Menelaos states, “Help yourselves to the food and welcome, and then afterwards, when you have tasted dinner, we shall ask you who among men you are, for the stock of your parents can be no lost one” (IV, 60-63). Menelaos insisting that Odysseus takes pleasure in the feast gathered for him then, after his fine dining to inform Menelaos of his origins.
These codes of behavior are to be followed by all members of society. These codes reflect on what society really goes by and respects. All those that do not follow such codes are liable to negative consequences. The essences of such codes have an impact on how society regards an individual. This is why such codes are very important in The Odyssey.
Old----> In the book The Odyssey there certain codes of behavior that society must follow. These prominent codes are highly known and if not followed by an individual can lead to high consequences for that certain individual. Out of all of these prominent codes I believe that the loyalty and the hospitality codes are far more important. These codes are shown all throughout the book The Odyssey.
The loyalty code of behavior should be respected by all those who have a king. Society under the code of loyalty, is supposed to respect the king grounds and his belonging. Unfortunately, this code is highly violated by the suitors. They invade Odysseus house, eat all his food, and plan on marrying his wife. This is later on punished by the Gods since their loyalty no longer exist. Athena stated, “A serious man who came in among them could well be scandalized, seeing much disgraceful behavior.” (Book I line 238-239)
The hospitality code of behavior is the main code that is followed by society. Zeus is the host for this code. When a guest is present in your household, you are supposed to treat them accordingly. This means that you have to provide them with a feast and treat them with respect in your household. After such dining, the guest is then supposed to state their name, their parents, and why they are present. Menelaos stated, “Help yourselves to the food and welcome, and then afterwards, when you have tasted dinner, we shall ask you who among men you are, for the stock of your parents can be no lost one.” (Book IV lines 60-63)
These codes of behavior have been followed by all means of society. These codes reflect on what society really goes by and respect. All those that do not follow such codes are opened to big consequences. The origins of such codes have an impact on how society portrays an individual. This is why such codes are very important in The Odyssey.