It's simpler to create one dimensional characters that are either ultimately lovable or repulsive. Odysseus is neither. I don't hate his character, but he isn't amazingly likable. He seems to take advantage of the hospitality of his hosts. He always asks for a crew and food, but for one reason or another, they end up dead and starving. It's more than a little bit annoying that he seems to take gifts for granted, but I do realize that it's culturally accepted.
However, Odysseus does have some likable qualities about him. He's quite devoted to getting home and will stop at nothing to get there. Odysseus is one of the most resilient characters that I've ever seen. He does not completely freak out every time that something goes wrong. When he was stuck in the sea for days, he floated calmly as the current took him. I don't know if I would do that myself. I appreciate his skill in strategizing, as his plans are ingenious. He isn't the most lovable character in the world, but Odysseus is an interesting person. I look forward to finishing the book.
Tuesday 30 mins
The Odyssey, Homer
Wednesday 30 mins
The Odyssey
Thursday 30 mins
Crank, Ellen Hopkins
Sunday 45 mins
Crank
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