Homer amplifies the use of disguise with the character Odysseus from The Odyssey. Homer's second epic follows Odysseus, the great leader and survivor of the Trojan War, back to his home of Ithaca. Unfortunately, his arduous journey takes ten years and it is filled with trials and tribulations. These dilemmas he faces often tests his capabilities and strength as a hero.
Odysseus uses disguises throughout The Odyssey, which prove his intellect and sharpness. He stays calm and pulls off the best acts of deceit in order to gain a personal desire. Often times, these personal desires involve his returning home safely. Closely examining three particular episodes of Odysseus utilizing a disguise, I came up with certain findings.
The three episodes of Odysseus facilitating a disguise are:
1. Odysseus is given credit for inventing the Trojan Horse that allowed the Greeks to destroy Troy and win the ten year war.
2. While trying to get back home, Odysseus becomes curious and wants to see a cyclops up close. He takes twelve of his crew members and gets stuck inside one cyclops' cave. Polyphemus, the cyclops, begins bashing and then eating Odysseus' crew.
3. When he finally arrives on Ithaca, Odysseus has to get rid of a hundred suitors who have overtaken his home. They have ravaged his home, schemed to kill his son Telemachus, and are forcing his wife Penelope to marry one of them. Odysseus must assess the situation at home and plan the perfect attack.
These three events marks Odysseus' greatest use of disguise.
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