The main character in The Odyssey, is a man called Odysseus. Throughout the novel he shows different traits of heroism. He accomplishes his goal, to make it back to Ithica to his family. Odysseus over comes many types of obstacles during the journey. When Odysseus was ordered to leave his wife and his new born son, to go fight in a battle, he gets stranded on an island and although, he has the strength to win a battle the beautiful calypso, keeps him on the island for many years. I believe that hero needs to have some specific traits. Some of which include, intelligence, strength, the will to never give up, and even, a good lifestyle. Three main characteristics that come to mind when I think about Odysseus, and his heroic acts, are braveness, the will to live and one main reason, I consider him to be a...