Homer, although completely unknown and mysterious in our day and age as both a writer and individual, writes in an incredibly eloquent and intelligent manner incorporating the use of various literary devices that reinforce Odysseus' personal traits such as ruthlessness, strength, endurance, and duty towards his family, that are representative of adulthood.

Prior to the chosen passage, Odysseus, disguised as the feeble aged beggar, has just succeeded in stringing the arrow and shooting it through the twelve axes, as demanded by Penelope of her suitors. He now sheds his beggar disguise and turns on his lady's suitors ruthlessly, seeking revenge. The shedding of Odysseus' rags is symbolic of his great return...