![]() This proves that Odysseus is quick-minded and clever, which are traits of a great leader. By using his quick-mind and cleverness, he and his team survived and were able to safely escape. Odysseus quickly thought of a way to escape from Polyphemus without getting caught, telling his men to do the same, so that they wouldn’t get caught and killed. Another scene that Odysseus showed his cleverness is, when Polyphemus was blinded, Odysseus and his men used his rams to hide themselves to escape. However, the Gods did not curse them, since they heard the name ‘Nohbdy” as the word ‘nobody”. If Odysseus said his real name, his team and himself would’ve been cursed or killed. When the Gods heard Polyphemus’s cry of help, they thought that nobody is tricking Polyphemus, which made them not help Polyphemus. According to the article,”A Primer on Greek Mythology: Part IV The Odyssey and Applying What We’ve Learned” the author states, ‘Odysseus is known for being wise and clever.” In The Odyssey, when Odysseus and his team encounter the cyclops, Polyphemus, Odysseus tricked him into thinking that Odysseus’ name is Nohbdy and stabs him in the eye. They must be able to adapt to sudden change and quickly learn how to solve it. A great leader should be able to think ahead of their team, in case something sudden happens (McKay, The 45 Qualities Every True Leader Must Have, page 9). The reason is because they would need to quickly solve problems to constant change. However, by having a brave and fearless leader, like Odysseus, our country will feel more secure and confident,Īnother quality that a great leader should have is, he or she needs to be quick-minded and clever. ![]() If today’s leader were to show fear, our country would also be terrified and may be in chaos. He became courageous and defeated them with confidence, which is what a great leader should do. However, he did not show any type of fear when overcoming difficult challenges. If Odysseus was showing fear or panic, his team and he would not have survived Polyphemus, the Cyclops, Circe, the witch-goddess, Scylla, a six headed monster, and Charybdis, a monster that can sink their ship. According to the article, ‘The 45 Qualities Every True Leader Must Have” the author, Kate McKay, states that, ‘Such fear, once apparent, is contagious, and the exercise of self-control and willpower are necessary not only to harness the fear in one’s self but to prevent the spread of others.” In The Odyssey, Odysseus is showing bravery so that his team would also feel courageous. By showing fear, it can affect the entire team. To be a great leader today, he or she must be fearless. ![]()
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