Odysseus
A sea fog settled around me as I entered the city a safe time after the princess. I asked a small child to direct me to the house of Alkínoös. She brought me to the palace gates where I meditated for quite some time before everything. I knew that my return home could depend on the impression I made that night. I admired the grandness of the king’s gardens before entering, astounded by the amazing splendor. I went through the hall unnoticed until I reached Arêtê and begged for her mercy. One of the elders, Ekhenêos, did me a great kindness and asked the king to give me an honored place at his table (though I believe he would have anyway.) Alkínoös granted his wish and I feasted until my heart was content. My gladness to be back in civilization was unmatched except perhaps by what I will feel when I finally reach home. I told the king and queen my story an
d they had great sympathy for my plight. Though my father land is far, the king plans to transport me there. I’m so glad we have such a friendly society.
A sea fog settled around me as I entered the city a safe time after the princess. I asked a small child to direct me to the house of Alkínoös. She brought me to the palace gates where I meditated for quite some time before everything. I knew that my return home could depend on the impression I made that night. I admired the grandness of the king’s gardens before entering, astounded by the amazing splendor. I went through the hall unnoticed until I reached Arêtê and begged for her mercy. One of the elders, Ekhenêos, did me a great kindness and asked the king to give me an honored place at his table (though I believe he would have anyway.) Alkínoös granted his wish and I feasted until my heart was content. My gladness to be back in civilization was unmatched except perhaps by what I will feel when I finally reach home. I told the king and queen my story an
d they had great sympathy for my plight. Though my father land is far, the king plans to transport me there. I’m so glad we have such a friendly society.
In many folk tales, the wolf is clever and well spoken but this never reflects his truly evil intent.
I have learned in my travels that it is very important to be tactful when speaking to others. I believe it is an art that can be mastered only through experience. This is wonderful for me because I have had such experience. The queen may have rejected me had I not addressed her in such a flattering and witty way. However, this language must also be a danger when it is acquired by those with evil intent. They could charm others with their sweet words and then pounce on their unsuspecting prey when they least expect it. So perhaps it is not so good that we set such store in fancy words, but what else can you use to determine a person’s character? I have no idea but I do know that sometimes those who constantly trip over their words have the purest of hearts.
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