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npearl
npearl
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High School - 12th Grade

In "The Odyssey" by Homer, why is Odysseus considered a dynamic character? Give 4 examples.

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Posted by npearl on Friday November 21, 2008 at 3:31 PM and tagged with dynamic character, homer, odysseus, the odyssey.

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  1. tpisano Teacher
    Middle School

    eNotes Editor

    A dynamic character is one that changes in a significant way throughout the course of the literature.

    Odysseus breaks the mold of most epic heroes in that he does change over the course of The Odyssey. You will find a summary of the changes in the page I have linked for you below.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/odyssey/character-analysis

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    Posted by tpisano on Saturday November 22, 2008 at 6:38 AM