Essay Archive - Character Analysis: Athena
Character Analysis: Athena
Imagine living in another world and time, one where youwere not
only a god but could also shapeshift. That is, you could take the form of
any object or person that you chose. Athena, the daughter of the most
powerful god, Zeus has this ability. Of all the characters in the Odyssey,
the most interesting to me is Athena. In my opinion, she guides the main
characters of the Odyssey in the right direction. She kind of looks over
their shoulders and serves as a guardian angel.
Athena makes Telemachos go to Pylos and Sparta. Athena says, "My
advice to you is this, if you will let me advi....
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