The Hood

Magnolia, New Jersey

"Born and raised in front of my house is where i spent most of my days".

When i close my eyes and think of home I see my self with my family on a summer day, with my brother and sister suspended in a tree filled in laughter, while my mom and dad lounge in their lawn chairs with out a care in the world, as I watch over them from a far. I already feel as I guard their lives and would do anything for them as they have all watched over me. If it came down to the point where i had to defend my country or home I would do everything i could to defend theses people i call family and the ones I call neighbors. I will risk my own life for anyone whose willing to do their best in life as I should of done. A lot has changed since the times i remember, since the economy is bad and my mother has lost her job but there is not such a place as home I will always have love for the place I call home.

Odysseus the great leader

Odysseus is an all mighty and powerful leader who guides his men through tough obstacles. In Book 9 of "The Odyssey" when Odysseus and his men go to the Cyclops island, the suddenly find themselves trapped, untill Odysseus smart and quick thinking. Odysseus leads the men to strike the Cyclops's eye while hes asleep, then shortly after he tells the men to leave, making sure hes hasn't left anyone, Odysseus is the last one out. Odysseus try to protect his crew, but the own decisions choose their fate.
In Book 10 Odysseus sends his men in search of food on Aeolus' island, but the men turned into animals and it was up to Odysseus to save his men and be that full-fulled hero. Odysseus scales the cliffs, while risking his life just to see his men again. Odysseus doesn't hold his men captive but uses them to his advantage while protecting them.
In Book 12 Odysseus and his men travle past the island of the Sirens and then to the island of the sun. Odysseus warns his crew never to sluaghter any of the cattle, and he allows them to rest at the island, but later when Odysseus awakens from his slumber he senses the death of the cattle.

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Aeolus's Tribute

Thie topic: Describe Odysseus' encounter with Aeolus and the situation leading up to the accident involving Aeolus's bag of wind. Who is to blame for the accident -Odysseus or his men? Explain.

Aeolus's tribute to Odysseus was a bag full of western winds, which he tells Odysseus to release the winds at a certian spot to bring the winds back to normal. As Odysseus brings the bag onto the ship he falls in to a slumber leaving the bag unprotected of weiry eyes. The men on the ship believe Odysseus is hiding gold from the crew so they become curious. One of Odysseus's men try to stop the others from opening the bag but its too late and the one whom opened the bag sores through the sky. While the ship is being thrown off course Odysseus awakens to find them in a totally different area...Odysseus and his men deserve the blame for the accident, Odysseus should have never left the bag unprotected and paid closes attention to his gift. The men should of never went through his bag but asked Odysseus whats inside the bag. If this was played out then the adventure would be over. Now the winds are misplaced and Odysseus finds a new himself in another adventure. Odysseus and his men are to blame due to there actions all lead to the conclusion. Odysseus needs to realize his mens loyatie isn't what is it seems.