... a virtue during his first introduction into the plot. This is done by introducing his intelligence along with his compassion for his men. Odysseus is described as a man "who was never at a loss" (Homer, 11) and "saw many cities of men, and learnt their mind; he endured many troubles and hardships in the struggle to save his own life and to bring back his men safe to their homes" (Homer, 11). The coupling of Odysseus' intelligence with his concern for his men causes him to be seen more like a father to the men, rather than a tyrannical general and this, in turn, causes his analytical ability to be seen more as a virtue than a vice. Along with the audience of the storyteller, Odysseus' men know that he cares for them and thus, respect him better than they would have if he had been a violent, dominant ...

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