... He was looked upon very highly by those who fought in the wars, which shows that he has qualities that they admired, they saw him as an honourable man. He fought the Cicones and raided their land. The most prominent of all the battles is the one with the suitors, firstly we witness it, and secondly Odysseus fights a whole group of suitors with very little help. (Telemachus helps him) This shows his courage and fighting skill. It shows that compared to other men he has a lot of talent for fighting and stands out. With all the battles that Odysseus has, he also shows a lot of restraint. This could prove hard for someone who is quick with the sword, and many who are, tend to see it as the only solution to any problem. Odysseus, being as clever and restraint as he is, knows better. When the Cyclops is ...

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