As seen in many epic poems, themes such as an emphasis on the outstanding strength and battle prowess of the hero are prevalent in Homer’s The Odyssey. In addition to these themes, however, is an underlying one of reconciliation, which appears many times throughout the story. Odysseus and other characters display not only the ability to reconcile but also the willingness to do so, not unlike Achilles toward the end of The Iliad.
Before discussing the appearances of reconciliation in The Odyssey, one must fist establish what exactly is meant by the word. According to the tenth edition of Mirriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, “reconciliation” is defined as “the action of reconciling,” or “restor[ing] to friendship or harmony” or “set
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