Journal Entry 3

I just realized I had these saved in the drafts but not published..

Dear diary,

I have finally managed to get back to my homeland of Ithaca. Alas, however, the suitors have taken residence in my castle, and my queen and son can not rid the castle of them. So, using my cunning and the help of the goddess Athena, I managed to kill all the suitors with my son and with the help of the servants. But my wife didn't believe that I was actually Odysseus, so I managed to convince her using a secret that only her and I know of: the bed post that is actually a tree. And so, I am finally home, with my wife again, and this is due partially to the goddess Athena looking out for me.

Odysseus

Journal Entry 2

I just realized I had these saved in the drafts but not published....

Dear Diary,

I am sad. All of my men have died. You see, diary, after escaping the wrath of the cyclops, my men and I were sailing. However, human nature got to them and they wanted to rest. Where should they pick to rest other than the island of Helios himself. I hoped with all my might that they would not touch the cattle, but alas, my hopes were crushed when I awoke the next morning to the scent of charred flesh. My men feasted and feasted and this got us cursed by the gods. We couldn't leave the island, as the storms were awful. But after six days, the cattle were gone, and my men hungry again. So we had to risk the sea, but the ship was wrecked, and I was the only survivor. I managed to drift along the sea and get to the island of the Phoeacians, who I am now requesting help from.

Odysseus

Journal Entry 1

I just realized I had these saved in the drafts but not published. D:

Dear diary,
Today was a good day, even though I have been cursed by Poseidon due to my own stupidity. You see, diary, I was adamant, and in my own braveness (or stupidity, whichever you prefer to call it) I decided to trick a cyclops into giving me gifts. But this failed, and my curiosity got the best of me. I was stuck with my men in his den, with no way out. But I was too smart for him! I stabbed his eye out and, blinded, he let his sheep out to graze. But they weren't normal sheep. I tied my men and myself to them, and we got away with a nice bounty of some fat and delicious sheep.
Odysseus

Odysseus part |V

Dear Journal,

Today might as well have been the greatest day of my life. The blood of the men that have offended me and the honor of my wife has been spilled, I am being welcomed back to my home as myself, and most of all I am fully reunited with my wife. I have seen what consequences could have been for being away this long and hope to never have to do it again.

Sincerely,

Odysseus

Odyssey part

Dear Journal,

All of the suitors are dead. i have gotten my revenge on them for thinking i am dead and trying to steal my wife. i do not feel bad for they have done bad. Although my wife did not believe me at first but i convinced her to and she now knows that it is me and our family can be happy again. Once the bodies are clear we can hold a party for the reunion of our family. i hope i never have to leave my family again.

The Odyssey. Part 4

Dear Journal,
I am victorious and filled with pride and a great sense of achievement and accomplishment. I have killed Antinous. The other myriad of suitors considered me a savage barbarian after taking such action against Antinous. But I showed them as well. My son and I have killed the rest of my wife's suitors and it was then up to me to prove to her my true identity. How was that going to be possible when she believed that I was in the form of a god? But it was proven to her when I was angered by the fact that my bed was removed and placed somewhere else. This proved to her that I was the Odysseus she knew and loved. After twenty long, hard years of being separated by a ruthless jouney that was thought to never end, I have found my heart again. It belongs to Penelope and my homeland of Ithaca.
Sincerely,
Odysseus

Odyssey Part 4

Dear Journal,

I took the first chance I got to kill Antinuos. All the men threatened to kill me before they realized my true identity. Taking advantage of my chance to get revenge, I killed all of the suitors. At first my wife didn't believe that I was actually Odysseus, thinking that it was a god's trick. But after talking about the bed I had made for us, she realized who I really am. After 20 long years of hardships and temptations, I have finally reunited with my wife and son. I am ecstatic to be home.

Sincerely,

Odysseus

Odyssey Part 4: Journal Entry

Dear Journal,

I slaughtered all of my wife's horrible suitors. I feel no remorse for my actions for they have barged into my estate, drake my wine, ate my food, and tried to marry off my wife as if I were dead. How dare they! Slaying those idiotic suitors was the easy part, proving to Penelope that I was the real Odysseus was the hard one. How could I blame her, though? After twenty years of being apart and having dozens of men disguised as me try to marry her, I would have too built a wall of protection around my heart. Nevertheless, we were married before and know each other very well. She knew that I would find rage in knowing that my original bed had been moved from my room, that was our secret sign. Her way of knowing that I was really Odysseus, not just an impostor trying to gain power of Ithaca through marriage. So after twenty years of being separated by vast oceans and land we were reunited at last.

The Odyssey Part Four

Dear Journal,

Today is one of the greatest days of my life; my family is once again complete. I did what i had to do, those suitors got what they deserved. They were trespassing on my property, eating my food, drinking my wine. That was unacceptable, they had to die. When I grabbed my bow and hit that target, I knew i still had the skill and belonged home again. The suitors had to leave so I killed them.

The fact that after I killed all of those suitors and defended my honor and my wife still didn't believe that I was her husband made my so livid. I had to prove it to her by revealing to her our secret. When she did realize though, I was together with her again. I was home. After such a long journey away it is so relieving to be home.

Odyssey part 4

Dear Journal,

Even in my absence, it is clear my son is growing to be like me. We easily defeated the selfish suitors and I do not feel sorry, why should I? After eliminating the other men, my only challenge left was to try to prove to Penelope that I was Odysseus, her one and only love. It was a challenge to get her to believe in me because of every other man who tried to trick her into getting her to marry them. If it were not for our secret, I do not know what else could have saved our marriage. Many emotions encompassed the room. Tears filled my eyes, I was so happy to be with my family once again. There was happiness and love all around us. My adventure really payed off and I am so happy that I am exactly where I want to be! My hope is to teach my son the skills he needs to know to fight just as his father did.

Sincerely,
Odysseus

The Odyssey Part 4

Dear Journal,

So many events have taken place these last few days... I have slain every on of my dear wife's suitor. Killed them with my bow. I feel no pity for what i have done. They ate my meat and drank my wine, trying to seduce Penelope into marriage. And for that they are done forever. I have proved myself to Penelope, I have won her back. At first she couldn't believe it was me and it broke my heart. But the moment i told her about a secret no one but her and I knew, she broke down and ran into my arms. I have longed for her so long and I am overwhelmed that I have been so lucky to come back to my beautiful wife, son, and life on Ithica.

Odysseus

The Odyssey Part 3 (i know late)

Dear Journal,

I am so happy to have reunited with my son after all these years. The emotions I felt when i saw how he has grown brought me to tears. I realize now how bad a father I had been, leaving for 20 years, but my Telemachus has grown up strong. I must know go back to my wife, Penelope. The suitors, unable to string my bow, have failed her. But I, true owner of this bow, was able to string it, as everyone watches in shock. No one knew that I was Odysseus! Disguised as a begger, they looked down upon me. But it is now time to show my true self to Penelope! First, though, I have to get rid of these ungrateful suitors...

Odysseus

The Odyssey: Part 4

Journal,

I have long missed her embrace. Joy and relief swell within me now that my cherished wife, Penelope, has accepted that I am her departed husband. Initially, I was unable to prove to her I was Odysseus. Our secret saved us though and we, as well as our son, have been reunited due to Athena's graciousness. I am forever indebted to her.

Even in this divine state of mind, however, I can't help feeling enraged at the suitors who pushed themselves upon my lovely Penelope. How dare those filthy, inappropriate imbeciles look at even my insignificant maids. I sympathize for Penelope having to succumb to their presence. Their death was clearly inevitable.

Sincerely,
Odysseus

The Odyssey part 4

Dear Journal,

I have finally been reunited with my family after 20 years apart. My son and i have together taken care of the suitors. When they learned of my true identity they begged for mercy, but i could not bring myself to let them live after they tried to steal my wife from me. After that was taken care of i finally got to tell my wife my true identity. She was a little skeptical when i first told her who i was, however she had a right to be. After all i had been gone for 20 years and many men had come claiming to be me and trying to take me again. I convinced her and we finally embraced and joy filled the room. Being reunited with my family made me forget all about the last 20 years. Finally the great lord Odysseus and his wife and son are together once again!

Odysseus

The Odyssey 4

Now I am home and I have my family back. My son fought and we were able to get rid of all the suitors out of the house. My wife now knows who I am and gave her respects as to her loyalty. My wife cried she when she knew I had now been home. A sign of relief. At first she was suspicious of my return and didn't believe it was me when it could have been a god trying to force her into being unfaithful. All this time she had her rights to be doubtful.

I was very emotional when I embraced Penelope again for the first time in two decades, I had even given tears. Although, I hollered like a child, I'm not proud of it. The fact that my son had also seen it made it more embarrassing, which had made me ashamed. Although, I'm just a man and my hope is for my son to understand that passion is not a crime and that my display of weakness is can be forgotten.

Part 4

Dear Journal,

Defeating all those men was far too easy they should have never thought that I would actually let them live after harrassing my wife and living in my home while I was away. They deserve to die with the point of my arrow dug into their chests, so that they and all else in the kingdom will never again question my authority and power and even after my death, my wife and possessions should remain untouched and respected. My wife and has now truley discovered me for who I am and we are happily reunited on the throne. Also my son has been loyal to me all along and I am so greatful to him for helping me end the lives of those ungreatful men. He shall become a great king someday.

Point of Odyssues 4

The truth about who I really am has come out, and me and my son have banished all the suitors in the house, we have killed them all except for the ones Athena wished to keep alive for they are the ones that she believes are decent men. Now there is one person I must prove myself to, my wife. I have kept the faith and am ready to show her it is I, Odysseus, her husband.

Now I have proved myself and I we can live a great life, my son, my wife and I have a lot of catching up to do over those 20 years I was away. I have become a stronger man from these experiences and wish to live a great life.

Odyssey Part 4

Finally I am home and have my family back. My son fought beautifully and bravely and we manged to rid the house of all those foul suitors thieving all that is mine. My wife is now aware of my identity and shared how she was always loyal and never gave up on me and her hopes for my return home. My wife cried she was so relieved to have me home. At first I believe she was suspicious of my return and did not believe it was really me and not some god trying to fool her into being unfaithful. I can not blame her for being skeptical of my return after twenty long years away.

I got so emotional finally embracing Penelope again for the first time in two decades that i even shed some tears. I will admit I bawled like a small child and I am not proud of it. It embarrasses me even more to remember that my son was even present to see it and I am ashamed at my lack of ability to hold back my emotions. However I am just a man and it is my hope my son understands that passion is not a crime and especially under the circumstances my display of momentary weakness can be excused.

The Odyssey Part 3

Dear Journal,

Finally I have reached Ithaca. I was very unhappy with all of my wife's suitors. As I showed up as a beggar, not even Antinous would help me; rather he threw a stool at me. I was first worried if I revealed my identity. But, luckily my wife had created a contest: to string my great bow. I easily achieved this and was reunited with my family once more. I now know that I am successful and I am driven due to my family.

Sincerely,

Odysseus

The Odyssey Part 3

Dear Journal,
I have finally returned to my home. After twenty long, hard years of being away from family, I am back. Although it was great to be back to Ithaca, there was something in store for me that I wouldn't have wished for. My wife, Penelope, had a myriad of rich suitors. One of which, who goes by the name of Antinous, being selfish and aristocratic threw, his stool at me after Athena had disguised me as a beggar. Penelope, knowing a beggar had entered her home, decided to have me brought in so that she could question me. And so she did.
Soon thereafter, Penelope decided to establish a contest amongst all of her suitors. That being they must string the valuable bow. As I was allowed to compete in the competition, I strung the bow with ease and agility as the other suitors watched in amazement. It is now my chace to prove to Penelope my true identity, strength, and master skills. And not only will my identity be proven, but it will be proven that true success and great achievements will prevail.
Sincerely,
Odysseus

Part 3

Dear Journal,

I am absolutely happy. I have finally reached Ithaca. I have finally returned home after 20 long years of hardships. However, I was disappointed and angry when I saw all of my wife's suitors. Especially when Antinous threw the stool at me. He was so inhospitable, even to a beggar. But my son and I will soon get revenge on all of them. I was worried that my wife would not believe me if I reveal my identity, but I have my chance now that she set a contest for all her suitors: they must be able to string my great bow. How perfect! I easily achieved the task as all the others failed. My family is now reunited. I now know that I, the wonderful Odysseus, can solve any problem, work through any hardship and succeed.

Sincerely,

Odysseus

The Odyssey part 3

Dear Journal,

It has been 20 years since I've seen my home in Ithaca, and now i am finally back. Unfortunately my glorious homecoming also brought me some bad news, many rich suitors have been trying to steal my wife from me. Luckily Athena decides to help me and she disguised me as a beggar so i could fit in without being noticed. I then told my son of my true identity and after some convincing he realized that it really was me. I also told him of my plans to kill the suitors and asked for his help which he anxiously accepted.

I then entered my house as a beggar asking for food and was surprised at how rude Antinous was,especially when he threw a stool at me, but was able to conceal my anger knowing that i would soon have my revenge. My wife then called my in to ask me some questions about my travels and who i was and it was very hard for me to keep my true identity from her. During the interview i realized how urgent my return to Ithaca was. The next day my wife decided to issue a challenge to the suitors of stringing my great bow and firing it into a target. None of the suitors were able to do so and i asked for a chance. I strung the bow, hit all the targets, and now its time for my revenge...

Odysseus

Odyssey part 3

Dear Journal,

I am rejoicing to finally be back home. After being gone for long miserable 20 years, it is good to see my son who boyhood i have missed. What i am not rejoicing about is all of these drunk suitors trying to marry my beloved wife! I am an extremely lucky man to have a wife as loyal as Penelope. Me and my son will drive these suitors away so i can finally reunite my family and take control over my kingdom. My normal life is soon awaiting me. I cant wait.

Odysseys

Odyssey Part 3

Dear Journal,

What a day of mixed emotions! I am finally back home, with the family i have missed over these long 20 years. I am so glad to be reunited with my wife and son but it is hard for all of us. Is my son ever going to be able to be as brave and strong as I am? Is he weak because of my long absence? I must show that I can teach him to become a great leader.

It was a great disapointment to see all of the suitors trying to take Penelope over. I am glad to see that she had faith in me and did not give up! She believed in me, for I am determined, and she knew I would never leave her. Why would ANYONE doubt me? Why would they say I was dead, for I am still living and I am here to take back my family. Now in my disguise I must fight for my love and show the other men who was meant for Penelope. I must string the bow and show everyone that I am back. Odysseus has now come back and I will do anything to get my family together once again.

Sincerely,
Odysseus

Odysseus Part 3

Dear Journal,

After 20 years at war and at sea I am finally home. I felt ill at the sight of all the men living in my home, trying to play my wife. Even still staying disguised as a beggar I was able to grab my wife's eye. With the assistance of my son I was able to impress in more than one way. I am grateful my wife has accepted me back and that she stayed faithful. After getting rid of the foul men that stayed here we can finally get back to our lives. I hope now that the rest of society can welcome us back as a family.

Forever, Odysseus

The Odyssey 3

Dear Journal,

It felt to great to finally come home and see my wife and child for the first time in twenty years. I was emotional to see so many men in my home fighting for her. They took all my possessions and did not give what was really mine. My son went on a journey to find me and it was warming to my heart to see that he didn't believe that I was dead. My wife hadn't given up hope as well. She held onto hope for a great time. This showed me that she still loved me and wanted me to come home. I had hoped that I would return home soon and she had hope for this as well.

When I grasped my bow for the first time in twenty years it felt amazing. The feeling of power and strength showed those suitors I was the strongest of all. Now I need to finish my job and take my wife back from these suitors.

Part 3

Dear Journal,

My longing for home has finally been silenced! I have reached Ithaca and contacted my son. But woe to my wife. She suffers a plight moor terrible than my own. She is helpless in my house, forced to watch as greedy men wanting her hand in marriage deplete the cellars. I am surprised to see that she has kept them at bay. They are a cruel bunch, not willing to give even a beggar a share of the feast. Soon they will meet their end. With my son at my side, i will dispatch the foul bunch and be at my rightful place at my table once again.

Odysseus

Odyssey Part 3

All my men are dead, every last one of them because they did not listen to me. However I was luck y enough to make it back home and it enraged me to see my home in the condition I found it. My beautiful wife's reputation was tainted by all the suitors lying around pressuring her to leave ME behind and pronounce me dead before there was ever any proof. My son is grown and I missed his whole life. I fear he has grown to be a weak man who does not know how to take charge of what is rightfully his.
I am disappointed by just how much he let the situation in his own inheritance escalate. However I must remember that he has grown without any real male romodel to show him how to defend his property. All my poor son has had in his life were snobbish wealth seekers snatching at my wife's hand in married in order to claim what is not rightfully their's, my wealth, power, and family. I will take back my home, wife, and rule just as soon as the timing is convenient. Also I have rallied my son alongside with me so he can assist and I can show him how a real man takes care of all he has to his name.

Odyssey Part 3: Journal Entry

Dear Journal,

After 20 years at sea I have finally returned to Ithaca, my home. Athena disguised me as a beggar since I could not just storm into my house saying I am Odysseus, they would think of me as mad or an impostor. She took off the enchantment so I may see my son as myself. He did not believe it was me at first, but when I told him what had befallen me these last 20 years, he welcomed me with open arms.

I came back to my home and found a multitude of suitors come to marry off my wife. How dare they believe that I was killed! Me, the great Odysseus, general in the Trojan war, killed? Thank the gods that I came disguised as a beggar once more. I was able to see the true side of these horrible suitors. I was reunited with my wife after so many years, but as a beggar not in my true form. She told me that she was ready to marry, that her husband was not returning. Even she believed that I had perished after the war.

Her test to the suitors to find which would marry her was simple. To shoot an arrow from my own bow, who ever could was a worthy husband to her. I was the only one able to string the arrow and shoot it. However, this does not prove to Penelope that I am Odysseus, it just proves that I am a worthy suitor. Hopefully, in the future I can prove to her that I am her true husband.

The Odyssey Part Three

Dear Journal,

Oh how good it felt to finally come home and see my wife and son for the first time in twenty years! It was emotional for me to see so many men in my home fighting over my wife when i should be sitting next to her. They stole my food and drink and did not even have the heart to share with a beggar. My son had gone on a journey to find me and it warmed my heart to see that he did not believe that i was dead. I also saw that my wife had not given up home until recently. She completed weaving, she held onto hope for so long, un-weaving at night by torchlight. This showed me that she still loved me and wanted me to come home. I had hope that I would soon return home and she had hope for this too.

When grasped my bow for the first time in twenty years it also felt amazing. It gave me a feeling of power and strength when I showed those suitors who was the strongest of them. I must now finish my job and win my wife back from the suitors.

Point of Odyssues 3

I have returned home after 20 years. Athena has disguised me as an old begger and all the men in my house think I have no chance with Penelope, but I know for a fact I do, for I am Odysseus and Penelope is my wife. Penelope has decided to accept that I am gone, and she is ready to remarry. To choose who she wants to marry she is going to have all the men in the house that wish to become hers string my bow. Every man has failed to string it but I, for it is very tight and only I can do it. Now I can prove to Penelope that it is I, and I am worthy.

Part 3

Dear Journal,

Thanks to the help of the lovely goddess Athena I have tricked all the Gods and escaped the Island and met up with my son. He has grown up to become just like me, handsome, cunning, and a natural leader. I have missed him so much. When I returned home still in discuise I have descovered many suitors hanging around at my house. Eating my food and trying to marry my wife. I am so thankful that she has waited for me. She knew I would come back because I am fearless and nothing could keep me away from her. I cant wait to reveal myself to her so we could reunite and take my spot back on the thrown.

Today Penelope has announced that the man to string my bow will become her husband and the king. The only person that can string this bow is me because I am the strongest man ever. I will win this competition and then reveal myself and kick these low-lifed peasants out of my home.

Entry 2

Dear Journal,

Destruction has befallen my men. After scilla ate my men we came to the island of the god Helios's cattle. Persuaded and forggetting the warnings, i agreed to let my men eat them. That was a mistake that i will never forget. Zues punished us dearly in the destuction of my ship causing all but me to die. What now lays before me i know not. till next time.


Odysseus

The Odyssey: Part 2

Dear Journal,

I'm afraid the worst has come of me and my crew. How we went from supporting and protecting eachother against the sirens to disobeying my commands I don't know. Now they have gone against my wishes and ate the cattle of Lord Helios, leaving me a new fate. Instead of reaching Ithica safely Zeus nearly destroyed my ship as punishment for disturbing the gods. Can I blame my entire crew though? Eurylochus persuaded the weak minded to eat the cattle and to stop on this island, even after I stated the dangers of it. Either way, I desperately hoped the misfortune ended with Scylla devouring my 6 best men however now I am certain the future is even more unpromising than this. I'm in hope of reaching home now and my crew isn't going to hinder my travels, even if I have to travel alone.

Sincerely,
Odysseus

Odyssey part 2

Dear Journal,

Even though i have helped my men through times of need they decided to betray my orders and eat the cattle of the sun god Helios. After i guided them through the Sirens i thought they would have been more loyal. Zeus has sent down a hefty punishment for our major mistake that we were warned not to do. He has splintered our ship and now we are afloat at sea. I still wonder if we shall ever get home.

Odysseus Part ||

Dear Journal,

My trip has continued to become shockingly more and more difficult. My men have disobeyed, disregarded, and lied to me, their leader. They have committed mutiny and look what it has led them too; death. We have been threatened, hurt, and some killed by the serpents, starvation, and the gods. I now question myself was it me? Was it what I lack in leadership that drove my men to dishonor and our ship to harsh waters. And if not me who? I can only now prey to the gods I may safely return home.

Forever,

Odysseus

Part 2

Dear Journal,

I warned my crew not to eat the cattle of Lord Helios for it would do great damage to us. After surpassing the Sirens, six of my best men have been eaten by Scylla. We reached the island of Lord Helios' cattle. Betraying my orders, my crew ate the cattle, bringing punishment upon all of us. Zeus sent a lightning bolt down on us, splintering our ship. It seems as if I will never be able to return back home. We are all now drifting into the sea without control of where we go.

Sincerely,

Odysseus

Part II

Dear Journal,

I tried to keep the spirits of my crew alive, but the evil serpent creatures has eaten 6 of my best men. I have become weary now that the number of crew memebers is decreasing. And we have found the island of Helios and his cattle, but we ate the cattle, something we were forbidden to do. Helios is very angry with us. And now we are floating adrift, far from Ithica... I dont't know what will happen next, but i fear the worst..

Odysseus

part 2

Dear Journal,

After all we have been through it has come down to this. My crew has betrayed me and they have eaten the cattle of Helios. Now I will never return home to tell the great stories of my journies and adventures. I have done so much for them I lead them past the horrible beasts and gave them guidance and all my care. I am such a good person to do that for them and they disobeyed me and now we all are doomed. They should know that I know best and that I am the greatest leader but their hungrer got the best of them. Will I ever get home?

Odyssey part 2

This has been a terrible couple of days. We managed to escape the appealing and deathly singing of the Sirens due to my cleverness. However we were not so lucky when we came to Scylla who ate a fair amount of my crewmen. We finally came upon the final challenge when we reached Helios island filled with his cattle. I warned my men that if we go on shore they cannot eat them, but after days of starvation my men could not keep their promises and they slaughtered and killed the cattle. They received their punishment days later after they had feasted on the cattle. Zeus struck us with a great bolt while at sea and caused the death of all my remaining crewmen. So i was left alone to drift, and i drifted slowly past Scylla and to the island where Calypso resides.

The Odyssey. Part 2

Dear Journal,
The number of my crew members is gradually dissipating. It is difficult being a strong and valant leader. I thought I'd always had it in me, but until now I have gained a tremendous burden of doubt. They have disobeyed me. Betrayed me. Why? They killed the cattle after I had strictly advised them not to. Why shall they act in such a manner? Zeus had punished us after the killing of the cattle. It is of my greatest hopes that we shall become stronger and more devout.
Sincerely,
Odysseus

Odyssey Part 2

Dear Journal,

I am beginning to question my leadership skills. Have I become a weak leader? I had a strong team at the start. My crew was together and we worked as a family. But now, they have turned on me by disobeying my orders. They have broken the rules and payed for the actions they took. Many of my best men suffered a harsh death. Their bad choices have also left us in tough situations. They upset the gods by killing the cattle after I warned them not to. Now we were back in a hardship. Zeus punished us with his power lightening bolt and left us to suffer a devistating crash. I need to stay strong so my reputation does not decrease. My crew needs me, for more journeys await us. We will see what is to come next....

Sincerely,
the determined - Odysseus

The odyssey part two

What a terrible time it has been. My crew betrayed me and killed the cattle, after this things have gotten much worse. Our ship was destroyed and people have been killed. It seems as if the gods have completely turned on us, I believe that they want me dead. This journey is the worst I've ever been on, I just want to go home and get back to my normal life that I enjoyed years ago.

Point of Odyssues 2

Slowly I have been losing my crew, yet to be a leader among the others I must stay strong. My crew has shown their strength by listening to me when I told them not to free me while I listened to the Sirens. But their strength disappeared when Syclla took six of them, six of the best. My crew did not listen to Odyssues when he warned them of "The Island of the Sun", for that they payed. I have acknowledged my mistakes, but I fear my crew has not. For an oath was taken to not eat the cattle aboard, but that was broken; Zeus took care of that. Let my crew enjoy this food, for soon it will be gone.

The Odyssey Part 2

Dear Journal,

I, the captain, have learned much from mistakes my crewmen had much yet disobeyed. Following Circe's warnings were difficult but yet I had chosen to follow them; not to journey to the island of the sun. However, my crewmen had not. They had disobeyed my orders of not sacrificing cattle, though they knew the consequences that were destined to happen if they had. Zeus has kept his promise: by punishing them, he sent down one white-hot bolt, striking our ship. Astonished I was. Me losing many more of my men, caused by a suffering death. All in all, this feeling that I have, leaves me to wonder if this was a becoming of my own decisions. If only had I done more to restrict them from sacrificing the cattle. But many more days will come, and more challenges that me and my men will face.

Sincerely,

Oddyseus

Part 2 of the Odessey: Journal Entry

Dear Journal,
I have learned that strong leaders must make big decisions.
The first decision I made was when my crew and I, on our journey back to Ithaca, had to pass by the Scylla and the Charybdis. I could not avoid either. I had to make a quick decision of whether to go through the Scylla or the Charybdis. I knew that going either way would lead to casualty and death. In the end, I chose the Scylla, rather a six headed monster than a bottomless whirlpool. If we sailed into the Charybdis there would be no survivors, she would swallow us whole. At least with the Scylla some of my crew and I would survive.
My second one was whether or not to dock in the island of Lord Helios. My crew wanted to rest there but I was outnumbered. Instead of insisting my case, I agreed with them on one condition: they could not kill the cattle of Lord Helios. For Circe, the sorceress, foretold the death of my crew and I, if we killed the cattle of Lord Helios. However, while I slept, my crew did not follow my conditions. They killed the cattle.
I knew the gods must be mad at us. Zeus proved it by sending down a bolt that destroyed our ship. We were cast back into the ocean. I could not see where my crew was, but I was able to pass the Scylla and the Charybdis without them seeing me.
I was shipwrecked on the island of Calypso. I did not know for how long I was there. My crew was dead, I knew it was because they did not follow my orders but somehow I felt that it was my fault at the fate that had befallen them.
Somehow one of the gods brought me to the Phoenician villages where I told the king of my rough journey and the tragic fate of my crew.

The Odyssey 2

I learned from my mistakes but it my crew has not. I followed the orders of Circe and they insisted that we go to the sun island. They out numbered their captain in votes against his decision to raise their chances of getting home, but also chose to disobey my orders to not eat cattle. Now our chances of getting home are even slimmer. I think maybe they don't care if they get home, but if he had a family they need wealth.

Odyssey Part 2

I learned from my mistakes but it is apparent my crew has not. I followed the orders of Circe word for word yet they insisted that we go to the island of the sun. Not only did they out number their captain in votes against his decision to increase their chances of getting home, but they also chose to directly disobey my orders to not eat the cattle. Now our chances of getting home are even slimmer. I am starting to think maybe they do not care if they get home, however I have a wife and child and much wealth to return too.

Losing even more men was heartbreaking and to see them come to such a tragic and painful death gave me a chill to my core that I do not believe I will ever be able to erase from my conscience. Although I complain I should learn to dwell on the positive more and we are making headway. WE face many more challenges ahead of us because the misdeeds of myself and my men have greatly angered the gods and now they intend to strike down upon us at all opportunities.

Odysseus

Dear Journal,

It is a day after we have escaped the cyclops and we are on our way home. My men are shaken, beaten, and very homesick after this experience. Although they praise me for my leadership which saved us and they feel as if I can safely bring them home safely. However I am shameful for the men I lost, for I was the reason we were there, and know not to take the Cyclops' words lightly and fear he maybe right in his threat. I wonder if me or my men shall ever see land again, if the Cyclops' prayers are heard.

~Odysseus

Odysseus

Dear Journal,

Its been a week since i lost my men to the Cyclopes. A week since Poseidon the great sea god started to plot his revenge upon me for injuring his son. My men are wary now. They are tired, scared, and long for home. According to the maps we are not far from land however. What land though, I know not. I believe that we will make it home safe, however I am unsure when that time will come. The dangers we have faced, the trials we have endured have hardened us more than even the gods could have believed. This world is a cruel one. My men need me on deck now. I will write tomorrow again.

The Odyssey

Dear Journal,

Why o why have I gone to this island? My curiosity has left two of my men dead; two of my men gone forever. We were in that cave for too long, but my heroic efforts saved us all; my cleverness. An ingenious plan was set into my head: fooling the beast by oh so sincerely giving him wine. This resulted in him becoming drunk. Then, my men and I had stabbed his eye with a stick we heated in the fire. By telling him that my name was "Nohbdy", he was mislead into calling for help, thereby saying that "Nohbody" tricked him. Even though two of my men are gone, my ingenuity has saved us all.

Sincerely,

Odysseus

The Odyssey Part One

Dear Journal,

This is my fault. I put my men in a bad position because of my own stupidity. I knew that there was a cyclops on the island so i took some of my men to go investigate his cave. I thought I was being brave but now some of them are dead and we are in a very bad spot. I wish i didn't do it at all.

Odysseus

Dear Journal,

It's all my fault! My men and I are stuck in the Cyclopse's cave all because of my curiosity. They suggested we just take the lambs and leave, but I said to stay. And becasue of that, 2 of my men are dead, eaten by this horrible creature. For this, I feel so guilty. And now we cannot escape because the Cyclopse has covered the entrance with a gigantic rock not movable by my men and I alone. I fear that the longer we stay, the more men I will loose to this horrible creature, and eventually myself as well. I have to find a way to trick this beast without allowing him to kill us. Everyone acts brave, but I know deep down they are fearful of what is to come. I am too. The light's too dim to write any longer. I hope for better tomorrow.

Sincerly,
Odysseus