Question

What is an archetype and what makes Odysseus from the Odyssey an archetype?

Answer 1

Well, an archetype is like a model of something, an example that explains something.

Answer 2

There are so many examples you could do with Odysseus. For example, he could be the archetype of an explorer because he explores the world.

Answer 3

Odysseus could be an archetype of a warrior

Answer 4

So it's really just what he represents??

Answer 5

Because he has to rely on himself to fight even if he gets help from Athena

Answer 6

Oh, yeah,totally. What is he an example of, basically? :)

Answer 7

Ok, thanks that helps a lot :)

Answer 8

U r welcome. :)