Oh, it has come to an end! The story that I hated with pure passion in the beginning had ended.
My last thoughts?
I totally saw the ending coming. I just knew Homer was going to end it like that. After all that Ulysses been through, he has to end up living, once again, with his family. It would just be cruel if he died in that end or something, so I think the ending is appropriate for this story. Plus, I can't come up with a better ending.
Also, I'm happy that Telly seems not as angry with the world like in the beginning. Maybe he changed? Yeah, probably. And Ulysses too. I don't think he changed completely changed, but he's not as arrogant and eager to challenge someone. He has matured. Except the part where he savagely killed the suitors. That was just too.......um...just too.......graphic.
Now that the Odyssey is done, I think the only smart thing for me to do is read the Iliad. Yes, I know the Iliad takes place before the Odyssey, but I think it would be fun to see the back-story to it. And maybe find out a bit more about Ulysses, Achilles, Agamemnon and the other people who fought in the battle of Troy.
So...yes. I am done! :)
Did you enjoy the ending itself, or were you just glad it was done?
ReplyDeleteI always find it satisfying when characters change for the better! It helps give the story meaning.
I agree about the final battle - yuck.
Good luck with the Iliad!
That last battle was gross!! And Ulysses was very savage in his killing of the suitors. I never truly hated the Odyssey, did you always hate it?
ReplyDeleteI agree with the last battle. I think that it could've been stretched longer and more gory, but I am glad that the gore was kept to a minimum. I think that that part is rushed a little, and I found myself happy when the suitors where at last dead. :) I will wish you luck on the Iliad!
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