Is Penelope a hero in 'The Odyssey' by Homer?

nelope, wife of the protagonist Odysseus, is portrayed as an equal counterpart both in the pain she endures while he is away, as well as in the commonalities of their superior wit as a means of triumphing over their en- emies. read more

I definitely agree that Penelope is the other hero of the Odyssey. Besides Odysseus, she is portrayed as the human with the strongest will, the most moral outlook, and the most agency. In order to be a hero, one must face complex challenges and difficult choices. Arguably, Penelope faces THE most difficult choice in the entire epic poem. read more

Devon Abney Professor Benander Topics in Literature October 2, 2012 Penelope: A Different Kind of Hero In today’s literature, we are used to seeing more than one hero in the plot. read more