Student B Assignment 2.1 – discussion I think Odysseus is not lying completely to the Phaeacians, but is stretching the truth. He wants to be known as a hero and have stories told about him so he

I think Odysseus is not lying completely to the Phaeacians, but is stretching the truth. He wants to be known as a hero and have stories told about him so he stretches the truth. When he is telling his adventure and stories, ultimately he can say whatever he wants and no one can really question him. He might not be stretching the truth but possible leaving bits and pieces out to make him seem stronger and more god-like. "Cyclopes, if anyone, any mortal man, asks you how you got your eye put out, tell him that Odysseus the marauder did it, son of Laertes, whose home is on Ithaca." (Book 9). This shows that Odysseus wants everyone to know his name and want to be remembered, even if it puts him and his companions in danger. This makes it seem that Odysseus would stretch the truth for fame.