stay. And whats even worse is the fact that Odysseus isnt even the first one ready to go. His men are the ones who urge him to leave:"What ails you now? It is time to think about our own country"Book X, line 472.So though at a glance it appears that Odysseus is merely succumbing to Circes schemes for reasons related to their health and well-being, if we read between the lines, we soon begin to realize that Odysseus is weak in the voracious hands of lust.Odysseus arrives on Calypsos island alone, after the loss of his men and ship. Calypso rescues him and loves and cares for him in her cave. At first, it seems like Odysseus doesnt seem much to mind her taking care of him, but over time it is plainly evident that he is unhappy with her. When Hermes arrives on Calypsos island to give her the message from Zeus to release Odysseus, he is bawling on the beach-- a day-long activity for him. Calypso is holding him with her by force; she has no companions to help him back to Ithaka, nor has she a ship to send him in. Athena pleads with Zeus to give Odysseus good fortune, saying that"he lies away on an island suffering strong pains in the palace of the nymph Kalypso, and she detains him by constraint, and he cannot make his way to his country, for he has not any ships by him, nor any companions who can convey him back across the seas wide ridges." Book V, lines 13-17Odysseuss visit to Calypso island, and his prolonged stay, shows his tender side, when he is separated by death from his crew, knowing he has no choice but to remain with Calypso, yet he still mourns for Penelope, Telemachos, and Ithaka. Calypso feels it is her right to keep Odysseus. After all, it was her nurture and love that saved him from death. She loves him and wanted to make him immortal with her so they could live together for all eternity, but he still longs to return to his home. This shows Odysseus hope, determination, and tremendous love for his home. Most people would ha...
