lthough unable to retract the curse, gave him extraordinary visionary powers. When Odysseus meets up with the soul of Teiresias in the Kingdom of the Dead, Teiresias gives Odysseus some very important insight on his future. Odysseus learned from Teiresias that his journey would be hard and dangerous. He learned that Poseidon was furious because Odysseus had blinded his son, therefore Poseidon would make the journey to Ithaca a difficult one. Teiresias warned him to control himself and his companions while sailing to Helios. This would ensure everyone a safe return home. However, if trouble were made in Helios, Odysseus would return home late and unknown to his loved ones. Teiresias played an important role in providing help for Odysseus. He offered Odysseus insight that was vital for a safe return home.Wemmick is the chief clerk for Jaggers in the novel, “Great Expectations”. He appears in the novel after Pip arrives in London. He has an important role as one of the more sincere characters that eventually becomes a loyal friend to Pip. Wemmick leads two very separate lives, both of which he is very dedicated. These very different roles create two very different personalities. Wemmick has one personality in the office while working for Jaggers and another for family and friends. While working for Jaggers, Wemmick is hard working employee who makes it a point never to mix business with pleasure. In fact, his work ethic resembles Jaggers in many ways. At home, Wemmick supports his father, both financially and emotionally. This side of Wemmick is the gentle man that takes on characteristics more like Joe Gargary. Towards the end of the novel Wemmick finds happiness in love and marriage which seems to be comforting to the reader.Demodocus is a character in the novel, “Great Expectations”. He is a blind entertainer in the palace of Alcinoos. Demodocus appears in the story when Odysseus arrives in Phai...
