Homer's two central heroes, Odysseus and Achilles, are in many ways differing manifestations of the same themes. While Achilles' character is almost utterly consistent in his rage, pride, and near divinity, Odysseus' character is difficult to pin down to a single moral; though perhaps more human than Achilles, he remains more difficult to understand.
The character Odysseus of Greek mythology and U.S. President George W. Bush exhibit the same qualties all heroes have: Courage, strength, concern for children, and ordinary flaws all humans possess.
In Homer's The Odyssey, the epic hero Odysseus possesses several exemplary and heroic qualities that enable him to withstand his grueling trek across the Mediterranean Sea. Although he makes foolish mistakes on account of his pride and his love of women, which prolong his voyage, Odysseus' intelligence, cunning, leadership, and bravery compensate for the evils within him and enable him in the end to withstand any opponent.
