The movie The Odyssey, acting like a window, through which we are able to have a better understanding of the 20-year struggle of Odyssey. Having cut certain parts of the original version, the movie put emphasis on the impediments of Polyphemus, the son of Poseidon, the fierce storm, the obstacles of the goddess and witch and the risk of being burnt to death, etc. It is amazing that a mortal man could still stick to his faith faced with all kinds of challenges and tempts. Personally, I think the reasons why he never give up and give in to t Poseidon including mainly two parts, the love to his wife, Penelope, and the indomitable spirits that may innate in mortal’s mind from the very beginning.
One detail that impresses me most is the end of the movie which is a dialog between Odyssey and Penelope. “There are many wonderful and beautiful places in the world, but none of them is better t…
