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The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft · Character

Odysseus

Homeric hero referenced in literary allusions.

minor

First appearance: i

Odysseus's tie to Homer is one of the pressures that moves The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned implicitly in the context of epic adventure, though not by name
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With Homer (psychological): Homer created Odysseus as his protagonist, embodying the hero's journey and cunning intelligence in the Odyssey. In IX: Mentioned implicitly in the context of epic adventure, though not by…

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  • Psychological

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  • Historical and philosophical touchstones

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Homer

    psychological · positive

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