I think one of the most important themes in The
Odyssey is responsibility. If you take a look at Odysseus, he exhibits it and
tries to demand it of his men.
Another would be loyalty.
Both Penelope and Telamachus had to have borne much discouragement from the suitors and
townspeople for waiting so long for Odysseus. Odysseus himself was working hard to get
home, but his loyalty could be questioned even though he said of the goddesses that in
his heart he never gave consent.
You could say
self-identity is a theme as Odysseus reclaimed his rightful place and held fast to his
role as king, defender and soldier.
Finally, you might
consider choice and consequences. Many characters in this story reap trouble for sowing
trouble and triumph for hard work.
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