Moat men who have been away from family – want to return to them. When a person travels long distances they happen to come upon obstacles. Pride is the most important thing that keeps men going. In the book “The Odyssey” and the film “O Brother Where Art Thou?”, we can compare three basic subjects: characters, events, and the journey. Even though the characters in the book and film have some things in common; they are very different. In “The Odyssey” by Homer, Odysseus lied to his men for the sake of keeping them safe. While in “O Brother Where Art Thou?” Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, Everett lied to Pete and Delmar so he could stop his wife from remarrying. Hence forth, Odysseus gives more of an honorable standing in the sense of loyalty to friends and family equally. While Everett seems more focused on his family. As the plots of the compared unfold, there are events that are alike. Odysseus dressed as an elderly beggar man to fool the suitors – so he could see his wife. Everett on the other hand, dresses as an elderly hobo – who is a part of a singing group to fool Homer and the suitor; so he could see his wife. Both of the men used elderly disguises to fool people in …show more content…
After pillaging Troy, Odysseus wants to go back home to his wife and son. He and his men sail out to Ithaca. Whereas Everett is on a parchment farm and receives a letter from his wife saying she is going to remarry. So he escapes and goes back to get his wife and six daughters. Although Odysseus just wants to go back after a long battle and Everett gets a letter before he decides to go on a journey; they both went to go see their family. Most important is the trails. Epic journey are nothing without the many tails the hero goes through. One example is Odysseus encounters Poseidon’s wrath – while Everett meets up with Sheriff Warden Colley. Comparatively, both of the man came In contact with people who tried to stop