The Punishment Is Justified In Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

People go back and forth in the pursuit of revenge, to get back at one another is the goal. In the story “Odysseus” he takes his own revenge on the wooers who had taken over his home. Anyone who was even involved with the wooers plot was punished by Odysseus with the punishment of his choosing. Odysseus actions were completely justified, everyone deserved they're punishment, and his punishments weren't severe. He took his revenge to reclaim his power and honor.

Punishment is decided on the actions of whom is getting punished. Odysseus was justified in punishing everyone who was against him. He went to kill all the suitors who were creating chaos and destroying his home. As a ruler, Odysseus needs to set an example of anyone who goes against what he says. He needs to show dominance and can’t let anyone walk over him. He did what he had to do to protect his people from the suitors and …show more content…
Odysseus is the king of Ithaca, so he is obviously doing what is right for his city. Killing everyone who destroyed and created mass destruction deserved their punishment. If they go against what a king says, or betray a king they must be ready to face the consequences of their actions. Even if it means death. They deserved to be killed and used as an example for anyone who thinks to betray him ever again. Odysseus punishment of death is what they all earned.

Death is a severe punishment but in the case of betraying a king it is what fits best. Odysseus punished the suitors and the maids with death.The punishment that the suitors and the maids got was not at all too server because the people who betrayed the city, and betrayed their people, paid for their actions. Odysseus wants whats best for his city and killing those who are destructive is the best way to get his city back to the way it was. Odysseus punishment of death wasn't severe he was just showing that no one can over rule