In the epic poem They Odyssey written by Homer, Odysseus tells the story of how he returns home after being away for twenty years. Odysseus possesses superhuman strength and the ability to withstand harsh conditions. Odysseus experiences excessive frustration throughout his journey back to Ithaca and it becomes imperative for him to learn how to maintain his frustration and keep it inside. On Odysseus's journey home, he makes clever plans to overcome every situation or problem thrown at him. Although Odysseus can overcome any situation with his superhuman abilities, he still faces frustration, but remains cunning when complications arise. With the help of Athena at his side, Odysseus possesses the ability to endure harsher conditions than any other mortal. man. When Antinous throws a stool at Odysseus, it hits him "just under the right shoulder/ but he [stands] upright against it, steady as a rock." (369, 511-512) Odysseus remains motionless and shows no emotion to prove that he is still suffering. It seems you can hit Odysseus as many times as you want and he will....