Honesty

The Odyssey by Homer
The Big Question:  Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?

                               "he will tell you history and no lies."

The Odyssey is truly an epic tale. It is such an action packed adventure that dazzles the reader. The truth that I saw in this story is all humans crave honesty. Disguises and deception are very prominent in this tale, but every character wants honesty. Whether or not the character is honest is debatable, but they want people to be honest with them. For example, Odysseus travels to many islands and meets many people who gladly provide him with hospitality, but they long to know his true identity. Such honesty is a virtue and expected in Greek culture.