In Homer's Odyssey, translated by Allen Mandelbaum, Homer tells the story of Odysseus's expedition from Troy to his homeland, Ithaca . Along the way, Odysseus faces many challenges, from angering Poseidon to finding himself trapped on Calypso's island. With Athena's advice, he returns to Ithaca to reunite with his son, Telemachus, and his faithful wife, Penelope. Throughout the book, hubris or excessive pride is exhibited, particularly in Odysseus and the suitors. Pride leads them to neglect the gods and make careless mistakes that will backfire on them in the future. Their inability to make good decisions is affected by their pride which blurs what is or is not a good idea. Additionally, pride is also a despised trait in Greek culture. Homer makes his audience understand how much pride can be a part of success. However, pride will not only cause his downfall, but also that of those around him. The suitors demonstrate pride and hubris throughout the book by belittling the disguised beggar or Odysseus by saying that he "has little luck in life as in the sequence of this affair." bow” (Homer...