In Homer's Odyssey, translated by Allen Mandelbaum, Homer tells the story of Odysseus' expedition from Troy to his homeland of Ithaca. Along the way, Odysseus faces numerous challenges: from facing the wrath of Poseidon to becoming trapped on Calypso's island. With Athena's guidance, he returns to Ithaca to reunite with his son, Telemachus, and faithful wife, Penelope. Throughout the book, arrogance or excessive pride is on display especially with Odysseus and the suitors. Arrogance leads them to neglect the gods and create careless mistakes that backfire in the future. Their inability to make good decisions is influenced by their pride which clouds what is and what is not a good idea. Furthermore, arrogance is also a despised characteristic in Greek culture. Homer makes his audience understand how pride can be part of one's success. However, arrogance will not only cause their downfall, but also that of those around them. The suitors display pride and arrogance throughout the book belittling the beggar or Odysseus in disguise as "he has as little fortune in life as in the stringing of this bow" (Homer...