Books 5-8

Books 5-8 are telling the story of Odysseus getting off the island of Ogygia. They tell us what he goes through trying to get home. These 4 books back up the themes of hospitality and Loyalty. Odysseus is still loyal to his wife and trying to get home. Everywhere he goes and stays they welcome him in with open hospitality. These books are important because they introduce Odysseus's character, they back up the themes more and starts his journey back to his old life. We also learn what sort of character he is.