As shown, Odysseus struggles with some of his faults, including pride. However, Homer described him as a dynamic character, and towards the end of the book this fact becomes evident. When Odysseus lives among the suitors, disguised as a beggar, he tries to contain his rage towards them. He restrains himself by saying: “'Bear with me old heart! You were born worse, much worse”…so he forced his mind to submit, the rage in his chest reigned – unshakeable, all endurance” (Homer, p. 411). In this case, he lets his pride dissolve for a while to do the best he can. Additionally, Odysseus subtly warns one of the best suitors, Amphinomus, to escape while he can, acknowledging: "Of all that breathes and crawls on Earth, our mother earth breeds nothing weaker than a man” (Homer, p. 380). This advice given to Amphinomus suggests that Odysseus himself internalized the idea and corrected some of his prideful tendencies. Overall, The Odyssey continues to be held in the highest esteem because it brings to life ancient characters who have strikingly similar motivations and challenges that members of modern society face today and