This is my introduction:
Although having pride in yourself may be positive in moderation, being too proud of yourself will lead to ruin. Many who look down on others will never learn from their peers and will only boast of their achievements in excess. In the Greek epic The Odyssey, Homer focuses on hubris being the major folly of man. This theme is reflected in the hero Odysseus’ nostos, particularly in book 12, with his struggle regarding the Sirens and his hubris. The placement, meaning, and presentation of the sirens song is a clear indicator of a pivot in Odysseus’ quest to become, in a sense, human. The dichotomy within the Sirens’ song, a song of death with the meaning of life, directly correlates to Odysseus’ inner turmoil and his eventual evolution as the hero. With this poem Homer is displaying his protagonist’s internal strife to the audience, emphasizing his adverse hubristic mindset. He uses the sirens song to expose and attempt to punish Odysseus’ arrogance; showing the audience the importance of averting hubris and the possible consequence if not avoided.
It also must have textual evidence from the odyssey.
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