Odysseus' epic hero characteristics are shown when "he forced his men to leave and continue the journey home."
Why does he force his men to leave?
The island's major diet and a narcotic, the lotus fruits and blossoms, caused the inhabitants to sleep peacefully in apathy. They would forget about their homes and loved ones after eating the lotus, and just want to be among their fellow lotus-eaters.
Therefore, Odyssesus compelled his men to leave and return home.
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