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Odysseus the Engineer
The modern day engineer is defined as one versed in the design, construction, and use of engines and machines, or in any of the various branches of engineering: a mechanical engineer, an electrical engineer, civil, etc, engineer (Barnhart 398). ... An engineer today has sophisticated computer systems and software programs to assist him with his engineering problems. ... But regardless of what tools are available to the engineer, he will not be successful without knowing the basics of engineering. ... In attempting to solve this problem, the modern day engineer takes every possible angle into account. One oversight or mistake in an engineer’s design could result in failure. ... One could look at the ancient Greek engineer in amazement. ...
In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus is not an engineer, he is nobility. But that doesn’t mean he can’t think like an engineer. ... One of the best examples of Odysseus the engineer is his escaping from the cave of the Cyclops. ... By choosing to take the wine because he had a hunch there would be danger, Odysseus didn’t really seem to be thinking like an engineer. ... Odysseus the engineer notices the size and mass of this boulder and makes a mental note of it. ... Odysseus is thinking like an engineer by using the principles of physics in making his decision to not stab the giant. ... Odysseus the engineer moves into action again. He starts formulating a plan, just as an engineer would start a design. ... Odysseus the engineer is ever present in this gruesome adventure.
Approximate Word count = 1263
Approximate Pages = 5.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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