Omni-Man
Odysseus
Similarities
Differences
Themes and Lessons
100

Why does Omni-Man believe that it's right to conquer Earth?

Because he thinks that it's for the greater good 

100

What is Odysseus most known for?

His intelligence and the Trojan Horse strategy.

100

What trait do both Omni-Man and Odysseus share?

They’re both strategic and smart.

100

What kind of story is Odysseus from?

A myth/epic poem from ancient Greece.

100

What theme does Omni-Man’s story explore?

Power vs. compassion.

200

Does Omni-Man really love his family or was it all fake?

He ends up truly loving them, especially his son Mark.

200

What is Odysseus's main goal in The Odyssey?

To return home to Ithaca and his family.

200

How do they both handle conflict?

Through planning, deception, and strength.

200

What kind of story is Omni-Man from

A modern superhero comic/animated show.

200

What does Odysseus teach about identity?

Your name and mind matter more than strength.

300

How does Omni-Man justify killing the guardians of the globe?

He thinks that they're an obstacle for vilturmitw control

300

How does Odysseus use deception during his journey?

He lies to survive, like hiding his identity from the Cyclops.

300

How do they both show complexity in character?

They’re not fully good or evil — they change over time.

300

How do Omni-Man and Odysseus justify the violence they use?

Omni-Man justifies violence as necessary for control and the Viltrumite mission.
Odysseus sees violence as a tool for survival or defense

300

What lesson do both characters teach about choices?

Choices define you more than your origin.

400

What moment makes Omni-Man stop fighting Mark?

When Mark says he’d still have him — it triggers guilt and emotion.

400

What flaw causes many of Odysseus’s problems?

What lesson does Odysseus learn by the end of his journey?

400

What theme do both stories explore?

The battle between duty and love (family vs. mission).

400

Who does Omni-Man fight against, compared to Odysseus?

Omni-Man fights heroes; Odysseus fights monsters and gods.

400

What’s a shared moral about family?

True loyalty is tested through family.

500

What lesson does Omni-Man's story teach about power?

That power without compassion leads to destruction, not leadership.

500

What lesson does Odysseus learn by the end of his journey?

That wisdom and patience are more powerful than pride

500

What do their stories both include?

Long journeys full of moral choices and struggle.

500

How do they treat their families?

Omni-Man harms his family, then regrets it. Odysseus longs to return to his.

500

How do their stories challenge the idea of a “hero”?

Heroes can be flawed, violent, or selfish — yet still grow.