I Mean Hear His Whole Number In Open Arms - Tumblr Posts

The line "Everything changed since Polites" makes me think Polites was not just Odysseus' best friend, but the heart of the crew.

Polites was the one who asked anyone who looked down how they were feeling. He was the one to give his portion of food and wine if it was scarce. He was the one to stick by the sick, the wounded and the dying during the war. He was the one everyone could vent to and receive complete understanding. He was the one who mourned every death, even if he didn't know the person very well.

Odysseus was not the only one to mourn him and his loss made a big difference.