Do you totally trust in Odysseus’s desire to return home? Do you think Homer does? Why or why not?

Despite making detours during his voyage back to his family and home, I trust in Odysseus’ desire to return to Ithaka. Odysseus may have delayed his journey back home, but he declined the offer to marry Nausikaa and left Phaiakia thus prioritized returning back to Ithaka. However, I think that Homer is not absolutely sure that Odysseus is willing to go back to his wife and matured son. In The Odyssey, Homer emphasized Odysseus’ long stay with Kirke on Aiaia; Odysseus and his men stayed with the cunning Kirke for a couple of years before continuing their voyage home. Moreover, Odysseus and his men are always caught in some sort of dilemma wherever they are even with Athena’s guidance. I believe that Homer does not trust in Odysseus because he creates an idea that Odysseus is not in any rush to return home. On the other hand, I blame Poseidon for prolonging Odysseus’ trip.