The Character Eurylochus

Many times during The Odyssey, Eurylochus (a kin of Odysseus) does not follow the orders of Odysseus and tries to persuay his other crewmates against him sometimes. Whether he thinks his advice is better for their crew or that maybe he is a better leader than Odysseus, are both viable options for why he speaks out multiple times with opinionated statements differing from Odysseus. The first situation where this occurs, is the first time Eurylochus is even mentioned. Eurylochus, along with a bunch of other men, were at Circe's palace. Eurylochus stayed behind while the other men were enticed by Circe and turned into pigs. He told the other men and Odysseus what happened and Odysseus was compelled to help his men so he requested that Eurylochus leaded him there. Eurylochus replied, "'leave me here on spot. You will never return yourself, I swar, you'll never bring back a single man alive'" (238). Not only does Eurylochus refuse to comply with Odysseus' request, but he also doubts his leader, saying that his journey will result in failure.
In another situation, Odysseus told the men that they could not reside on this specific island, even though it was close and night was approaching. Eurylochus was exhausted like all the other men and fought with Odysseus to sail the ship into the port, also making Odysseus feel bad and the crew members unite against him. Eurylochus said, "'Look, your crew's half-dead with labor, starved for sleep, and you forbid us to set foot on land...No let's give way to the dark night, set our supper here'...So Eurylochus urged, and shipmates cheered"(280). Odysseus obviously had his crews mind at heart when he told them they could not land at the island, although Eurylochus challenged him and turned the crew against him in order to do what feels right short term, instead of waiting it out like Odysseus had planned to benefit the ship for the long term. Odysseus only agrees because everyone is against him and warns them all not to slaughter any animals and to eat in peace. That was his one concern and warning that he made.
The final time where Eurylochus tempts and manipulates the crew was while their leader Odysseus was asleep. He warned them twice not to eat any cattle or flocks, although Eurylochus has a separate plan in store. Eurylochus said, "'All ways of dying are hateful to us poor mortals, true, but to dide of hunger, starve to death- that's the worst of all. So up with you now, let's drive off the pick of Helios' sleek herds, slaughter them to the gods who rule the skies up there'... So he urged and shipmates cheered again" (281). This is another time where he persuaded his crew against Odysseus' words. He convinced them of doing something which went against an oath they made and which went against their leader. He convinced them to trust him instead. His words were always filled with lust and impulsiveness and what feels right and good immediately. Eurylochus persuaded these crew members to do give into their needs instead of listening to their faithful leader who truly knows what is best for them. Overall, Eurylochus is not following requests from Odysseus and making the crew follow him instead of Odysseus.