How does Odysseus search for his identity in the Odyssey?

Odysseus seeks
his identity in several ways.

The first is that in his literal searchfor a
way homehe is also searching for himself. Hes been away from home for years. Hes been out having
adventures, but hes also been places where people dont know him, or where they meet him for the
first time. At home, his wife and old dog, who knew him before his travels, wait for
him.

A second search is for Penelope. Yes, thats another person, but shes
his wife, and the great love of his life. She is...