The answer to this question has to do with the definition
of "protagonist." What you're really asking is "Why is Odysseus the character that we
would like to see triumphant in the story?" In this context, it is easier to make sense
of.
It doesn't matter that Odysseus doesn't come into the
story until the 5th chapter. It's not like the first 4 are a different story...though
he is not present directly the content of those chapters sets the stage by introducing
the reader to other characters and the details of the
setting.
So, in a nutshell, Odysseus is the protagonist of
the Odyssey because he is the individual that we want to reach his goals, and he is the
"main" protagonist because the story revolves around his life and
situation.
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