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...... Because the viewer thinks the money is the goal through much of the film, the goal and why it is being sought really gains importance at the end. Initially, the viewer thinks the men are seeking the money just for money itself, and there is a scene when they discuss what they will do with the money once they reclaim it. However, the real goal is for Ulysses to reunite with his family, and that is a truly noble goal. He loves his wife and does not want her to marry someone else, and he loves his daughters, as well. Ultimately, Ulysses' goal is righteous, even if he does go about achieving it in some dubious ways. This helps make his journey an epic journey his goals are noble and he overcomes evil and obstacles to make it come true
Again, the story follows the poem "The Odyssey" as the trio attempt to outwit the sheriff and the dogs following them, and achieve their goal. They must first find someone to break the chains that bind them together. Then, they must travel a great distance to where the money is supposedly buried. As they travel, they meet other

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