Odysseus‚ the hero of The Odyssey‚ has found himself in many interesting‚ as well as dangerous‚ predicaments. Although these predicaments were extremely challenging‚ Odysseus always found a way to survive. His survival depended on his mind and body combined. Without this important balance of thought and strength‚ it is obvious that Odysseus would not have made it home safely‚ or he may have not even made it home at all. Throughout The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Odysseus showed amazing personal qualities
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From Feeble to Firm In the epic poem “The Odyssey” by Homer‚ the first four books contain the transformation of Odysseus’ son Telemachus from a weak child to a strong and confident man. This growth prepares the reader for the similar challenges Odysseus will face throughout the rest of the epic. However‚ this change could not occur without the help of Athena‚ who inspires Telemachus to stand up to the suitors and go on a quest to find his father. Nestor and Menelaus will also guide Telemachus to
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Name ________________________ The Odyssey Study Questions- ANSWERS Book One (p. 77-92): 1. What do you see as the attitude of the Gods’ towards men? They think men are foolish. They bring most pain and suffering upon themselves. 2. What do you see as the attitude of the Greeks towards hospitality? They take the role of hosts seriously. The Greeks had to open their home‚ be gracious‚ and share their food‚ and drink with their guests. 3. How would you characterize Telemachus at this
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Odysseus is a hero. Despite him sleeping with other women‚ Calypso and Circe‚ he was very protective of his wife‚ son‚ and his men. He gets most of his men home safe to their families and he gets himself home to his own son and wife. In The Odyssey Odysseus blinds Polyphemus‚ angering Poseidon‚ Polyphemus’s father. Poseidon in return gives him and his men a harder time getting the rest of the way home. In the book after visiting the islands of Aeolus it quotes‚ “See what fine prizes he is taking
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The sirens are portrayed differently in the Odyssey and in the “Siren Song”. The change of tone‚ point of view‚ and diction between the two sends a different portrayal of the sirens. The tone and point of view play a big roe in both of these writings. In the Odyssey the tone is suspenseful. Odysseus tells the event from his point of view‚ so in first person. This gives the story more action because it is a closer encounter of his feelings. What he feels and experiences from the sirens is best perceived
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Themes in The Odyssey “‘The Odyssey’ explores several virtues and moral values that eventually lead to Odysseus’s successful return‚” (Tucker). In The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Odysseus’ return was made possible by some of the themes shown in part one‚ like loyalty and hospitality. The themes had also taught Odysseus a lesson‚ for example hubris. Odysseus had displayed the three major themes in the epic poem‚ hospitality‚ hubris‚ and loyalty through his character and interactions with others to signify
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The Odyssey is an epic story told by Homer. The Odyssey is said to have been told by a mysterious man named Homer‚ where as the story was told in multiple episodes‚ which will be described as the SAQ is written. As throughout the entire Odyssey‚ Odysseus’ leadership skills tested‚ and as so‚ he failed. He was supposed to bring his entire crew home‚ but instead‚ he barely made it to his homeland himself. A prime example of Odysseus’ terrible leadership skills was when Odysseus had the bags of wind
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without proper training‚ it is not bravery. It. Is. Courage. Courage is doing something that is dangerous and noble‚ but not irrational. It should also make you a better person‚ or the world a better place. Odysseus in The Odyssey Odysseus was definitely courageous in The Odyssey. Odysseus’ actions are important because they demonstrate how a small act that is spur of the moment can save many people’s lives. For an act to be courageous‚ it must require extreme danger to the individual. Defeating Polyphemus
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Odysseus has long been known as classic epic hero‚ and‚ coupled with that‚ the perfect portrayal of ancient Greek values. However‚ there is another character in The Odyssey who displays these values more accurately—Odysseus’ son‚ Telemakhos. “’We three stand / ready to follow you and fight (23.126-128).’” In contrast to Odysseus’ loyalties‚ which are always somewhat uncertain and are in constant conflict with each other‚ Telemakhos’ values and allegiances are clear and straightforward. This is a
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In the first line of the book‚ Homer asks the muse to give him inspiration to sing of the anger of Achilles‚ son of Peleus. Apollo sent a plague to the achaeans because Agamemnon would not return Chryses’ daughter‚ Chryseis‚ despite his offering to pay a large ransom for her return. Calchas thinks that the powers that be will be angered by what he was about to say‚ so he asks Achilles to promise to protect him from the forces of the angered king. The argument between Agamemnon and achilles that
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