English, The Grace of the Witch, Quiz prep

Contender

A fighter

What is an Epic Simile?

A simile that goes on and on. An elaborate, more involved version of a regular simile.

Snare

A trap

Beguiling

Charming; pleasing

In what ways is Circe a danger to Odysseus and his men? Is she more dangerous than the cyclops? Support your opinion with evidence from the epic.

Circe is a danger to Odysseus and his men because she is a goddes who is known as a witch, she knows magic, and she is also cunning. This makes her more dangerous than the cyclops. In the Epic she welcomed everyone, but once they drank her wine they turned into pigs. She was also able to make his men lose desire of their home land.

Regaled

Entertain or amused

How does Eurylochus criticizes Odysseus?

Eurylochus critizes Odysseus by telling him that his foolishness was the reason why most of his men died, and how he will be bound by Circe's enchantment.

Vile

Evil; disgusting

Disconsolate

Extremely sad

How is Odysseus able to withstand Circe's magic?

He ate a magical plant, and makes her swear that she will not harm Odysseus or his men.

What new impressions of Odysseus did you get from the episode with Circe?

He is weak around Circe, thoughtful of his men, loyal to his men, and he is unfaithful to his wife. He is also hot headed, naive, and not as cautious as Eurylochus.

After a year of Circe's hospitality who convinces Odysseus that it's time to depart?

His men convince him.

What happens to Eurylochus' men after they drink Circe's wine?

His men turn into pigs.

Enticing

Luring; tempting

How do they feel about Circe?

Odysseus trusts her, but Eurylochus sees her as a danger.

What do they both want to do after Circe has transformed the first group of men?

Odysseus wants to save his men, but Eurylochus wants to leave the island, and to just go home.

How does Odysseus react to Eurylochus' criticism?

Odysseus, instead of talking it out he places his sword by Eurylochus' neck. He was close to chopping his head off.

Stealth

Quiet, secret, or sneaky behavior

What are the heroic qualities does Odysseus reveal in the Circe episode?

The heroic qualities that are reveal is how he is cunning and manipulative.

Where does Circe tell Odysseus he must go before he can return home?

The underworld

Succumb

To be overpowered; surrender

Chide

To scold mildly

What are the characteristics of Eurylochus, and how does it contrast with Odysseus' character?

Unlike Odysseus Eurylochus is precise, serious, tactical, a realist, and is very cautious. This contrasts with Odysseus because he is not taking the situation seriously, but recklessly.