Odyssey💩

What is Telemachus first conclusion about the strangers new appearance? his second? his third?

1 God 2 spirits 3 father

What does Athena do to prolong the reunion between Odysseus and Penelope?

Athena cast a spell on Penelope to not recognize Odysseus

how does book five end?

Athena helps him fall asleep and he knows tomorrow will be a new day to try and get home so he can hide from Poseidon

What does Athena do to speed things along between father and son?

Athena makes Odysseus look younger and changes his clothes

What do we learn about Odysseus in lines 127-196

Circe of aeae and calypso he has 2 women •end up on the shore of cicones •his men disobey him •a lot of guys die •stuck in a storm for 3 days •drifted out to sea for 9 days

How does the cyclops feel about the gods

Doesn't really care about them

What simile is found in the first section of book five

Hermes fly like a gull close enough but still flying confidently

What does Hermes tell Odysseus to do?

Hermes tells Odysseus to popomaly

How do you think Odysseus will deal w/ the suitors?

I think Odysseus will kill them

What kind of qualities does Penelope reveal through her actions in the summary?

Penelope respects, gives honor, sneaky, and anyone who knows Odysseus she talks to

what is the cyclops name? who is the father?

Polyphemus and is Poseidon

How does this section end? what is about to happen?

Telemachus recognizes his father and Odysseus is about to kill everyone

What happens to the dog?

The dog dies

Where must Odysseus and his men go next

The underworld to seek Teiresias

Describe Odysseus encounters with the lotus eaters why would homer include this anecdote?

They offer them a flower and the flower makes them forget home will power loyalty

what happens when the men land on thrinakia

Zeus is showering storms all over them as a warning sign

How does the poem end?

after all the things he went through he is now in Ithaca w/ his family

Who is the first suitor to die?

antinous

What does Teiresias tell Odysseus while he is in the underworld?

avoid the cows stick to your goals of going home and you will get home if you rade the bees I see construction for land and ship and you will have trouble getting home •also you will need to make a sacrifice

Describe Circe what does she do to Odysseus men

bodies heads voices and bristles all squeamish now Circe is beautiful sitting and weaving inviting she turns him into pigs

Who encourages the men to obey Odysseus? what does he tell them?

euryolchus that famine is sometimes worse than death because you suffer

Why does the swineherd greet Telemachus like a long lost son?

he hugged and kissed him because he got away from death

How does eurymachus plead his case with Odysseus

he is trying to say it is antinous fault

How does Odysseus survive Charybdis his crew?

he just kept rowing and he ended up passing Charybdis none of his crew got eaten

How does Odysseus survive Scylla? his crew?

he survived because he knew what was going to happen didn't tell his men 6 of his crew got eaten

How does Telemachus treat Odysseus when he is a stranger?

he treats him like he is a guest. he treated him to food, water and a couch

At the sign from Zeus Odysseus gave a brief statement in your own words summarize

he was stating his authority

how do the sirens pose a threat to sailors?

he will not be able to see his lady or children in joy. the sirens will sing his mind away they will be dead men

how does Athena help in the fight?

her symbol showed on the great halls (shield)

why is Scylla so dangerous?

huge and monstrous eats men w/ her 6 heads

What instance of foreshadowing echoes the prologue?

in the prologue it said that Poseidon was going to mess w/ him Poseidon told him he would have a rough time at sea

Why does Penelope react the way she does when she opens the store room? what is so important about the bow?

it reminds her of Odysseus And the bow is the only been sprung by him

what advice does Circe give Odysseus when he asks how he can fight these sea monsters

keep your thoughts intent upon their course home •don't raid the beeves

Why is Charybdis dangerous?

makes a large giant world pool sucks ships down she kills everyone and the ship 3 times a day

is Odysseus happy w/ his current predicament what's wrong?

no because he wants to go back home

Did Odysseus complete Penelope's challenge successfully what was the reaction from the suitors?

no it changed their attitudes

What advice does Circe give Odysseus about stopping at Helios island

no lambs are dropped or calves and these fat cattle never die

what was the secret of the marriage bed?

no one else can describe the pact and pledge on the bed

what is the challenge Penelope creates so clever? what is she trying to do?

only Odysseus can string the bow she is trying to find him

What advice does Circe give Odysseus about how to survive traveling the sirens waters

plug your oarsmen's ears with beeswax kneaded soft so they can't hear the song but if they want to listen tell his men to tie you to ship

What does Odysseus do when the food runs out?

scoured for fishes and sea fowl whatever fell into their hands and are lean for their bellies

What does cyclops ask of Poseidon in prayer? why should Odysseus fear that the God will grant the monsters prayer?

sees home again but not for 10yrs •returns in a boat that doesn't belong to him all his men die •he should fear that the God will grant the monsters prayer because he can have many struggles on his trip

How does calypso tell Odysseus that he gets to leave?

she says that she is thought about and is going to provide a boat and food for him. she said it was her idea

what is Penelope's first reaction to the news of her husbands return? how will she test him?

she suspects it is a trick There is only a secret both of them know

Why did homer switch into more detailed flowery language when the story takes us to Ithaca

she wants to make Ithaca seem pretty and vibrant it is more happy because he is home

What does homer compare the dead to? what is the effect of the comparison?

small little birds being killed by big birds effects: gross bloody dominace

What kind of imagery does homer use when depicting calypsos home?

smell: cedar smoke taste: parsley touch: smooth walled cave sight: summer leaves and flower sound: singing high and low

Why doesn't Odysseus immediately string the bow once he has it? how do the suitors react to his testing the bow?

so he doesn't draw to much attention to himself they insult him

How does Odysseus false name nobody figure importantly into the plot

so he wouldn't get caught when he shoved the rod in the cyclops eye

What plan does Odysseus devise to get his men and himself out of the cave

taking a rod and shoving it into the cyclops eye by giving him a false name it makes it sound like nothing is going on they are going to tie themselves to the bottom of a ram

What is ironic about eumaeus speech?

talking about Odysseus dying abroad and then the dog died

What is significant about the dog?

the dog was from the past the dog is the only one who remembers him

What does the Cyclopes from the cave eat? why doesn't Odysseus want to kill the cyclops after he does this?

the men because it kills the cyclops there is no way he can get out

To whom does Odysseus reveal his identity why?

the swineherd and the cowherd because he will be able to get into the bow through them

what do Odysseus men do that angers Helios?

they killed and are cattle

What orders are given to the swineherd and cowherd regarding the death of the suitors?

to tell no one and lock the doors

how does the narrator describe Odysseus?

very skilled in battle, unfortunate, and honest, loyal and a leader

list five facts about the Cyclopes?

• Shepard • eats people •giant •one eye •son of Poseidon

Who do Helios turn to for getting retribution? what does he do?

•Zeus ask him to punish Odysseus •Helios says he will quit rising the sun and bring it to the underworld to get retribution

What does Odysseus make the unfaithful maids do? how does Telemachus pay them? Why is the significant?

•clean up house and depose the dead • pays them by hanging them in the court yard significant: He is back to rule Ithaca and kill whoever fears him

what do we learn about Odysseus from his conversation with the cyclops?

•clever •smart •good lyer

How do the other suitors react? what does Odysseus tell them?

•scared and outraged •he said they made a mockery of his home and he is going to kill someone

What does the narrator tell us in the opening section poem?

•the crew is going to die • many people are going to die • trials and dangers when trying to come home •gets home eventually •made pisadon mad •calypso causes problems