Odyssey part 1

Analyze Epithets:

1. Man of Twists and Turns-Adventurous 2. Much Suffering-Human 3. Master Mariner-Smart 4. Great Odysseus-Respected 5. Wise Odysseus-Smart and Clever

What happens to Euryloches' men after they drink the wine?

Euryloches' men are turned into pigs after they drink the wine.

Epic Hero-Strengths

Intelligence, bravery, Inspired, determination, leadership, cunning, smart, strong, man of character. The list of strengths are those respected by many.

After Odysseus escapes from Polyphemus, he makes sure that Polyphemus knows who outwitted him. Why does he care? What are the consequences of Odysseus' behavior?

Odysseus cares about Polyphemus knowing that they outwitted him because he lost many men at the hands of Polyphemus and wanted his revenge. He took it in the verbal form.

How does Odysseus escape from Polyphemus?

Odysseus escapes from Polyphemus by hiding under his sheep and as Polyphemus let them out to graze, Odysseus and his men made their escape.

How does Odysseus survive the dangers posed by Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis?

Odysseus survives the dangers by putting wax in his crew's ears and tying himself to the ship's mast. He escaped the other two by not fighting but using flight.

Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso on her island?

Odysseus wants to leave Calypso and her island because he misses home and he loves Penelope

One theme in Part 1 is that a hero must rely on clever deceit, or guile, to survive. Explain how this theme is conveyed.

Part 1 is that a hero must rely on clever deceit, or guile, to survive. Explain how this theme is conveyed. One theme in part 1 is that a hero must rely on clever deceit to survive. This theme is conveyed in most of the books of part 1. Examples of this include Odysseus' escape from the Cyclops, the avoidance of the lotus flower, and the bypassing of the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis.

Epic Hero-Weaknesses

Pride, curiosity, temptation, stubborn, poor judgement. The list of weaknesses are short and typical for a larger than life character.

In the opening lines of Book 1, the poet calls upon Muse, a daughter of Zeus often credited with inspiration. Why would he open the epic in this way? What does this allusion tell you about him as a poet?

The allusion that is presented in the beginning of the epic speaks of Muse and asks for her inspiration in telling the story of Odysseus. It tells us that the author is a creative and inspirational poet.

Reread the epic simile on page 1236 lines 192-198, which describes the men being caught

The men being caught by Scylla are compared to fisherman catching bass and mackeral from the shore. The author also compares the men dangling overhead to how fish are ripped from the surface to dangle and wriggle in the air.

What does Tiresias think will happen if Odysseus raids the herds of Helios?

Tiresias predicts destruction of his ship and crew.