English Book 10 Questions
After Eolis' island, they went to Lastergonians and lost how many ships?
11 out of 12 were destroyed
What were the 3 islands?
Circe's, Lasterdonians, Eolius
Who helps Odysseus almost make it back to Ithaca? Why doesn't this person help again?
Eolus god of the wind, give them west wind to get home to Ithaca, the men open the bag, they are cursed
How is Odysseus able to withstand Circe's magic?
Hermes gave him a plant/flower called moly
Why does Eurylochus try to turn the men against Odysseus? Does he have a good point?
Odysseus has made some bad decisions before, Cyclops cave, yes he has a good point
Eurylochus' character contrasts sharply with that of Odysseus in this episode. Analyze the aspects of Odysseus' character that are revealed through this contrast. Think about the following for your answer: how each feels about Circe, what each wants to do after Circe has transformed the first group of men, how Eurylochus criticizes Odysseus, how Odysseus reacts to Eurylochus' criticism
Odysseus has respect for his men, Odysseus wants to save his men and Eurylochus wants to leave, Eurylochus wants to be careful where he goes
Who is Hermès? What is he the god of?
Zeus' son, god of flight/messenger, gives them moly
What impressions did you get from Odysseus from this book with Circe?
he cares for his men, self doubt, maturity
How does Odysseus trick Circe to his own advantage?
he won't be happy if his men are pigs, when they aren't pigs anymore they are younger, handsome, and taller then before
After a year of Circe's hospitality, who convinces Odysseus that it is time to depart?
his men
Why doesn't Odysseus kill his kinsmen Eurylochus? What does that say about Odysseus?
his men stopped him so they don't go to far in the fight, he listens to his men by stopping
What advice is given to Odysseus and how is the advice important?
make Circe swear she won't use her power on him or her witches tricks, she won't turn his men into swine, the gods will be upset if she breaks her promise
What heroic qualities does Odysseus reveal in this episode?
no ego issues, fought for his men
In what ways is Circe a danger to Odysseus and his men? Is she more dangerous or less dangerous than the cyclops? Support your opinion with evidence from the epic poem.
she changed his men into pigs, less dangerous because the cyclops ate the men and killed more men than Circe
Where does Circe tell tell Odysseus he must go before he can return home? Why?
the underworld, to get a blind prophet named Tercies to see the future
What happens to Eurylochus' men after they drink Circe's wine?
they turn into pigs
