The Odyssey p. 49-76 (Red Book)
1) What does the experience with Aeolus at Aeolia show us about both Odysseus and his men?
2) What similarities are evident between their experiences with the Laestrygonians and the Cyclops?
3) How many survive the Laestrygonians and how do the survivors react? What does this show about them?
4) Who helps Odysseus to avoid being bewitched by Circe? How?
5) Why do Odysseus’ men weep when they are leaving Circe’s island?
6) In the underworld, Odysseus talks to many shades.
a. What does Elpenor request of him?
b. What important information does Tiresias give him?
c. What does he learn from his mother?
d. What other heroes and warriors does he talk to?
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2 comments:
confusing major!!!!!!!
there should be a study group or something for this so we can better understand this.
Fear not. We'll go over the readings and questions in class today. Let me know if things are still hazy after that.
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