| Who helps Odysseus return to Ithaca after 20 years? | King alsinous |
| Once in Ithaca, whom does Odysseus visit and how is he desguided? | He visits Telemachus and is disguised as a swinherd dude |
| In Odysseus’ absence where has his son Telemachus journeyed and why? | Telemachus left for a year to find his father. |
| What news does Athena share with Telemachus? | She tells him that Odysseus is coming home |
| When Telemachus returns to Ithaca, who does he visit first? | The swinherd to ask them if they have seen my father |
| What important Greek value does Telemachus’ and Eumaues’ treatment of the unknown begged reveal? | Athena turns Odysseus to a swinherd/ begger and not the great Odysseus does not what to be recognized |
| Why is it ironic that Odysseus should return to Ithaca in beggars rags | Because he did not want anyone to know that Odysseus is home |
| What is Argos’ condition when Odysseus sees him? In the telling us how Odysseus’s dog is kept, what is Homer also telling us about conditions in Ithaca? | Argo finally got to see Odysseus and. Waged his tail and flattened his ears. Then he died! |
| What tail does the beggar tell Penelope? How does he describe Odysseus, and why do you think he adds these details? | He tells her that, I’ve seen him around. And he has been running into trouble but is a very smart man. |
| How is Penelope interview with the beggar ironic? | Because it was actually was Odysseus |
| Who recognized Odysseus, despite his rags, when he returns to his kingdom? By what hidden sign did she recognized him? | The nurse recognized him because he had a scar on his leg that she remembers. Penelope liked him so she had the nurse wash his feet. |
| What do we learn about the character Penelope in her interviews with the beggars? | That she believes this beggar has seen her husband |
| Why do you think Odysseus continues to keep his identity hidden from his wife? | Because he knew that he was going to win the great bow challenge and wants to know what has been going on while he was gone |
| In the setting of the test of the great bow for the suitors, how is Penelope really suggesting she is looking for Odysseus? | Odysseus is the only one who can do this challenge |
| What does Penelope promise the winner of the contest? | To marry her |
| Just before Odysseus steps forward to try the bow, he reveals his identity to two other people, who are they? | He tells the swinherd and the cow herd. He trusted them, and told him his plan |
| Is Odysseus revenge on the supers and maids excessive? Explain your answer | I think that it’s fair what he did to them some of them were unfaithful and should be punished (maids+suters) |
| How does Penelope test Odysseus after the battle | Penelope tries to move the bed |
| What characteristics of their marriage bed suggest the strength and endurance of their love? | Only Odysseus and Penelope know that their bed is made out of and olive tree. |
The Odyssey
April 25, 2020