The Odyssey – Part Two: Coming HomeTest Review

• Know the Challenges• Hospitality

• Character Traits• Telemachus• Argos

• Penelope• Eumaeus• Philoeteus• Antinous• Eurycleia• Eurynome

The Odyssey – Part Two: Coming HomeTest Review

• Elements of Epic Poems• Elements of Epic Heroes

• Theme• Homeric Epithet• Dramatic Irony

• Epic Simile or Homeric Simile• Paraphrase• Summarize

• Odysseus’s goals• Vocabulary

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READING FOCUSQuick Check1. Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god?2. How does Argos recognize Odysseus?3. What is the contest with the bow, and how will

Penelope reward the winner?4. Before trying the bow, Odysseus reveals himself to two

people. Why does he confide in them?5. How does Penelope test Odyssey?

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READING FOCUSRead with a Purpose6. How does Odysseus use his strength and cunning to

overcome his enemies in Part Two?Reading Skills: Reading an Epic7. Reading Skills: Reading an Epic *Summary Chart

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Analysis8. Literary Perspectives – Epic heroes rarely deal with

ordinary people, but Odysseus treats Eumaeus and the cowherd with respect. What idea about life does this episode convey?

9. Analyze – What character traits does Penelope reveal in her interactions with Odysseus when he is disguised as a beggar?

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Analysis10. Infer – What does the interaction between Odysseus

and Penelope in lines 1348-1418 tell you about their relationship?

11. Evaluate – Do you think Odysseus’s revenge on the suitors and maids is excessive? Explain and Defend

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Skills: Epic Similes12. Analyze – What epic simile in lines 1031-1033 describes

the feelings of father and son as they embrace after twenty years?

13. Interpret – What is being compared in the epic simile in the final passage of Book 23? What effect does this simile create?

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Skills Review: Foreshadowing14. Analyze - Situational irony occurs when what happens

is different from what we expect. Why is it ironic that Odysseus returns to Ithaca dressed as a beggar?

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READING FOCUSQuick Check1. Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god?

Odysseus is transformed from a beggar in front of his eyes.2. How does Argos recognize Odysseus?

Odysseus’s voice is familiar.3. What is the contest with the bow, and how will Penelope

reward the winner?Penelope will marry the man who can string Odysseus’s bow

and shoot an arrow through twelve ax-handle sockets.4. Before trying the bow, Odysseus reveals himself to two

people. Why does he confide in them?Needing their help, Odysseus reveals himself to

the swineherd and the cowherd.5. How does Penelope test Odyssey?

Penelope tells her servant to move their marriage bed.

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READING FOCUSRead with a Purpose6. How does Odysseus use his strength and cunning to

overcome his enemies in Part Two?Odysseus wears a disguise to test his servants and to attack

the suitors; he uses his strength to string his bowReading Skills: Reading an Epic7. Reading Skills: Reading an Epic *Summary Chart

You should be able to accurately summarizeall sections of the myth

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Analysis8. Literary Perspectives – Epic heroes rarely deal with

ordinary people, but Odysseus treats Eumaeus and the cowherd with respect. What idea about life does this episode convey?

All people deserve respect regardless of their social status.9. Analyze – What character traits does Penelope reveal in

her interactions with Odysseus when he is disguised as a beggar?

Penelope reveals her graciousness, kindness, fairness, and caution.

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Analysis10. Infer – What does the interaction between Odysseus

and Penelope in lines 1348-1418 tell you about their relationship?

Penelope and Odysseus are matched in intelligence, tenacity, and devotion.

11. Evaluate – Do you think Odysseus’s revenge on the suitors and maids is excessive? Explain and Defend!!!

No; the suitors abused his hospitality, and the maids were disloyal.

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Skills: Epic Similes12. Analyze – What epic simile in lines 1031-1033 describes

the feelings of father and son as they embrace after twenty years?

The feelings of father and son as they embrace after twenty years are compared to a hawk whose

young have been taken before they can fly.13. Interpret – What is being compared in the epic simile in

the final passage of Book 23? What effect does this simile create?

Odysseus’s joy is compared to that of a half-drowned sailor upon reaching land. The simile highlights the couple’s joy

at their reunion and grief over their separation.

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LITERARY FOCUSLiterary Skills Review: Foreshadowing14. Analyze - Situational irony occurs when what happens

is different from what we expect. Why is it ironic that Odysseus returns to Ithaca dressed as a beggar?

It is ironic because after all the trouble and time it has taken Odysseus should be proud and happy to return to his

home and family.

What are the Characteristics of an

Epic Hero?

Rank them from the quality most easily seen in Odysseus

to the one he least demonstrates to the readers.

Next to each quality tell what he has done or said to make you think he had that attribute.

Is Odysseus an Epic Hero?

1. Represents the values of the society

2. Is an Exceptional Person

3. Undertake difficult quests or journeys to achieve something of tremendous value to themselves or their people

4. Experience many obstacles or challenges

• External Conflicts – created by forces of nature (or the gods)

• Internal Conflicts – they struggle to overcome their own feelings or fears

What are the Characteristics of an Epic Myth?

Rank them from the qualities most easily seen in the

Odyssey to the ones least apparent to the readers.

Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?

1. A physically impressive hero of national or historical importance

2. A vast setting

3. A quest or journey undertaken in search of something of value

4. The involvement of supernatural forces

5. A basis in a specific culture or society

6. Characters struggling against fate

*Historic Context*

What are the Values and Beliefs of the ancient Greeks as seen

in their Epics?

What can you learn about the culture and virtues of the ancient Greeks

based on the events and characters in the Odyssey?

Why do you think the Odyssey includes these types of details?

Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?1. Polytheistic Religion

2. Nature was controlled by gods/goddesses

3. Physical Strength

4. Intelligence and Cleverness

5. Hospitality and Treatment of Strangers/Guests

6. Respect

7. Family

8. Fate and Destiny