Plot elements
Where does Telemachus travel to?
He travels to Pylos
who its telemachus travel companion
Athena
What theme is shown when Nestor welcomes Telemachus and his companions with
Xenia
What does sacrifice mean?
An offering given to show respect or ask for help.
What literary device is used when Athena appears disguised as Mentor
Dramatic irony
why is Telemachus’s visit to nestor important
Telemachus’s visit to Nestor is important because it is a big step in his journey to learn more about the world and about Odysseus.
who is the king of pylos
Nestor
What theme is shown by Telemachus searching for information about odysseus
peservance and loyalty
What does contingent mean?
A group of people representing a larger group.
What is epithet
A descriptive phrase
What does Nestor tell Telemachus about odysseus
Nestor doesn’t know what happened to Odysseus after he set sail
who is Athena disguised as
Mentor
How does book 3 show the importance of respect for the gods
Through divine intervention
What does plundered mean?
Goods or valuables stolen from an enemy during war.
What is foreshadowing
Hints about events that will happen later in a story
what happened to Agemenon after the Trojan war
Agamemnon returned home to find that Aegisthus (A guy who stayed behind when the Greeks fought in Troy)
who is nestors son who helps telemachus
Pisistratus
how does Telemachus demonstrate that he is becoming more mature
By getting out of the house in search of Odysseus
What is divine intervention
When a God or Goddess steps into influence heman events.
what literary device does Homer use when he describes the sea, sacrifices, or other scenes with detailed sensory language
Imagery
what is nestor doing when Telemachus arrives
Nestor is sacrificing bulls to Poseidon
how does athena influence Telemachus throughout book 3
She boost his confidence and guides him throughout his journey in book 3
what lesson does Telemachus learn from Nestor about loyalty and leadership
What does prophecy mean
A prediction about something that will happen in the future
How does Homer use imagery in the sacrifice scene to help readers picture what is happening
To help readers picture the ritual of the animals being sacrificed and the people honoring the gods.