Characters
The name Odysseus provides to the Cyclopes in order to defeat him.
What is "Nohbody"?
“Your face, my thane, is as a book where men
May read strange matters. To beguile the time,
Look like the time; bear welcome in your eye,
Your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower,
But be the serpent under't.”
Who is Lady Macbeth?
When the reader knows more than the characters do, which builds suspense and anticipation in a work.
What is Dramatic Irony?
This is the second title that Macbeth holds in the play.
What is Thane of Cawdor?
A word that describes Odysseus' lengthy, adventurous journey home, which forms his both literally and figuratively as a character.
What is an odyssey?
He is "lesser than Macbeth and greater. He shall not be king, but his sons shall be kings."
Who is Banquo?
“Where shall we three meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurlyburly 's done, when the battle 's lost and won.”
Who are the Weird Sisters or Three Witches?
The suitor's journey to the underworld, after being slaughtered by Odysseus, is the second example of this kind of journey in the Odyssey.
What is nekyia or nekuia?
This is the island that Odysseus is shipwrecked on, at the end of his "Great Wanderings", before Athena restarts his journey.
What is Shkeria?
The color of Odysseus' cloak, which proves to Penelope that the "beggar' actually knew Odysseus.
What is purple?
He jealously challenges the reputation of Beowulf in front of his king, knowing he cannot defeat the monster that attacks his own people.
Who is Unferth?
Who is Penelope?
Argos representing the declining state of Ithaca, and the evil, wasteful treatment of the suitors, is an example of this literary device.
What is symbolism?
What is 50 years?
The sword, which Beowulf used to defeat Grendel's mother, is engraved with this biblical allusion.
What is the story of the great flood?
He builds a great mead hall for his people, from the treasure he gathered, attracting the attention of Grendel.
Who is King Hrothgar?
"Another man would trust some villainous mortal, with no brains- and what am I? Your goddess-guardian to the end in all your trials. Let it be plain as day: if fifty bands of men surround us...you could make off still with their cows and sheep."
Who is Athena?
A phrase that appears to be a contradiction on the surface, but ends up containing truth.
What is a paradox?
This is the last of Odysseus' family members to find out that he has returned to Ithaca.
Who is Laertes?
The weapons which Achilles and Beowulf alone can wield, proving their strength and superiority over other characters.
What is the ash spear and giant's sword?
The princess who rescues Odysseus, and leads him to the palace of King Alkinoos and Queen Arete.
Who is Nausikka?
“Beloved Beowulf, remember how you boasted,
Once, that nothing in the world would ever
Destroy your fame; fight to keep it,
Now, be strong and brave, my noble
King, protecting life and fame
Together. My sword will fight at your side!”
Who is Wiglaf?
The repeated beginning "f" sound of the words in "Fair is foul, and foul is fair."
What is alliteration?
The order in which the characters die in Macbeth: Macduff's family, Macbeth,Young Siward, Banquo, Duncan, Lady Macbeth
What is: Duncan, Banquo, Macduff's family, Lady Macbeth, Young Siward, and Macbeth
The people who are given credit for the creation of The Odyssey, Macbeth, and Beowulf, in that order.