Analysis
Analyze this quote:
"Then the men took Melanthius outside and with curved bronze, cut off his nose and ears... to feed raw to the dogs. Still full of rage, they chopped his hands and feet off." (pg 292)
good job (maybe)
What theme is present here?
"This is a gift to pay you for that kick you gave Odysseus when he walked through his own house, as a homeless man in need." (pg 486)
TVengence (or Xenia)
Who is the son of the main character in the Odyssey
Telemachus
(You better have gotten this right)
Who are the gods of war?
Athena and Ares
you chose a little bit wrong
-100 points
Analyze this quote:
"Amphinomu attacked Odysseus. He drew his sharp sword, hoping he could force him to yield his place. Telemachus leapt in and thrust his bronze spear through him from behind, ramming it through his back and out his chest." (pg 479)
very heroic
What theme is present here?
"So live and spread the word that doing good is far suprior to wickedness." (pg 489)
The Hero Archetype
Who did Odysseus kill, and what was the response of the suitors?
He killed Antinous, and the other suitors tried to kill him.
Who is Odysseus's mother?
Anticlea
You chose kinda wrong
-200 points
Analyze this quote:
"Seeing him fall, the suitors, in an uproar, with shouts that filled the hall, jumped up and rushed to search around by all the thick stone walls for shields or spears to grab- but there were none. They angrily rebuked Odysseus." (pg 477)
Good job (or not idk)
What theme is present here?
"I refuse to grant these girls a clean death, since they poured down shame on me and Mother, when they lay beside the suitors." (pg 492)
TVengence
What did Telemachus bring to Odysseus?
8 spears, 4 shields, and 4 helmets.
Who killed the hydra?
Hercules (or Heracles)
you chose wrong
-300 points
Analyze this quote:
"Playtime is over. I will shoot again, towards another mark no man has hit. Apollo, may I manage it!" (pg 476)
Good job (or not Idk)
What theme is present here?
"Meanwhile, the old nurse ran all through the palace summoning the women. By torchlight they came out from their apartments, to greet Odysseus with open arms. They kissed his face and took him by the hands in welcome." (Pg 493)
the Hero Archetype
Who said they could not escape, and why?
Melanthius said it because the entryway was too narrow, and one person could guard it by themselves.
you got lucky
+300 points
Analyze this quote:
"It is not pious, gloating over men who have been killed. Divine fate took them down, and there own wicked deeds." (pg 490)
great job (maybe)
What theme is present here?
"Stranger, you shot a man, and you will pay! You will join in no more games-you have to die! For certain! You have killed the best young man in all of Ithica."
Hubris (or TVengence)
Why was Athena angry? (extra points if you don't use your book)
She thought Odysseus was being cowardly.
Who is Narcissus?
a boy who fell in love with his own reflection in a river
you chose VERY wrong
-500 points