Characters
Who is Odysseus?
The father of Telemachus and main character of the book.
What happens to Odysseus at the start of the 14th book?
Odysseus is taken in by a swineherd who feeds him and speaks about how much he misses his King.
"'By heaven, Ares gave me courage, Athena too, to break the ranks of men open, once, in the old days...'" (Homer 14. 247-248). What theme does this display?
God's Control/Power
What is the title of book 15?
The prince sets sail for home.
Does Eumaeus believe that Odysseus will come back?
No he thinks he's dead.
Who is Eumaeus?
The loyal swineherd who takes in Odysseus disguised as a beggar.
What is the story made up by Odysseus?
Odysseus-in-disguise tells the swineherd about fighting in the Trojan war and going to Egypt with his crew.
What is the theme that prevails through book 14 as Odysseus pretends to be a hero from Crete?
Appearance v Reality.
What is the animal that the swineherd and his men feast on with Odysseus?
a pig.
Who goes to Telemachus to spur him on his journey home?
Athena
Who is The father of Pisistratus and son of Nestor?
Menelaus.
What is the good omen in chapter 15?
An eagle with a goose in its claws flies over when Telemachus mentions Odysseus when saying his goodbyes.
What is the theme is shown by the disrespectful actions of the suitors in book 14?
Civilized v. Uncivilized
What is a purple cloak?
What is the name of the Island where Eumaeus' father ruled two cities?
Syrie.
What is the name of the father of Odysseus-in-disguise when he tells his story to Eumaeus?
Ctesius, son of Ormenus
What is Eumaeus' backstory?
Eumaeus is the son of the lord of 2 cities, but was stolen by a seduced nurse.
What theme is shown in the quote, "'When I started out I left no one behind to guard my own possessions. God forbid, searching for my great father, I lose my life or lose some priceless treasure from my house!'" (Homer 15. 98-101)?
Coming of Age
What gift does Helen give Telemachus?
A robe for marriage.
How do Telemachus and Pisistratus go back to Pylos?
On a chariot.
Who is the father of Piraeus?
Clytius
What is Telemachus' decision when he arrives back in Ithaca?
To go secretly visit Eumaeus.
What theme is shown in the quote, "'No, stay here. No one finds you a burden, surely not I, not any comrade here'" (Homer 15. 373-374)?
(context: Odysseus tests Eumaeus by telling him of his desire to leave in the morning.)
Hospitality.
A bowl od solid silver.
What does Telemachus take from Theoclymenus when he invites him onto the ship?
His bronze spear