Cyclops & Bag of Winds
How does Odysseus trick the Cyclops?
He calls himself 'Nobody'.
Why does Odysseus return home in disguise?
To test loyalty and stay safe.
Why is Book 22 considered a justice scene?
The suitors face consequences.
Who recognizes Odysseus by his scar?
Eurycleia
What does the marriage bed symbolize?
Loyalty, permanence, and truth.
Why do the crew open the bag of winds?
Curiosity and mistrust.
What theme is shown when Odysseus hides his identity?
Identity and disguise.
What consequence does Odysseus face for revealing his name?
Poseidon curses him.
Which character remains loyal throughout the epic?
Penelope
What does the Cyclops episode teach about pride?
Pride brings consequences.
What mistake does Odysseus make after escaping the Cyclops?
He reveals his real name.
Why doesn’t Odysseus reveal his identity to Penelope?
He needs to test her.
Why do the suitors mistreat the beggar?
They lack respect and humility.
What does Odysseus learn while disguised as a beggar?
Who is loyal to him.
What symbolizes homecoming in Book 23?
Odysseus and Penelope’s reunion.
What lesson does the crew learn after opening the winds?
Actions have consequences.
What moment proves Odysseus’s identity in Book 23?
The marriage bed test.
How does Telemachus support justice in the battle?
He helps Odysseus defeat the suitors.
How does Telemachus show growth in Book 21?
He supports Odysseus during the bow test and battle.
What theme connects Books 9 and 23?
Identity reveals truth.
Why does Aeolus give Odysseus the winds?
To help him reach home.
Why is the bow test important?
Only the true Odysseus can complete it.
How does Penelope show loyalty to Odysseus?
She waits years for him and tests him carefully
Which suitor behaves the worst toward Odysseus?
Antinous.
What does Odysseus’s bow represent?
His kingship and rightful identity.