Literary Elements
What does the wedding bed help symbolize?
Their love grows, it is unable to be broken, it is forever
What positive character trait is Odysseus known for?
His cleverness, intelligence, or wit.
How many heads does Scylla have?
Six
What is Odysseus' tragic flaw? Include the word and definition.
Hubris. Excessive confidence which makes him chatty and arrogant.
When Odysseus is telling Penelope Odysseus will return this is an example of...
Foreshadowing and dramatic irony
Why is the Lotus dangerous to Odysseus' men?
It makes them want nothing else and they forget their homeland.
What object from an earlier story helps Odysseus trick and escape the Cyclops?
A canteen of special wine
What are some things Argus symbolizes?
Loyalty, love, grief
In the text, what is Charybdis?
Charybdis = whirlpool
What characteristic does Penelope share with Odysseus?
They are both clever...., but definitely not loyalty
He does not want to expose his disguise.
What is an allusion?
A reference to another popular story, movie, etc that most people might recognize, used in order to get more information about something.
What does Odysseus do to protect his men from the sirens?
He puts beeswax in their ears.
How does Telemachus help Odysseus' plan? (must have at least 3 things)
He keeps the secret of the disguise, he hides the weapons, he does not win the archery test, he helps Odysseus kill the suitors.
BONUS:
Saying Odysseus is the worst epic hero is an example of what... (We have no studied this)
Oxymoron
What do Odysseus's men do when he begs them to take him down during the encounter with the Sirens?
They tie him tighter.
What is the test Penelope sets for the suitors?
She tests their physical skills with a bow and arrow contest.
By the end of the poem, which part of Tireaseus' prophecy has NOT come true yet?
He predicted that Odysseus will live to an old age and then die surrounded by loved ones.