Xenia, Xenia... and a lot more Xenia
Name the individual that is initially there for Odysseus when he arrives at Phaecia
Who is Naussica?
Which competition does Odysseus end up participating in?
What is the discus throw?
The father of the Cyclops
Who is Poseidon?
What does eating the lotus do to Odysseus' men?
what is, they lose their desire to return to Ithaca?
What does Odysseus expect from the king Alcinous? Does Alcinous show xenia?
What is, hospitality/xenia?
AND
What is, he allows him to stay with him and promises to put together a ship for him to leave the next day?
What is the purpose of the Phaeacian games?
What is Greek tradition or the will for competition eg. Olympics?
Why does Odysseus stay in Polyphemus’ cave?
What is, he believes that Polyphemus will welcome him and give them gifts.
What does Odysseus have to do to the crewmates that have eaten the lotus leaf?
What is, he must drag them back to the ships?
How does Athena help Odysseus in Phaeacia?
What is, she guides him to Alcinous' palace and places a mist on him?
What is the relationship with Nausicaa and Odysseus, how is this revealed throughout chapter 8?
What is, although not implied, Nausicaa likely would marry Odysseus if she was able to, as she longs for a partner like him?
Why does Polyphemus think is making his arms so slow? What is the actual reason?
what is excess wool and Odysseus and his men sneaking out
Give one example of when Odysseus' men listen to him
What is, when he tells them they should stay in Polyphemus' cave and wait until he comes back.
How and why is the concept of xenia violated by the cyclops?
What is, Polyphemus eats Odysseus' men because the cyclops have no rules/laws?
Why does Odysseus take part in the games? What character trait of Odysseus does this show?
What is Odysseus's short temper/ego?
Name an instance in book 9 where a flaw of Odysseus is revealed.
Odysseus taunts the Cyclops and reveals his name to them.
Give one example of when Odysseus' men don't listen to him
What is, when he tells them to leave Cicones however they continue to plunder the city.
What does Alcinous offer Odysseus after hearing about his journey from Calypso’s island?
What is his daughter's hand in marriage
What is the importance of the role of the bard and what does Odysseus’ reaction reveal?
What is the remembrance of Odysseus' battles in troy?
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What is the root of Odysseus' internal sadness/motivation to go back home in the play?
In book 9, what character trait is exemplified by Odysseus that allows him to escape from the cyclops? Elaborate with a specific event that occurs due to this specific character trait.
What is cunning?
Odysseus makes the Cyclops drunk and stabs him in the eye with a flaming stick.
OR
Odysseus clarifies his name as "nobody", diverting attention away from himself when the Cyclops seeks for help.
Name an instance where Odysseus' crew was right about a decision and Odysseus was wrong, causing the crew to suffer.
What is, Odysseus' crew wanted to take what they could from the Cyclops and run back to the ship, however, Odysseus wanted to stay in hopes of receiving the Cyclops' gifts?