Characters
What is a protagonist?
The main character-usually the hero of the story.
What is Odysseus' tragic flaw?
He has a big ego.
What is first person point of view?
When the author uses "I, me, my" etc
What does Odysseus say his name is when he meets the Cyclops?
Nobody
What is an antagonist?
The main villain of the story.
Why does Odysseus want to see the Cyclops?
He is curious!
What is second person point of view?
When the narrator is giving instruction
"You, your"
What is a tragic flaw?
The one trait/habit that ruins the character's life
How does Odysseus escape the Cyclops?
He stabs him in the eyeball and clings to the sheep.
What is the turning point of the story?
When Odysseus returns home, what does he disguise himself as?
A beggar
What is direct characterization?
When the author directly tells us something about a character
What issue is Penelope dealing with while Odysseus is gone?
Her house is full of men who want to marry her and won't leave her alone.
What makes an epic hero?
An epic hero is brave, smart, and has a tragic flaw.
How does Odysseus win against the rest of the suitors?
He shoots an arrow through 12 ax handles
When we have to assume things about a character based on clues from the author.
Who is Odysseus' son?
Telemachus
What makes an epic poem?
It is a long story that is told in poem form.
How does Penelope "know" that Odysseus is who he says he is?
She tells the servant to move the bed that he built. He becomes angry that someone had moved it.