Characters
Who is the protagonist?
Odysseus
Who keeps the protagonist captive for many years?
Calypso
A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a heroic figure.
Epic
Who is the original author?
Homer
Deep thought or reflection, often in a calm and focused manner.
Meditation
Who is the wife of the protagonist?
Penelope
Who is the main antagonist?
Poseidon
Skillful in achieving goals through deceit or evasion.
Cunning
What are the 2 mediums of the Odyssey?
The act of becoming involved in a situation to change what is happening, often used in reference to divine or supernatural interference.
Intervention
Who is the son of the protagonist?
Telemachus
Who supports the protagonist the most?
Athena
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.
Allusion
What POV is it written from?
Third-person omniscient
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to soothe or relieve.
Assuage
Who takes over the protagonist's home?
Suitors
Who is considered the supreme ruler in the story?
Zues
A typical example of a character, situation, or symbol that recurs across cultures and literature.
Archetype
Give one example of internal conflict from the story.
Open-ended
An opponent or enemy in a conflict or contest.
Adversary
Who is Polyphemus?
The cyclops
Who is the sorceress capable of turning humans into animals?
Circe
Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way.
Beguiling
Give one example of external conflict from the story.
Open-ended
An abundance or large quantity of something.
Profusion