Major Themes
What role does fate play in Odysseus’s journey?
It influences outcomes but is affected by his choices
What does Penelope’s weaving and unweaving of the shroud symbolize?
Craftiness, Love, Perseverance
How do Odysseus’s crew contribute to their own downfall?
They refuse to listen to prophecies and warnings
What motivates Telemachus to begin his journey to find his father?
Athena’s guidance and his longing for identity
Which quality of Odysseus helps him escape from the Cyclops?
Cunning
What does the repeated theme of hospitality reveal about Greek values?
That generosity was expected and sacred
Which literary device is most used when Odysseus recounts his journey to the Phaeacians?
What does the bow-stringing contest symbolize in the context of Odysseus’s return?
A ritual showing Odysseus’s rightful place as king and husband
In what way does Penelope test Odysseus’s identity, and what does this reveal about her character?
She asks about the bed—shows her intelligence and caution
How does Odysseus’s leadership evolve throughout the narrative?
He learns to value loyalty and becomes more self-aware
How do Odysseus’s flaws impact the outcome of his journey?
His flaws cause delay and suffering, showing human vulnerability
What is the mood of the Cyclops scene?
Suspenseful
Compare the roles of Athena and Poseidon in shaping Odysseus’s fate.
Athena helps and Poseidon hinders, showing divine conflict
Who does Telemechus think is helping him on his journey to find Odysseus?
Mentor
Why does Odysseus choose not to immediately reveal his identity to Penelope?
He is testing her loyalty and planning his revenge carefully
What is a major lesson that Odysseus learns during his journey?
Cleverness and patience lead to survival
What does the sea symbolize throughout the story?
Struggle and transition
How does the graphic novel’s visual style contribute to the portrayal of supernatural elements?
It exaggerates their features to highlight power and fear
Who is Odysseus' father?
Laertes
What is the name Odysseus gives the Cyclops to trick him?
Nobody
The suitors blaming Antinoos for their actions best represents what theme?
Taking Accountability for One's Actions
What effect does Odysseus’s retelling of his adventures to the Phaeacians have on the overall plot?
It builds suspense and deepens the audience’s understanding
If Telemachus speaks with “resolve,” he is showing this.
Determination
Odysseus finds him mother, Anticlea, where?
Other than his family, who are Odysseus' best allies in Ithaca?
Eumaus and Philoetius.