Show:
The Cyclops
Circe/Land of the Dead
Odysseus Homecoming
Epic Poem Terms
"O Brother Where Art Thou"
100
How did Odysseus injure the Cyclops?
Stabbed him in the eye
100
What does Circe do to Odysseus' men?
Turns them into pigs
100
Where is Odysseus for 7 of the 10 years on his journey?
On an island with Calypso
100
Name three traits of an epic hero.
Courage, Bravery, Loyalty, Strength, Intelligence
100
What character from the Odyssey does Everett represent?
Odysseus
200
How does Odysseus trick the cyclops
Brings him wine, tells him his ship is wrecked, tells him his name is Nobody.
200
What does the Land of the Dead tell Odysseus about what is happening at his home?
Suitors are living at his home and eating his food.
200
How do the suitors treat Odysseus?
They mock and abuse him.
200
Name three antagonists in "The Odyssey"
Cyclops, Sirens, suitors, Scylla and Charbdys
200
What character represents Poseidon?
the sheriff
300
What does the Cyclops reveal to Odysseus as he is leaving?
He is the son of Poseidon.
300
What does Circe tells Odysseus about how to deal with Scylla and Charbydis?
Choose to go past Scylla rather than Charbydis and don't fight Scylla, just accept the lost men.
300
How does Penelope realize Odysseus is the beggar?
He explains to her how he constructed their bed.
300
What are common themes of an epic poem?
Supernatural being, a long journey, etc.
300
Which character represents the cyclops?
Big Dan
400
What positive traits does Odysseus show in his dealings with Polyphemus?
Intelligence, Bravery
400
What does both Circe and the Land of the dead advise Odysseus not to do?
Mess with Helios' cattle
400
What positive trait does Penelope show when he returns?
Loyalty, she was never with anyone else.
400
Name one supernatural being found in "The Odyssey"
Cyclops, Scylla and Charbdys, the Lotus Eaters, the Sirens
400
The blind man at the railroad track represents what scene from the Odyssey?
Land of the Dead
500
What negative trait does Odysseus show in his dealings with the cyclops?
Arrogance, pride
500
What advice does Circe give Odysseus about the Sirens?
Plug your men's ears with beeswax, have your men tie you up and ignore any pleas to untie you.
500
What do the suitors try to tell Odysseus to spare their own lives?
That it wasn't their idea, they were just listening to Antonius.
500
What dramatic irony is present when Odysseus returns home?
Nobody realizes they are talking to Odysseus except for the audience.
500
Name one similarity between Everett's homecoming and Odysseus' homecoming.
Dressed up like old men/beggars, defeating the antagonist, help from the gods.