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The Odyssey
Part One:
1. What was the name of the kingdom where Odysseus reigned as king ?
2. Who came to see Odysseus on his son’s birthday and why did they come ?
3. Who did Odysseus rely on for protection ?
4. How did the Trojan War end ?
5. Why did Poseidon get angry with Odysseus ? What was his punishment ?
6. Who did the soldiers meet on the 1st island ? How was he related to Poseidon ?
7. How did the soldiers escape this island ?
8. Who inhabited the 2nd island ? How was he related to Poseidon ?
9. What did he give to Odysseus ?
10. Why did he agree to help Odysseus ?
Part Two:
1. What happened that prevents the shop from reaching Ithaca ?
2. Where did they land ? What happens to Odysseus’ men ?
3. Who does Odysseus meet while climbing up the mountain ? What is he offered ?
4. Explain why Anticlia goes to the sea.
5. How much time has passed since Odysseus arrived on Circe’s island ?
6. Where must Odysseus now go ?
7. At home in Ithaca, the nobles of the island are arriving at Odysseus’ palace. Why ?
8. Who does Odysseus see in the underworld ? What are his instructions ?
9. What promise did Penelope make to Odysseus when he went off to fight at Troy ?
10. What does Penelope propose to the suitors ?
Part Three:
1. What did the men find in the Straights of Scylla ?
2. What does Penelope tell Telemachus to do in order to get rid of the suitors ?
3. Do the men of Ithaca support Telemachus ? Explain.
4. What does Telemachus decide to do ?
5. Where does Athena tell him to go ?
6. What message does Hermes bring to Calypso ?
7. Why do the suitors burn the shroud ?
8. What does King Menelaos tell Telemachus ?
9. What does Poseidon want Odysseus to understand ?
10. Where does Odysseus wake-up ? what do these people offer him ?
Part Four:
1. Where dies Odysseus find himself a the beginning of Part Four ?
2. How does he convince Telemachus of his true identity ?
3. What is Odysseus afraid of ?
4. How does Athena help him ?
5. Why doesn’t Telemachus kill Antinous in the ring when has the chance ?
6. What challenge does Penelope offer the suitors ?
7. What is the outcome ?
8. What is your opinion of this film ?
The Odyssey People and Places
PEOPLE:
Aeolus – a mortal whom Zeus a has appointed keeper of the winds.
Agamemnon – King of Mycenae and leader of the expedition to Troy
Antinous – the leader of the suitors. He is cruel, greedy and always tries to justify his evil bevavior.
Anticleia – mother of Odysseus
Athena – daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom who favors Odysseus
Calypso – the sea nymph who keeps Odysseus captive for nine years, offers him immortality.
Circe – the enchantress who transforms the crew of Odysseus into swine and other animals. She takes
Odysseus as a lover and helps him with advice and supplies on his voyage home.
Hermes – son of Zeus, ambassador of the gods, also known as the messenger god.
Odysseus – King of Ithaca, husband of Penelope, father of Telamachus. He is the first of the Greek epic
heroes to known for his brain as well as his muscle.
Penelope – Wife of Odysseus. She is serious and industrious, a perfect wife and mother
Polyphemus – a one-eyed Cyclops who held Odysseus and his men captive in his cave.
Poseidon – younger brother of Zeus, god of the sea and earthquakes, father of Polyphemus, holds a
grudge against Odysseus.
Scylla – a sea monster with six heads whom Odysseus and his crew must pass during their voyage.
Sirens – two beautiful maidens who dwell in a flowery meadow on an island. They tempt passing
mariners to their deaths by their song.
Telamachus – son of Odysseus and Penelope.
PLACE:
Aeaea – the island home of the enchantress Circe
Aeolia – an island home of Aeolus, king of the winds.
Capri – home of the Sirens
Hades – the land of the dead
Ithaca – island kingdom of Odysseus
Troy – Kingdom that was destroyed by the Greeks in the Trojan War.