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Calypso and Odysseus become lovers. Calypso offers Odysseus immortality and eternal youth if he would stay with her. Calypso does not aid Odysseus' escape until told to do so, so he seemed trapped on her island without a ship.
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Which woman is the last one to keep Odysseus against his will on her island?
Calypso is the last one to keep Odysseus against his will on her island. The name of the island Calypso kept Odysseus on was Ogygia.
What will Odysseus sacrifice by leaving Calypso?
By leaving Calypso, Odysseus will sacrifice the comfort and immortality she offers him on her island. He will also be sacrificing a life free from the challenges and dangers of his journey back home to Ithaca.
How many years does Calypso keep odsseus?
Calypso keeps Odysseus stranded with her for seven years until Hermes is told by Zeus to tell Calypso to release Odysseus from her clutches.
What are some examples of Odysseus' determination in The Odyssey?
him leaving calypso's island the sirens etc
Why did Calypso keep Odysseus on her island?
Initially, it was to nurse Odysseus back to health after finding him shipwrecked. Afterwards, she had her way with him. Calypso was in love with Odysseus, and wanted to keep him on Ogygia.she keeps him because she wants him to be her husband and promises to make him immortal
How does Odysseus respond to the shipwreck that he meets upon leaving calypso?
He feels very lucky to be alive.
Who tells calypso that she should keep Odysseus on her island forever?
No one, Calypso wants him to stay because she likes him.
What is Calypso's confict?
She loves Odysseus and wants to keep him on her island, but Zeus wants her to let Odysseus go.
How did Calypso keep Odysseus on her island?
Odysseus was shipwrecked, and had no way of getting home. She did not help Odysseus get home until she was told to by the Gods.
Where does Odysseus go after leaving Calypso's island?
Skheria its spelled two ways but its still the same thing
Where does Odysseus meet Calypso?
Odysseus met Calypso on her lush island of Ogygia.
What does calypso offer to Odysseus in exchange that he stays?
Calypso offers immortality to Odysseus
