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Odysseus sacrifices a life of comfort and serenity with Calypso. Further he gives up the opportunity for immortal life and eternal youth.

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What does Calypso do to keep Odysseus from leaving her?

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.


What are some examples of Odysseus' determination in The Odyssey?

him leaving calypso's island the sirens etc


How does Odysseus respond to the shipwreck that he meets upon leaving calypso?

He feels very lucky to be alive.


Where does Odysseus go after leaving Calypso's island?

Skheria its spelled two ways but its still the same thing


How does Odysseus escape Calypso?

Hermes tells Calypso to let Odysseus go.


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


Who offers Odysseus immortality?

Calypso


What is the source of Calypso's power over Odysseus?

Calypso has the power of immorality over Odysseus.


Who kept Odysseus from leaving the island?

Odysseus was kept from leaving the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. She had fallen in love with him and held him captive for several years, wanting him to stay with her. Despite his longing to return home to Ithaca, Odysseus was unable to leave until the gods intervened, specifically Hermes, who delivered a message from Zeus commanding Calypso to let him go.


How does Odysseus manage to say no to Calypso and still not offend her?

Hermes is sent down to Calypso, telling her that the gods wish for her to release Odysseus. Therefore, it is Calypso who allows Odysseus to leave, not Odysseus who 'manages to say no.'


Whom did Odysseus stay on Calypso's island with?

Calypso