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When we first meet the hero Odysseus on Calypsos island what is he doing?
Weeping.
What was calypsos external conflict from the ODYSSEY?
The gods send a letter to Calypso so she can release Odysseus.
Why is it so important that Odysseus and his men returned to calypsos island?
Odysseus and his men returned to Calypso's island, Ogygia, primarily because Odysseus was held captive there by Calypso, who desired him as her immortal husband. Their return highlights the themes of longing for home and the struggle between desire and duty, as Odysseus ultimately seeks to return to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Additionally, the encounter emphasizes the importance of human connections and the sacrifices made for love and loyalty, showcasing Odysseus's resilience and determination to fulfill his journey.
What happens when Odysseus tells Polyphemus who outwitted him?
Polyphemus throws a rock at Odysseus's ship and almost sinks it, but instead creates a wave sending Odysseus and his men away from the island
Odysseus hailed from what island?
Odysseus was the king of the island of Ithaca.ITHACA!
Odysseus is trapped on calypsos island?
For seven years!
Odysseus is trapped on calypsos island for how many days?
7 years
When we first meet the hero Odysseus on Calypsos island what is he doing?
Weeping.
What island does Odysseus end up on after he escapes Scylla and Charybdis?
Odysseus ends up at calypsos island where he is standed there for seven years. There he meets the immortal calypso and fatally falls for her just as she falls for him. She keeps him on her island by not giving him the tools he needs to make a raft.
How did Odysseus leave Calypsos' island?
Athena told her father Zeus that Odysseus wanted to go home to see his wife and son so Zeus told Hermes to go and tell Calypso to let Odysseus leave her island. She agreed and told Odysseus to make a boat and she gave him food and wine for his journey
What is the name of Calypsos island?
Ogygia
What virtuous gifts is attributed to Odysseus especially in calypsos story?
The gift of bribary
What was calypsos external conflict from the ODYSSEY?
The gods send a letter to Calypso so she can release Odysseus.
What happens to Odysseus on the island of Scheria?
It was the home of the Phaeacians, who treated Odysseus as a welcome guest.
Why is it so important that Odysseus and his men returned to calypsos island?
Odysseus and his men returned to Calypso's island, Ogygia, primarily because Odysseus was held captive there by Calypso, who desired him as her immortal husband. Their return highlights the themes of longing for home and the struggle between desire and duty, as Odysseus ultimately seeks to return to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Additionally, the encounter emphasizes the importance of human connections and the sacrifices made for love and loyalty, showcasing Odysseus's resilience and determination to fulfill his journey.
What happens after Odysseus men eat the lotus plant?
Odysseus' have no desire for home any longer and just want to stay on the island. Odysseus has to tie them up and drag them out of the island.
What does Odysseus have to do to leave calypsos island?
To leave Calypso's island, Odysseus must first persuade the nymph Calypso to let him go, as she has kept him captive and desires to make him her immortal husband. After being instructed by the god Hermes, who delivers a message from Zeus, Calypso ultimately agrees to help Odysseus build a ship and provides him with provisions for his journey. This act of liberation emphasizes the theme of yearning for freedom and the struggle against divine forces.
