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What is Odysseus doing in Phaeacia?
After being rescued, the King and his people ask Odysseus to tell how he came to their island. Odysseus tells of his adventures orally and from his point of view. At this point the reader should question if Odysseus is being completely accurate or perhaps embellishing his tales and adventures.
Who tells calypso that she should keep Odysseus on her island forever?
No one, Calypso wants him to stay because she likes him.
How does the natural beauty of Calypso's island contrast with the internal conflict that Odysseus is experiencing?
The natural beauty of Calypso's island serves as a tranquil backdrop to Odysseus's internal turmoil, highlighting the stark contrast between the external paradise and Odysseus's yearning for home and his family. While the island offers comfort and luxury, it ultimately amplifies Odysseus's longing to reunite with his loved ones and underscores his internal struggle to resist the temptations of immortality and remain true to his mortal identity.
Where was Odysseus in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1 of the Odyssey, Odysseus is trapped on the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. She detains him there for seven years until the gods decide he should be allowed to leave and return home to Ithaca.
Was Odysseus Fair or Unfair in his treatment of Polphemus?
He was unfair. Polphemus may be a brute, but as long as he is on that island he can't hurt the rest of the world. So Odysseus should have just ran away.
Why does Zeus agree to release Odysseus from calypso's island?
Zeus agrees to release Odysseus from Calypso's island because it is decreed by the other gods that Odysseus should finally be allowed to return home to Ithaca. Zeus is the king of the gods and ensures that divine orders are followed. Additionally, it is also seen as fulfilling Odysseus's destiny and reestablishing order in his kingdom.
How does eurylochus convince Odysseus to stop on Helios' island?
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus and his crew to stop on Helios' island by explaining that they are in dire need of rest and supplies. He argues that they should take advantage of the island's resources before continuing their journey, despite the potential consequences of angering Helios.
What news does Atheana share with Telemachus?
Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace
What should Odysseus' men not touch on the island where no man can avoid the eye of helious?
It's not that they should not touch it, it's then if they should avoid touching any of his belongings, in which when Odysseus falls asleep. Eurylochus & the crew were starving in which they Slayed Helios' Cattle and Ate them. So, Helios, in a rage, went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men for stealing from him and eating the "Cattle of the Sun" in which Zeus sends down a lightning bolt destroying Odysseus' ship as well as killing everyone including Eurylochus except for him, Odysseus.
As Odysseus and Eumaeus approach the hall of Odysseus who do they decide should go in first?
eurmaeus
What news does Athena share with telemachus?
Athena tells Telemachus the news of which Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace
What does Elpenor and request suggests about the greek view of the dead?
Elpenor's request to Odysseus to give him a proper burial suggests that the Greeks believed it was important to honor the dead and provide them with a respectful farewell. It reflects the idea that the deceased should be properly laid to rest in order to ensure their journey to the afterlife is peaceful and their spirit can rest in peace.
