Odyssey Flashcard

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What does Odysseus do to rescue his men from the influence of the lotus?

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He forcibly drags them back to the ship.

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How long were Odysseus and his crew stranded on the island before they ate the cattle?

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One month.

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What strategy does Penelope use to delay choosing a suitor?

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She tells the suitors she must finish weaving a shroud for Laertes.

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Odysseus introduces himself as 'Laertes’ son.' Which Greek cultural value does this choice emphasize?

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Family pride.

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What decision does Odysseus finally make during the passage, 'Scylla and Charybdis'?

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He sacrifices six men to save the rest.

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What is the significance of the lotus in the Odyssey?

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The lotus causes forgetfulness and a desire to stay on the island.

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Who is Penelope in relation to Odysseus?

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Penelope is Odysseus's wife.

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What role does Telemachus play in the Odyssey?

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Telemachus is the son of Odysseus.

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What is the main theme of the Odyssey?

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The journey of self-discovery and the struggle to return home.

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What does the term 'epic' mean in literature?

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An epic is a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of heroic figures.