The Odyssey: Book 5

Front

What message has Hermes come to Calypso's Island to deliver?

Back

Calypso must free Odysseus.

Front

What offer does Calypso make Odysseus to get him to stay with her?

Back

Immortality.

Front

What does Odysseus do once he gets to the Island of Scheria?

Back

Makes a bed in an olive tree.

Front

What is the hero, Odysseus, doing when we meet him?

Back

Crying, thinking of his home.

Front

What happens to Odysseus after he leaves Calypso's island?

Back

His raft is destroyed by a storm from Poseidon.

Front

Who is Hermes in 'The Odyssey'?

Back

The messenger god who delivers messages from the gods.

Front

What is the significance of Calypso in Odysseus's journey?

Back

Calypso represents temptation and the struggle between desire and duty.

Front

What does Odysseus's longing for home symbolize?

Back

The theme of nostalgia and the human desire for belonging.

Front

How does Poseidon affect Odysseus's journey?

Back

Poseidon creates obstacles for Odysseus, reflecting the challenges of his journey.

Front

What role does fate play in 'The Odyssey'?

Back

Fate is a guiding force that influences the characters' destinies.