Odyssey Book 12 Review

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Who is Charybdis?

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Charybdis is a whirlpool-like monster that swallows everything in the sea.

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What are the Three Sea monsters that Circe warns Odysseus about?

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The Three Sea monsters are Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis.

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Who is Scylla?

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Scylla is a six-headed monster that kills anything on sight and cannot be killed.

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What does Odysseus leave out from telling his crew after passing the sirens?

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Odysseus leaves out the information about Scylla.

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What does heartrending mean?

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Heart-rending: great sadness, sorrow, or pity.

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What is the role of the Sirens in the Odyssey?

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The Sirens use their enchanting singing voices to lure sailors to their death.

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How does Odysseus protect his crew from the Sirens?

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Odysseus has his crew plug their ears with beeswax and ties himself to the mast of the ship.

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What is the significance of Scylla and Charybdis in Odysseus's journey?

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They represent the dangers and difficult choices Odysseus must face on his journey home.

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What does Odysseus's encounter with Scylla teach about leadership?

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It teaches that sometimes leaders must make tough decisions that may sacrifice some for the safety of others.

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What is the meaning of the term 'foreshadowing' in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.