Sailing from Troy and Lotus Eaters

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127-131

Men hold me

formidable for guile in peace and war:

this fame has gone abroad to the sky’s rim.

My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithaca

under Mount Neion’s wind-blown robe of leaves,

What trait can you infer about Odysseus as he describes himself?

• He is from Ithaca.

• He is adventurous.

• He is clever.

• He is proud of his abilities.

 

143-146

[Calypso]who held me

in her smooth caves, to be her heart’s delight,

as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress,

desired me, and detained me in her hall.

But in my heart I never gave consent.

Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass

his own home and his parents? In far lands

he shall not, though he find a house of gold.

What does Odysseus value based on this passage?

• A house of gold and land.

• His home and family.

• His heart and values.

• The sorceress and her kindness.

143-146

[Calypso]who held me

in her smooth caves, to be her heart’s delight,

as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress,

desired me, and detained me in her hall.

But in my heart I never gave consent.

Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass

his own home and his parents? In far lands

he shall not, though he find a house of gold.

Based upon this selection a possible theme could be.......

• Love overcomes all things in life.

• Cheating doesn't count unless you mean it.

• Material things outlast home and family and should be valued more.

• Home and family are more important than material things.

155-162

‘Back, and quickly!

Out to sea again!’ My men were mutinous,

fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep

they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle, 50

feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running to call arms the main force of Cicones

Who does Odysseus blame for the attack?

• He blames himself for not being a good leader.

• He blames his men for not listening.

• He blames himself for falling asleep.

• He blames Cicones for the attack.

Odysseus considers himself a great leader, do you think he is?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

211-212

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

tied them down under their rowing benches,

and called the rest: ‘All hands aboard;

come, clear the beach and no one taste

the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.’

Why does Odysseus tie down the men?

• The men are trying to leave him for the sirens.

• The men are under the effects of the lotus and want to stay on the island.

• The men are hungry and want food back on the island.

• The men aren't ready to go home and want to continue to rest.

 

200-204

All ships’ companies

mustered alongside for the mid-day meal.

Then I sent out two picked men and a runner

to learn what race of men that land sustained.

What character trait is demonstrated by Odysseus sending out a scout party?

• By sending out a search party Odysseus demonstrates his cleverness to only sacrifice some over all.

• By sending out a search party Odysseus demonstrates his desire to save all his men.

• By sending out a search party Odysseus demonstrates his desire to sacrifice his men for his well-being.

• By sending out a search party Odysseus demonstrates his warrior like abilities.

200-204

All ships’ companies

mustered alongside for the mid-day meal.

Then I sent out two picked men and a runner

to learn what race of men that land sustained.

How does the character trait selected support the epic hero archetype?

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus Eaters, who showed no will to do us harm, only offering the sweet Lotus to our friends— but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus, never cared to report, nor to return: they longed to stay forever, browsing on 100 the native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.

What happens if you eat the lotus?

• They never wanted to leave the island.

• They died.

• They quit their jobs.

• They no longer wanted to be warriors.

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotos Eaters, who showed no will to do us harm, only offering the sweet Lotos to our friends— but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotos, never cared to report, nor to return: they longed to stay forever, browsing on 100 the native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.

How might eating the lotus impact Odysseus's plans for home?