My Perspectives: The Odyssey

How does the character of Odysseus evolve throughout the story?

• His character evolves from honest to deceitful

• His character evolves from cunning and resourceful to humble and compassionate.

• His character evolves from kind to cruel

• His character evolves from lazy to ambitious

How does Telemachus view Odysseus and what is their relationship like?

• Telemachus views Odysseus with admiration and respect as a heroic figure. Their relationship is one of a son looking up to his father and seeking guidance.

• Telemachus views Odysseus with disappointment and resentment as a weak and cowardly figure. Their relationship is one of a son feeling ashamed of his father and seeking to distance himself.

• Telemachus views Odysseus with indifference and annoyance as an annoying and overbearing figure. Their relationship is one of a son feeling burdened by his father and seeking to rebel.

• Telemachus views Odysseus with fear and dread as a tyrannical and abusive figure. Their relationship is one of a son feeling terrorized by his father and seeking to escape.

How does Penelope test Odysseus upon his return?

• She asks him about their bed, which was built into a living olive tree and cannot be moved.

• She tests him by asking about his favorite color

• She tests him by asking about his journey to the underworld

• She tests him by asking about his favorite food

What are the key character developments in The Odyssey?

• Hercules, Perseus, and Theseus

• Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon

• Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon

• Odysseus, Telemachus, and Penelope

What are the two different points of view (narration) presented in the first part of The Odyssey

• Homer starts off in first person, then tells the story in third Person

• Most of the Epic is told in the 2nd person as Homer heard these stories from others.

• Homer tells most of the story from Odysseus' first person perspective, but starts briefly in third person.

• The story is only told in first person perspective.

What are the main events in the plot of The Odyssey?

• Meeting with historical figures

• Odysseus' journey home, encounters with mythical creatures and gods, and return to Ithaca

• Odysseus' journey to Troy

• Odysseus' journey to Egypt

How does the plot of The Odyssey contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• The plot is irrelevant to the theme of the story

• The plot showcases the journey of the hero, Odysseus, as he faces various challenges and obstacles on his way back home, highlighting themes of perseverance, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.

• The plot has no contribution to the overall theme of the story

• The plot is too complex to understand its contribution to the theme

How does Argus respond to Odysseus when he returns to Ithaca?

• With recognition and affection

• With anger and hostility

• With indifference and apathy

• With fear and suspicion

What role do Odysseus's bow and arrow skills play in the story?

• They are used to harm innocent characters

• They demonstrate Odysseus's lack of skill and incompetence

• They have no significance in the story

• They demonstrate Odysseus's strength, cunning, and ability to overcome challenges.

Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god and how does this belief impact the story?

• Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a god because he has magical powers and can control the elements.

• Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a god because of his extraordinary abilities, including, turning from an old beggar man into a young man with fine clothes.

• Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a god because he has been blessed by the gods and has supernatural strength.

• Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a god because he has a divine aura and can perform miracles.