The Odyssey Exam Review

Know about the Following Antinous Athena Beggar Eurylochus Helios Ithaca Lotus flower Polyphemus Poseidon Sirens Suitors Telemachus Tiresias Trojans Wine

Questions for Consideration Who won the Trojan War and how did they do it? What does Homer do in the Invocation to the Muse? How does Odysseus justify his actions on the island of Calypso? Why is “Scylla and Charybdis” such a devastating episode in The Odyssey? Why can’t Odysseus save his comrades when they are faced with the temptation of Helios’ cattle?

Questions for Consideration Who is Argus, and what happens to him? How does Penelope keep from marrying the suitors not once, but twice? What do we learn about Penelope from her ploys? What is the difference in a static and dynamic character? What is the difference in direct and indirect characterization?

Give your exit ticket to Mrs. Thomas upon completion. Exit Ticket in…3-2-1 On a piece of paper with your name on it list the following: THREE things that Odysseus does that move the plot forward TWO new concepts you feel like you have improved on in this unit ONE question that you still have Give your exit ticket to Mrs. Thomas upon completion.