Part II: “Penelope’s Test” and “The Ending” The Odyssey Part II: “Penelope’s Test” and “The Ending”
Literary Analysis Epic Simile Why do you think Homer emphasizes Odysseus’s physical appearance? To contrast the disguised Odysseus and the actual Odysseus Odysseus is being prepared like a bridegroom which is appropriate as he and Penelope prepare to renew their marriage What does the epic simile in lines 1547-1551 compare Odysseus’s hair to? Fine artwork
Literary Analysis Epic Simile Identify the items being compared. Olive tree trunk compared to a pillar What are the supporting details about the appearance or other qualities of the pillar? There are none. Why is this not an epic simile? The text compares two items but does not draw out the explanation with other details.
Literary Analysis Epic Simile In what way does this epic simile recall the dangers Odysseus faced on his journey? “rough water,” “gale winds,” “tons of sea”