1. “The Lotus Eaters”
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2. In a paragraph (5-6 sentences), please summarize the plot of this section.

3. Within this section, Odysseus/Homer personifies a specific thing on line 79. What is the thing being personified? How is it being personified?
Personification: Giving inanimate objects or abstract concepts living qualities
*Discuss using author when talking about the construction of the text and speaker when considering emotions
Homer personifies the morning by converting the word dawn into a proper noun. Homer also provides the morning sun with ringlets, converting the non-gendered sun/morning into a female.

4. Cite Odysseus’ instructions to his men about eating the lotus.
Odysseus indicates to his men, “ ‘ All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one taste the Lotus,’ “ (Homer ).

5. What is the tone of the author in this story?
What is the tone of the speaker in this story?
What mood is created in this story?
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