1. The Odyssey
English 9
Review

2. Time Line of Events As Told by Homer Chronological Calypso’s Island
King Alcinous’ court (Phaeacia)
Cicones
Lotus Eaters
Cyclops
Troy (10 years)
Cicones
Lotus Eaters
Cyclops

3. Literary Techniques
Review Questions

4. The story is told from the middle. What is that term?
IN MEDIA RES

5. What device does homer use to give the reader a memory of events?
FLASHBACK

6. Review of Events
As told by homer

7. Calypso’s Island
Odysseus has been held captive on Calypso’s island for 7 years
Athena has begged Zeus to make Calypso let Odysseus go
Athena is Odysseus’ spiritual aid
He agrees
Hermes delivers the message
Calypso lets Odysseus go, and he is given a raft and provisions

8. Phaeacia Odysseus leaves Calypso’s island Poseidon creates a storm
Athena and a sea nymph save him
He is found by King Alcinous’ daughter
He is taken to Phaeacia and is treated with great HOSPITALITY (Greek value)
He begins his story of his journey
THE REMAINDER OF PART 1 IS ODYSSEUS TELLING HIS STORY TO THOSE AT KING ALCINOUS’ COURT

9. Island of the Cicones Attack the people of the island for goods
The Cicones retaliate and kill many of Odysseus’ men

10. The Lotus Eaters Odysseus and his men need water
He sends 3 men to find out who lives on the island
The men do not return – they have eaten the lotus which makes them forget about home
Odysseus retrieves them, ties them up, and continues on the journey

11. The Cyclops

12. The CYCLOPS CONTINUED