1. Book 10
The Odyssey Notes

2. Pg. 918
First stanza
What is unusual about Circe’s hall?
Stanzas 1-3
What do you think about Circe? Draw Conclusion

3. Pg. 918 lines 23-35
If you were among this group, whom would you follow-Why?
What happens to the men after they drink Circe’s magic potion?

4. INTERNAL CONFLICT
Pg. 920 lines 39-45
Explain Eurylochus’ internal conflict on pg
Contrast Eurylochus’ character with Odysseus’ character as a leader.

5. Pg. 920
Lines 51-60
Make Inferences
Infer from these lines what the gesture of holding one’s knees means.

6. Internal Conflict
Pg. 921
What is the example of internal conflict on this page on lines 80-87

7. Epic Hero
What do you learn about Odysseus’ character on pg
Lines 80-93

8. Pg
Lines
Why does Circe free Odysseus’ men from her spell?
Find the Epithet on pg. 922

9. Pg. 922
Line 114
What do you think Odysseus means by this? “being a man, he had to go along with Circe’s request.”

10. Pg. 922
Lines
What 2 things are compared in this epic simile? How does the simile help you picture the scene that Odysseus is describing?

11. “They made me feel a pang, and I agreed. ” pg. 925 line 186
“They made me feel a pang, and I agreed.” pg. 925 line What emotion do you think Odysseus is feeling?
What does he mean when he says, “Day after day, my longing quickens, and my company give me no peace, but wear my heart away pleading when you are not at hand to hear.” pg. 925 line195
Where does Circe say Odysseus must go and what is his reaction to this?