1. The Odyssey – Part Two: Coming Home
Test Review
Know the Challenges
Hospitality
Character Traits
Telemachus
Argos
Penelope
Eumaeus
Philoeteus
Antinous
Eurycleia
Eurynome

2. The Odyssey – Part Two: Coming Home Test Review Elements of Epic Poems
Elements of Epic Heroes
Theme
Homeric Epithet
Dramatic Irony
Epic Simile or Homeric Simile
Paraphrase
Summarize
Odysseus’s goals
Vocabulary

3. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
READING FOCUS
Quick Check
Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god?
How does Argos recognize Odysseus?
What is the contest with the bow, and how will Penelope reward the winner?
Before trying the bow, Odysseus reveals himself to two people. Why does he confide in them?
How does Penelope test Odyssey?

4. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
READING FOCUS
Read with a Purpose
How does Odysseus use his strength and cunning to overcome his enemies in Part Two?
Reading Skills: Reading an Epic
Reading Skills: Reading an Epic *Summary Chart

5. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
LITERARY FOCUS
Literary Analysis
Literary Perspectives – Epic heroes rarely deal with ordinary people, but Odysseus treats Eumaeus and the cowherd with respect. What idea about life does this episode convey?
Analyze – What character traits does Penelope reveal in her interactions with Odysseus when he is disguised as a beggar?

6. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
LITERARY FOCUS
Literary Analysis
Infer – What does the interaction between Odysseus and Penelope in lines tell you about their relationship?
Evaluate – Do you think Odysseus’s revenge on the suitors and maids is excessive? Explain and Defend

7. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
LITERARY FOCUS
Literary Skills: Epic Similes
Analyze – What epic simile in lines describes the feelings of father and son as they embrace after twenty years?
Interpret – What is being compared in the epic simile in the final passage of Book 23? What effect does this simile create?

8. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
LITERARY FOCUS
Literary Skills Review: Foreshadowing
Analyze - Situational irony occurs when what happens is different from what we expect. Why is it ironic that Odysseus returns to Ithaca dressed as a beggar?

9. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102 READING FOCUS Quick Check
Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god?
Odysseus is transformed from a beggar in front of his eyes.
2. How does Argos recognize Odysseus?
Odysseus’s voice is familiar.
What is the contest with the bow, and how will Penelope reward the winner?
Penelope will marry the man who can string Odysseus’s bow and shoot an arrow through twelve ax-handle sockets.
Before trying the bow, Odysseus reveals himself to two people. Why does he confide in them?
Needing their help, Odysseus reveals himself to
the swineherd and the cowherd.
5. How does Penelope test Odyssey?
Penelope tells her servant to move their marriage bed.

10. READING FOCUS Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
Read with a Purpose
How does Odysseus use his strength and cunning to overcome his enemies in Part Two?
Odysseus wears a disguise to test his servants and to attack the suitors; he uses his strength to string his bow
Reading Skills: Reading an Epic
Reading Skills: Reading an Epic *Summary Chart
You should be able to accurately summarize
all sections of the myth

11. LITERARY FOCUS Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
Literary Analysis
Literary Perspectives – Epic heroes rarely deal with ordinary people, but Odysseus treats Eumaeus and the cowherd with respect. What idea about life does this episode convey?
All people deserve respect regardless of their social status.
Analyze – What character traits does Penelope reveal in her interactions with Odysseus when he is disguised as a beggar?
Penelope reveals her graciousness, kindness,
fairness, and caution.

12. LITERARY FOCUS Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
Literary Analysis
Infer – What does the interaction between Odysseus and Penelope in lines tell you about their relationship?
Penelope and Odysseus are matched in
intelligence, tenacity, and devotion.
Evaluate – Do you think Odysseus’s revenge on the suitors and maids is excessive? Explain and Defend!!!
No; the suitors abused his hospitality,
and the maids were disloyal.

13. LITERARY FOCUS Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
Literary Skills: Epic Similes
Analyze – What epic simile in lines describes the feelings of father and son as they embrace after twenty years?
The feelings of father and son as they embrace
after twenty years are compared to a hawk whose
young have been taken before they can fly.
Interpret – What is being compared in the epic simile in the final passage of Book 23? What effect does this simile create?
Odysseus’s joy is compared to that of a half-drowned sailor upon reaching land. The simile highlights the couple’s joy at their reunion and grief over their separation.

14. Respond and Think Critically – page 1102
LITERARY FOCUS
Literary Skills Review: Foreshadowing
Analyze - Situational irony occurs when what happens is different from what we expect. Why is it ironic that Odysseus returns to Ithaca dressed as a beggar?
It is ironic because after all the trouble and time it has taken Odysseus should be proud and happy to return to his home and family.

15. What are the Characteristics of an Epic Hero?
Rank them from the quality most easily seen in Odysseus to the one he least demonstrates to the readers.
Next to each quality tell what he has done or said to make you think he had that attribute.

16. Is Odysseus an Epic Hero?
Represents the values of the society
Is an Exceptional Person
Undertake difficult quests or journeys to achieve something of tremendous value to themselves or their people
4. Experience many obstacles or challenges
External Conflicts – created by forces of nature (or the gods)
Internal Conflicts – they struggle to overcome their own feelings or fears

17. What are the Characteristics of an Epic Myth?
Rank them from the qualities most easily seen in the Odyssey to the ones least apparent to the readers.

18. Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?
A physically impressive hero of national or historical importance
A vast setting
A quest or journey undertaken in search of something of value
4. The involvement of supernatural forces
5. A basis in a specific culture or society
6. Characters struggling against fate

19. Why do you think the Odyssey includes these types of details?
*Historic Context*
What are the Values and Beliefs of the ancient Greeks as seen in their Epics?
What can you learn about the culture and virtues of the ancient Greeks based on the events and characters in the Odyssey?
Why do you think the Odyssey includes these types of details?

20. Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?
Polytheistic Religion
Nature was controlled by gods/goddesses
Physical Strength
4. Intelligence and Cleverness
5. Hospitality and Treatment of Strangers/Guests
6. Respect
7. Family
8. Fate and Destiny