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Monday, October 24, 2016

Monday, October 24 ~ The Odyssey, Book 11

Go over J23
  • Describe the categories of temptation that Odysseus must overcome to get home.
  • New vocab word: hubris - pride
  • How has O's hubris interfered with his metis
  • More analysis of O's attitude toward women? Guesses on Homer's?
  • Why do you think there are so many prophesies about O? 
  • Why aren't O's crew as loyal as his reputation at home?


Begin J24: Book XI
  1. How does Odysseus gain access to the underworld? 
  2. What does Odysseus promise Elpenor? 
  3. Why does Odysseus not let his mother come near the blood? 
  4. What does Teiresias tell Odysseus? 
  5. Who comes to speak to Odysseus after all the souls of the women have departed? 
  6. What does this person tell Odysseus? 
  7. Many other heroes speak to Odysseus, and he learns of their fates. What happens to Tantalus
  8. What punishment is Sisyphus enduring?  

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