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The Odyssey Part 2 Analysis
1. Give THREE examples of Odysseus’s thinking skills and intelligence/cunning.
2. Analyze one of Odysseus’s pep-talk speeches to his men on p. 836. How does he inspire confidence in his men? What does this say about him as a leader?
3. Find an “epic simile” on p. 837 and describe the comparison and the imagery in the lines that you quote.
4. Analyze the extended metaphor on p. 838 (lines 122-140). Explain the comparison being made.
5. Describe the conflict with Helios (p. 838-839) and the impact it had in the overall plot in The Odyssey Part 2.
6. Describe Eurylochus’s speech to Odysseus on p. 839. What is his message to Odysseus? What is his tone?
7. Compare/contrast Odysseus and his men. (Consider things like courage/leadership/skill)
8. On p. 840, quote a line that personifies hunger and thirst. What impact does the wording (diction) have on the reader?
9. Find a quote that demonstrates Odysseus’s powerlessness (or lack of power) when it comes to the Gods.
10. Describe Eurylochus’s second persuasive/motivational speech on p. 841. What impact does his speech have on the men? Do you think he would make a better leader than Odysseus? Why/why not?
11. Find an epic simile on p. 844. Describe the comparison made in the simile.
As we watch the movie, answer questions 12-15.
12. What did the men do or say to defy Odysseus? Give several examples of the men’s behavior and explain the impact of their actions.
13. Who is Circe? What did she do to the men and why? What does this say about the power of females in The Odyssey?
14. Describe Odysseus’s journey in the land of the dead. Describe the setting and mood. What valuable knowledge does he gain there? What warnings does he get from others that might help him avoid disaster/death?
15. Describe Calypso’s character. Then describe Odysseus’s conflict with her. (How does she wield power over Odysseus?)
16. How does Odysseus reveal his determination and desire to get back home? Give some examples.