Homer odyssey discussion questions for books 916 reading. Aeolus freed the west wind to blow odysseuss ship toward home, the men sailed for nine days, and on the. In carnuntum book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 book 10 book 11 book 12. The odyssey books 10 12 summary the odyssey by homer books 10 12 summary and analysis. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. I hope you are enjoying the reading as much as i am. Worksheet with graphs that assist students identify the sequence of events in each of these books in the epic. Homework go to and complete the assignment for books 911 of the odyssey. Within ten days, odysseus and his men are in sight of ithaca but the shipmates think.
This study guide consists of approximately 74 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of one of us is lying. This 46page guide for the sun does shine by anthony ray hinton includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 24 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. How many separate books chapters are there in the odyssey. I have a quiz on it tomorrow and it is hard to keep up with the reading.
Parents need to know that bridge of clay, by markus zusak the book thief, is about five australian boys raising themselves after their mothers death and their fathers subsequent abandonment of them. Reading quiz over books 9, 10, and 12 and associated background readings. The odyssey paperback deckle edge, november 1, 1997. In what ways is his situation similar to or different from that of the other heroes. In book ten odysseus is still recounting past adventures to the phaecians. Compare the opening lines of the aeneid to the opening lines of the iliad andor the odyssey. The mens next stop was the aeolian island, home to the god of the winds. In it are captured all the winds that might drive the ships off. Odyssey books 5,6,7,9,10,12 by greek myth comix book 20 on papyrus how cool is that npr.
Reread your answers at the end prior to your final submission. Summary and analysis book 12 the cattle of the sun. The odyssey books 1617 summary the odyssey by homer books 1617 summary and analysis. Sparknotes book 10 odyssey keyword found websites listing. Homer author, robert fagles translator, bernard knox introduction 4. The sympathizer summary and study guide supersummary.
Odysseus sees that the spoils are divided equally among his men and then tells them to sail away as quickly as possible. The odyssey books 1012 summary the odyssey by homer books 1012 summary and analysis. It tells the story of a king named odysseus who is. The biography of him in the socalled historia augusta a.
This is an edit of the hallmark channels made for tv movie, the odyssey. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the odyssey and what it means. As menelaus tells telemachus in book 4, it was odysseus legendary ruse of the. And then check out shmoop s handydandy mythology guides. Odysseus reveals his name and homeland to alcinous, and says calypso held him against his will prior to his arrival. The grace of the witch page 916 selection quiz recall the events from book 10 of homers odyssey, and then answer the questions in one or two sentences. In the beginning of the selection, how does eurylochus prove himself to have good judgment. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from shmoop and. Death death is hades, the god who rules over the dead.
Summary and analysis book 10 the bewitching queen of aeaea. The point is, now that you know what the things are, its high time we jumped into the middle of them. Circe, the grace of the witch eventually, odysseus and his men arrive keep track of the events. The odyssey book 12 quiz 10 questions by dereklee18 last updated. Jul 24, 2001 then another example of a butchered book, or epic in this case, is the odyssey, written by homer. The underworld was also called hades, after its king. Follow directions in each question you will be graded on following directions, correct answers, spelling, and punctuation and properly introduced and cited quotes. As the popular percy jackson series for younger readers attests, kids are fascinated by greek tales of gods, monsters, and heroes, and the odyssey is the original olympian tale. May 21, 2012 hi homer readers, here are the dates for our next two conference calls and discussion questions for our next call on june 4. The odyssey by homer book 10 summary and analysis youtube. How do his actions compare to those of gilgamesh, achilles, and hector. About the odyssey the odyssey summary character list glossary themes quotes and analysis books 14 books 58 books 9 12 books 16 books 1720 books 2124 symbols, allegory and motifs metaphors and similes irony imagery the fractal structure of epics literary elements related links essay questions quiz 1 quiz 2 quiz 3 quiz 4 citations. In book 10 and elsewhere, hermes is given the epithet slayer of argus, which alludes to a.
Ancient heroes and todays veterans theres a link to a four minute audio segment specific to the odyssey. Books 10 12 of homers odyssey contain a number of allusions to other events in classical mythology. Back in ithaka, odysseus wife penelope is getting swarmed by a horde of. Odyssey books 1012 reading guide by little miss sunshine. Having escaped the cyclops, odysseus and his men arrive at the home of aeolus. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. In book 10 and elsewhere, hermes is given the epithet. Menelaos is all, thanks, man and books it off island. There are also questions on identifying mood and setting, this can be assigned to students to complete at home as they independently read the books for homework or it can be completed in. Ultimately, the gods decide what happens in the mortal world. Homer lets us know right away that odysseus is being held as a. Eager to move on, odysseus receives an oxskin pouch from aeolus. Odysseus then you are, o great contender, of whom the glittering god with the golden wand spoke to me ever, and foretold the black swift ship would carry you from troy.
True to his word, odysseus returns to aeaea for elpenors funeral rites. Meditations to his fathers character as he remembered it or heard of it from others, but his knowledge must have been more from stories than from actual memories. Odyssey 912 greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. The first scene of the iliad finds chryses, the priest of apollo god of the sun and a whole lot of other stuff, approaching the achaian camp to ask for his daughter back. Of the remainder of his childhood and his early adolescence we know little more than can be gleaned from the meditations. Book 10 manifests a mortal tendency to succumb to temptation. If you plan to purchase a copy of the 2nd edition, please make sure that you are buying the 2nd edition and not accidentally picking up a used copy of the 1st edition. The notion of hospitality is so strong in the world of the odyssey that guests can even be considered part of ones. Odysseus crew lands next on the island of aiolia, ruled by aiolos, the god of the winds. Hi homer readers, here are the dates for our next two conference calls and discussion questions for our next call on june 4. What do you learn about the relationship between achilles and patroclus in book 11. Oldest trick in the book this is an absolutely amazing piece of parchment from the third century bce containing lines from book 20. The poet invokes the muse to help him tell the story of odysseus. Do the events of book 11 change your opinion of agamemnons character.
Course heros video study guide provides indepth summary and analysis of book 10 of homers epic poem the odyssey. Odyssey books 5,6,7,9, 10, 12 by greek myth comix book 20 on papyrus how cool is that npr. But the land of death to which odysseus is about to journey would seem to be located on the earths surface. However, most of the time these people would unknowingly butcher the book based movie by taking out many important characters and events, with good examples being the lightning thief and eragon. Odysseus continues sharing the story of his journeys with the phaeacians in book 10 of homers the odyssey, including a stay with the god of the winds and meeting circe. The story delves into the individual histories of many of the characters, spanning decades and unearthing family secrets. It tells the story of a king named odysseus who is cursed by the olympian gods to wander the land for 10 years and be unable to return to his beloved city called ithaca. Contrast btween book and movie versions of the age of. Odysseus returns to aeaea and buries elpenor and spend one last night with circe circe tells odysseus to go to thrinacia or the island of the sun and tells him what he will encounter on his journey. Ancient heroes and todays veterans theres a link to a four minute audio segment specific to. Study guide for vergils aeneid longwood university. Homer makes several references in the odyssey to the deceased traveling down to the realm of hades and his queen, persephone per.
In 2000, the coen brothers gave us o brother, where art thou. The odyssey book 10 summary and analysis books 1012 of homers odyssey contain a number of allusions to other events in classical mythology. First the greeks must get past the sirens whose irresistible songs lure sailors into their islands coastal reefs. Use your odyssey book and study guide to answer the following questions from book 9 and 10. After leaving troy, odysseus and his men sail to ismarus, which they attack and plunder. The great epic of western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic robert fagles, winner of the penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996 academy award in literature from the american academy of arts and letters, presents us with homers bestloved and most accessible poem in a stunning modernverse translation. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Having escaped the cyclops, odysseus and his men arrive at the home of aeolus, master of the winds, where they are greeted warmly and hosted for a month. About the odyssey the odyssey summary character list glossary themes quotes and analysis books 14 books 58 books 912 books 16 books 1720 books 2124 symbols, allegory and motifs metaphors and similes irony imagery the fractal structure of epics literary elements related links essay questions quiz 1 quiz 2 quiz 3 quiz 4 citations. They stayed with aeolus for a month, and his parting gift to odysseus was a sack holding the winds. Books 1012 of homers odyssey contain a number of allusions to other events in classical mythology.
His kingdom is generally referred to as the underworld, being thought of as beneath the earth. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 book 10 book 11 book 12 book book 14 book 15 book 16 book 17 book 18 book 19 book 20 book 21 book 22 book 23 book 24 themes all themes fate, the gods, and free will piety, customs, and justice cunning, disguise, and selfrestraint memory and grief glory and honor. Holt literature textbook 9th grade unit 11 the odyssey. Books 1012 why does diomedes choose odysseus to accompany him on the night raid on the trojans. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically. Do now please hand in your homework, retrieve your ipad, and open up the story to book 10.
In the beginning of the selection, how does eurylochus prove himself to have. Odysseuss narrative makes up books 9 through 12 of the odyssey. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Which goddess first visits telemachus at the home of odysseus in book 1.
Homers epic poem the odyssey tells the story of odysseus, greek hero of the trojan war. The odyssey isnt just an important book, its also a very exciting book and a beautiful work of literature. Then the haughty suitors came in, and all of them straightway took their places in order on chairs and along the benches, and their heralds poured water over their hands for them to wash with, and the serving maids brought them bread heaped up in the baskets, and the young men filled the mixing bowls with wine for their drinking. Circe is helpful once more, providing supplies and warnings about the journey to begin the next dawn. We learn that poseidon, god of the sea, holds a grudge though we dont know exactly why against odysseus and is making the guys voyage home a pretty difficult one. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The strategies for reading an epic are very similar to those for reading any narrative poem. Homer makes several references in the odyssey to the deceased traveling down to the realm of hades and his queen, persephone persehfoneee. Book 10 the odyssey summary keyword found websites. The odyssey books 912 summary and analysis gradesaver. Then another example of a butchered book, or epic in this case, is the odyssey, written by homer. This 52page guide for the sympathizer by viet thanh nyguen includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 23 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. The achaeans sail from the land of the cyclopes to the home of aeolus, ruler of the winds. The epic hero, odysseus, overcomes supernatural creatures.