• #5 - Telemakhos' upbringing?

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:35:00 PM

    What two people in addition to the goddess Athena have been the major influence on Telémakhos’ upbringing?  Of what sex are they?  Is Homer depicting Telémakhos as immature?

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  • #4 - Antinoos vs. Telemakhos

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:35:00 PM

    Compare Antinoos and Telémakhos as they reveal themselves in this scene. 

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  • #3 -Telemakhos at the Meeting

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:00:00 PM

    Describe Telémakhos’ handling of the meeting.  What impression do you get of him as a leader at this point?

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  • #2 - The Getaway

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:00:00 PM

    How does Telémakhos ensure he will be able to get away without anyone noticing?

     

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  • #1 - Epithets

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:00:00 PM

    List as many epithets from the first two books as you can.   

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  • #7 - O's Return?

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:00:00 PM

    What two evidences do you find in Book II that Odysseus will return to Ithaca?

     

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  • #6 - Mentor

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/16/2011 9:00:00 PM

    Consider the appearance Athena assumes:  Mentor.  How is this name significant given the events of this book and her role in previous books?

     

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  • #9 - Penelope

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/15/2011 9:15:00 AM

    Indicate how Penelope is a faithful and devoted wife as well as a caring mother.

     

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  • #8 - Telemakhos' Journey

    Posted by Brittany Carlino on 2/15/2011 9:00:00 AM

    Look at your Reader’s Log and the list of words and actions you listed that show Telemakhos is embarking on a journey of manhood.

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