Discussion questions – The Odyssey, Book 1: Why is Athena so concerned with Odysseus
- Why is Athena so concerned with Odysseus?
- Why is Zeus so surprised with her plea?
- Describe what is happening in Ithaca.
- How does Temelachus change after the disguised Athena visits him?
- Why start in Ithaca, not with Odysseus?
- Where do we see a concern with hospitality in this book? Keep in mind, this is a key theme throughout the epic.
