Discussion questions -The Odyssey, Book5: Who is Hermes and what does Hermes do in this book
- Who is Hermes and what does Hermes do in this book?
- Who is Calypso? Is she a good hostess? Why or why not? Note her “feminist” complaint.
- Describe Calypso’s domain.
- Why has Homer kept Odysseus from us for four books?
- Does Calypso do as instructed? Describe exactly how she reacts to her instructions.
- How does Odysseus respond to Calypso’s offer of immortality?
