How does Homer establish the significance of the story he is about to tell? How does he maintain interest in …

In book 17, Athena urges Odysseus to beg from all of the suitors to “test them, so we can tell …

In book 16, Odysseus and Telemachus finally meet. How does this scene, the long-awaited moment, work as drama? Why does …

In the 14th and 15th books, Odysseus and Eumaeus exchange life stories, with the disguised king lying (as he so …

When Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca, he has an interesting exchange with his patroness goddess, Athena. What does this scene reveal …

Let’s also return to the question of Odysseus’ leadership style. Earlier we saw him make a near-fatal error with the …

While the narrator of the epic tells us about Calypso and her island, the rest of Odysseus’ adventures are related …

Lines 359-44 What is Odysseus’ complaint in 373-377?  Who is #49 describing? Why couldn’t they move their bed? Penelope believes …

Lines 359-449 How does Athena improve Odysseus’ appearance? Explain “Her Heart is Iron in her breast?” How does Penelope attempt …

Summarized Text Why doesn’t Athena give her “fullest aid” to Odysseus and Telemachus? However, how does she still provide some …