Book 1 and Themes Flashcards
When does the story start?
10 Years after the Trajan war
All of the heroes have returned home except Odysseus
Where is Odysseus?
In Oggiya captivating by the nymph Calypso
What is happening in Ithaca
Suitors have taken his place and are courting his wife
Telemachus is helpless to stop the suitors
How does Athena go to the palace?
And why?
Zeus gave her permissions
She was disguised as Odysseus friend Mentes
To speak to Telemachus
What does Athena tell Telemachus?
That Odysseus is still alive and will return soon
She advises him to call the suitors and get rid of them of the palace
Where does Athena tell Telemachus to go? And why?
Pylos&Sparta
To find answers about Odysseus
What did Telemachus say to Penelope and why?
She was crying
Telemachus tells her off
Why did Telemachus hold an assembly?
For the suitors to tell them they had to leave
Who are Antinous and Eurymachus?
Defiant suitors
Why is Eurycleia different to the Suitors
He is a loyal servant that helps Telemachus
What type of themes was shown in this book?
Xenia - Telemachus shows good Xenia to Mentes
Disguise - Athena disguised as Mentes to help Telemachus
Intervening the gods - Athena
