Book 8 Flashcards
What happens at the start of book 8?
Alcinous commands a ship and crew
He hold s a feast at his palace
Why did Odysseus get emotion at the feast?
The blind bard Demodocus sang a song on behalf of the Trajan war
Alcinous notices
What did Broadsea do?
Mocked Odysseus beacsue he wouldn’t play
Odysseus easily wins
Alcinous calls for another feast
What happens when Demodocus sings for the second time?
Odysseus cries again and Alcinous questions his identity
Then Odysseus reveals his name and story.
What themes were in book 8
Athena makes sure lots of guess so they see Odysseus as godlike
Xenia - Alcinous provides food , shelter and help
Kleos (glory/fame) Demodocus sings about Odysseus twice
Pride - Odysseus rises to Broadsea’s challenge
Greek culture - singing,food,entertainment
