Key Literary Techniques In The Odyssey And How It Is Reflected In Todays Culture Flashcards
How is irony shown in the Odyssey? all three types
Dramatic irony is shown when Penelope doesn’t know that Odysseus is the beggar. Situational irony is shown when to Telemachus is not able to shoot the bow. Verbal irony is shown throughout the lines of the characters.
How is foreshadowing used in the Odyssey
When Zeus sends the Eagles when Telemachus is asserting the suitors
How are epithets used in the Odyssey
An example would be referring to Athena as the bright eyed goddess
Examples of imagery in the Odyssey
The killing of the suitors uses lots of visual imagery
How are similes and metaphors used in the Odyssey
Telemachus takes a metaphorical journey into manhood and a physical journey to Pylos and Sparta. similes are used when referring to Helen as as beautiful as a….
How are allusions used in the Odyssey
Allusions are used for example when hubris is being referenced so therefore allusion to their culture
How is poetic form (epic) used in the Odyssey
The whole book is a giant epic
How are episodes used in the Odyssey
Through mini narratives
How are flashbacks used in the Odyssey
A majority of the Odyssey is told from Odysseus is flashbacks
How is the Odyssey reflected in today’s culture
It is reflected in many ways. one example is coming of age. Telemachus is raised by single parent which is very common these days. Hospitality also reflects on current life. It also reflects to modern society for example and gossip girl when Serena finds her dads is like Telemachus’s journey to find Odysseus. Again shown in modern movies such as iron Man three when Robert Downey Junior gives his address to the villain as Odysseus gave his address and name to Polyphemus.
