Odyessey book 2 Flashcards
Telemachus Addresses the Crowd
Who is talking to who: Telemachus addresses all the Achaeans.
Significance of Interaction: Telemachus expresses shame and anger over the suitors’ actions.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Highlights Telemachus’s frustration, his lack of power, and sets the stage for his plea to the gods.
Antinous Accuses Penelope
Who is talking to who: Antinous accuses Penelope in front of Telemachus and the suitors.
Significance of Interaction: Antinous blames Penelope for the suitors’ behavior, citing her weaving trick.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Introduces the theme of cunning; challenges honor and justice in Penelope’s actions.
Telemachus Responds to Antinous
Who is talking to who: Telemachus responds to Antinous and the suitors.
Significance of Interaction: Telemachus defends Penelope and threatens divine revenge on the suitors.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Telemachus asserts his determination, introduces divine intervention and reinforces themes of justice and piety.
Omen of Revenge
Who is talking to who: Zeus sends an omen; Halitherses interprets it.
Significance of Interaction: Omen of two eagles tearing each other symbolizing revenge.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Strengthens Telemachus’s threat; introduces divine retribution as a theme.
Telemachus Seeks a Ship
Who is talking to who: Telemachus speaks to the Achaeans, Mentor, and the crowd.
Significance of Interaction: Telemachus requests a ship and crew to search for Odysseus.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Sets Telemachus on a journey; emphasizes his commitment to justice and honor.
Athena’s Encouragement to Telemachus
Who is talking to who: Athena (as Mentes) talks to Telemachus.
Significance of Interaction: Athena assures Telemachus of his future success.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Lifts Telemachus’s spirits; introduces questions about fate and divine influence.
Athena’s Disguised Actions
Who is talking to who: Athena, disguised as Telemachus, gathers a crew.
Significance of Interaction: Athena assembles a crew, borrows a ship, and puts the suitors to sleep.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Direct intervention by
Athena; introduces themes of cunning, disguise, and divine assistance.
book 2 summary
Telemachus Addresses the Crowd:
Telemachus rises at dawn and gathers all the Achaeans.
Expresses frustration over the disgrace brought to his household by the suitors.
Acknowledges his youth and lack of power to drive the suitors away.
Threatens divine revenge and weeps with shame and anger.
Antinous Accuses Penelope:
Antinous blames Penelope for the suitors’ behavior.
Accuses Penelope of trickery with her weaving to delay choosing a husband.
Claims the suitors are justified in their rude behavior.
Telemachus Responds to Antinous:
Telemachus defends Penelope, rejecting Antinous’s accusations.
Threatens divine revenge on the suitors for their crimes.
Zeus sends an omen of two eagles tearing each other, interpreted as a sign of death for the suitors.
Telemachus Seeks a Ship:
Telemachus requests a ship and crew from the Achaeans to search for news about Odysseus.
Declares his intention to hold the suitors back for another year if Odysseus is alive.
Athena’s Encouragement to Telemachus:
Athena, in the guise of Mentes, assures Telemachus of his future courage and success.
Telemachus is encouraged to pay no mind to the doomed suitors and prepare for his journey.
Athena’s Disguised Actions:
Athena, disguised as Telemachus, gathers a crew and borrows a ship.
Puts the suitors to sleep, clearing the way for Telemachus’s departure.
Telemachus, with restored confidence, refuses to join the suitors and promises destruction to their party.
Telemachus’s Departure:
Telemachus, with Athena’s guidance, loads provisions onto the ship.
Athena takes the pilot’s seat, sending a strong accompanying wind for the journey.
Telemachus departs secretly, leaving a confident promise of destruction to the suitors.
