Odyssey scholars Flashcards
Two quotes from James C Hogan (1974)
“immortality is not the only temptation faced by Odysseus” - offered by Calypso
“Calypso simply desires a husband”
Two quotes from Michael Winterbottom (1989) - One cyclops, one Phaeacian’s
“In fact it was Odysseus who has punished the Cyclops”
“The Phaeacian’s are not keen on strangers, but his supplication is entirely successful”
Marianthe Colakis (1986) - regarding the suitors
“The wild laughter of the Suitors is hysteria unique in Homer”
“Suitors repeatedly receive indications that Odysseus has returned but they lack insight”
Two quotes from M.J.Alden (1987) about Telemachus
“Telemachus can be seen as an embarrassment in the story”
“Telemachus knows nothing of his father except what he has been told”
M.J. Alden (1987) about Penelope
“When the time has elapsed, she is not eager to remarry”
Emily Wilson
“Penelope is trapped within her marital status”
Two quotes from Peter Jones - both about Telemachus
“The story of Odysseus is an example to Telemachus”
“Athene acts as a surrogate father to Telemachus”
Two quotes from C.M Bowra
“A degenerate corruption of heroes”
“his need for cunning is enforced by his own recklessness”
